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The INDONESIAN (MEDAN)— The Head of the Regional Leadership Council of the Sustainable Indonesia Forum (FLI) for North Sumatra, Faisal C.G. Ompusunggu, together with its board members, has officially submitted a report regarding alleged environmental pollution to the North Sumatra Provincial Environment Agency (DLH). In addition, FLI North Sumatra also submitted a follow-up report to the North Sumatra Regional Legislative Council (DPRD), demonstrating its commitment to overseeing environmental issues that had previously been formally notified to several business operators in the city of Medan.
This action follows investigations and field observations conducted by FLI North Sumatra into several business activities suspected of posing environmental risks: a battery lead waste processing facility located in Tembung District, and a bean sprout washing home industry owned by Mr. Amin, situated on Jalan Makmur, Pasar IV, Medan.
Previously, through its Legal Advocacy Team led by M. Ridho Wibowo, S.H., M.H., FLI had issued a First Notice/Warning Letter to the businesses in question. The notice was based on alleged violations of environmental management regulations, specifically Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management, as well as other relevant provisions.
During its field inspections, FLI North Sumatra identified several key findings. These included allegations that the lead battery waste processing facility operates without a valid business license and causes air pollution from its activities. Meanwhile, the bean sprout production facility was found to be discharging liquid waste directly into drainage channels without prior treatment, raising concerns of environmental contamination and potential health risks to nearby residents.
Furthermore, the inspection team found no information boards or signs indicating that the bean sprout washing operation held a business license or environmental approval. The activity is deemed capable of affecting local water and environmental quality and is suspected of failing to comply with regulations regarding Environmental Management and Monitoring Efforts, liquid waste management, and pollution prevention standards.
In its formal notice, FLI North Sumatra demanded that the businesses immediately suspend lead waste processing activities and the discharge of untreated liquid waste from bean sprout washing into drainage systems. It also required them to manage waste in accordance with prevailing standards, provide written clarification regarding their business licenses and environmental permits, and implement measures to prevent pollution and restore the surrounding environment.
The Head of FLI North Sumatra, Faisal C.G. Ompusunggu, emphasized that the official reports submitted to the Provincial Environment Agency and the Regional Legislative Council are intended to strengthen oversight and encourage concrete action from the authorities.
“Previously, we issued a formal notice as a warning and opportunity for clarification. Now we have submitted these official reports so that they can be followed up promptly in accordance with applicable laws and environmental regulations,” he stated.
He also stressed that FLI North Sumatra will remain consistent in monitoring environmental issues to uphold the community’s right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
“FLI North Sumatra will not remain silent in the face of business activities that risk damaging the environment. All operators must comply with regulations and take responsibility for the impacts they cause,” Faisal asserted.
FLI North Sumatra expressed hope that the reports will be acted upon immediately through formal investigations, field monitoring, and administrative reviews, ensuring that the alleged environmental pollution is addressed objectively, transparently, and in the best interests of the wider community.
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