PENERAPAN HUKUM LINGKUNGAN DALAM RANGKA MENJAGA LINGKUNGAN HIDUP MASYARAKAT: STUDI KASUS PT. KAYAN PUTRA UTAMA COAL

Abstract

The study examines the application of environmental law in the case of PT. Kayan Putra Utama Coal (KPUC) which has caused significant environmental impacts, including environmental damage and health problems for the surrounding community. The focus of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of the application of environmental law to protect the community from the negative impacts of mining. The approach used is normative juridical with a case study, analyzing Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management and the Regulation of the Minister of Environment regarding administrative sanctions. The results of the analysis show that although regulations already exist, the implementation of the law in the field is hampered by bureaucracy and less than optimal supervision. This case highlights the importance of community participation and the need for stricter supervision and law enforcement against companies that damage the environment. In addition, the company's legal liability in this case includes compensation and remedial efforts for losses experienced by the community. This study is expected to contribute to the development and practice of more effective environmental law enforcement in Indonesia.