Samarinda - Head of Mining and Energy (Distamben) Samarinda Heri Suriansyah finally open up about the activities of coal mines in the path Lempake, RT 03, Village Lempake, North Samarinda. Specifically responding to citizen complaints either verbally or in writing delivered to the company until a number of related institutions.
He said, had been deliberately silenced Distamben instead of the problem. But just because he is still learning because the new office.
"But before (yesterday, Red) morning I've asked members of the checks to the field. Like what his last condition, I myself do not know, because it has not been reported, "Heri said when met after the hearing with Commission III of the City Legislature yesterday Samarinda.
Still, he promised to crack down. If it is very close to the mine excavation activity and threaten the safety of residents around, certainly sanctioned. It could even be close to the revocation of operating permit alias.
"Yes, if it's risky, we must stop. To be sure we check first, whether it is in accordance with directions or not, "he said.
Even so continued Heri, also fixed priority Distamben coaching. The initial phase of reprimanded. Here are directions to make environmental improvements. If that is ignored too, will be dealt with firmly in the form of revocation of operating licenses.
Meanwhile Choirul Anam, Lempake residents who initially complained about the matter admitted that he had no problem. Because the company had come to him yesterday. They expressed readiness to either fix the drainage and the walls are cracked.
"The company gives the funds to fix the drainage at the wall of the house. So it was no problem. Because it is from the beginning I just ask the house to be addressed, "said Anam.
Even so, call Anam, the problem is not necessarily over. Because who feel the negative impact of mining activity is not just one citizen, but still a lot.
"People (around the mine) that humans, as well as all of us. So treat them as people. Do not get impressed when they pitted dicuekin everywhere. Agencies, both Distamben and BLH (Environment Agency, Red) should dare to take a firm stand, "added Komiisi III DPRD members Samarinda Andi Shamsuddin Tang