Buzoianu vrea Inspecția Apelor Române la nivel național: „Fără presiunea baronilor locali”

The interim Minister of Environment, Diana Buzoianu, announced plans to reorganize the National Administration "Apele Române" (ANAR) by moving inspection activities to a national level. This change aims to reduce local pressures on inspectors and separate control activities from local administration leadership. Buzoianu highlighted reports from inspectors about local management exerting pressure during inspections, including restrictions on vehicle use and directives to overlook irregularities. The current structure creates conflicts of interest, as local directors regulate operators while overseeing their inspections. The proposed changes seek to eliminate local influence on inspectors, ensuring they can perform their duties without external pressures. Recent checks revealed illegal mineral extractions and significant financial damages, prompting further investigations by the General Prosecutor's Office. Buzoianu criticized the vulnerability of ANAR to political command and…