[Instructions] Applying for an environmental permit for a chemical production facility

Applying for an environmental permit for a chemical production facility is a requirement for many businesses operating in this field in Vietnam. This process is to ensure that production facilities strictly comply with environmental protection regulations, minimizing negative impacts on the surrounding environment and public health. This article will provide detailed information about procedures, registration documents and other related issues.

Does a chemical production facility need an environmental permit?

Not all chemical manufacturing facilities require an environmental permit. According to the provisions of Article 39 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 and Appendix II issued with Decree 08/2022/ND-CP, only chemical production facilities with risks of causing environmental pollution in groups I, II, III need to carry out this procedure. Specifically includes:

• Production of basic inorganic chemicals (except industrial gases);
• Plant protection chemicals (except mixing and extraction).

In addition, chemical production facilities that generate wastewater, dust, and exhaust gases discharged into the environment must be treated or generate hazardous waste that must be managed according to regulations on waste management when officially put into operation.

Basis for granting environmental permit for a chemical production facility

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 42 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, the granting of environmental permit for a chemical production facility is based on the following factors:

• Application dossier for environmental permit;
• Environmental impact assessment report whose appraisal results have been approved by a competent state agency (if any);
• National environmental protection planning, provincial planning, environmental zoning, environmental carrying capacity according to decisions of competent state agencies;
• Environmental technical regulations;
• Laws on environmental protection, water resources and other relevant laws.

Procedures for applying for environmental permit for a chemical production facility

According to the provisions of Article 43 guided by Decree 08/2022/ND-CP and Decree 05/2025/ND-CP, procedures for applying for an environmental permit for a chemical production facility are as follows:

File

Dossier to request an environmental permit includes:

1. Document requesting environmental permit.
2. The report recommends granting environmental permits.
3. Other legal and technical documents of investment projects, facilities, concentrated production, business, service zones, and industrial clusters.

• For investment projects or expansion investment projects of currently operating facilities that are not subject to environmental impact assessment: Copy of feasibility study report or equivalent document.
• For investment projects and establishments not subject to the above regulations: Owners of investment projects and establishments are not required to submit other legal and technical documents.

Implementation procedures

Step 1: Submit application:

Chemical production facilities submit documents to competent authorities through one of the following methods:

• Direct;
• Or by mail;
• Or electronic version through the online public service system.

Step 2: Receive and check the completeness and validity of the dossier

The agency competent to issue environmental permits is responsible for organizing the reception and checking the completeness and validity of the dossier; publicize the content of the environmental permit proposal report; consult relevant agencies, organizations and individuals; Actual inspection of production facility information; organize appraisal.

Step 3: Grant of Environmental Permit

The time limit for granting an environmental permit is calculated from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents and is specified as follows:

• No more than 45 days for environmental permits under the authority of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Ministry of Public Security;
• No more than 30 days for environmental permits under the authority of the Provincial People’s Committee or District People’s Committee;
• The agency competent to issue environmental permits may stipulate a shorter term for granting an environmental permit than the above term, consistent with the type, scale and nature of the production facility.

Authority to issue licenses

The authority to issue environmental permits is specified in Article 41 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, specifically as follows:

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issues environmental permits in the following cases:

• Subjects specified in Article 39 of this Law have had the results of appraisal of environmental impact assessment reports approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;
• Or located in an area of ​​02 or more provincial-level administrative units or located in a coastal area that has not yet determined the administrative management responsibility of the Provincial People’s Committee.

The Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security issue environmental permits for investment projects and facilities that are state secrets on national defense and security.

Provincial People’s Committees issue environmental permits in the following cases, except for cases under the authority of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security:

• Group II investment projects specified in Article 39 of this Law;
• Group III investment projects specified in Article 39 of this Law are located in 02 or more district-level administrative units;
• Subjects specified in Clause 2, Article 39 of this Law have had the results of appraisal of the environmental impact assessment report approved by the Provincial People’s Committee or the Ministry or ministerial-level agency.

District People’s Committee: Issue licenses to the remaining subjects.

Consulting services and guidance on applying for environmental permit for a chemical production facility

Long Phan provides consulting services and guidance on applying for an environmental permit for a chemical production facility. We will support customers in the following issues:

• Consulting on cases where chemical production requires an environmental license;
• Consulting on conditions for obtaining an environmental permit;
• Instructions for preparing complete and accurate documents;
• Detailed instructions on procedures for applying for environmental permits;
• Representing customers in quickly and reputable procedures for applying for environmental permits;
• Consulting and guidance on solving problems that arise during the implementation of procedures.

Applying for an environmental permit for a chemical production facility is a complicated procedure, requiring a deep understanding of legal regulations. Long Phan with a team of experienced experts will accompany customers, helping customers complete procedures quickly and effectively. If you need advice or use the service, please contact the hotline: 0906735386 for support.