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Environmental registration for investment projects is an important step to help ensure compliance with legal regulations related to environmental protection, while also bringing many practical benefits to businesses. Through this process, businesses can clearly identify the impacts that the project may have on the environment, thereby developing effective risk mitigation measures. Knowing that, in the article below, Long Phan will provide customers with information on the above topic.
According to the provisions of Clause 9, Article 3 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, environmental registration means the owner of an investment project or production, business, or service facility registers with state management agencies related contents related to waste discharge and environmental protection measures. The purpose of this procedure is to ensure the project complies with emissions standards, industrial wastewater treatment and solid waste according to regulations.
According to the provisions of Article 49 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, there are two main groups of subjects who must carry out environmental registration procedures:
However, there are some cases that are exempt from environmental registration such as:
Classifying projects by environment to determine who must register is very important. Investors need to carefully study the legal regulations on environmental protection to accurately determine their obligations.
To carry out environmental registration procedures for investment projects, investors need to prepare documents including the following documents:
The environmental registration document needs to provide full information about the source of waste generation, volume, waste composition and pollution treatment measures. The investor must commit to complying with environmental standards on emissions, industrial wastewater and solid waste.
CSPL: Clause 1, Article 22, Circular 02/2022/TT-BTNMT.
The environmental registration process is carried out according to the following steps:
Step 1: The investor prepares environmental registration documents according to regulations.
Step 2: Send documents to the commune-level People’s Committee where the investment project or facility is implemented. Applications can be made in person, by post or online.
Step 3: Commune-level People’s Committee receives and processes documents:
Note: For investment projects and establishments in areas with 02 or more commune-level administrative units, the owner of the investment project or establishment has the right to choose the commune-level People’s Committee for environmental registration.
CSPL: Clause 2, Article 22, Circular 02/2022/TT-BTNMT, Clause 3, Article 49 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020.
When performing environmental registration for investment projects, investors should note the following important points:
About the agency receiving documents:
About registration time:
Pursuant to Article 49 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, Article 32 of Decree 08/2022/ND-CP and Articles 22, 23 of Circular 02/2022/TT-BTNMT, the time for environmental registration is specifically prescribed as follows :
About registration content:
It is necessary to provide accurate and complete information about the source of waste generation, volume, composition and treatment measures. Commitments to comply with environmental standards must be specific and feasible.
Regarding changes to registered content:
During operation, if there are any changes to the registered content, the investor must re-register before making those changes. If changes result in the project being required to prepare an EIA or apply for an environmental permit, the investor must comply with the corresponding regulations.
At Long Phan, we provide comprehensive consulting and support services on environmental registration procedures for investment projects. Long Phan’s services include:
Environmental registration is an important procedure that requires an in-depth understanding of environmental law and technology. To ensure compliance with regulations and avoid legal risks, customers should consider using professional consulting services. Long Phan is ready to support customers throughout the environmental registration process. Please contact us immediately via hotline 0906735386 for a free consultation and detailed quote.
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