The application for re-issuance of an environmental license by the District People’s Committee is a mandatory document by law to re-issue the environmental license. The process of re-issuance of an environmental license is also specifically regulated according to the law. This article by Long Phan will provide detailed information about the application components that applicants must prepare.

In what cases is the environmental license re-issued?

Pursuant to Clause 3, Article 44 of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, environmental licenses are reissued in the following cases:

• Expired license;
• Investment projects, facilities, concentrated production, business, service areas, industrial clusters have one of the changes in total scale, capacity, production technology or other changes that increase negative impacts environmental impact compared to the issued environmental license, except in the case of a changed investment project subject to environmental impact assessment.”

Procedures for re-issuance of an environmental license by District People’s Committee

Documents need to be prepared

According to Appendix IX,

• 01 original copy of the written request for re-issuance of an environmental license of the investment project or facility (form specified in Appendix XIII issued with Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP);
• 01 original copy of the Report proposing re-issuance of the environmental license of the investment project or facility;
• 01 copy of the Feasibility Study Report or document equivalent to the Feasibility Study Report of the investment project according to the provisions of law on investment, public investment, investment in the form of public-private partnership, construction (for investment projects not subject to environmental impact assessment).

Depending on each case, the profile components are adjusted accordingly.

Procedures according to legal regulations

The procedure for re-issuance of an environmental license is carried out through the following steps:

1. Step 1. Submit application: Organization/individual (Investment project owner, facility) submits application for re-issuance of an environmental license to the One-Stop Department of the District People’s Committee where the investment project is located. private. Applications can be submitted in person or by post or online through the public service system.
2. Step 2. Organize reception and check the completeness and validity of the dossier.

• The specialized department of the district People’s Committee receives and checks the completeness and validity of the dossier.
• Publicize the content of the environmental license proposal report (except for information that is state secret or corporate secret as prescribed by law).
• Consult relevant agencies, organizations and individuals.
• Check the actual information of investment projects, facilities, production and business zones, concentrated services, and industrial clusters.
• Organize the appraisal and issuance of environmental licenses.

1. Step 3: Resolve procedures and notify results.

Results will be returned directly or by mail or through the public service system upon request.

Consulting services to guide documents for re-issuance of an environmental license

Understanding the process, preparing complete documents and complying with regulations will help organizations and individuals save time and effort during the process of implementing the environmental license re-issuance dossier. To help businesses avoid difficulties in the application process. Long Phan’s consulting services can provide effective support. Our services include:

• Consulting and guidance on cases where environmental license need to be re-issued and procedures to be followed;
• Support in preparing documents to request re-issuance of an environmental license in accordance with legal regulations;
• Carry out related procedures such as submitting documents and coordinating with licensing agencies during the appraisal and inspection process;
• Monitor and urge the progress of processing documents and receiving results of re-issuance of an environmental license.
• Consulting on related legal issues when there are changes in projects, production and business establishments.

Correctly following the procedures for re-issuance of an environmental license at the District People’s Committee is extremely important for organizations and individuals with investment projects, production and business establishments. A valid environmental license will help businesses operate safely, comply with the law and avoid legal risks. Customers need to prepare the necessary documents to obtain a new environmental license quickly and effectively. If you have any needs or questions, please contact Long Phan immediately via Hotline 0906.735.386 for free advice on issues related to environmental license re-issuance documents.