New rules for EIA procedure are introduced at the time of quarantine

Eco education / 06.05.2020

Public hearings on procedures for environmental impact assessment will not be conducted during the quarantine. However, the discussion of the planned activity does not stop.

In Minkoenergo claimed that “the public hearing is obligatory, but not the exclusive form of public debate.” Officials offer the public to participate in ATS procedure, providing comments, suggestions and comments in writing, including electronically. The addresses to which they can be sent are specified in the public discussion messages in each EIA procedure.

It can be departments or management of the Environmental State administration (in Dnipropetrovsk region: ecology@adm.dp.gov.ua, Phone: + 380 (96) 512-94-24, contacts of all regions can be found at the link) Also – Ministry: ovd@menr.gov.ua; gladun@menr.gov.ua; tischenkova@menr.gov.ua. Telephones: 206-31-40, 206-31-10, 206-31-50.

Offer to use and feedback form on the website of the unified Register with ATS.

Enterprises recommend future discussions to plan for the period after the end of quarantine. Local self-government bodies – to negotiate with companies on transferring future hearings dates.

The DGM urges the residents of Kryvyi Rih to be conscious of the quarantine, but also to maintain a steady civic position. Use the time that has been released – take part in making environmental decisions in the city. Continue to keep track of new announcements about the enterprise’s planned activities and study reports from EIA online.

Stay active and at home.