The Ministry took into account the observations of the SPKR on manipulative information on air pollution. The planned activity is already being observed over the excess concentrations of pollutants and the additional load is assumed. In addition, all sources of emissions were not taken into account in the report. In the additional procedure, “AMKR” should conduct a comprehensive study of the impact on air, taking into account all existing and newly created sources.  Industrial enterprise also recommended to provide a program of ambient air rehabilitation.

The enterprise was obliged to provide the results of hydrogeological researches. Of these, it will be clear how the new construction affects groundwater. Already on the territory there are flooding and zsoling wells in the nearest settlements. The information provided in the report is not visible, or the planned activity will worsen. In the additional evaluation, the AMKR should prove that the planned activity will not significantly worsen the situation or provide additional measures to reduce the negative impact. This was emphasized in his remarks by the SPKR.

We insisted on additional compensatory measures: greening of the lower tiers of the tailing, buffer zone, and dust absorbing protective canopy. The Ministry require “Arcelormittal” to provide for such compensation measures and to give the scope and duration of their implementation.

Thus, the company expects a new procedure for environmental impact assessment. This time it should be undertaken more responsibly and subject to all legal norms. We will carefully study the next report.

Rejection of a positive conclusion for “Arcelormittal” proves that public control during the EIA works.

This project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic under the Transformational cooperation programme