ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
A, B, and C Category Permits for Polluting Activities
A, B, and C Category Polluting Activities Permits
In Latvia, the prevailing regulatory framework requires most manufacturing companies and certain service sector businesses to obtain polluting activities permits. These permits, issued by the State Environmental Service's Regional Environmental Board according to the planned activity's region, establish limits for polluting activities and reporting procedures for the company's impact on the environment.
Given the requirement for a comprehensive and detailed application covering all aspects of environmental impact that a company may have businesses are often advised to consult with experts specialized in preparing these submissions.
In its experience, SIA "Ekodoma" has collaborated with over 100 companies to prepare applications for A, B, and C category polluting activities permits. This collaboration continues when updates or amendments to existing permits are needed, as well as in preparing reports for environmental institutions.
Natural Resource Tax
SIA "Ekodoma" offers to calculate the natural resource tax for the necessary reporting period.
If needed, our experts can also prepare annual statistical reports (2-Air; 2-Waste, 2-Water) and ensure their submission to the State Ltd "Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre" electronic system.
We also offer to prepare reports and calculations on other environmental and pollution-related issues (evaluation and comparison of various measurement results with the conditions included in the permits, preparation for submitting annual reports to the Environmental Board, preparation of solvent balances, chemical product inventories, preparation and submission of imported chemical substances reports to the LVGMC, etc.).
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Permits
In Latvia, the most characteristic companies requiring such a permit are heating supply companies with an input thermal power exceeding 20MW. However, greenhouse gas emissions permits are necessary for any stationary technological equipment involved in one or more of the polluting activities listed in Appendix 2 of the "Pollution Law" (totaling 28).
A greenhouse gas emissions permit is also required for companies that have previously received A or B category polluting activities permits.
If any of the aspects apply to your operations and you need to obtain a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Permit, contact us. We will assist in preparing the necessary applications and consult on the significance of the permit and the conditions it entails.
Our experts will also assist in preparing annual Emission Reports or making amendments to an existing permit.