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In 2025, environmental requirements for enterprises in Ukraine will significantly tighten. Businesses that implement new projects or reconstruct facilities are required to undergo environmental impact assessment — a procedure for assessing environmental impact. This is not just a formality, but a significant tool for environmental safety that determines the fate of the project even before construction begins.
What is EIA and why is it a key document?
Legal basis and significance of the procedure
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an official procedure provided for by Ukrainian legislation that allows for a comprehensive examination of the possible environmental consequences of planned activities. Its implementation is mandatory for projects that may have a significant impact on nature and human health.
The absence of an EIA not only violates legal requirements but also makes it impossible to further approve project documentation, obtain permits, and put the facility into operation. This is especially true for strategically important sectors: energy, chemistry, transport, and mineral extraction.
- Enterprises planning new construction or reconstruction
- Projects related to the handling of hazardous substances
- Waste management facilities
- Agricultural complexes, poultry farms
- Enterprises with significant emissions into the atmosphere
How does the EIA procedure work?
Stages, timelines, and public involvement in the process
The assessment procedure includes several stages: preparation of the report, publication of the announcement, public discussion, evaluation by the competent authority, and issuance of a conclusion. The duration of the process depends on the complexity of the facility, but on average takes from 30 to 60 days.
It is important to understand: the result of the EIA is not just a permit or prohibition, but recommendations that allow for the adaptation of the project to environmental standards, reduce environmental impact, and avoid public opposition and delays.
What comes next after the EIA?
Emission permit — the next mandatory step
After passing the EIA, the enterprise must take care to obtain permit for emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere. This document certifies the right of the enterprise to emit according to established standards.
Without this permit, no enterprise has the right to engage in activities that result in air pollution. This includes the operation of boilers, welding installations, internal combustion engines, as well as technological processes involving chemical reactions.
Why should environmental specialists be involved?
Support provides confidence and saves time
The EIA procedures and obtaining permits are complex, multi-stage processes with a large amount of documentation and interaction with government bodies. Professional support helps avoid mistakes, shorten timelines, and prevent additional costs.
Companies that work with experienced environmental consultants pass approvals faster, have stable relationships with regulatory authorities, and demonstrate a responsible attitude towards the environment.
In conclusion: environmental documentation is not just an obligation, but a strategic step for those who think about sustainable development, investments, and partner trust.
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