Publication date: 03.06.2024
The procedure for obtaining a permit for waste treatment operations
In order to obtain a permit for waste treatment, it is necessary to follow a certain procedure, which is regulated by Ukrainian legislation. Here are the main steps and requirements of this process.
Basic laws and regulations
The procedure for issuing, refusing to issue and canceling a permit is regulated by the laws of Ukraine "On the permit system in the field of economic activity" and "On administrative services". The specifics of this procedure are also defined by a special law, and the detailed procedure is approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
How to apply for a permit
1. Application preparation:
- It is necessary to prepare an application for obtaining a permit.
- Necessary documents and information are attached to the application (the list is given below).
2. Application submission:
- The application is submitted to the central executive authority, which deals with waste management.
- Submission is possible in both written and electronic form through the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services.
- All further communication, including the issuance of a permit, also takes place in electronic form.
Necessary documents and information
The following documents must be attached to the application:
1. Information about waste:
- Name and code of waste according to the National List.
- Composition, properties and volumes of waste.
2. Material and technical base:
- Data on the availability of equipment and technical means for waste treatment.
- The code of the planned operation according to the appendix to the law.
3. Indicators of waste generation:
- Specific and limiting indicators of waste generation in technological processes.
4.Description of technological processes:
- List and description of technological processes for waste treatment.
5. Responsible persons:
- A copy of the document on the appointment of persons responsible for waste management.
6. Conclusion on environmental impact assessment:
- In cases where it is provided for by law, an environmental impact assessment conclusion is attached.
Additional requirements for various types of operations
For waste disposal at the landfill
In addition to the main documents, additional information must be submitted for landfill waste disposal operations:
1. Description of the hydrological and hydrotechnical characteristics of the place where the landfill is planned to be located.
2. Data on the design volume of waste removal and the estimated term of operation of the landfill.
3. Information about natural-geological characteristics and technical-technological characteristics of waste removal.
4. Reclamation project with a description of measures and technologies to stop operation and maintenance of the landfill after its use.
For heat treatment of waste
For facilities where heat treatment of waste is planned, it is necessary to additionally provide a monitoring plan for such facility.
Paperwork
The forms of the application and other documents attached to the application for the issuance of a permit are established in accordance with the procedure approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
Application review process
Obtaining a permit for waste treatment or refusing to issue it is free of charge within 30 calendar days from the moment of receipt of the application and all necessary documents by the central executive body dealing with waste management.
Duration and registration of permits
- Perpetuity of the permit: The waste treatment permit is indefinite, except for the waste disposal permit, which is issued for the period of operation of the landfill.
- Assignment of a registration number: Simultaneously with the issuance of a permit, a business entity is assigned a registration number, the data of which is entered in the Register of business entities in the field of waste treatment.
Grounds for refusal to issue a permit
1. An incomplete package of documents.
2. Unreliable information in documents.
3. Absence of an environmental impact assessment conclusion.
4. Inconsistency of the material and technical base with the stated requirements.
5. Preventing control bodies from entering the waste treatment facility.
6. Non-compliance of the facility and operations with national and regional waste management plans.
Reconsideration: If the reasons for refusal are eliminated, the documents are re-considered within 15 working days.
Grounds for cancellation of a permit for waste treatment operations
1. Detection of inaccurate information.
2. Failure to comply with permit conditions.
3. Non-fulfillment of orders to eliminate violations.
4. Failure to submit reports for two or more quarters.
Duties of the business entity that received the permit
1. Fulfill the conditions of the permit.
2. Notify the licensing authority about violations of technological discipline, accidents and emergency situations (which are dangerous to human life and health and may lead to environmental pollution) within one day.
3. Quarterly submit to the licensing authority information on the performance of indicators and conditions of the permit.
4. Monitor the waste treatment facility in accordance with the procedure determined by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Obtaining documents and information
The permitting authority independently obtains the necessary documents and information without the participation of the subject of the application based on the submitted information, in particular through access to information systems and databases of other subjects of administrative services.
Result
Obtaining a permit for waste treatment is a process that requires careful compliance with established requirements and submission of a complete package of documents. Permits are indefinite (except for landfills), and their issuance or cancellation is regulated by clear criteria. Business entities are required to comply with permit conditions and report regularly, which contributes to efficient and safe waste management.
When applying for a permit to carry out waste treatment operations, it is important to follow the established requirements in order to obtain the necessary permit without undue delay.
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