As a leading environmental consultancy in Malta, AIS Environment specialises in securing Industrial Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Permits for high-risk industrial installations. Our comprehensive solutions guide clients through the entire permitting process, from consolidating necessary documentation to navigating consultations with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
What is an Environmental Permit?
Environmental permits are legal authorisations granted by government agencies to businesses and industries that may have an impact on the environment. These permits are designed to ensure that the activities of the business or industry comply with environmental regulations, protect public health, and prevent harm to the environment.
In Malta, the Environment & Resources Authority (ERA) is responsible for granting environmental permits and environmental registration. Facilities that may require environmental permits include but are not limited to manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, waste management facilities, and energy production facilities.
What is Environmental Registration?
Environmental registration through General Binding Rules (GBRs) is a legal requirement in Malta for certain types of businesses and industries. The purpose of GBRs is to ensure that these businesses operate in an environmentally responsible manner and comply with environmental regulations.
GBRs are a set of environmental regulations that businesses and industries must follow to operate in a responsible mananer and minimise their impact on the environment. GBRs typically apply to businesses or industries that have the potential to emit pollutants or other harmful substances into the environment.
Industries that may require environmental registration through GBRs include but are not limited to: Automotive repair and maintenance, Chemical manufacturing, Waste management, Food and beverage manufacturing, & Textile manufacturing.
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Environmental Permit & Registration
Aim to regulate small to medium scale commercial and industrial facilities, controlling their impact on the environment.
1. Compilation of documentation
AIS coordinate with the client to compile the documentation necessary for the permit or registration application.
2. Permit Application
AIS prepare the environmental permit application and upload it onto the ERIS portal. We channel our 30 years of experience to pre-empt any additional information that ERA might request during the permit process, effectively streamlining it.
3. Additional documentation
Our team works closely with clients and ERA to understand the business operations and environmental goals, to develop any additional documentation that may be required as part of the permitting process.
4. ERA Board Hearings
AIS experts present the development and permit results outlining the development and the results from the permit application. ERA then take a decision on whether to issue the permit. We also handle any environmental questions on behalf of the client.
