Activities

The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia

 

The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia is a government authority subordinate to the Government, performing oversight and other functions prescribed by law. The Inspection Body, in accordance with the law, applies measures of responsibility in the fields of environmental protection and mining on behalf of the Republic of Armenia.

The Inspection Body was established based on the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Supervisory Authorities” as a result of the reorganization of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body under the Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia.

The goal of the Inspection Body is to ensure compliance with safety and legal requirements in the fields of environmental protection and mining in cases and procedures prescribed by law.

Tasks of the Inspection Body:

1. Risk management in the fields of environmental protection and mining, oversight of compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Armenia, as well as the organization of preventive measures within the scope of conducted inspections.
2. Implementation of measures to prevent or mitigate negative impacts on the environment and the irrational use of natural resources.