Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
07, August 2025
Arayik Sargsyan, Chief State Inspector of the Department for Soil, Waste, and Hazardous Substances Control within the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB), has been recognized upon his retirement for his long-term dedicated service and conscientious, effective performance of his duties. He was awarded a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative gift in acknowledgment of his contributions.
05, August 2025
In the first half of 2025, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia conducted comprehensive oversight activities within the Subsoil Use and Subsoil Protection Sector. The results are summarized as follows: Inspections Conducted: A total of 46 inspections were carried out across various sites and entities engaged in subsoil use. Violations Registered: 66 instances of legal violations by subsoil users were offici
31, July 2025
Today, under the initiative of Hovhannes Martirosyan, head of Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, a professional discussion was held focused on addressing the challenges related to the keeping of wild animals in captivity or semi-captivity without appropriate authorization in the Republic of Armenia, as well as planning further actions. The meeting was organized as part of the efforts to discuss issues recorded during the session of the committee formed for the organization a
30, July 2025
In early July 2025, servicemen of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia alerted the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body regarding an exhausted and helpless bear cub located in the border zone between Vayots Dzor and Ararat. On the same day, specialists from the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body took immediate action and transferred the approximately four-month-old cub of the Transcaucasian brown bear—listed in the Red Book of the Republic o
29, July 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia has conducted an inspection of Metta Group LLC, a company engaged in construction and the sale of construction materials in Yerevan. The inspection revealed that the company was operating a concrete batching plant and a gravel crushing facility without the legally required permit for the emission of hazardous substances into the atmosphere from stationary sources. As a result, by decision of the Head of the Ye
25, July 2025
An expanded working consultation was held under the leadership of Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia. The meeting was attended by Deputy Heads Mr. Vrezh Galoyan, Mr. Vagharshak Amirkhanyan, and Mr. Levon Levonyan, as well as the heads of structural and territorial subdivisions. The purpose of the consultation was to review the activities undertaken during the first half of 2025. The agenda included the presenta
23, July 2025
Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Mr. Vrezh Galoyan, participated in the official launch ceremony of a new decentralized wastewater treatment facility on the premises of Kindergarten No. 2 in Noratus community, Gegharkunik Marz. The newly installed treatment system is designed to effectively manage wastewater by ensuring its purification and enabling the reuse of treated water for irrigation purposes. This facility is expected to contribute significantly
17, July 2025
Last night, a road accident occurred on the Kapan-Kajaran highway, during which a trailer separated from a truck and partially ended up in the Voghji River, resulting in a fuel oil spill. Employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body promptly arrived at the scene and conducted sampling of both water and soil. Preliminary results of laboratory analyses indicate that the fuel oil did not cause significant harm to the environment. This is primarily due to its physical pro
10, July 2025
At the initiative of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, a discussion meeting was held today with active citizens and representatives of environmental non-governmental organizations. The event aimed to address environmental challenges and promote public cooperation. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, the Head of the Inspection Body, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, presented the results of supervisory activities conducted during 2022–2024, issues raised thr
30, June 2025
As part of an administrative proceeding initiated by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, it was revealed that the conditions in which a brown bear was kept in captivity at the “NAIRI SPA RESORTS” hotel complex in Hankavan, Kotayk Province, did not comply with the requirements established by law. Moreover, the individual keeping the wild animal lacked the necessary permit from the authorized body. Thanks to joint efforts by the Inspection Body and the Ministry
