Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
27, October 2025
Employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) conducted an inspection at “Best Friends” LLC, which operates a dry mortar production facility in Yerevan. It was found that the company was operating a crusher plant without a permit for the emission of harmful substances into the atmosphere from stationary sources. By the decision of the head of EPMIB’s Yerevan territorial division, the illegal operation of the crusher plant has been suspended.
24, October 2025
During inspections of hydropower plants (HPPs) in Lori Province, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) documented cases of over-exploitation of water resources. The HPPs “Arjut 1”, “Arjut 2”, and “Chichkhan”, owned by “Ler ev Jur” LLC, used water from the Lernajur, Pambak, and Chichkhan rivers in violation of their water use permit requirements. A compensation claim of 16,419,668 AMD has been issued for the damage cause
23, October 2025
During intensified joint inspections conducted by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) and the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs during the hunting season, a bird of the “Churak” species was found in the possession of V.S., a resident of Jermuk. It was determined that V.S. had illegally taken the bird from the wild and was keeping it without the appropriate permit issued by
22, October 2025
As part of inspections aimed at monitoring the conservation and efficient use of water resources, the employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) have detected cases of illegal water use. In the village of Novoseltsovo, Lori Province, fish farmer V.B., without possessing a water use permit, illegally extracted water from a nearby surface water source. In the village of Goght, Kotayk Province, G.G. used water from a tributary of the Azat River for fish farming
16, October 2025
Employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body carried out an inspection at “AMRAK” LLC, a company engaged in the production of concrete, paving slabs, and blocks in the city of Armavir, Armavir Region. It was found that during its operations, the company had been operating a concrete plant without the required permit for the emission of hazardous substances into the atmosphere from stationary sources. By the decision of the Head of the Armavir Regional Divi
15, October 2025
Based on a report received on September 18 regarding waste accumulation in the territory of the “Sevan” National Park SNCO, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body initiated administrative proceedings. It was found that, due to improper supervision within the Sevan Forestry area of the “Sevan” National Park SNCO, a large amount of household waste of hazard class 4 had accumulated. The unregulated organization of the waste removal process using heavy ma
14, October 2025
During intensified inspections carried out in September across the Republic to prevent environmental violations, the employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body recorded several cases of illegal timber transportation and air pollution. In particular: On the Yerevan–Sevan highway in Kotayk region, citizens A.A. and D.O. attempted to transport a total of 15 cubic meters of cut timber using ZIL trucks without the required documents. On the same highway, in the sec
13, October 2025
Mr. Bagrat Nahapetyan, Head of the Quality Assurance Department of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, has been honored on the occasion of his retirement for his efficient and conscientious performance of official duties. He was presented with a letter of appreciation and a commemorative gift.
13, October 2025
Today, Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Vrezh Galoyan, participated in the closing workshop of the program implemented by the Ministry of Environment titled “Early Action Support in the Context of the Global Biodiversity Framework.” The program aimed to assist Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in preparing and implementing early actions under the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. It included reviewing national targets,
10, October 2025
On October 8–9, Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Vrezh Galoyan, conducted a working visit to several communities in Kotayk and Gegharkunik regions, where he held meetings with major business entities operating in the sector. The purpose of the meetings was to enhance transparency in monitoring processes, reduce environmental damage, strengthen awareness of legislative requirements, and develop effective formats for public-private cooperation. Duri
