Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
19, May 2026
Inspectors of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) have identified violations at three greenhouse farms in the Armavir and Aragatsotn regions.In Araks village of Armavir region, A.A., and in Arshaluys village, S.H., operated one illegal deep well each without water use permits to provide irrigation for their greenhouse operations.In Voskevaz village of Aragatsotn region, the individual entrepreneur “Narine Oniki Manukyan” conducted greenhouse farming activi
15, May 2026
Based on an alert received regarding the reduction of water flow at Shaki Waterfall, inspectors from the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia (EPMIB) conducted an inspection at the "Shaki" Small Hydropower Plant (SHPP), operated by "HAKOBJANYAN AND GALSTYAN HPP" LLC, located in Shaki village, Syunik region.As a result of the inspection, EPMIB officers established that the Company had been operating the SHPP in violation of its water use permit conditions
12, May 2026
Inspectors of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body conducted an inspection at “PLANT OF PURE IRON” OJSC, a company engaged in molybdenum concentrate processing in Yerevan.The inspection revealed that the Company had operated the multiple-hearth furnace of its roasting section without a permit for emissions of hazardous substances into the atmospheric air from stationary sources.By decision of the Head of the Yerevan Territorial Department of the Inspection Body, th
07, May 2026
Today, under the leadership of the Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Hovhannes Martirosyan, the inaugural meeting of the interagency working group established for the legislative regulation of the export, import, and keeping conditions of wild animals and plants was held at the EPMIB.The working group was established by Order No. 12-L of April 28, 2026, issued by the Head of the Inspection Body, based on agreements reached during previous consultations.The meeting
05, May 2026
On May 4, 2026, at around 1:00 PM, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body received an alert from the Jermuk Division of the Community Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia regarding two bear cubs discovered on a retaining wall along an elevated roadside section in the town of Jermuk, Vayots Dzor Province.Following an immediate response by Inspection Body officers, it was established at the scene that the helpless wild animals were approximately on
28, April 2026
During oversight activities aimed at protecting water resources in the Ararat Valley, inspectors of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body identified 9 cases of illegal water use in the Ararat and Armavir regions.In the Ararat region, in the settlements of Masis, Noramarg, Darakert, and Artashat, 8 individuals were found to be operating a total of 8 deep wells for irrigation purposes without water use permits.In the Armavir region, in the community of Parakar, the jewelry produc
22, April 2026
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia reports that the operation of the boiler facility at the “Kamancha” restaurant in central Yerevan has been suspended.As a result of inspections carried out by the staff of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, violations were identified at “ARMAT GASTRO GROUP” LLC (''Kamancha'' restaurant), located at 23/1 Tumanyan Street, Yerevan.The company ha
13, April 2026
An extended meeting was held under the leadership of Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, with the participation of the management team and heads of structural and territorial divisions.The progress and timelines of planned and unplanned inspections under the Inspection Body’s annual programs were analyzed, along with the results of observations, suspensions, and initiated administrative proceedings.The performance of the first quarter of
10, April 2026
A working discussion was held today at the initiative of Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, focusing on the regulation of export, import, and keeping processes for wild animals and plants.The meeting was attended by Deputy Head of the Inspection Body Vrej Galoyan, Head of the Biodiversity Management Department of the Ministry of Environment Sevak Baloyan, Head of the Specially Protected Nature Areas and Biodiversity
06, April 2026
For the first time, the environmental impact of inactive tailings facilities has been studied. Out of 22 tailings facilities in Armenia, 7 are currently operational, while 9 still need to be brought to a safe condition.Laboratory studies have shown that there is no highly dangerous or emergency situation.In 2017, by a decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the procedure for the inventory of closed mining waste facilities was approved.The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspec
