Reportedly, according to the draft law, a new integrated permitting system will be introduced in the country, the purpose of which is to prevent, reduce and control emissions into the air, water and soil as a result of industrial activities. The draft law also provides for the prevention of waste generation.

The Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mrs. Nino Tandilashviliattended the meeting with the representatives of the industrial sector. The Deputy Minister spoke about the need to introduce effective mechanisms and regulations for the prevention and reduction of environmental pollution from industrial activities, which is of the utmost importance in terms of introducing the European standard and perfecting the national legislation.

The representatives of the companies working in the energy production, oil/petroleum products, mineral raw materials processing (cement clinker, lime, brick), chemical industry and paper production sectors attended the discussion of the obligations arising from the draft law.

Workshops related to the draft law of Georgia On Industrial Emissions with representatives of various branches of industry will continue on July 19 and 22.

The draft law of Georgia On Industrial Emissions and the draft laws based on it are available at the following link.