Poland’s Environmental Protection Inspection to become more efficient as regulatory burdens identified in permit issuance process.
Burden on Environmental Inspectors Identified
An analysis of the Environmental Protection Inspection (IOŚ) has revealed significant burdens on inspectors and regional marshals in the process of issuing permits under Article 41a of the Waste Act (as amended in Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1587).
Procedural Delays Identified
Multi-month delays in the permit issuance process are caused by mandatory participation of issuing authorities in pre-permit inspections, incomplete documentation, and lack of information about negative inspector opinions.
Ministry Highlights Waste Permit Issues
The Ministry of Climate and Environment (MKiŚ) has acknowledged problems in the issuance of waste permits, prompting the need for regulatory changes.
