Environmental Protection Agency, Notice to the Public
An Application for Environmental Authorisation has been submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency for the following proposed project:
- Jason Camacho, Environmental Waste Management Services Guyana Inc. – construction and operation of a Waste Treatment (Bioremediation) Facility for mud sludge generated from activities in the Oil and Gas Sector, at Lots 21 and 22 Block XXV111 Zone Plantation Friendship, East Bank Demerara.
The operation will involve the development of two treatment ponds lined with High Density Polyethylene Geomembrane liners and contained by 91.4cm berms. In addition, four existing structures will be repaired and developed into administrative units, laboratories, storage areas and homes for caretakers. A screen will be constructed to separate the office area from the treatment ponds.
In accordance with Section 11(2) of the Environmental Protection Act, Cap 20:05, Laws of Guyana, the application for the project listed above has been screened by the Agency to assess the potential environmental impacts, and it has been determined that the project will not significantly affect the environment nor human health, and is therefore exempt from the requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
In keeping with the Environmental Protection Act, Cap.20:05, Laws of Guyana, and the Environmental Protection (Authorisations) Regulations, 2000, any person who may be affected by this project may lodge an appeal against the Agency’s decision (EIA not required) with the Environmental Assessment Board within thirty (30) days of the date of the publication of this Notice.
Appeals and comments should be addressed to:
The Environmental Assessment Board
C/o Executive Director– Environmental Protection Agency
Ganges Street, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana.
Phone: 592-225-0506 Fax: 592-225-5481
E-mail epa@epaguyana.org
Website: www.epaguyana.org