Mexico - Apply for Environmental License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Environmental License, the applicant has to approach the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. They may conduct site visits or request additional information if needed.
11. If your application is approved and your project complies with environmental regulations, the environmental authority will issue the environmental license.
12. The license will specify the terms and conditions under which your activity can be conducted while ensuring environmental protection.
13. This entire process can be completed within 1 - 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
• Project description
• Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
• Technical specifications
• Legal documentation
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT)
Blvd. Adolfo Ruíz Cortines 4209
Col. Jardines en la Montaña, Tlalpan
C.P. 14210, Ciudad de México
Mexico

Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.
Av. Ejército Nacional 223 Col. Anahuac I 11320 Mexico City
Telephone: 5554900900
Citizen Attention: 5554900900
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for applying for an environmental license in Mexico vary depending on the type of activity that is being conducted. However, in general, the following individuals or entities are eligible to apply for an environmental license:

• Companies that are engaged in activities that could potentially have a negative impact on the environment, such as manufacturing, mining, or construction.
• Government agencies that are responsible for managing natural resources or protecting the environment.
• Individuals who are conducting activities that could potentially have a negative impact on the environment, such as farming or fishing.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity of the environmental license is for five years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire registration process can be completed within 1 -2 week or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Nationality
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Mexico, an environmental license (Licencia Ambiental) is a legal authorization granted by the government to individuals or entities that undertake activities that may have an impact on the environment.
• The purpose of the environmental license is to ensure that these activities are conducted in a manner that minimizes environmental harm and complies with applicable environmental regulations.

Information which might help

• The environmental license is typically required for activities that have the potential to generate pollution, alter ecosystems, use natural resources, or impact environmental quality.
• It aims to promote sustainable development and protect the environment by evaluating the potential environmental impacts of the proposed activities and establishing conditions, restrictions, and monitoring requirements to mitigate those impacts.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The specific activities that require an environmental license can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the project. Examples of activities that often require an environmental license in Mexico include:

• Industrial operations: Such as manufacturing plants, chemical facilities, or power generation facilities.
• Construction and land development: Including large-scale construction projects, urban development, or infrastructure development.
• Waste management: Activities related to the management, treatment, or disposal of solid waste, hazardous waste, or wastewater.
• Natural resource extraction: Such as mining, quarrying, or oil and gas exploration.
• Water usage: Activities that involve the extraction, diversion, or use of water resources.