Zambia - Obtain Pollution Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a license for pollution in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Environmental management agency of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. Fill the application form provided to you in the Agriculture Research Institute after understanding guidelines properly.
4. Submit the application with necessary attachments to the office.
5. ZEMA receives and analyses the application package.
6. Authorities from ZEMA visit the facility and inspect for standards and other requirements that are being followed.
7. After inspection if the authorities are satisfied with the standards that are followed a quotation or invoice for license will be provided to the applicant.

   Note: for licences that do not require inspections, issuance of invoice is done as a second step.

8. The fee has to be paid according to the authorities request.
9. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, a provisional certificate will be accessible.
10. The applicant gets the permit in a stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• Application letter to Zambia Environment Management Authority.
• Completed application forms that are obtained from ZEMA.
• Copy of certificate of incorporation.
• Appropriate license fees.
• Copy of scientific dossiers depending on the license type.
• Copy of relevant certificates of competency.

Office Locations & Contacts

Environmental Management Agency:
Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA)
Corner Church and Suez Roads
Plot No. 6975
Lusaka -10101
Zambia
Phone: +260-211-254023/254059
Email: [email protected]
Contact link.

Eligibility

• The license will be provided if at least one condition is fulfilled:
• Suspension is necessary to prevent or mitigate an imminent risk of significant adverse effects to the environment or to human health occurring.
• Require the applicant to take specific measures to prevent or abate any adverse effect.

Fees

• Application fee: Pay the fees as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• This licence is valid as stated in the license.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time depends on the verification of documents.

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Instructions

• The license will be cancelled if provider is caught guilty of one of the following:
• Giving false information.
• Transferring license without approval.
• Failing to comply with an enforcement notice.
• Failing to comply with provisions of the WSS Act or license conditions.
• Failing to provide WSS service according to SLG.

Required Information

• Name(s) of applicant(s)
• Type of waste
• Certificate of incorporation No. (if applicable).
• Type of facility(if applicable).
• Notification address
• Mode of waste management.
• Quantity to be managed
• Area to be licensed
• Effluent(s) details
• Other relevant info supporting the application.

Need for the Document

• The license is proof that a facility producing pollution is in limits.

Information which might help

• The Environmental management act of Zambia link.
• Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act of Zambia: link.

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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