Permit for operation of storage yard or facility for treatment of waste

Businesses which intend to establish storage yard or facility for treatment of waste.

If the application concerns waste incineration or the treatment of hazardous waste, you will find the application form on miljodirektoratet.no. For other waste facilities, a written application to the County Governor is required

The following documentation shall be enclosed with the application:

Map showing the location of the facility and information regarding its relation to any master plans and zoning regulations.

The form shall be used to gather information necessary for processing the application.

Norwegian Act of 13 March 1981 No 6 Concerning Protection against Pollution and Concerning Waste (Pollution control Act)

Norwegian Regulations No 931 of 1 June 2004 relating to pollution control(Pollution Regulations)

The application must contain information on:

1. Applicant's name and address,

2. Clear indication of the property or properties where the activity takes place,

3. Description of the relationship to any master plans and zoning regulations,

4. Description of the facility, nature and scope of the activities, and the chosen technology,

5. Overview of raw materials and auxiliary materials,

6. Description of energy sources, energy consumption, and energy generated by the activity,

7. Description of emission sources from the facility,

8. Description of all emissions to air, water, and soil that the acyivity may cause and how these emissions will affect the environment,

9. Description of the environmental condition in the area where the activity is located,

10. Overview of interests likely to be affected by the activity, including who should be notified, cf. § 36-6 and § 36-7,

11. Description of measures to prevent and limit waste generation, including opportunities for reuse, recycling, and utilisation of waste produced as a result of the activity

12. Description of techniques to prevent or limit pollution and its effects,

13. Proposal for a monitoring program for emissions to the external environment,

14. Reference to decisions or statements from public authorities that have been submitted to the case,

15. Summary of the impact assessment if conducted, including an overview of the main alternatives considered by the applicant, including alternative technological solutions.

When applying for a change of permit, it is sufficient that the application contains information on the points where there are changes compared to the actual circumstances that were used a basis when the current permit was issued. The application must include a summary of the above information.

The pollution control authority may issue supplementary provisions on the form and content of the application, and if necessary for the processing of the case, require additional information beyond what is listed in points 1 to 15 above.

This is in accordance with the Pollution Control Regulation § 36-2.

For more information, please contact the Norwegian Environment Agency or the County Governor.

Fee:

The fee is assessed in accordance with Chapter 39 of the Pollution Control Regulation. The business will receive an invoice from the pollution control authority.

Case processing deadlines:

The processing time is typically 6-9 months for new businesses upon the receipt of a complete application.

Right of appeal:

The deadline for filing an appeal is 3 weeks from the time notification of the decision has reached the concerned party.