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Learn more about the Environmental Management Agency.
The Environmental Management Agency is a statutory body responsible for ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources and protection of the environment, the prevention of pollution and environmental degradation, the preparation of Environmental Plans for the management and protection of the environment. It was established under the Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27] and enacted in 2002.
Environmental Management Services Department – EMS is mandated to collect, produce and disseminate environmental information to society. Key to its operations is stakeholder participation and engendering the spirit of stewardship within the society.
Environmental Management Act / EMA Act, 2002 provides for the establishment of an appropriate legal and institutional framework for the management of the environment and related matters. It is a framework environmental legislation that establishes appropriate legal and institutional mechanisms for the management of the environment. It provides for improved legal and administrative co-ordination of the diverse sectoral initiatives in order to improve the national capacity for the management of the environment. This is in view of the fact that the environment constitutes the foundation of national economic, social, cultural and spiritual advancement.
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Storage/Use/Sale Of Hazardous Substances
A Hazardous Substances Importation/Storage/Use/Sale license in terms of section 8 – 9 of Statutory Instrument 12 of 2007 is required. One is required to complete application forms and provide certified copies of; certificate of incorporation and Identity Document of the manager. The license is valid for one calendar year.
Transportation Of Hazardous Substances
One requires a Hazardous Substances Transportation License in terms of section 13, subsection 2 of Statutory Instrument 12 of 2007. The applicant is required to; complete application forms, provide a certificate of fitness for the horse and the trailer as well as certified copies of certificate of incorporation, registration book of horse and trailer, Identity Document of manager and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The license is valid for one calendar year. The transit of hazardous substances through Zimbabwe also requires a transit license in terms of section 14 of Statutory Instrument 12 of 2007.
Hazardous Waste Generation (used oil, fluorescent tubes)
A Hazardous Waste License in terms of section 3, subsection 1 of Statutory Instrument 10 of 2007 is required. The requirements are; a completed application form and certified copies of certificate of incorporation and Identity Card of manager. The license is valid for one calendar year, with submission of quarterly reports.
Release Of Industrial Air Emissions
One requires an Air Emission License in terms of section 64 of the Environmental Management Act (CAP 20:27) of 2002. The requirements are emission survey report and completed application forms (AQ1). The license is valid for one calendar year with submission of quarterly reports.
Discharge Of Effluent Water
An Effluent Discharge License is required in terms of section 60 of the Environmental Management Act (CAP 20:27) of 2002. The applicant is required to complete an application form (ESWD1) and provide a laboratory analysis report of effluent discharged at his/her premises. The license is valid for one calendar year with submission of quarterly reports.
Solid Waste Disposal (landfills, dumps, saw dust)
A Solid Waste Disposal License in terms of section 71 of the Environmental Management Act (CAP 20:27) of 2002 is required. The applicant is required to complete an application form (ESWD). The license is valid for one calendar year, with submission of quarterly reports.
Solid Waste Management Enterprises (scrap metal, waste paper etc.)
A Solid Waste Management License in terms of section 71 of the Environmental Management Act (CAP 20:27) of 2002 is required. The requirements are; completion of an application form, company profile and pictures of the vehicle, if applicable (front, rear, side). The license is valid for one calendar year, with submission of quarterly reports.
Sand Abstraction
One requires a Sand Abstraction License in terms of section 2, subsection 1 of Statutory Instrument 3 of 2011 as read with section 3 of Statutory Instrument 7of 2007. The applicant is required to submit the completed form endorsed by the Local Authority, lessee or land owner. An offer letter/title deeds/lease agreement of the area should be attached to the form. The completed form and proof of land ownership together with an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) should be submitted to EMA for review. This license is renewed quarterly with submission of quarterly reports.
Sand Transportation
A Sand Transportation License in terms of Statutory Instrument 13 of 2011 as read with section 3 of Statutory Instrument 7 of 2007 is required. The requirements are; completed application forms, vehicle registration book and photographs of vehicle (front, back and sides). The license is renewed quarterly.
The renewal process is as follows:
a) Completion of the EMA C1 renewal form
b) Attach quarterly reports
c) Payment of a prescribed fee
d) Submission to the Agency for processing
The EIA renewal process takes at least a month.
The list of registered consultants is on the EMA website.
Five and 20 working days, respectively.
Copies of environmental legislation are available on the EMA website, here
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