Application for licence in respect to storage of waste. 

To apply for a waste storage licence please refer to the National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations S.I No. 49 of 2020 for a comprehensive list of requirements for a specific applicable licence.

1. Fill out an application form set out in Schedule 5 of the regulation above and shall be accompanied by proof of payment of the fee prescribed in Schedule 6 to the Regulation.
2. The application referred to shall, as applicable, be accompanied by a copy of a certificate of approval of environmental and social impact assessment granted for the activity in accordance with the Act and the National Environment (Environment and Social Assessment) Regulations, 2020.
3. An application under this regulation shall—

                a). contain general information regarding—

                    i). the legal status of the applicant;

                   ii). a description of the technical competence and experience of the applicant including the personnel;

                   ii). financial capacity of the applicant;

                b). contain, in respect to staorage—

                   i). proposed location of the storage facility;

                   ii). specifications regarding layout, design and construction of the facility;

                  iii). source, type and quantity of waste to be stored;

                  iv). type and labels of containers;

                  v). proposed safety measures at the facility;

                 vi). measures for the containment and treatment of leakage and leachate, if applicable;

                 vii).preliminary plan for decommissioning;

Submit the application to Authority through ELMIS. The Authority will verify that the applicant meets any other relevant requirements of the Act, these Regulations, environmental standards and any other applicable laws;

The Authority may, after being satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements of the Act and Regulations and grant a license to manage waste and impose conditions, including requirements.