Concrete Batching Plants - Licensing and Supervision of Operational Activities

This is a very specific regulation that is aimed at reducing and handling environmental pollution that arises as a result of the operational activities of Concrete Batching Plants (CBP). The licensing and supervision provisions will impact only upon those with interests in the subject matter. Indirectly, any environmental pollution that is not prevented or handled has the potential to impact a much broader array of people and interests.

The Regulation, No. 108 of 2008 envisages two basic types of CBP, permanent and temporary. A permanent CBP must be located in an industrial (KIN) of warehouse work zone (KPG). The operational activities license must be held by both permanent and temporary CBPs.

The requirements with respect to permanent CBPs are listed in Article 4(2) of the Regulation and stipulate that the applicant must provide, among others, environmental impact study; environmental management and monitoring efforts reports; licenses to utilize ground water and to cause interference; a license to establish infrastructure; and a statement letter of residence from the local district head. These licenses are valid for three years and are renewable once for a further three years.

Where the application is for a temporary CBP, either on site or off site, then the application process follows the graphic diagrams contained in Attachments I and II. A license for a temporary CBP is valid for the length of the project.

Any breaches of the provisions attract administrative sanctions in the form of written warnings and revocation of licenses.

The Regulation was issued on 7 November 2008 and enacted on 19 November 2008. The Regulation has been in force since the date of its enactment.