Application of minimum criteria for environmental inspections in Bulgaria
Minimum criteria for environmental inspections Why? Compliance check Compliance promotion Who? Competent authorities Operators of controlled installations What? Planning On-site visits /routine, non-routine, follow-up/ Reporting How?
Application of minimum criteria for environmental inspections in Bulgaria Structure of MoEW
Application of minimum criteria for environmental inspections in Bulgaria Structure of MoEWMoEW Department “Co-ordination of RIEW” + 15 RIEWS 4 Basin Directorates EEA
Application of minimum criteria for environmental inspections in Bulgaria Legislation Framework Environmental Protection Act Sector Environmental Legislation /Water Act, Air Quality Act, Waste Management Act etc./ Subsequent Legislation /IPPC, Seveso II Regulations etc./ Statutory Regulations of MoEW, EEA, RIEW, BD Instructions, Orders
Application of minimum criteria for environmental inspections in Bulgaria Planning Regional level – RIEWs Annual Plans Possibility for update /non-routine and follow-up inspections/ Cover all Territory Installations Based on inventories of controlled installations and previous experience Not public
Application of minimum criteria for environmental inspections in Bulgaria Site visits Routine In compliance with the BG environmental legislation Authorized inspectors Regular basis /minimum frequency set/ Reports Non-routine & follow-up Complaints Accidents & Incidents Permit Issuing, Update & Withdrawal Monitoring compliance with prescriptions made
Application of minimum criteria for environmental inspections in Bulgaria Reporting After site visits Unified form Prescriptions with timetables, responsible person Incident investigation Written reports /no unified form/ Conclusions Measures General reporting MoEW Monthly, semiannual & annual reports Data about number of inspections & penalties Annual public “Green Book” RIEW Annual report on environmental activities Data about number of controlled installations, inspections & penalties