Order No. D1-259 on the Approval of the Rules for the Issuance, Amendment and Revocation of Pollution Permits.

This Ministerial Order approves the Rules for the issuance, modification, and revocation of pollution permits. The Rules define the categories of installations subject to permitting and establish the procedures for application submission, evaluation, and decision-making by the Environmental Protection Agency. The text specifies the technical documentation required to address atmospheric emissions, wastewater discharge, and waste recovery or disposal operations. It details the legal grounds for permit updates, the timelines for administrative review, and the conditions for the cancellation of authorizations.
The instrument sets out procedures for public information and participation, including the notification of applications and the consideration of public proposals. It establishes methodologies for determining emission limit values and wastewater discharge standards, alongside requirements for pollutant monitoring and data reporting by operators. Additionally, the Rules provide for on-site inspections to verify compliance with technical and operational conditions.
Specific chapters and annexes regulate the operation of medium and large combustion plants, setting transitional periods for compliance with air pollution standards through 2029. The Rules also incorporate requirements for activities involving the use of organic solvents, the management of odors, and the registration of technical processes subject to environmental oversight. Finally, it outlines the criteria for the "Environmental Quality" special part of the permit and the specific obligations for installations located within protected areas or those impacting transboundary water bodies.