Regulation No. 11 on environmental approval of particularly polluting enterprises, etc.

This Greenland Home Rule regulation establishes the framework for environmental permits for “particularly polluting enterprises.” It defines emission and immission limit values and requires that facilities listed in an Annex 1 obtain prior approval before construction, expansion, or operational changes that could increase pollution. Applications must include detailed technical and environmental information according to Annex 2, and approval is contingent on compliance with municipal and regional planning as well as proof that preventive and mitigating measures are in place, reflecting the best available technology. Permits specify binding conditions, including emission and wastewater limits, noise restrictions, self-monitoring duties, waste management, soil and water protection, odor control, and procedures for abnormal operations or closure. Approvals may be time-limited, revised after eight years, and are published nationally. The Directorate for Environment and Nature oversees enforcement, may impose corrective orders or bans if conditions are breached, and municipalities can act in urgent health risks. Violations can result in fines, including corporate liability and sanctions against municipalities.