Environmental Compliance for Industry in Nepal

Industrial Enterprises Act, 2076, requires every Industry should commence its activity related to establishment, operation and transactions only after completion environment studies such as “Initial Environmental Examination” (IEE) and “Environmental Impact Assessment” (EIA); if applicable. 

Industrial Enterprises Act further dictates to carry out such environment studies in the events where the industry increases capital, enhances capacity, adds or changes objective or shifts or changes location of the industry. It is the duty of every Industry to control the adverse effect or possible adverse effect on environment while operating the industry. 

The industry which does not require carrying on Initial Environment Examination and Environmental Impact Assement, should disclose grounds and reasons for the same along with the self-declaration that the industry will take appropriate measures to mitigate adverse impact on the environment at the time of registration. 

Environmental compliance report (IEE or EIA) needs to be approved from in accordance with Environmental Protection Act, 2076. Initial Environment Examination and Environment Impact Assessment shall be carried out for Industries mentioned in Schedule 2 & Schedule 3  of the Environment Protection Rules, 2077.