Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
19, March 2026
Deputy Heads of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, Vrej Galoyan and Levon Levonyan, met with the Governor of Ararat Region, Sedrak Tevonyan. The meeting was attended by heads of criminal and community police units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, rescue service representatives, heads of consolidated communities, representatives of water user companies, the “Khosrov Forest” State Reserve SNCO, and sectoral officials.The main purpose
16, March 2026
Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, delivered a lecture at the Environmental Law Center of Yerevan State University.During the lecture, the Head of the Inspection Body presented to undergraduate and graduate students of the Faculty of Law the specifics of inspection oversight, mechanisms for preventing violations, the importance of strengthening environmental law, and the need to improve the regulatory legal framework
06, March 2026
Deputy Heads of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, V. Galoyan and L. Levonyan, visited Armavir Region and met with Governor Vahram Khachatryan, representatives of the regional police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, rescue services, heads of consolidated communities, and sectoral officials.During the meeting, a number of agenda items were discussed, including air pollution, prevention of burning of crop residues and plant waste, measures to pr
24, November 2025
According to the RA Law on Air Protection, it is prohibited to burn waste from production, consumption, or leaf litter in the natural environment, residential areas, their surroundings, or any locations not designated for burning. This includes boilers, furnaces, waste-use facilities, specially designated sites, or unauthorized landfills. Reminder:The Administrative Offenses Code of the RA stipulates that burning production, consumption, or leaf litter waste in the natural environment, reside
31, October 2025
The Government of the Republic of Armenia has defined new standards for the protection of atmospheric air. The Public Television of Armenia’s “News” program has covered the topic in its recent broadcast.
10, October 2025
On October 8–9, Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Vrezh Galoyan, conducted a working visit to several communities in Kotayk and Gegharkunik regions, where he held meetings with major business entities operating in the sector. The purpose of the meetings was to enhance transparency in monitoring processes, reduce environmental damage, strengthen awareness of legislative requirements, and develop effective formats for public-private cooperation. Duri
02, October 2025
Today, in Armavir region, Deputy Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body Mr. Levon Levonyan and sectoral officials met with business entities involved in the mining industry. The meeting aimed to raise awareness of the requirements of subsoil use legislation, promote cooperation among the public, governmental, and private sectors, and ensure a safe environment in parallel with economic development. Participants discussed key risks and violations identified in the sect
10, July 2025
At the initiative of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, a discussion meeting was held today with active citizens and representatives of environmental non-governmental organizations. The event aimed to address environmental challenges and promote public cooperation. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, the Head of the Inspection Body, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, presented the results of supervisory activities conducted during 2022–2024, issues raised thr
23, June 2025
In a series of regional outreach initiatives, the leadership of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body conducted working visits to Tavush and Lori regions on June 19–20. Deputy Heads Mr. V. Galoyan, Mr. V. Amirkhanyan, and Mr. L. Levonyan held meetings with community leaders, council members, and local residents in Dilijan, Noyemberyan, Alaverdi, and Stepanavan. The discussions addressed pressing environmental and resource management issues, including: Prevention of ill
19, June 2025
On June 17, as part of a series of regional meetings, Deputy Heads of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body — Mr. Vrezh Galoyan, Mr. Vagharshak Amirkhanyan, and Mr. Levon Levonyan — visited the communities of Areni, Yeghegnadzor, and Vayk in the Vayots Dzor region. They met with local residents, council members, and representatives of local self-government bodies. The primary goal of the visit was to identify existing environmental challenges in the region, asses
