Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
15, June 2026
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia informs that, following the circulation of a video entitled "Yellow-Coloured Rainwater Floods the Streets of Kapan" and the public concern surrounding the incident, administrative proceedings have been initiated.The proceedings concern the discharge of yellow-orange coloured runoff from the Kavart mining area into the streets of Kapan following heavy rainfall on 14 June 2026.As part of the administrative pro
09, June 2026
Today, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body hosted the second meeting of the interagency working group established to develop legislative reforms aimed at strengthening the protection of wildlife. The meeting was chaired by the Head of the Inspection Body, Hovhannes Martirosyan.The discussions focused on draft regulations already developed to improve the legal framework governing the circulation of wild animals and plants, as well as the conditions under which they are kept.Re
05, June 2026
World Environment Day is celebrated globally on June 5. Established by the United Nations, the day aims to raise public awareness of environmental issues and promote collective action toward environmental protection.On this occasion, the importance of conserving natural resources, protecting biodiversity, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and fostering responsible attitudes toward nature is once again emphasized.Environmental protection is the responsibility of each and every one of us.
01, June 2026
During inspection activities aimed at protecting water resources, inspectors of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia detected several cases of illegal water use in the Ararat and Armavir regions.In the Ararat Region, A.E. illegally operated two deep wells for irrigation purposes in the settlement of Dalar without a water use permit. In Aygestan, M.G. and V.M.; in Berkanush, H.Ch.; in Mkhchyan, A.H.; and in Vostan, V.H. each illegally operated one dee
01, June 2026
The inspectors of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body previously suspended illegal water abstraction by citizens A.A. and S.G. from one deep well each in the settlement of Hatsik, Armavir Region, where water was being used for irrigation purposes without water use permits.In the settlement of Drakhtik, Gegharkunik Region, the drilling of an illegal deep well discovered within a recreational area operating on land leased by citizen A.I. from the "Sevan National Park" SNCO was
21, May 2026
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB), recognizing the fundamental role of education in environmental protection, has been implementing a series of eco-educational classes in schools across the republic for the fifth consecutive year. This year, the initiative was carried out within the framework of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport's "Year of Safe and Secure Education" events.Interactive classes were conducted in 35 schools in the capital and
19, May 2026
Inspectors of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) have identified violations at three greenhouse farms in the Armavir and Aragatsotn regions.In Araks village of Armavir region, A.A., and in Arshaluys village, S.H., operated one illegal deep well each without water use permits to provide irrigation for their greenhouse operations.In Voskevaz village of Aragatsotn region, the individual entrepreneur “Narine Oniki Manukyan” conducted greenhouse farming activi
15, May 2026
Based on an alert received regarding the reduction of water flow at Shaki Waterfall, inspectors from the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia (EPMIB) conducted an inspection at the "Shaki" Small Hydropower Plant (SHPP), operated by "HAKOBJANYAN AND GALSTYAN HPP" LLC, located in Shaki village, Syunik region.As a result of the inspection, EPMIB officers established that the Company had been operating the SHPP in violation of its water use permit conditions
12, May 2026
Inspectors of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body conducted an inspection at “PLANT OF PURE IRON” OJSC, a company engaged in molybdenum concentrate processing in Yerevan.The inspection revealed that the Company had operated the multiple-hearth furnace of its roasting section without a permit for emissions of hazardous substances into the atmospheric air from stationary sources.By decision of the Head of the Yerevan Territorial Department of the Inspection Body, th
07, May 2026
Today, under the leadership of the Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Hovhannes Martirosyan, the inaugural meeting of the interagency working group established for the legislative regulation of the export, import, and keeping conditions of wild animals and plants was held at the EPMIB.The working group was established by Order No. 12-L of April 28, 2026, issued by the Head of the Inspection Body, based on agreements reached during previous consultations.The meeting
