Registering Activities in the Environmental Protection Information System

Operators undertaking activities that affect the environment have the obligation to register their activities in the environmental protection information system. Operations may commence once the municipal environmental authority has registered the activity or 30 or 60 days have passed since filing the notification, depending on the sector.

Activities subject to registration include energy production in facilities under 50 megawatts, distribution of liquid fuels, asphalt production, chemical laundries, activities using organic solvents, and concrete stations and concrete product factories. During registration, the authority ensures that the operator complies with appropriate environmental protection requirements.

Requirements

  • Activities to register: Energy production under 50 MW, distribution of liquid fuels, asphalt production, chemical laundries, activities using organic solvents, concrete stations and concrete product factories
  • Scope: Operators established in the EEA who provide services in Finland are subject to the same obligations as those established in Finland
  • Environmental protection requirements: Activities must meet appropriate environmental protection requirements

Procedure

  • Notification: Notification is made to the municipal environmental authority
  • Start time: Operations may commence once the municipality has registered the activity or 30-60 days after filing the notification (deadline depends on sector)
  • Authority: The municipal environmental authority processes the notification and performs registration
  • Inspection: The authority ensures compliance with environmental protection requirements