The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is empowered by the Environmental Protection Act to regulate environmental activities and grant permits for developmental projects that may impact the environment. The Agency’s work is organised into various technical program areas, supported by Operations, Corporate Services, Human Resources, Finance, and Communications departments. EPA plays a critical role in protecting the environment, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting sustainable development practices across various sectors.
Link
https://epaguyana.org/
Phone
[592] 231-2503, -2506, -2507, -2509, -2511, -2513, -2510, -2519
Address
Ganges Street, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana
Relationship With Environmental Protection Agency
The GGMC has a unique relationship with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and extends its range as the competent Agency for the environmental stewardship of the mining sector, especially at the small and medium scale level. As such, the obligations and commitments for mining are an integral aspect of the application process flows for mining tenures, which is ISO 9001:2015 certified.