Belmopan. April 9, 2020. 2:24 p.m.
As a follow up to the previous announcement on April 1, 2020, and the Government’s Public Notice of April 8, 2020, reminding the public about the closure of 14 government entities, the Department of the Environment (DOE) hereby informs developers, investors, interested persons and the general public that the DOE is discontinuing non-essential services until further notice. This includes the screening and processing of project proposals, environmental checklists, EIAs, LLESs, the carrying out of site inspections, public consultations, and the signing of Environmental Compliance Plans. This is in line with the Declaration of National State of Emergency and Ministry of Health advisories for non-essential services and as preventative steps to limit exposure to our staff.
The DOE apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for its continued understanding and cooperation at this time and continues to encourage everyone to put precautionary measures in place to protect the health and safety of all. The public can follow the Facebook page of the DOE for additional updates.
For further information, please contact:
Chief Environmental Officer
Department of the Environment, Ministry of Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment & Sustainable Development
Market Square, Belmopan
Tel: 822-2548/2819
Fax: 822-2860
Email: envirodept@environment.gov.bz
Website: www.doe.gov.bz
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