Brazil - Apply for Environmental Licensing (ALA)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Environmental Licensing (ALA), the applicant has to approach theMinistry of the Environment (Ministério do MeioAmbiente) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Participate in public consultations, where affected communities and stakeholders can provide input and feedback on the project.
11. The environmental agency will review the project documents and conduct an environmental impact assessment to evaluate the potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures.
12. If the project is deemed environmentally viable, the environmental agency will grant the Environmental License (ALA) with specific conditions that must be adhered to during the project's execution.
13. This entire process can be completed in several weeks or months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
• Technical Studies and Reports
• Legal Documents
• Proof of payment
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of the Environment (Ministério do MeioAmbiente)
Address: Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco B,
CEP 70068-900, Brasília - DF, Brazil
Contact- link

Eligibility

The following are the entities that are eligible to apply for Environmental Licensing (ALA) in Brazil:
Legal entities: This includes companies, partnerships, and other legal entities that are registered in Brazil.
Individuals: Individuals who are planning to carry out an activity that requires an ALA are also eligible to apply.
Public entities: This includes federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as public universities and research institutes.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed in several weeks or months or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Environmental Impact Report (RIMA)
• Financial and Economic Information
• Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
• Health and Safety Plans
• Fee receipt
• Other details

Need for the Document

• Environmental Licensing (ALA) in Brazil is a process by which the government authorizes and regulates the location, installation, expansion, and operation of activities that may have an impact on the environment.
• The ALA process is designed to ensure that these activities are carried out in a way that minimizes their environmental impacts.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of Environmental Licensing (ALA) in Brazil:

• It helps to prevent environmental damage.
• It ensures that environmental impacts are minimized.
• It provides a framework for public participation in environmental decision-making.
• It helps to promote sustainable development.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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