Tanzania - Obtain Environmental Assessment Certificate (EIA)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for Obtaining Environmental Assessment Certificate (EIA) is available in National Environment Management Council contact link
2. Applicant has to procure and enter all necessary details in the application form.
3. Applicant must carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are required for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are required for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant has to attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid at the National Microfinance Bank (NMB) contact link
7. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the certificate will be provided within 41 days.
8. Applicant will be notified regarding the availability of their certificate, then, they can visit the office to collect their permit after getting the notification.
9. If there is no information regarding their certificate is provided, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

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Required Documents

• ID Proof – National ID/Driving License/Passport
• NMB Bank Slip
• Project Brief
• Scoping Report
• EIA Statement
• Scoping report approval

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: National Environment Management Council (NEMC) – Tanzania,
Regent St, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Contact: +255222774852
Contact link
Location link

Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: National Microfinance Bank,
Sam Nujoma Rd, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Contact: +255-800-00-2002
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• Any person who is a proponent or developer of a project is eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

• This permit is valid until the construction process is over.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

• EIA Sample document link

Processing Time

• Processing time for this procedure is 41 days.

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Instructions

• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
• If any other document is requested by the authorities during the time of application, then, the applicant must provide the document to them.

Required Information

• Name
• PIN number
• Address
• Contact Details
• Application Reference Number

Need for the Document

• This document is necessary for undergoing any construction projects or any other project which might have an impact on the environment.

Information which might help

• EIA is a legal document which provides information about any factory or other businesses in Tanzania and their impact on the environment, if the business has negative impact, then, the business will be terminated.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• National Environment Management Council link
• National Microfinance Bank link

Others

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