The duration for reviewing an environment license application varies depending on the nature of the project/activity. For bigger projects can take up to 4 months processing and reviewing of the application considering the many aspects of the Environment that needs to be considered. For smaller projects processing and review of the application can only take up to 3 working days.
The timeframe for processing might take a while it has to be sent to ECD-MELAD for approval and to be signed by the Secretary.
Waiting time in queue:
max 15mn
Attention at counter:
max 15mn
Waiting time until next step:
min 7 days
- max 15 days
The Environment Conservation Division (ECD) - MELAD has a list of significant activities (attached file) that will trigger the need for getting clearance from the ECD.