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Stefon Nicholas
The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) has expressed concern that some infrastructure works are being carried out by the Tobago Council (THA) without the required Environmental Clearance Certificates (CEC).
EMA managing director Hayden Romano told Newsday on Tuesday that the project and road development at Rockly Bay are two concerns.
At the THA’s Mandate Monday meeting, THA’s Secretary of Infrastructure, Trevor James, outlined some of the projects his department has started and his immediate plans.
In a media release on Tuesday, the EMA “reminded the public that the CEC process is a mandatory requirement by law to assess the potential impacts of proposed activities on human health and the environment. This assessment will enable us to implement mitigation measures to minimize adverse impacts.”
Section 35(2) of the Environmental Management Act states that “No person shall proceed with any activity designated by the Minister as requiring a certificate unless he has applied to the authorities and obtained a certificate.” It has been. The CEC (Designated Activities) Order (Amended) lists 44 designated activities that require a CEC. It is available on the EMA’s website www.ema.co.tt.
EMA said it was investigating these infrastructure works.
For more information on the CEC application process, email: cec@ema.co.tt or call Trinidad Office 226-4EMA (4362) – North Office: ext. 226-4EMA (4362). 12221, South Office: ext. 13253, Tobago: 238-6717.
