25Jul
Resolution No. 1402
‘By means of which the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development adopted the General Methodology for the Preparation and Presentation of Environmental Studies. To highlight, Article 5 of the aforementioned Resolution states the following: “Transitional Regime. The environmental studies prepared in accordance with the methodology adopted by Resolution 1503 of 2010 and which have not […]
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Resolution No. 1259
Which indicates the cases in which it will not be required to advance the environmental licence modification procedure for those works or activities considered minor changes to mining projects.
Read More28Jun
Decree 1090
“Whereby Decree 1076 of 2015, Sole Regulatory Decree of the Environment and Sustainable Development Sector, is added in relation to the Programme for the Efficient Use and Saving of Water and other provisions are issued.” The aforementioned rule applies to the Environmental Authorities, for users applying for a water concession and to the territorial entities responsible for […]
Read More01Jun
Ecopetrol, ANH and Anla officials investigated over Lisama case
Juan Camilo Acosta, lawyer at Minería & Medio Ambiente Estudio Jurídico, explained what companies and officials would be exposed to if found guilty. ‘The first to be affected are the legal representatives of these companies, such as the directors, who are determined to have committed an act or omission. The legal sanctions in these cases […]
Read More18May
Resolution No. 0883
“Whereby the parameters and maximum permissible limit values for point discharges into marine water bodies are established, and other provisions are laid down.”.
Read More16May
Resolution No. 827
“Adopting the technical classification system and laying down other provisions.” This regulation is of utmost importance as it creates the Technical Advisory Council for specialised subjects taking into account the following criteria: – Impact on the decision on the designation of wetlands under the RAMSAR Convention. – Generates Cross-border Impacts – Affects natural water dynamics […]
Read More20Apr
Decree 703
Decree 703 of 20 April 2018 ‘Whereby adjustments are made to Decree 1076 of 2015, through which the Sole Regulatory Decree of the Environment and Sustainable Development Sector is issued and other provisions are issued’.” The aforementioned decree makes typing corrections to several articles of Decree 1076 of 2015, although no substantive changes are made, […]
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Resolution 171
Resolution 171 of 19 April 2018 of the National Mining Agency ANM. By means of which the issue of economic capacity for registration or renewal in the RUCOM, as an authorised trader, is modified.
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03Apr
Resolution No. 0509
Resolution No. 0509 of 3 April 2018 ‘Whereby the form and requirements for applying to the competent environmental authorities for accreditation or certification of environmental control and environmental conservation and improvement investments are established and other provisions are issued” This Resolution applies to those who are interested in obtaining the Income Tax discount referred to […]
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