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Integrated Environmental Permit

An advanced environmental management system that integrates permitting and management by business site rather than by individual pollution medium.

Application of BAT (Best Available Techniques)

The most economically and technically feasible techniques are applied to minimize pollutant emissions from industrial facilities.

Clean Air Conservation Act
Noise & Vibration Control Act
Water Environment Conservation Act
Odor Prevention Act
Persistent Organic Pollutants Control Act
Soil Environment Conservation Act
Wastes Control Act

Permitting Procedure

01
Preliminary Consultation
(if necessary)
02
Permit Application
03
Permit Review
04
Permit Approval
05
Operation Commencement
Notification
06
Test Operation &
Pollution Inspection
07
Post-Management

Main Consulting Services

Preparation of integrated environmental management plans
  • Permit target/non-target facility lists & layouts
  • Emission impact analysis & permit standards
  • Integrated process flow & material balance
  • Post-management plans & supporting documents
Technical & Operational Review
  • Verification of consistency between permits and actual site conditions
  • Compliance feasibility review
  • Environmental facility operation management inspection
  • Design specification review for emission and prevention facilities
Permit Support Services
  • Integrated permit system registration & application
  • Review of permitted emission standards and conditions
  • Support for preparing permit review reports

Target Industries

Applicable to Type 1 & 2 air or water pollution facilities across 20 industrial sectors.

Example Industries Effective Date
· Electric Power Generation Industry (351) : Thermal Power Generation (35113), Other Power Generation (35119)
· Steam, Chilled/Hot Water, and Air Conditioning Supply Industry (353)
· Waste Treatment Industry (382) : Non-designated Waste Treatment (3821), Designated Waste Treatment (3822)
2017. 01. 01
· Basic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (201) : Petrochemical Basic Chemical Manufacturing (20111)
· Synthetic Rubber and Plastic Materials Manufacturing Industry (202) : Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (20201), Synthetic Resin and Other Plastic Material Manufacturing (20202)
· Primary Iron & Steel Manufacturing Industry (241) · Primary Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturing Industry (242)
2018. 01. 01
· Petroleum Refining Industry (192))
· Basic Chemical Manufacturing Industry (201) : Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (20129), Metal Oxides and Related Products for Inorganic Pigments (20131), Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (20119), Dyes, Prepared Inorganic Pigments, Softeners, and Other Colorant Manufacturing (20132)
· Other Chemical Product Manufacturing Industry (204) : Paint Manufacturing (20411), Ceramic Coating Material Manufacturing (20412), Surfactant Manufacturing (20421), Toothpaste, Soap, and Other Detergent Manufacturing (20422), Cosmetics Manufacturing (20423), Processed and Refined Salt Manufacturing (20492), Adhesive and Gelatin Manufacturing (20493), Explosives and Fireworks Manufacturing (20494), Biofuel and Mixture Manufacturing (20495), Other Chemical Product Manufacturing (20499)
· Fertilizer, Pesticide, Germicide, and Insecticide Manufacturing Industry (203) : Fertilizer and Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing (2031), Germicide, Insecticide, and Pesticide Manufacturing (2032)
2019. 01. 01
· Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Manufacturing Industry (171) : Pulp Manufacturing (1711), Newsprint Manufacturing (17121), Printing and Writing Paper Manufacturing (17122), Kraft Paper and Box Paperboard Manufacturing (17123), Sanitary Paper Manufacturing (17125), Other Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing (17129)
· Other Paper and Paperboard Product Manufacturing Industry (179)
· Electronic Component Manufacturing Industry (262) : Display Device Manufacturing (2621), Laminated Board Manufacturing for Printed Circuit Boards (26221), Rigid Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (26222), Flexible and Other Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (26223), Electronic Capacitor Manufacturing (26291), Electronic Sensor Device Manufacturing (26295), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (26299
2020. 01. 01
· Slaughtering, Meat Processing, and Preservation Industry (101)
· Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing Industry (111)
· Textile Dyeing, Finishing, and Processing Industry (134)
· Plastic Product Manufacturing Industry (222)
· Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry (261)
· Automobile Parts Manufacturing Industry (303)
2021. 01. 01
· Cement, Lime, Plaster, and Related Product Manufacturing Industry (233) : Cement Manufacturing (23311) (Limited to facilities equipped with calcination systems) 2023. 07. 01

Chemical Accident Prevention Plan

A regulatory system designed to establish and operate emergency response systems that ensure the safety of hazardous chemical handling facilities and minimize damage in the event of an accident.

Procedure

01

Preparation of Chemical Accident Prevention Management Plan

02

Submission of Plan

(Applicant → National Institute of Chemical Safety)

03

Review of Plan

[National Institute of Chemical Safety]

04

Notification of Review Result

(National Institute of Chemical Safety → Applicant)

Inspection of Hazardous Chemical Handling Facilities

Businesses handling hazardous chemicals must install and operate facilities in accordance with placement, installation, and management standards stipulated by the Ministry of Environment, and undergo inspections and safety diagnoses through designated professional institutions.

Inspection Agencies

  • Korea Environment Corporation
  • Korea Gas Safety Corporation
  • Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency

Inspection Procedure

01

Schedule Coordination

(Applicant ↔ Inspection Agency)

02

Application Submission

(Applicant → Inspection Agency)

03

Notification of Schedule & Fees

(Inspection Agency → Applicant)

04

Fee Payment Confirmation

(Inspection Agency)

05

On-site Inspection

(Inspection Agency)

06

Issuance of Inspection Report

(Inspection Agency → Applicant)