The Chairman, Board Members, Management and Staff at the Environment and Resources Authority wish everyone a Peaceful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
The Authority would like to notify its clients and the public that its offices will be closed from the 23rd December 2023 until the 1st January 2024, both days included.
Documents may still be submitted during the shutdown period and acknowledgements will be mailed out after the 2nd January 2024.
The Authority will still be rendering the following services during its shutdown:
- Waste export documents will be processed on the 26th and 29th of December between 09.00 hrs and 12.30 hrs.
- Applications for Waste Carriers shall be filled in online through the eform system https://eraportal.org.mt/EraPortal/ERAeforms/account/login
- CITES clearances shall be submitted on email [email protected] . In case of perishable goods, live specimens, and pharmaceuticals, applicants shall send the request by email and can call 2292 3500 and select Option 3. This service is available throughout this period between 6am and 6pm, except for Christmas and New Year’s Day.
In case of customs inspections applicants must call 24 hours in advance on clearances for emergency movements of animals and plants, including from the EU: Clients are to call the number 2292 3500 and select Option 1 to inform the authority of such movements.
An email must then be sent to [email protected] with the relevant transport details well in advance, including flight/vessel number and departure point; place and time of landing; and importer’s details.
To report damage to the environment the Authority can be contacted on 2292 3500 and then selecting Option 2.
15 December 2023
