CONSULTATION BRIEF

Start date: 22/11/2019
Closing date: 24/01/2020
Title of the public consultation: National Air Pollution Control Programme
Ministry: Ministry for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Entity: Environment & Resources Authority (ERA)
1. Background

The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA), in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change, has prepared a National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP).

The NAPCP is the principal governance tool under the National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, supporting Member States to plan their policies and measures. The selection of these policies and measures is based on the following objectives:

  • To reduce air pollutant emissions for the purpose of reaching compliance with the national emission reduction commitments for 2020 and 2030, as set in Annex II of  the NEC Directive, for the following pollutants:

– Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
– Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
– Non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds (nmVOCs)
– Ammonia (NH3)
– Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

  • To contribute in the improvement of air quality and compliance with limit values as set out in the Ambient Air Quality Directive (2008/50/EC).
  • To identify and maximise potential synergies to ensure coherence with other plans and programmes, including those related to climate, energy, agriculture, industry and transport, while avoiding conflict with other policies and measures adopted under different policy areas.

Historical emissions inventory data and ambient air quality data were used to assess the progress made with the implementation of policies and measures to date. Moreover, emission projections were produced for two policy scenarios for the years 2020 and 2030: the “With Measures” or baseline scenario, whereby emissions are projected based on  adopted policies and measures as of end 2017, and the “With Additional Measures” scenario, which reflects new policies and measures planned to be implemented in future
years.

This assessment shows that the transport sector is the major source of NOx emissions in Malta. To this effect, the NAPCP outlines a number of measures which are targeted to reduce emissions from various sectors, however the focus is on measures related to the transport sector. A reduction in NOx emissions is required for Malta to gradually reach compliance with the 2030 emission reduction commitment, as set out in the NEC Directive.

This programme is required under Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants. The new NEC Directive has been transposed into national legislation through S.L. 549.124, Limitation of Emissions of Certain Atmospheric Pollutants Regulations.

Pursuant to Article 6 of the NEC Directive and above-mentioned national legislation, every Member State must submit a National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP).

2. Consultation

The public is invited to submit any feedback or comments on this Programme.

3. Documents

National Air Pollution Control Programme

4. Submission of feedback

E-mail: [email protected]

5. Further notes

Please be informed that comments submitted, together with the identity of the contributor, may be published online at the end of the public consultation, unless the contributor objects to the publication of his/her personal data. In this case, the contribution may be published in anonymous form.

CONSULTATION BRIEF

Start date: 20 November 2019
Closing date: 22 January 2020
Title of the public consultation: Public Consultation: Construction and Demolition Waste Strategy for Malta, 2020-2025 – Managing Construction & Demolition Resources
Ministry: Ministry for Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Entity: Environment & Resources Authority
1. Background

Recent data shows that the construction industry has experienced a considerable increase in activity over recent years. This is resulting in increased mineral extraction and waste generation. To date, there is a reliance to dispose of waste from such activities.

In this context, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA), in collaboration with the Ministry for Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change has prepared a national strategy for the management of waste originating from construction, demolition and excavation operations. This document is entitled “Construction and Demolition Waste Strategy for Malta, 2020-2025 – Managing Construction & Demolition Resources.”

The draft strategy is in line with the European Union’s Circular Economy policy. The aim of the strategy is to identify options for the management of waste arising from construction, demolition and excavation activities. To achieve this, a number of short-term and longterm measures are included.

The objectives of this strategy are to increase re-use and recycling of waste generated from construction, demolition and excavation activities, thereby reducing backfilling.

2. Consultation

The public is invited to submit any feedback or comments on the objectives and measures of this strategy.

3. Documents

Construction and Demolition Waste Strategy for Malta, 2020-2025 – Managing Construction & Demolition Resources

4. Submission of feedback

E-mail: [email protected]

5. Further notes

Please be informed that comments submitted, together with the identity of the contributor, may be published online at the end of the public consultation, unless the contributor objects to the publication of his/her personal data. In this case, the contribution may be published in anonymous form.

All comments submitted shall be duly considered.

Kindly refer to the table below for a list of pending and active export notifications subject to the prior informed consent procedure.
NotificationStatusNotifierWaste descriptionEWC CodeExpiry date
MT22/000023ActiveElectrowaste Ltd Refrigerators and water heaters20 01 23*; 16 02 11*11/02/2027
MT23/000043ActiveJac Steel LtdLead acid batteries16 06 01*31/03/2027
MT24/000016Active PT Matic Environmental Services LtdLiquid waste from organic chemical process and other solvents07 07 04*30/09/2027
MT24/000041ActiveGreen Skip Services LtdDiscarded electrical and electronic equipment containing hazardous components and components removed from discarded equipment 16 02 13*; 16 02 15*; 20 01 35*22/01/2028
MT24/000042ActiveGreen Skip Services LtdWEEE containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC's) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's)16 02 11*; 20 01 23*22/01/2028
MT24/000050ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdCoolant waste16 10 03*26/10/2026
MT24/000051ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste containing oil16 07 08*21/05/2026
MT24/000052ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste paint solvents consisting of thinners, white spirits and other solvents14 06 03*18/05/2026
MT24/000053ActiveGreenPak Coop Society LtdPortable waste batteries and accumulators20 01 33*03/08/2026
MT24/000062Active Green Ports (Malta) LtdOther fuels (including mixtures) and waste containing oil10 01 18*; 13 04 03*; 13 05 08*; 13 07 03*; 16 07 08*18/03/2028
MT24/000066ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste from mechanical treatment19 12 1230/06/2028
MT24/000067ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWater-based paint20 01 2822/09/2026
MT24/000069ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste from mechanical treatment19 12 1214/07/2028
MT24/000070ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdConstruction and insulation materials containing asbestos17 06 05*; 17 06 01*19/03/2027
MT25/000001ActiveGreen Ports (Malta) LtdOther fuels (including mixtures) and waste containing oil10 01 18*; 13 04 03*; 13 05 08*; 13 07 03*; 16 07 08*19/03/2028
MT25/000003ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdAqueous washing liquid and mother liquors from MFSU of fine chemicals 07 07 01*29/11/2026
MT25/000004Active PT Matic Environmental Services LtdSludge from vacuum distillation systems07 07 12N/A
MT25/000005ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste paint and varnish containing organic solvents or other hazardous substances 08 01 11*06/11/2026
MT25/000007ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdCytotoxic and clinical waste18 01 08*; 18 01 03*; 18 01 06*24/11/2026
MT25/000008ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdLaboratory reagents16 05 06*; 16 05 08*19/02/2027
MT25/000011ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdScrubber waste19 08 13*16/10/2026
MT25/000016ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste containing oil16 07 08*29/08/2026
MT25/000018ActivePT Matic Environmental ServicesContaminated packagaing15 01 10*22/01/2027
MT25/000019Active PT Matic Environmental Services LtdAqueous washing liquids and mother liquors from MFSU of pharmaceuticals07 05 01*16/09/2026
MT25/000020ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdAqueous washing liquid and mother liquors from MFSU of fine chemicals07 07 01*02/02/2027
MT25/000021ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWater based offset plate developer solutions09 01 02*11/12/2026
MT25/000023ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdContaminated soils17 05 03*22/09/2028
MT25/000025ActivePT Matic Environmental Services Ltd Water-based offset plate developer solutions09 01 02*14/09/2026
MT25/000026PendingPT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste containing oil16 07 08*N/A
MT25/000029ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste containing oil16 07 18*01/02/2027
MT25/000030ActiveElectronic Products LtdRefrigerators16 02 11*; 20 01 23*02/11/2026
MT25/000031ActiveGreen Ports (Malta) LtdOther fuels (including mixtures) and wastes containing oil10 01 18*; 13 04 03*; 13 05 08*; 13 07 03*; 16 07 08*14/01/2029
MT25/000034ActiveAGV Non Ferrous Malta LtdLead acid batteries16 06 01*14/09/2026
MT25/000035PendingElectronic Products LtdCRT glass16 02 15*N/A
MT25/000036ActiveGreen Skip Services LtdOther waste (including mixtures of materials) from mechanical treatment of waste containing dangerous substances19 12 11*01/03/2027
MT25/000037ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste ink containing hazardous substances08 03 12*22/03/2027
MT25/000038ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdCytotoxic and clinical waste18 01 08*; 18 01 03*; 18 01 06*21/01/2027
MT25/000039ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdSolid pharmaceutical waste07 05 13*; 07 05 1421/01/2027
MT25/000041Active Ricasoli Port Facility LtdWaste of liquid fuels and oils13 07 03*14/04/2027
MT25/000045ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdOther organic solvents, washing liquids and mother liquors from MFSU of fine chemicals07 07 04*22/03/2027
MT25/000046ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdInk sludges containing hazardous substances 08 03 14*29/01/2027
MT25/000050ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdFly ash and boiler dust containing dangerous substances19 01 13*; 19 01 15*14/05/2027
MT25/000051ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdDredging waste17 05 05*29/03/2027
MT25/000052ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdGrit waste12 01 16*28/04/2027
MT25/000053ActiveWaste Oils Company LimitedWastes containing oil including tank bottom sludges 05 01 03*; 16 07 08*20/05/2027
MT25/000059PendingRicasoli Port Facility LtdWaste of liquid fuels and oils13 07 03*N/A
MT25/000060ActiveAGV Non Ferrous Malta LtdLead acid batteries16 06 0119/04/2027
MT25/000061ActiveWEEE Malta LtdWEEE containing CFC's, HFC's and HCFC's and general WEEE with hazardous components (households/ businesses) i.e. Refrigerators and Water heaters16 02 11*, 20 01 23*30/04/2027
MT25/000064ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdAcid related waste06 01 01*; 06 01 02*,06 01 03*, 06 01 04*, 06 01 05*, 06 01 06*17/05/2027
MT25/000065ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdOrganic halogenated solvents, washing liquids and mother liquors from MFSU of fine chemicals 07 07 03*26/04/2027
MT26/000001PendingAmino Chemicals LtdOther organic solvent, washing liquid and mother liquors07 07 04*N/A
MT26/000007ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdOther organic solvents, washing liquids and mother liquors from the MFSU of pharmaceuticals 07 05 04*26/04/2027
MT26/000008PendingPT Matic Environmental Services LtdInk sludges containing hazardous substances08 03 14*N/A
MT26/000011ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdWater based offset plate developer solutions 09 01 02*19/05/2027
MT26/000012ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdAqueous washing liquids and mother liquors from MFSU of pharmaceuticals07 05 01*12/05/2027
MT26/000013ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdSludge from vacuum distillation system07 07 1224/05/2027
MT26/000014ActivePT Matic Environmental Services LtdAqueous rinsing liquids other than those mentioned in 11 01 11*11 01 1222/04/2027
MT26/000018ActiveGreen Ports (Malta) LtdWaste containing oil16 07 08*19/05/2029
MT0126003530iPendingPT Matic Environmental Services LtdAqueous washing liquids and mother liquors from MFSU of fine chemicals07 07 01*N/A
MT0126002849iPendingPT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste paint solvents, consisting of thinners, white spirits and other solvents and solvent mixtures14 06 03*N/A
MT0126006414iPendingElectrowaste Malta LtdLithium Batteries16 06 05, 20 01 33*, 20 01 34, 19 12 11*N/A
MT0126003532iPendingPT Matic Environmental Services Ltd
Aqueous washing liquids and mother liquors from MFSU of pharmaceuticals		07 05 01*N/A
MT0126002757iPendingPT Matic Environmental Services LtdContaminated Rags, absorbent materials and Filters generated from various industrial and commercial activities. These wastes are typically classified under relevant hazardous waste codes due to their contamination with oils, solvents, and other hazardous substances.15 02 02*N/A
MT0126002847iPendingPT Matic Environmental Services LtdWaste paint and varnish containing organic solvents or other hazardous substances08 01 11*N/A

Last updated: 17/07/2025

It is recommended that anybody considering bringing into Malta (including via the purchase of items over the internet) any products derived from plants or animals from outside the European Union, and any live animals or carcasses (e.g. hunted animals/birds) both from within and from outside the European Union, or is considering acquiring any live or dead animal even from Malta itself, contacts the Environmental Permitting Unit  in advance to confirm whether any CITES requirements need to be complied with.  It is to be pointed out that if an item arrives at the border control without any necessary CITES certificates, it would be seized and action taken against the importer.

In Malta, ERA, which is the CITES Management Authority of Malta, processes more than 75 CITES compliance certifications or clearances per week for transactions covering specimens/items imported from or exported/re-exported out of the European Union.  Various traded items all require CITES compliance clearance prior to being imported (or exported).  Pet shop fish and coral, fresh-frozen fish for human consumption, cosmetics, medicinals​, clothes, timber products, etc. constitute such goods.

CITES compliance clearances

In order for the ERA to issue a compliance clearance on any item for it to be released on its importation, information is required on the materials being imported/exported, and/or ingredients contained in products.   A declaration from the supplier is to clearly state whether any plant or animal products, derivatives, or parts thereof, are included in the items being imported/exported. The declaration should clearly refer to the invoice in question or particular items in the invoice, as necessary. The declaration should cover all items on the invoice as the CITES office will release all the invoice and not specific items on the invoice. The above information is necessary for items or products being imported from a non-EU country, even if the products were originally produced within an EU country.

In the case of exports, the information above is necessary for items or products being exported to a non-EU country, even if the items or products originally reached Malta from an EU country.

For further information contact the ERA on https://era.org.mt/contact/

 

Application for CITES Import / Export / Re-export Certificates​

Annex to the Application form for CITES Import / Export / Re-export Certificates

Application form for Article 10 and Article 60 Certificates

Import Notification for the Import of Annex C and Annex D species

Declaration form to cede animals in Annex B

Species Risk Assessment Form​

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Transposition of Directive 2024/1785/EU: the revised Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive (IED 2.0)14/04/202626/05/2026
Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility obligations on certain non-packaging paper products03/02/202627/04/2026
Waste Management (Shipments of Waste) (Amendment) Regulations, 202606/03/202603/04/2026
Waste Management (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations, 202616/02/202616/03/2026
Dwejra Protection and Management Regulations, 202603/02/202603/03/2026
Intent and Objectives: Malta Food Waste Prevention Programme31/10/202513/12/2025
Public Consultation: Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta’s Terrestrial Natura 2000 Sites – Set 2 (Gozo)14/10/202525/11/2025
Establishment of the Ċirkewwa Marine Park Regulations, 202515/10/202512/11/2025
Public Consultation: Aarhus Convention National Implementation Report 202501/09/202529/09/2025
Timetable for the formulation of Malta’s 4th River Basin Management Plan14/03/202514/09/2025
Intent and Objectives: Second Update to Malta’s marine strategy pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD) – 3rd cycle08/08/202505/09/2025
Public Consultation: Guidelines for catering establishments on different alternatives to food containers and cups for beverages13/06/202525/07/2025
Intent and Objectives: Malta’s National Restoration Plan06/06/202504/07/2025
Consultation on 2025 National Implementation Report of the PRTR Protocol29/05/202526/06/2025
Transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/884 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2024 amending Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) through the amendment of S.L. 549.89 Waste Management (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations23/05/202520/06/2025
Change of Competency for FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade) Licencing Scheme Regulations (S.L 549.95) and Timber and Timber Products (Placing on the Market) Regulations (S.L. 549.94)30/04/202528/05/2025
Public Consultation: Amendments to the Guidelines on Works Involving Trees16/04/202528/05/2025
Prohibition of balloon releases and prohibition on use of plastic confetti and their placement on the market14/03/202511/04/2025
Extended Producer Responsibility on Fishing Gear Containing Plastic27/01/202524/02/2025
Intent and Objectives: Consultation on the of the Aarhus Convention National Implementation Report 202519/12/202407/02/2025
Consultation on the Content of the PRTR National Implementation Report 202530/11/202430/12/2024
Intent and Objectives: Update to Malta’s Noise Action Plan (NAP), Round 427/11/202418/12/2024
Public Consultation: Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta’s Terrestrial Natura 2000 Sites – Set 125/10/202406/12/2024
Limitation of Emissions of Certain Atmospheric Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations, 202415/10/202412/11/2024
Establishment of the Majjistral, Nature and History Park (Amendment) Regulations, 202415/10/202412/11/2024
Implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility obligations on tobacco filters containing plastic in line with the Single Use Plastic Directive02/09/202430/09/2024
Intent and Objectives: Guidelines for the Construction and Demolition Waste Framework Regulations, S.L.549.16104/07/202416/08/2024
Intent and Objectives: Guidelines for Catering Establishments on Different Alternatives to Food Containers and Cups for Beverages08/07/202429/07/2024
Intent and Objectives: Extension of the Action Plan for the management of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern to include five additional species18/06/202416/07/2024
Intent and Objectives: Action Plan for the Management of four Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern09/04/202407/05/2024
Intent and Objectives: General Guidelines for Landscaping in Urban Areas15/04/202429/04/2024
Intent and Objectives: Updated National Air Pollution Control Programme27/03/202424/04/2024
Environmental Permitting (Procedure for Applications and their Determination) Regulations, 202421/02/202417/04/2024
Declaration of the Maltese Honey Bee as a National Species19/02/202418/03/2024
Malta’s Third River Basin Management Plan pursuant to the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC
20/09/202318/03/2024
Green Paper on the Regulation of Groundwater Abstraction in the Maltese Islands23/11/202318/01/2024
Construction and Demolition Waste Framework Regulations18/10/202315/11/2023
Air Quality Plan18/09/202330/10/2023
Updated Programme of Measures pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD)11/09/202323/10/2023
Updated Marine Monitoring Programme pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD)26/06/202324/07/2023
Intent and Objectives: Updated Programme of Measures pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD)14/04/202328/04/2023
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to 203014/02/202328/03/2023
Intent and Objectives: Malta’s National Strategy and Action Plan for Pollinators to 203513/02/202317/03/2023
Noise Action Plan for Malta08/11/202219/12/2022
Establishment of mandatory separation of waste within national waste legislation 07/11/202205/12/2022
Amendments to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations to reflect the regional collection of waste20/10/202217/11/2022
Intent and Objectives: Review of the Guidelines on Works involving Trees14/10/202211/11/2022
Intent and Objectives: National Action Plan concerning Marine Species Introduction and Invasive Marine Species in Malta07/10/202204/11/2022
National Strategy for the Environment 205007/09/20224/11/2022
Intent and Objectives: Malta Yelkouan Shearwater Species Action Plan 2022-203003/10/202231/10/2022
Guidelines for Good Forestation Practices for the Maltese Islands15-02-202229-03-2022
Assessment and Management of Environment Noise (Amendment) Regulations, 202201-02-202201-03-2022
Daily Penalties (Environment) (Amendment) Regulations, 202212-01-202209-02-2022
Transposition of the remaining Articles of the Single Use Plastics Directive15-12-202109-02-2022
Intent and Objectives: Guidelines for Good Forestation Practices for the Maltese Islands31-01-202207-02-2022
COCOON - Terms of Reference on the Closure Aftercare and Rehabilitation of Landfills and Void Spaces16-11-202114-12-2021
The Aarhus Convention National Implementation Report 202122-09-202113-10-2021
Conservation Measures and Objectives for Malta’s Marine Natura 2000 sites10-07-202105-09-2021
Intent and Objectives: Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta’s Terrestrial Natura 2000 sites19-07-202130-08-2021
Restrictions on Placing on the Market of Single-Use Plastic Products (Amendment) Regulations, 202124-06-202105-08-2021
Groundwater (Prohibition of Discharge to Groundwater Bodies) Regulations26-04-202124-05-2021
Prevention and Remedying of Environmental Damage (Amendment) Regulations, 202125-03-202122-04-2021
Intent and Objectives: National Trees and Woodlands Strategy and Action Plan 2022-203015-02-202129-03-2021
Intent and Objectives: Air Quality Plan28-01-202125-02-2021
Significant Water Management Issues in preparation for Malta’s 3rd River Basin Management Plan19-08-202019-02-2021
Public Consultation on the 2021 National Implementation Report of the PRTR Protocol11-12-202011-01-2021
Limitation of Emissions of Certain Atmospheric Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations, 202026-11-202002-01-2021
Restrictions on Placing on the Market of Lightweight Plastic Carrier Bags Regulations, 2020
28-10-202026-11-2020
Restrictions on Placing on the Market of Single-Use Plastic Products Regulations, 202028-10-202026-11-2020
Public Consultation on the Waste Legislative Package05-10-202016-11-2020
Majjistral Nature and History Park Site (Amendment) Regulations, 202016-10-202014-11-2020
Environmental Impact Assessment (Amendment) Regulations, 202018-09-202016-10-2020
Intent and Objectives: Consultation on the Aarhus Convention National Implementation Report 202104-09-202025-09-2020
The Ambient Air Quality (Amendment) Regulations, 202019-08-202016-09-2020
Wellbeing First: A Vision for Malta’s Environment, National Strategy for the Environment 205020-07-202020-09-2020
The Waste Management (End of Life Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations, 202014-08-202011-09-2020
Intent and Objectives: General Guidelines for Landscaping in Playgrounds19-08-202009-09-2020
Intent and Objectives: General Guidelines for Landscaping in Rural Areas19-08-202009-09-2020
Intent and Objectives: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan to 203028-07-202018-08-2020
Guidelines for the Reduction of Light Pollution in the Maltese Islands23-06-202004-08-2020
The 2021 National Implementation Report of the PRTR Protocol – Reporting template16-06-202031-07-2020
The Waste Management (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations, 202003-06-202003-07-2020
THE 2017 National Implementation Report of the PRTR Protocol15-05-202015-06-2020
Updated Assessment of Status, Good Environmental Status and Environmental Targets for Malta’s marine waters pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD)09-12-201904-02-2020
Action Plan Addressing Escape From Confinement of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Union Concern 2020 (Pets, Aquaria and Terrarium species)11-12-201929-01-2020
National Air Pollution Control Programme22-11-201924-01-2020
Construction and Demolition Waste Strategy for Malta, 2020-2025 – Managing Construction & Demolition Resources20-11-201922-01-2020
Public Consultation on the Intent and Objectives: Updated Assessment of Status, Good Environmental Status and Environmental Targets for Malta’s marine waters pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD)21-11-201928-11-2019
Nature Reserves Regulations, 2019​08-10-201905-11-2019
Intent and Objectives: Action Plan to address the Escape of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) from Confinement​23-08-201906-09-2019
Establishment of the Park Nazzjonali tal-Inwadar (Amendment) Regulations, 201926-07-201925-08-2019
Intent & Objectives: Update to Malta's Noise Action Plan18-06-201909-07-2019
Intent & Objectives: Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta's Marine Natura 2000 Sites11-06-201925-06-2019
Public Consultation on the Single-Use Plastic Products Strategy for Malta 2020-203010-05-201921-06-2019
Public Consultation on the Waste Management (Ship Recycling) Regulations 23-04-201923-05-2019
Intent for the National Strategy for the Environment and its Vision for 205026-04-201919-05-2019
Intent & Objectives: Malta's National Air Pollution Control Programme22-03-201919-04-2019
Public Consultation on the Deliberate Release into the Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) Regulations, 201911-02-201911-03-2019
Public Consultation on the Flora, Fauna & Natural Habitats Protection (Amendment) Regulations, 201908-02-201908-03-2019
Public Consultation on the Timetable for the formulation of Malta's 3rd Water Catchment Management Plan05-02-201928-06-2019
Public Consultation on the Waste Management (Landfill) (Amendment) Regulations, 201921-01-201918-02-2019
Intent & Objectives: Single-Use Plastic Products Strategy for Malta, 2019 – 2025 – Rethink Plastic21-01-201904-02-2019
National Strategy for Preventing and Mitigating the Impact of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the Maltese Islands & National Sector-Specific Codes of Good Practice in relation to IAS in the Maltese Islands05-12-201823-01-2019
Information Document to Support GI Thinking in Malta25-09-201823-10-2018
National Action Plan on Desertification and Land Degradation27-07-201810-08-2018
Information Document on Green Infrastructure27-07-201810-08-2018
Invasive Alien Species Strategy and Codes of Good Practice27-07-201810-08-2018
Waste Management (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations, 201830-07-201827-08-2018
The Assessment and Management of Environment Noise (Amendment) Regulations, 201806-07-201803-08-2018
Marine Policy Framework Regulations, 2018​05-07-201802-08-2018
Public Consultation on the Waste Management (End of Life Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018​​26-04-201824-05-2018
Public Consultation on the draft Limitation of Emissions of Certain Atmospheric Pollutants Regulations, 2018​​09-04-201804-05-2018
Second Public Consultation – Guidelines on Works involving Trees16-08-201827-09-2018
Guidelines on Works involving Trees31-01-201801-03-2018
Trees and Woodlands Protection Regulations, 201831-01-201801-03-2018
Action on Illegal Deposit of Material on Land and Illegal Reclamation of Land Regulations, 201718-01-201822-01-2018
Draft Medium Combustion Plants Regulations, 201713-11-201711-12-2017
Aarhus National Implementation Report 201728-03-2017
The Programme of Measures Pursuant to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC18-01-201728-03-2017
Management of Malta’s Marine Protected Areas05-04-201715-05-2017
Consultation on draft Daily Penalty Regulations, 201716-03-201701-05-2017
Draft Regulations Amending the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations10-01-201706-02-2017
Draft Legal Notice on Out of Court Settlement for Producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment10-01-201706-02-2017
Waste Management (Waste Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations26-09-201624-10-2016
End of life Vehicles13-09-201607-10-2016
Reduction of light weight carrier plastic bags12-09-201607-10-2016

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​The Aarhus Convention recognises that each individual has the right to information, to be involved in decision-making and to justice in environmental matters, thus linking environmental and human rights.

The Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (known as the Aarhus Convention) was adopted on 25th June 1998 by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. The Convention was ratified in Malta in on 23rd April 2002.

The Aarhus Convention is organised around 3 pillars:
• Access to environmental information
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CONSULTATION BRIEF

Start date: 21 November 2019
Closing date: 28 November 2019
Title of the public consultation: Intent and Objectives: Updated Assessment of Status, Good Environmental Status and Environmental Targets for Malta’s marine waters pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD)
Ministry: Ministry for Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Entity: Environment & Resources Authority

 

1. Background

The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) calls for the achievement or maintenance of Good Environmental Status (GES) in the marine environment by the year 2020 through the development and implementation of marine strategies. GES is defined by eleven descriptors listed in Annex I to the Directive covering biological elements pertaining to the marine environment and pressures thereon. Member States are required to seek achievement of GES, as determined at the level of the marine region or sub-region, for each Annex I descriptor based on a plan of action stipulated by the Directive itself.

In accordance with Article 17 and Article 19 of the Directive, all the elements of the marine strategy should be reviewed every six years after their initial establishment and the updates should be made available to the public for comments. Within this context, the updated assessment of status for the marine environment, the revised GES characteristics and the environmental targets that were initially reported by Malta in 2013 will be drafted and issued for public consultation. The revised reports will cover each biological element of the marine environment and pressures thereon.

The revised assessment of status of the marine environment will include:
(i) the state of the marine environment and associated pressures and impacts (Art. 8 (1a and 1b)), and
(ii) the revised Good Environmental Status characteristics (Art. 9) and environmental targets (Art. 10).

2. Consultation

Interested stakeholders are invited to submit any feedback or comments on the intent and objectives of this assessment.

3. Submission of feedback

By e-mail: [email protected]
By post: Marine Strategy Framework Directive Consultation
National Affairs
Environment and Resources Authority
Hexagon House,
Spencer Hill,
Marsa, MRS 1441

4. Further notes

Please be informed that comments submitted, together with the identity of the contributor, may be published online at the end of the public consultation, unless the contributor objects to the publication of his/her personal data. In this case, the contribution may be published in anonymous form.

All comments submitted shall be duly considered.

The draft assessment will be available for public consultation in due course at the following link.

CONSULTATION BRIEF

Start date: 8 October 2019
Closing date: 5 November 2019
Title of the public consultation: Nature Reserves Regulations, 2019
Ministry: Ministry for Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Entity: Environment & Resources Authority
1. Background

‘Nature Reserves’ is an internationally-used term allocated to protected areas that are strictly set aside to conserve biodiversity and related geological and geomorphological features, where human visitation, use and impacts are strictly controlled and limited to ensure the protection of conservation values. Malta presently has three Nature Reserves, namely Filfla and its surrounding islets, Fungus Rocks and the Selmunett Islands, set up through respective legal instruments.

The proposed new regulations aim to establish a framework for the setting of Nature Reserves in line with international criteria and update earlier regulations to include additional provisions. These regulations include restrictions on access to the concerned Nature Reserves and the exploitation of wildlife therein. Additional restrictions are proposed on activities that could
negatively affect the biodiversity or landscape of the Nature Reserve including prohibitions on undertaking commercial activities, dumping of chemical waste, releasing non-native species, causing unnecessary noise or light, etc.

The proposed regulations also propose to designate five additional sites as Nature Reserves, namely Kemmunett and its surrounding islets; Il-Ġebla tal-Ħalfa (Gozo); Il-Ġebla taċ-Ċawl (Gozo); l-Iskoll tal-Għallis; and Il-Ħnejja. Most of the Nature Reserves are designated as Natura 2000 sites.

2. Consultation

In line with article 55 of the Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549) the public is invited to make submissions to ERA with their comments as to why and how these regulations could be amended.

3. Documents

Nature Reserves Regulations, 2019 / Regolamenti dwar ir-Riservi Naturali, 2019

4. Submission of feedback

Comments will be received by email on [email protected].

5. Further notes

Please be informed that comments submitted, together with the identity of the contributor, may be published online at the end of the public consultation, unless the contributor objects to the publication of his/her personal data. In this case, the contribution may be published in anonymous form.

All comments submitted shall be duly considered.

CONSULTATION BRIEF

Start date: 23 August 2019
Closing date: 6 September 2019
Title of the public consultation: Intent and Objectives: Action Plan to address the Escape of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) from Confinement
Ministry: Ministry for Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Entity: Environment & Resources Authority
1. Background

In terms of Article 51 of the Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549), it is duly notified that the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) is preparing an ’Action Plan to Address the Escape of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) from Confinement’, in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and Article 13 (action plans on the pathways of invasive alien species) of Regulation (EU) No. 1143/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species.

As per Article 13 of the EU IAS Regulation, Malta is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the pathways of unintentional introduction of IAS of Union concern, in the process identifying the priority pathway(s) and establishing an action plan to address such priority pathway(s).

Measure BI1 of the NBSAP further identifies the need to set up a contingency plan to address the accidental introductions of invasive alien species.

The main objectives of the proposed action plan are to:

  • establish a proactive framework to reduce the escape and discarding of invasive alien species of Union concern into the environment;
  • raise public awareness on the threat posed by IAS (with particular reference to
    exotic species);
  • provide solution(s) to owners unwilling or unable to keep their exotic/IAS pets;
  • encourage good practices to prevent the accidental escape of IAS from private holdings; and
  • encourage the public to make informed purchasing decisions on acquiring exotic species so as to prevent or reduce the number of unwanted pets.
2. Consultation

The public is invited to submit any feedback or comments on the intent and objectives of this action plan.

3. Submission of feedback

E-mail: [email protected]

4. Further notes

Please be informed that comments submitted, together with the identity of the contributor, may be published online at the end of the public consultation, unless the contributor objects to the publication of his/her personal data. In this case, the contribution may be published in anonymous form.

All comments submitted shall be duly considered.

The draft Action Plan to address the Escape of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) from Confinement will be available for public consultation in due course at the following link.