Monrovia, Liberia, July 1, 2026 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia is today expected to brief the House of Representatives on the results and key outcomes of its recently concluded nationwide environmental compliance monitoring exercise.
The two weeks nationwide monitoring exercise, which began in the second week of May 2026, was carried out across all 15 counties with EPA technical teams deployed in the field to assess environmental compliance in mining operations, industrial sites, coastal areas, and waste management facilities.
The engagement takes place during a public hearing convened by the Joint Committees on Mines and Natural Resources, Environment, Hydrocarbon, and Judiciary, where key institutions are gathered to discuss developments in Liberia’s mining and environmental sectors.
Lawmakers are expected to engage the EPA on these findings, particularly as they consider Senate Engrossed Bill #5, which seeks to address reforms in Liberia’s mining and environmental governance framework.
Other institutions, including the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Law Reform Commission, and the Chamber of Mines, will also present updates on the state of the sector.
From the EPA’s perspective, the exercise was not only a regulatory inspection but also a strong enforcement drive aimed at ensuring compliance with environmental laws and protecting communities and natural ecosystems from degradation.
During the monitoring period, EPA field teams carried out inspections that led to enforcement actions including shutdown of illegal operations, issuance of non-compliance notices, and halt orders against activities found to be in violation of environmental regulations.
The Agency collaborated with the Liberia National Police (LNP) to enforce environmental laws and ensure compliance on the ground.
The EPA is further expected to inform lawmakers that the exercise uncovered significant environmental concerns, including land degradation, water pollution, and illegal mining activities operating without valid environmental permits.