The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia wishes to inform all project developers, operators, and permit holders with valid environmental permits of a mandatory directive concerning the submission of environmental monitoring reports. This directive is issued in accordance with section 24 of the Environmental Protection and Management Law (EPML) and the relevant provisions of the EPA Act.

Reminder of Obligations:

All operators are reminded of their responsibility to submit periodic monitoring reports that detail the implementation of their Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and ensure compliance with all permit conditions.

All permit holders are reminded that the submission of periodic environmental monitoring reports is a legal requirement to demonstrate continued compliance with the terms and conditions outlined in their Environmental Permits and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs). These reports are vital for ensuring that adverse environmental and social impacts are being effectively mitigated throughout the operational phase of the project. 

Key Instructions:

• Submission Deadline: All operators must submit their latest environmental monitoring report no later than July 31, 2025.
• Required Data: Reports must include comprehensive information on air quality, water quality, waste management, noise levels, and community health and safety updates, as applicable. 
• Submission Format: Reports must be submitted both in digital (PDF or Excel) and hard copy formats to the EPA’s Department of Compliance and Enforcement through the office of the Executive Director. 

Non-Compliance Notice:

Please be advised that failure to comply with this directive will constitute a breach of permit conditions and may result in regulatory enforcement actions, including written warnings, administrative fines, suspension or revocation of the environmental permit, or legal proceedings in accordance with the EPA Act and EPML.  

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and upholding Liberia’s environmental standards.

For further information, please contact: 0777797160

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Signed: 

Danise Love Dennis- Dodoo (Mrs)

Media and Corporate Communication Head

Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA)