As a result of inspections by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, a fine of 3 million drams was imposed for air pollution.
14-07-2026 13:20 Armenia Press release
The employees of the Environmental and Mining Inspection Body reported that from June 22 to July 10, a number of violations were recorded as a result of intensified monitoring measures aimed at air protection in the capital and regions.
The Environmental and Mining Inspection Body informs that the measures targeted the illegal transportation of the fertile layer of soil, the transportation of bulk materials (sand, cement, plaster, gravel) without dust-proof opaque covers, the transportation of construction waste, as well as ensuring compliance with air protection standards at construction sites.
During the inspections, 45 cases of violations were recorded, and administrative fines were imposed totaling 3,150,000 AMD.
Violations by region:
Yerevan
during construction works: 5 cases,
transportation of bulk materials without dust-proof opaque covers: 12 cases.
Ararat Region
transportation of bulk materials without dust-proof opaque covers: 13 cases.
Kotayk Region
during construction works: 4 cases,
transportation of bulk materials without dust-proof opaque covers: 3 cases.
illegal transportation of the fertile layer of soil: 2 cases.
Gegarkunik Region
transportation of bulk materials without dust-proof opaque covers: 4 cases.
Aragatsotn Region
during construction works: 1 case,
transportation of bulk materials without dust-proof opaque covers: 1 case.
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