Ecocentre has an extensive environmental consulting experience. Whether by word of mouth or in writing in the form of memos, summaries, explanatory notes, analytical reports or answers to questions given we consult on any of the following subjects: General issues of environmental management and legislation in Russia; General approval principles and procedures for deliverables prepared at different stages of project development; The requirements and procedure of the State Environmental Expert Review; Procedures to follow in obtaining permits and licenses both at the federal or regional levels of the state government system; Industry-wide regulatory requirements for use of natural resources, environmental quality assurance, occupational health and safety issues; Methodological framework for the development of an EIA or an EPB; Issues of compliance of the project practices of Russian and foreign operators with the EIA procedure, the environmental expert review procedure and the agreed conditions of natural resources usage; Preparation of environmental or related documents for project stakeholder engagement processes, public hearings, etc.; The current environmental and health status in the different regions of Russia; Other HSE matters.
