FAQ’s
1. Where is the Department of Environment Located?
90 PD Patel Building
Raojibhai St
Suva
2. Which forms can I download from the website?
- EIA Forms
- Waste Forms
- ODS Forms
3. Does the Department of Environment have a library?
Yes. The library is located at the main office at Raojibhai St.
4. What are the different units within the Department?
- EIA Unit – for developing projects
- Waste & Pollution Unit – Management of Waste
- Conservation- Overseeing the implementation of protocols and treaties
- Ozone Depleting Substance Unit – protection of ozone layer
- National Self Capacity Assessment- Assessing projects in Fiji
- Environment Management Act- Enforcement and Implementation of EMA Act
- Awareness- For promoting awareness to communities, public, schools etc
5. Where can we get a copy of the Environment Management Act 2005?
From Department of Environment office or download from website.
6. What are the Waste & Pollution permits we have to apply for?
- Waste Disposal Permit
- Waste Recycling Permit
FORMS INDEX
| Form 1 |
Non-Compliance Notice |
| Form 2 |
Application for a Waste Disposal Permit |
| Form 3 |
Waste Disposal Permit |
| Form 4 |
Waste Disposal Return |
| Form 5 |
Application to Renew a Waste Disposal Permit |
| Form 6 |
Application for Waste Recycling Permit |
| Form 7 |
Waste Recycling Permit |
| Form 8 |
Batteries Handling Return |
| Form 9 |
Undertaking by Importers of Batteries |
| Form 10 |
Plastic Bottle Return |
| Form 11 |
Landfill Return |
| Form 12 |
Recycling Facility Return |
| Form 13 |
Waste Transport Return |
| Form 14 |
Solid Waste Dump Return |
| Form 15 |
Application to Renew a Recycling Permit |
| Form 16 |
Fixed Penalty and Remedial Notice |
| Form 17 |
Stop Order |
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7. How many Environmental Registered EIA Consultants and how can we get registered?
There are 38 registered consultants and to get registered you have to fill an EIA Consultant Registration Form.
8. What are the fees of getting registered and how long is the registration for?
Application fees for registration as EIA consultants:
| Team Leader |
$1000.00 |
| Subject Specialist |
$500.00 |
| Assistant Consultant |
$ 300.00 |
| Review Consultant |
$500.00 |
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The registration is valid for 3 years.
9. What are the various offences and penalties in EMA 2005?
The various offences and penalties are:
- Offence of undertaking unauthorized developments
- Other offences
- Pollution offences
- General penalties
- Other orders
- Employee protection
- Defence
- Civil claims and damages in cases of bankruptcy
- Evidence
Please refer to part 6 of the ACT that clearly explained the Offences and Penalties listed above.
10. What is the process of carrying out an Environmental Impact Assessment Study and how much does it cost?
- Screening
- Scoping
- Preparation of EIA report
- Review of EIA report
- Decision on EIA report
| Screening Fee |
$250.00 |
| Processing Fee$ between |
$1000-$5000 |
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11. How long the Department has to undertake in reviewing an EIA Report?
12. Who is the Director of Environment?
Mr. Epeli Nasome
13. What is the phone and fax number for Department of Environment?
Phone: 3311699
Fax: 3312879
14. What laws the Department of Environment enforce?
- Ozone Depleting Substances Act (ODS Act)
- Endangered Protected Species (EPS Act)
- Environment Management Act (EMA Act)
- Litter Promulgation (Litter Act)
