Following complaints about environmental pollution in Klasco, officials organized an unscheduled raid



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The unscheduled inspection aims to learn about possible violations of environmental protection requirements during loading operations and possible air pollution with particulate matter, as well as compliance with the conditions established in the pollution permit and the plan to reduce the impact. on ambient air quality, the Informed the Department of Environmental Protection.

The inspection is scheduled to end on April 2.

Minimum requirements for dust reduction during storage, handling and transportation of loose solids went into effect on Wednesday. Starting in 2022, the requirements will apply to all companies engaged in economic activities that store, load and transport loose solids.

According to the Department of the Environment, all seaport stowage companies, including Klasco, will need to apply additional methods or technologies to limit dust and dust dispersal from materials.

Part of the provisions of the legislation will enter into force on May 1 and the inspection will seek to know how the company prepares to meet these requirements.

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