The activity of an enterprise releasing high levels of dust and gas into the atmosphere has been suspended
By the regional departments of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, to improve ambient air quality, as well as
Activity of an enterprise releasing large amounts of dust and gas into the atmosphere suspended
In particular, based on appeals received from citizens regarding difficulty breathing due to smoke and dust coming from lime and brick manufacturing enterprises, the Main Department of Ecology and Climate Change of Andijan region conducted relevant studies and control activities. During the inspections, the activities of lime and brick manufacturing enterprises were taken under control, and explanations were given to those responsible regarding the protection of atmospheric air, compliance with established environmental standards, and the organization of production processes based on current regulatory requirements.
In addition, the efficiency of dust and gas cleaning equipment installed at the enterprises was studied, and samples were taken for laboratory analysis. The taken samples will be tested in accordance with the established procedure, and measures prescribed by law will be taken according to the analysis results. Furthermore, two artisanal lime kilns identified in the areas were eliminated, and legal measures were taken.
Moreover, the Main Department of Ecology and Climate Change of Namangan region also conducted a control raid event on compliance with environmental requirements at the "S.M." brick manufacturing enterprise. During the study, it was revealed that the enterprise was releasing a high level of dust and gas into the atmosphere; its activities were temporarily suspended, and instructions were issued to eliminate the identified shortcomings.
Raid events are continuing in all regions of the republic.