Procedure detail

The status of the administrative file can be as follows:

• Submission of application
• Opening of an administrative file
• Admission for processing
• Sufficiency reports, if applicable
• IP translation and publication, if applicable
• Public information, if applicable
• Compliance reports
• Report on motion for a resolution
• Hearing procedure
• Motion for a resolution
• Pending commission, if applicable
• Commission, if applicable
• Pending positive resolution
• Start of activity, if applicable
• Pending negative resolution
• Completion

For new IEA applications

The procedure will be initiated with the presentation of a request addressed to the competent environmental decision-making authority (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Service) accompanied, as a minimum, by the following documents:

1. Basic activity project, adapted to the Best Available Techniques (BAT) of the sector, drafted and signed by a competent technician identified by first name, surname(s), qualifications and national identity document and, when legally required, endorsed by the corresponding professional association. (See minimum content of the project under ‘enlaces’ (links) in the ‘Application’ section)
2. Environmental impact assessment, with the scope and level of detail previously determined by the environmental body and with the content and requirements demanded by the legislation in force on the environmental impact assessment of projects.
3. Municipal urban development report, or a copy of the application for such a report if it has not been issued within the time limit.
4. Declaration of Community Interest (DCI) when the project is to be located on non-developable land and is required under urban planning regulations.
5. In the case of installations subject to Royal Decree 840/2015, the documentation required by state and regional regulations on major-accident hazards.
6. Where applicable, the documentation required by water legislation for the authorisation of discharges into inland waters and the integral sanitation system, and by coastal legislation for the authorisation of discharges from land into the sea.
7. The determination of the data which, in the applicant's opinion, are confidential in accordance with the provisions in force.
8. Non-technical summary of the documentation presented in a public-facing manner for the purpose of public information.
9. Where applicable, the documentation required by current regulations on contaminated soil and waste, air pollution, noise pollution and other applicable sectoral regulations.
10. Any other information and supporting documentation proving compliance with the requirements established in the applicable environmental legislation, including, where applicable, those relating to mandatory bonds and insurance that may be required.
11. When the activity involves the use, production or emission of relevant hazardous substances, taking into account the possibility of soil and groundwater contamination at the installation site, a baseline soil report shall be required before beginning operation of the installation or before the renewal of the authorisation. (See content established by the basic state regulations).
12. Proof of payment of the fee.
13. If applicable, certificate of accredited documentary verification (CDA). (You can access the procedure by downloading the corresponding form in the ‘formularios’ (forms) section).
14. Validate in GAUMA the installation data (cadastral plots, categories according to Royal Legislative Decree 1/2016) and the data in the ‘Emisiones’ (Emissions) tab.

For requests for IEA changes (substantial or non-substantial)

The holder of an IEA who intends to modify the authorised installation must notify the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Service, providing a reasoned explanation of whether they consider it to be a substantial or non-substantial change, by comparing it with the change criteria established in the fifth additional provision of Law 6/2014 and in Article 14 of Royal Decree 815/2013, for which purpose they must provide:

1. Report justifying the planned change with respect to what has been authorised, following the minimum content of the basic project, justifying those sections that are not applicable.
2. Documents justifying the reasons given in the report.
3. Where appropriate, environmental assessment documentation.
4. Proof of payment of the fee for substantial or non-substantial change to the IEA.
5. If applicable, certificate of accredited documentary verification (CDA). (You can access the procedure by downloading the corresponding form in the ‘formularios’ (forms) section)
6. Validate in GAUMA the installation data (cadastral plots, categories according to Royal Legislative Decree 1/2016) and the data in the ‘Emisiones’ (Emissions) tab.