{"id":34683,"date":"2024-11-19T00:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T06:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/?p=34683"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:58:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:58:44","slug":"guatemalan-companies-will-have-new-deadline-to-obtain-corrective-environmental-instrument-and-environmental-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/guatemalan-companies-will-have-new-deadline-to-obtain-corrective-environmental-instrument-and-environmental-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Guatemalan companies will have new deadline to obtain corrective environmental instrument and environmental license"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Government of Guatemala has made significant changes to the Environmental Evaluation, Control, and Monitoring Regulation (<strong>RECSA<\/strong>) through <strong>Government Agreement No. 148-2024.<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These changes are designed to simplify administrative processes and reduce regulatory burdens, aligning with the <strong>Law on Simplification of Procedures<\/strong>. This will facilitate regulatory compliance without compromising environmental standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies now have until September 27, 2025, to submit their Corrective Environmental Instrument and obtain the corresponding Environmental License.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This extension will allow businesses more time to adjust to the current regulations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Environmental License is a legal requirement for activities that could impact the environment in Guatemala. It ensures that companies follow proper procedures to mitigate potential damage. Projects are classified into categories<strong> A, B1, B2, and C<\/strong> based on their environmental impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which Companies Need an Environmental License?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Construction projects (shopping centers, housing, etc.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturing industry (factories, production plants)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mining and natural resource exploitation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intensive agriculture and livestock farming<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Infrastructure projects (roads, bridges)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tourism (hotels and developments in ecological areas)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health services (clinics and hospitals due to waste generation)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Aspects of the Modifications<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a company does not have ongoing incidental processes and voluntarily submits its instrument within the indicated deadline, the fine will be <strong>USD 647.40 (Q5,000)<\/strong>. If the instrument is not submitted, penalties can range from <strong>USD 647.40 to USD 12,947.92 (Q5,000 to Q100,000)<\/strong>, depending on the project category.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications for environmental licenses can be submitted either physically or digitally through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (<strong>MARN<\/strong>) platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The corresponding payment must be made before submitting the Environmental Instruments. If the file is rejected, the payment slip can be reused within the following three months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The requirement for a sworn statement by the proposer is eliminated, and the proposer will assume full responsibility for the environmental commitments undertaken.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All files must include a favorable opinion from <strong>CONAP<\/strong> (if applicable) when the application is submitted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">License renewals must be requested 30 days before their expiration. If not requested within this period, it will be considered a breach of environmental commitments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies can request a payment agreement for fines during the administrative sanction process, with deadlines not exceeding twelve months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of Guatemala has made significant changes to the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":42794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[226,229],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alert","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34683"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34683\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42792,"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34683\/revisions\/42792"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garciabodan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}