Environmental Compliance

For the implementation and operation of any project producing goods, Mexican environmental law requires authorization by the distinct and corresponding authorities.  Lorax has 10 years of experience offering administrative and procedural services, in addition to ample knowledge regarding the structure and function of governmental offices in charge of granting permits and concessions.  Lorax also has personnel in Mexico City in charge of carrying out transactions directly with the corresponding Federal authorities.

Items under Federal jurisdiction

  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Environmental Risk Assessments
  • Accident prevention program
  • Dangerous Waste Generation Assessments
  • Single Environmental License (Licencia Ambiental Única: LAU)
  • Use of National Waters
  • Waste water discharge into areas of Federal jurisdiction
  • Use or utilization of the Terrestrial Federal Maritime Zone
  • Changes in the use of forested lands

Items under State jurisdiction

  • Registration and renewal of state registers of emission sources and discharges of wastewater
  • Environmental impact manifestations
  • Soil Uses
  • Operating licenses
  • Registration of environmental management unit for wildlife conservation (UMAs)
  • UMA’s Management plans
  • Environmental risk assessments
  • Accident Prevention Program
  • Feasibility of land use by verification of congruence
  • Dictum of land use
  • Environmental license
  • Building license