Good day! Here is a brief overview of the order of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the order:** This order amends the Methodology for calculating the amount of compensation for damage caused to the state as a result of excess emissions of pollutants into the atmospheric air. The changes concern the expansion of the list of persons who can conduct inspections in the field of atmospheric air protection, adding the possibility of involving specialists in criminal proceedings.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The order consists of four points.
* It amends paragraph 1.4 of section 1 of the Methodology, approved by the order of the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection of Ukraine dated April 28, 2020 No. 277.
* The changes provide for additions regarding the possibility of involving specialists in criminal proceedings in inspections in the field of atmospheric air protection.
* The order comes into force from the date of its official publication.
3. **Key provisions for use:** The most important thing is that now, when calculating damages from excess emissions, not only inspectors but also specialists within the framework of criminal proceedings can be involved in inspections. This may affect the completeness and objectivity of the assessment of damages, as well as further court proceedings in cases of environmental crimes.
