Department Of Environmental Compliance
Senior Manager, Department of Environmental Compliance
The department implements environmental monitoring and compliance of the regulated community. It ensures effective implementation of procedures and guidelines and provides technical guidance in the area of Environment Assessment.
The department is led by the Senior Manager Eng. Leila Akello Gonasa whose role is to provide overall leadership and coordinate environment compliance assessment of developments in the country. The department of Environment Compliance consists of three divisions (Environment Assessment; Oil, Gas, and Minerals; Chemical Safety, Radiation, and Pollution Prevention) and Compliance Assistance Unit and has 38 staff.
Key Achievements and Milestones
The department has shown remarkable performance in the Financial Year, achieving, and exceeding its targets across various categories. In the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) category, the department surpassed its target of 3,000 ESIA documents that were planned to be processed in the FY, and successfully processed 2,855 achieving 95%. It also processed 89 applications for waste handling. Additionally, the department provided compliance assistance for 128 cases, showcasing its dedication to maintaining environmental standards. In the oil and gas sector, the Oil & Gas, Minerals, and Geothermal division effectively managed the full cycle regulatory requirements, including oil spill prevention and other critical engagements, further demonstrating the department’s comprehensive approach to environmental compliance of Oil and Gas, mineral developments. These achievements reflect the department’s commitment to environmental protection and its ability to manage a substantial workload.
