🌿 How to Get Environmental Approval from EPA

Environmental approvals are required for projects exceeding 2 or more floors, covering large areas, or located near protected zones.

Steps:

1. Hire a licensed environmental consultant

2. Conduct an EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)

3. Submit EIA Report to your provincial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

   • Punjab EPA (Lahore)

   • Sindh EPA (Karachi)

   • KP EPA (Peshawar)

   • Balochistan EPA (Quetta)

4. Public Hearing (if required)

5. Receive NOC – Usually issued in 30–60 days

Documents Needed:

• Project design and layout

• Construction plan

• Waste disposal and water use strategy

• Mitigation measures

Pro Tip: EPA approvals often take longer than expected. Start early.