The MP of the Movement of Ecologists-Citizens' Cooperation submitted a parliamentary question in a letter dated 13 December 2019 regarding the area "Laxia" in Paralimni where the residents are complaining about the stench in the area, which is caused by the nearby farms.
Mr. Perdikis asks the competent minister to inform the Parliament about the developments of the case in question, and whether the relocation of the mentioned premises is planned, within the framework of the Annoying Premises Relocation Plan, as well as the measures to be taken for the protection. the quality of life of the inhabitants of the area.
Ms. Zeta Aimilianidou in response to the date of February 25, 2020 states that the issues of relocation of the premises are undertaken by the Ministry of Interior, while the effects of the operation of livestock units fall within the responsibilities of the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Department of Labor Inspection to prevent, reduce and control air pollution.
The letter of MP George Perdikis is as follows:
Question with no. 23.06.011.04.260, dated 13 December 2019, of the MP of the Nicosia constituency Mr. George Perdikis
I have been informed that the residents of the "Laxia" area in Paralimni are complaining about the stench in the area, which is caused by the nearby farms. In particular, farms in the area cause a foul odor, which degrades the quality of life of residents. As I have been informed, some attempts were made to move the premises, which, however, apparently did not succeed.
I ask the competent minister to inform the House of Representatives about the developments in the case in question, whether the relocation of the premises in question is planned, within the framework of the Annoying Property Transfer Plan, and what measures will be taken to protect the quality of life of its inhabitants. area. ”
Answer dated 25 February 2020 of the Minister of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance Mr. Zetas Aimilianidou to question no. 23.06.011.04.260, dated 13 December 2019, of the MP of the Nicosia constituency Mr. George Perdikis
"I refer to the above question and inform you the following:
(a) The Ministry of Interior is in charge of the issues of relocation and location of premises and facilities.
(b) Regarding the issue of the effects from the operation of livestock units and the emissions of gaseous pollutants, the following is my relevant letter dated 15.11.2018, in relation to the Parliamentary Question no. 23.06.011.03.055:
"I refer to the above question and inform you the following:
(a) Regarding the issue of harassment, to which Mr. Perdikis's question refers, it falls within the competences of the Ministry of Interior through the Local Authorities, based on the legislation on Municipalities and Communities. The issue of distances of residential areas from nuisance areas also falls within the competences of the Ministry of Interior through spatial and urban planning.
(b) Factors affecting air emissions and impacts from the operation of livestock and waste treatment plants fall within the remit of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.
(c) The Labor Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance is responsible for the prevention, reduction and control of air pollution from specific industrial installations under specialized legislation [on Air Pollution Control Law 2002 to 2018 and on Industrial Emissions (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) Laws of 2013 and 2016], through which a prevention and control system is implemented that includes the licensing of industrial installations and the systematic monitoring of their operation with on-site inspections and measurements of gas emissions. In addition, the Department of Labor Inspection, in the context of its responsibilities for air pollution control, implements European Regulation 166/2006 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and establishes a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (Pollutant Release and Transfer). Register, E-PRTR) in the form of a publicly accessible database.
(d) Although the reduction of gaseous emissions as a broader issue falls within the remit of the Department of Labor Inspection, there are various sources of air pollution controlled by other Services, due to competence / know-how (eg incineration of waste in demarcated areas, from vehicles). ”.”
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