Management and procedures

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Management of procedures and permits in government institutions 

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  • Directorate of Transportation and Marketing of Fuel (DGTCC) 
    • Operating permit for self-consumption tanks 
    • Operating permit for service station
  • Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) 
    • Alignment and Road Expansion Request  
    • Registration of weight and dimensions permits (Transportation of Dangerous Product) 
    • Access Permit on Restricted Access Highways. 
  • Environmental Comptroller

    • Development and Hazardous Waste Manifest 
    • Ordinary processes 
    • Complaint processes, attention of Administrative Resources 
  • Ministry of Health
    • Application for approval of a location for Wastewater Treatment Plants  
    • Presentation of Report on Operations of Wastewater Treatment Plants 
    • Sanitary Operating Permit 
    • Registration and Sanitary Registration of Products 
  • Ministry of Labor 
    • Verification and presentation of Commissions and Occupational Health Office 
    • Presentation of Boiler Operational Reports 
    • Renewal of Boiler Permits 
  • Department of Geology and Mines 
    • Registration of concessions 
    • Administrative processes 
  • Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE)

    • Energy Consumption Declaration Permit
  • Water Directorate
    • Request for well drilling 
    • Surface-water concession 
    • Follow-up of presentation of edicts 
    • Attention to oppositions 
    • Updating the Declaration of Discharges 
    • Application for Hydraulic Concession 
    • Discharge Permit Application 
    • Concession Transfer Request 
    • Request for Transfer of Discharge Permit 
    • Authorization of Works in Channel 
  • SENARA
    • Hydrogeological studies 
    • Pollutant transit study 
  • National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC)
    • Tree cutting permit 
    • Land Use Studies 
    • Ordinary processes, appeals, annulments or revocation 
    • PNE Use Permit 
  • Municipalities 
    • Land Use Certificate 
    • Availability of Solid Waste Collections 
    • Rainwater discharge permit 
    • Construction permit 
    • Municipal Patent Application 
  • Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE)

    • Energy availability request 
  • Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) 
    • Request for the availability of water 
    • Registration and Processing of ASADAS

Management of procedures and permits in government institutions 

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  • Ministry of Agriculture
    •  Forest permits  
    • Forest management plan
  • Ministry of Economy (MINEC)
    • Operating permit for self-consumption tanks  
    • Operating permit for service stations 
    • Fuel transport license
  • Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
    • Land use change 
    • Environmental Management Plans and Adjusted Environmental Management Plans 
    • Application for approval of location for Wastewater Treatment Plant
    • Operational report
    • Environmental Impact Studies and Project Feasibility 
  • Municipality
    • City license
  • Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare
    • Occupational Risk Prevention Management Programs 
    • Registration of Occupational Health and Safety Committees  
  • ANDA
    • Request for letters of non-affectation
  • Territorial Planning Offices
    • Place Qualification
    • Previous Procedures (Place Qualification, Construction Line, Feasibility of Rainwater)
    • Building Permit
    • Legalization of Facilities.
    • Reception of Work.
    • Topographic surveys.

Management of procedures and permits in government institutions 

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  • Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
    • Preparation of environmental impact studies
    • Management of environmental licenses and renewals
    • Update of environmental instruments
    • Obtaining import licenses
    • Registration of import companies
    • Advice on environmental legal compliance
    • Environmental sanctions
    • Complementary Records (PCB, hydrographic accounts, etc.)
  • Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare
    • Preparation and registration of SSO plans
    • Preparation and registration of risk prevention plans
    • Registration of SSO committees
    • Preparation and registration of prevention COVID-19
    • Advice to employers and workers on SSO standards and processes.
  • Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPA)
    • Sanitary licenses for all types of establishments
    • Sanitary licenses on food control
    • Sanitary licenses on Pharmaceutical and related product
    • Waste management plans (specific by sector)
    • Advice for implementation of recycling plans
    • Permits and licenses applicable to any type of establishment
    • Sanitary compliance procedures (cards, licenses, etc.)
    • Physicochemical analysis of water
    • Análisis fisicoquímicos del agua 
    • Hydrogeological studies
    • Wastewater discharges
    • Permits for PTAR installation
    • Evaluations to PTAR
  • Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINAE)
    • Management of licenses for the handling of chemical precursors
    • Legal compliance advice
  • National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED)
    • Advice on compliance with CONRED regulations
    • Risk verification system INFORM- CONRED
    • Preparation of plans and risk assessment

Management of procedures and permits in government institutions 

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  • Conservation Institute (ICF)
    • Forest use permit
    • Approval of the annual operating plan (POA)
    • Tree cutting permit
    • Registration of forest plantations
  • Municipalities
    • Environmental Guarantee – Preparation for site inspection for business registration
    • Letter of No Objection for storage of hydrocarbons and their derivatives
    • Construction procedures
  • Water Resources Directorate (DRH)
    • Preparation of hydrological and hydrogeological studies
    • Water contract (use of groundwater or surface water)
    • Discharge permit
  • Secretary of Energy, Natural Resources, Environment and Mines (MIAMBIENTE)
    • Procedure for obtaining the Environmental License for projects
    • Waste and Hazardous Waste Management
    • Authorization for the Transboundary Movement of Residues and Hazardous Waste
    • Approval of Forest Sanitation Plans
    • Approval of Conservation Management Plans
  • MY ENVIRONMENT – INHGEOMIN
    • Application for exploration and exploitation concessions
    • Assignment of concessions
    • Dealer information update
  • General Directorate of Hydrocarbons (DGH)
    • Application for a license to carry out activities included in the hydrocarbon supply chain

Management of procedures and permits in government institutions 

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  • Municipalities
    • Environmental guarantees
    • Preparation for site inspection for business registration
    • Construction Procedures  
    • Construction permits
    • Environmental assessments
    • Approval of major buildings
    • Proof of Land Use
    • Tree pruning permit
  • National Water Authority (ANA)
    • Water use license  
    • Hydrological and hydrogeological studies  
    • Discharge Permit 
  • Agricultural Protection and Health Institute (IPSA)
    • Obtaining import permits for products and by-products of plant origin
    • Registration in organic agriculture (annual) this includes registration of inspectors and registration of certifying agency
    • Registry of marketers: Registry of processors, registry of individual or group farms  
    • Registration of cultivars: Endorsement for the importation of seed for own use and registration renewal
    • Certification of good agricultural practices and traceability  
    • Certificación de buenas prácticas agrícolas y trazabilidad. 
    • Import permit for live animals, products and by-products of animal origin or others  
    • Renewal of import permit
    • Registration of genealogical records  
  • Ministry of Energy and Mines
    • Electrical Area: Electricity generation licenses (thermal, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, solar and biomass)
    • Hydrocarbons Area: Fuel tank storage license, butane gas marketing license, gasoline and diesel marketing license  
    • Exploitation permit and extraction of materials bank
    • Registration of national companies as providers of services inherent to the hydrocarbon and mining sector
  • Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA)
    • Environmental permit for works, projects, industries and activities
    • Waste and Hazardous Waste Management  
    • Authorizations for the transboundary movement of waste and transboundary waste  
    • Authorization for environmental management of vegetative material  
    • Environmental authorization for the management of soils and terrestrial ecosystems
    • Approval of forest sanitation plans
    • Approval of conservation management plans  
    • Forest Operational Plans (POA)
  • Ministry of Health (MINSA) 
    • Sanitary Permits
    • Sanitary licenses for: pharmaceutical, hygienic and cosmetic laboratories, distributors and importers of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and hygienic products, establishments that distribute and market cosmetic and hygienic products made up
    • Establishments that import precursor chemicals for internal use
    • Registration of consumers of precursor substances
  • National Forestry Institute (INAFOR)
    • Forest use permits
    • Tree felling permit  
    • Use of annual operating plan (POA) 
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAGFOR)
    • Food safety permit for export
  • Nicaraguan Company of Aqueducts and Sewers (ENACAL)
    • Potable water service permit, disposal and collection of sewage

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Energy

Recent trends in the energy sector have demonstrated the ability of Central American countries to address urgent problems in the energy sector. The transition towards clean energy sources has a more significant trend at a global level, evidenced by new opportunities for the industry in Central America. Although all Central American countries have passed the 80% electricity mark, millions of people in the region still do not have access to electricity.

We have a specialized and trained team in project management with a broad vision of the compliance problems that companies face.

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  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
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  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
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  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
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  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
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  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix

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Food safety

The need for sustainable production systems to guarantee a healthy population, plant, and economy is increasing, as well as the regulation and requirements to carry out these operations.

Our team advises on proper legal compliance concerning food safety in various industries, such as food and beverages and packaging, among others.

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  • Legal Compliance Audits: FSSC 22000:2005 Food Safety
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
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  • Legal Compliance Audits: FSSC 22000:2005 Food Safety
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
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  • Legal Compliance Audits: FSSC 22000:2005 Food Safety
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
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  • Legal Compliance Audits: FSSC 22000:2005 Food Safety
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
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  • Legal Compliance Audits: FSSC 22000:2005 Food Safety
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix

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Health and Safety at Work

The companies with the most opportunities to remain productive in the scenario of changing conditions that we live in will be those that can prevent events and will be able to act when the emergency is unavoidable.

Our specialized team helps companies in Central America to ensure compliance in all aspects of health and safety at work under applicable legislation.

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  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
  • Due Diligence in Health and Safety at Work  
  • Register of Occupational Health and Safety Commissions and Offices
  • Preparation of Occupational Health and Safety Protocol
  • Preparation of Risk Prevention Plans
  • Preparation of Prevention Plan and Emergency Care
  • Preparation of COVID-19 prevention plans.
  • Advice to employers and workers on SSO standards
  • Training on regulatory compliance
Services
  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
  • Due Diligence in Health and Safety at Work  
  • Register of Occupational Health and Safety Commissions and Offices
  • Preparation of Occupational Health and Safety Protocol
  • Preparation of Risk Prevention Plans
  • Preparation of Prevention Plan and Emergency Care
  • Preparation of COVID-19 prevention plans.
  • Advice to employers and workers on SSO standards
  • Training on regulatory compliance
Servicios
  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
  • Preparation and registration of SSO plans  
  • Preparation and registration of risk prevention plans
  • Registration of SSO committees
  • Preparation of COVID-19 prevention plans
  • Advice to employers and workers on SSO standards
  • Advice on compliance with the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction Standards.
  • Disaster Reduction Standard Authorization 2 NRD2 (Emergency plans and evacuation routes NRD2)
  • INFORM system risk verification – National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction
Services
  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
  • Due Diligence in Health and Safety at Work  
  • Register of Occupational Health and Safety Commissions and Offices
  • Preparation of Occupational Health and Safety Protocol
  • Preparation of Risk Prevention Plans
  • Preparation of Prevention Plan and Emergency Care
  • Preparation of COVID-19 prevention plans.
  • Advice to employers and workers on SSO standards
  • Training on regulatory compliance
Services
  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements Matrix
  • Due Diligence in Health and Safety at Work  
  • Register of Mixed Commissions, annual plan and operating regulations before the General Directorate of Occupational Hygiene and Safety.
  • Initial occupational risk assessment, risk map and action plan.
  • Preparation of Prevention Plan and Emergency Care
  • Preparation of COVID-19 prevention plans.
  • Advice to employers and workers on SSO standards
  • Training on regulatory compliance
  • Preparation of organizational technical regulations
  • Safe work procedure manual

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Environment

Companies that apply policies, processes, and actions to ensure compliance with environmental regulations recognize many opportunities in their businesses. These opportunities refer to reducing operational costs while decreasing their environmental impact.

We offer our clients the possibility to generate environmental changes. Our team also advises on all the necessary processes to obtain Environmental Certifications and best practices.

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  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements System
  • Specialized advice
  • Environmental impact studies
  • Environmental Viability D1 and D2
  • Environmental regency
  • Environmental Feasibility Studies
  • Defense administrative files in the Ministry of Environment and Energy
  • Environmental Due Diligence
  • Carbon Neutral
  • Ecological Blue Flag Program
  • Litigation and Conflict Resolution in environmental matters
  • Forest studies
  • Hydrogeological studies
  • Archaeological studies
  • Geological studies
  • Training on regulatory compliance
  • Environmental legal consulting
Services
  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements System
  • Specialized advice
  • Environmental impact studies
  • Environmental Feasibility Studies
  • Environmental Due Diligence
  • Carbon Neutral
  • Litigation
  • Forest studies
  • Hydrogeological studies
  • Training on regulatory compliance 
Services
  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements System
  • Preparation of environmental impact studies
  • Management of environmental licenses
  • Advice on environmental legal compliance
  • Complementary registers (PCB polychlorinated biphenyls, hydrographic basins, etc.)
  • Defense of administrative files in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
  • Defense against complaints of environmental crimes or offenses in the Public Ministry
  • Hydrogeological studies
  • Environmental and Municipal Permits for Construction or Capacity of Wells
  • Certification of Water Wells suitable for human consumption
  • Wastewater discharge
  • Permits in Municipalities, Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Health for the Installation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant 
  • Evaluations of the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Physicochemical analysis of wastewater
  • Training to reach compliance with factors in Wastewater Treatment Plants
  • Management of licenses for the handling of chemical precursors
  • Web tool for self-diagnosis  

 Services

  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements System
  • Specialized advice
  • Environmental Feasibility Studies
  • Carbon Neutral
  • Litigation 

 Services

  • Legal Compliance Audits: INTE/ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
  • Online Legal Requirements System
  • Specialized advice
  • Environmental Feasibility Studies
  • Carbon Neutral
  • Litigation 

Let’s talk

We are ready to discuss your project needs.

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