The Environment Agency publishes a notice pursuant to paragraph 30(2) of the Land Law (MaaPS).

The Environment Agency States that the application for authorisation to prospect for the exploration room in Jägala X submitted by the OÜ of Mineral resources (registry code: 14212964) (address Harju County, Jõelähtme Municipality, Loo Aevik, Kuusiku Tea 18-13, 74201) has been accepted.

The research area of the “X” rigid area is located in the municipality of Jõelähtme, Harju county, on land with classical sickness (cadastral identification 24504:008:0235). Classical fever property is owned by the Republic of Estonia, managed by the Ministry of the Environment and an approved body, the Earth Maa-amet.

The area of fig (x) enclosure shall be 17,25 ha. The purpose of the proposed geological survey is to determine the conditions, composition and property of natural deposits, including mineral deposits, and to determine the potential uses of the exploitable natural deposits, including mineral resources.

The study establishes up to 20 wells with a depth of up to 25 m. The hydrogeological test works shall be subjected to water level measurements and, where appropriate, other test works. Further laboratory tests and topogenetic measurements of the test room shall be performed. The geological survey shall be authorised for a period of 2 years and shall be carried out by the OU of Mineral resources.

The Environment Agency has checked that the application for a permit for prospecting complies with the requirements laid down in the underground Act. That application complied with the form of order sought.

The application for authorisation to prospect and other relevant documents can be consulted at the nearest Office of the Environment Agency (tel +372 674 4804, e-mail info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
The application is available digitally in the Environment Agency's document register http://dhsadr-kea.envir.ee.

Until such time as a decision is taken to grant or refuse authorisation for a prospecting operation, any person shall have the right to submit reasoned proposals and objections to the Environment Agency. Proposals and objections may be submitted orally or in writing to the e-mail address info@keskkonnaamet.ee or to the postal address Viljandi mnt 16, 11216 Tallinn.

The draft decision to grant or refuse authorisation for prospecting shall be further notified by the Environment Agency in the Official Gazette Ametlikud Teadaanded.