As part of the official procedure for the third amendment of the existing Integrated Environmental Use Permit (EKHE) for the Debrecen site of EcoPro BM Hungary Zrt., the Hajdú-Bihar County Government Office will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 7, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Kölcsey Centre in Debrecen (4026 Debrecen, 1–3 Hunyadi János Street).
The Integrated Environmental Use Permit (EKHE) is an official environmental permit based on European Union environmental regulations that sets out the environmental conditions and requirements governing the operation of an industrial facility. Among other things, the permit contains provisions concerning air, water and soil protection, noise management, and waste management.
The purpose of the public hearing is to inform the affected public about the subject of the procedure and to present the key elements of the documentation related to the permit amendment. Participants will be able to ask questions and submit comments concerning the amendment application and the related combined environmental impact assessment and integrated environmental permitting procedure.
The public hearing will be conducted by the environmental protection authority in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. The event is open to the public and anyone may attend. Admission will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the venue. No prior registration or other conditions are required, and participation will be accommodated subject to the venue’s capacity.
The documentation related to the procedure and further information are available through the official platforms of the Hajdú-Bihar County Government Office. Participants may also submit their questions in advance via the online form.
EcoPro BM Hungary Zrt. continues to cooperate with the authorities to ensure that its activities are carried out in compliance with the applicable legislation and the conditions set out in its permits. The company hopes that the public hearing will provide an opportunity for factual information-sharing and help facilitate constructive dialogue among the parties concerned.
(EcoPro BM Hungary Zrt.)
