The Russian authorities raised the payment rate for industrial emissions and discharges in 2023. This update comes from the TASS news agency, based on information provided by the press service of Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The adjustment signals a renewed emphasis on environmental accountability among businesses involved in mining, processing, and related activities that can affect air and soil quality.
Specifically, the new resolution sets the 2023 adverse environmental impact rate at the 2018 level, with a built in indexation of 1.26. In practical terms, this means the payable amount rises in line with the inflation factor, while the base reference point remains anchored to the 2018 valuation. The charge for the pollutant listed as Coal Dust in 2023 is fixed at 71.21 rubles per ton. These figures reflect the government’s aim to calibrate penalties to reflect environmental risk and economic conditions, encouraging cleaner practices across industries.
Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs face these charges when their activities lead to negative environmental effects, such as coal processing operations that emit harmful substances from production sites. The framework applies across sectors where air and soil quality may be impacted, reinforcing corporate responsibility and contributing to regional environmental management goals. The regulatory stance is part of a broader strategy to monitor pollution levels and ensure that polluters contribute to mitigating its consequences.
The press service of Rospotrebnadzor reported in early February about developments related to environmental oversight in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The coverage described the region entering a heightened environmental alert regime, with implications for cities including Krasnoyarsk, Nazarov, Achinsk, and Minusinsk. The update underscores the ongoing focus on protecting public health from air pollution and the need for transparent reporting of emissions by local enterprises. The information is attributed to official provincial communications and subsequent coverage by national media outlets, contributing to public awareness and policy discussions on air quality management.
In December, TASS reported complaints from residents of several cities in western Siberia—Kemerovo, Novokuznetsk, Novosibirsk, and Omsk—about smoke formation in the atmosphere. This feedback from affected communities highlights the real-world impact of emissions on daily life and the importance of effective enforcement and timely remediation measures. The discussions around these concerns align with broader environmental governance efforts that seek to balance economic activity with the health and well-being of residents and ecosystems. These developments provide a window into how regulatory actions, monitoring programs, and community input intersect in Russia’s environmental policy landscape. (Citation: TASS, press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment)