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The Pan-Armenian Environmental front (PEF) insists that "Arpa-3" and "Khachaghbyur" SHPPs are constructed in the territories of state reserves and must be issued negative opinions. On 13 March the statement disseminated by the PEF particularly says:
“As it turns out that “Jermuk Hydrological” State Reserve is located 2100-2470 meters above sea level within the ranges of Arpa river upper reach catchment area. As “Arpa-3” SHPP is planned to be constructed on the Arpa River 2146-2287 meters above sea level, it’s clear that the SHPP can’t be located beyond reserve territory. Consequently, the Nature Protection Ministry should definitely issue a negative opinion of environmental impact expert assessment.”
What about “MegaEnergy” LLC, this company has be submitted continuously changing projects of "Khachaghbyur-2" SHPP to be constructed in Getahovit community, Tavush Region, for the environmental expertise in recent two years, the last attempt was on 17 February. During public hearings the Pan-Armenian Environmental Front one again presented its grounded objections on this project and highlighted that this SHPP is constructed within the ranges of “Ijevan” State reserve.
March 14, 2014 at 14:53