Operating permit proposal - Stjörnuegg hf., Saltvík Kjalarnes

Reykjavík Public Health has processed an operating permit proposal for Stjörnuegg hf. (ID 630191-1579) in Saltvík, Kjalarnes, site C (L125744, section 30). The operation involves breeding laying birds for egg production, up to 23,500 birds. The proposal recommends that the business operation should adhere to the general operating permit conditions of the Reykjavík Public Health Committee for polluting activities, along with coordinated operating permit conditions for poultry and pig farms. The proposed validity period is 12 years. Documents related to the proposal are available on the Reykjavík Public Health website at https://reykjavik.is/public-announcement-of-proposed-operating-permits from December 27, 2023, to January 24, 2024. During this period, everyone is welcome to submit comments and suggestions regarding the proposal. Comments must be in writing and sent to Reykjavík Public Health at Borgartún 12-14, 105 Reykjavík, or via email to heilbrigdiseftirlit@reykjavik.is. Please note that on December 5, 2023, Stjörnuegg hf. applied for a provisional permit for the operation while it is without an operating permit, in accordance with Article 7.a of Act No. 7/1998 on Hygiene and Pollution Prevention. The Environment Agency is currently processing the application.