Download PDFPromoting the establishment of businesses in the area and supporting the growth and development of new and existing businesses are part of the city strategy and vitality program.
Kemijärvi provides a clear and supportive process for investors, ensuring smooth coordination between businesses, the municipality, and relevant authorities.
Promoting the establishment of businesses in the area and supporting the growth and development of new and existing businesses are part of the city strategy and vitality program.
Kemijärvi provides a clear and supportive process for investors, ensuring smooth coordination between businesses, the municipality, and relevant authorities.
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Contact the Invest in Kemijärvi Team
Contact the Invest in Kemijärvi Team
If you are considering an investment project in Kemijärvi, your first step should always be to contact our Invest in Kemijärvi team.
Even if your project does not require a municipal decision-making process, our team can provide guidance on financing options, available plots and facilities, and other practical matters related to your investment.
The team acts as your primary contact, ensuring your project moves efficiently from concept to implementation.
If you are considering an investment project in Kemijärvi, your first step should always be to contact our Invest in Kemijärvi team.
Even if your project does not require a municipal decision-making process, our team can provide guidance on financing options, available plots and facilities, and other practical matters related to your investment.
The team acts as your primary contact, ensuring your project moves efficiently from concept to implementation.
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Municipal Decision-Making Process
Municipal Decision-Making Process
If your project requires municipal permits, land-use decisions, or other city-level approvals, the process typically proceeds through the following stages:
If your project requires municipal permits, land-use decisions, or other city-level approvals, the process typically proceeds through the following stages:
Initiating the Project
The company or private individual presents the investment idea to the city, outlining objectives, scope, and a preliminary schedule.
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Preliminary Studies and Assessment
The developer and the city review project requirements and potential impacts, including zoning, infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
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Project Review by the Municipality
City officials and experts conduct a detailed evaluation and prepare recommendations or conditions.
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Preparation for Decision-Making
The project is forwarded to the city’s decision-making bodies, such as the City Council. If required, the city awaits the outcome of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
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Decision-Making
The City Council or Board decides whether to approve, modify, or reject the project, considering its economic, social, and environmental impacts.
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Permits and Agreements
After approval, necessary permits and contracts (e.g., land use or building permits) are prepared.
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Monitoring and Oversight
The city monitors project implementation to ensure compliance with agreed conditions.
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Final Evaluation
Upon completion, the city assesses the project’s results and its broader contribution to local development.
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Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA)
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic procedure for evaluating a project’s potential significant environmental effects. Managed by the ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment), the process ensures that environmental considerations are integrated into decision-making.
An environmental permit may also be required if there is a risk of pollution. Depending on the project’s scope, the permit is granted by either the Regional State Administrative Agency or the municipal environmental authority.
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic procedure for evaluating a project’s potential significant environmental effects. Managed by the ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment), the process ensures that environmental considerations are integrated into decision-making.
An environmental permit may also be required if there is a risk of pollution. Depending on the project’s scope, the permit is granted by either the Regional State Administrative Agency or the municipal environmental authority.
Key Stages of the EIA Process
Screening
Determining whether an EIA is required based on the project’s type, size, and potential environmental impacts.
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Scoping
Identifying the most relevant environmental aspects to be assessed and defining the boundaries of the assessment. Stakeholders and authorities are consulted during this stage.
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Baseline Studies
Gathering data on the current environmental conditions — such as air, water, soil, biodiversity, and social context — before the project begins.
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Impact Assessment and Prediction
Evaluating the project’s likely environmental effects, including changes to ecosystems, natural resources, and human well-being.
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Mitigation
Proposing measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for negative impacts while enhancing positive outcomes.
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Public Participation and Consultation
Ensuring transparency by inviting feedback from residents, organizations, and authorities through public hearings and consultations.
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EIA Report
Compiling a comprehensive report summarizing all findings, mitigation measures, and the results of public consultations.
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Review and Decision-Making
The competent authority reviews the EIA report and considers its conclusions before deciding whether to grant consent for the project.
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Monitoring
After approval, the project’s environmental impacts are monitored to ensure they remain within assessed limits and that mitigation measures are effective.
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Learn more about the Environmental Impact Assessment procedure at the official website of the Finnish Ministry of the Environment
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Partnership and Support
Partnership and Support
Kemijärvi’s investment environment is built on partnership, transparency, and local expertise. The city aims to make every stage of the investment process predictable and efficient — supporting projects from idea to implementation and beyond.
Kemijärvi’s investment environment is built on partnership, transparency, and local expertise. The city aims to make every stage of the investment process predictable and efficient — supporting projects from idea to implementation and beyond.
Download PDFInitiating the Project
The company or private individual presents the investment idea to the city, outlining objectives, scope, and a preliminary schedule.
1
Preliminary Studies and Assessment
The developer and the city review project requirements and potential impacts, including zoning, infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
2
Project Review by the Municipality
City officials and experts conduct a detailed evaluation and prepare recommendations or conditions.
3
Preparation for Decision-Making
The project is forwarded to the city’s decision-making bodies, such as the City Council. If required, the city awaits the outcome of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
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Decision-Making
The City Council or Board decides whether to approve, modify, or reject the project, considering its economic, social, and environmental impacts.
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Permits and Agreements
After approval, necessary permits and contracts (e.g., land use or building permits) are prepared.
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Monitoring and Oversight
The city monitors project implementation to ensure compliance with agreed conditions.
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Final Evaluation
Upon completion, the city assesses the project’s results and its broader contribution to local development.
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Key Stages of the EIA Process
Screening
Determining whether an EIA is required based on the project’s type, size, and potential environmental impacts.
1
Scoping
Identifying the most relevant environmental aspects to be assessed and defining the boundaries of the assessment. Stakeholders and authorities are consulted during this stage.
2
Baseline Studies
Gathering data on the current environmental conditions — such as air, water, soil, biodiversity, and social context — before the project begins.
3
Impact Assessment and Prediction
Evaluating the project’s likely environmental effects, including changes to ecosystems, natural resources, and human well-being.
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Mitigation
Proposing measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for negative impacts while enhancing positive outcomes.
5
Public Participation and Consultation
Ensuring transparency by inviting feedback from residents, organizations, and authorities through public hearings and consultations.
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EIA Report
Compiling a comprehensive report summarizing all findings, mitigation measures, and the results of public consultations.
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Review and Decision-Making
The competent authority reviews the EIA report and considers its conclusions before deciding whether to grant consent for the project.
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Monitoring
After approval, the project’s environmental impacts are monitored to ensure they remain within assessed limits and that mitigation measures are effective.
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Learn more about the Environmental Impact Assessment procedure at the official website of the Finnish Ministry of the Environment