Target Sectors and Entities In general, any activity that may result in air emissions, soil waste, noise, or consumption of water resources is obligated to obtain a permit. The most important of these include: . Industrial Sector: All types of factories (chemical, food, processing). . Mining Sector: Quarries, crushers, and mines. . Agricultural and Animal Sector: Large poultry and livestock farms and feed factories. . Energy and Water Sector: Desalination plants and power generation plants. . Health Sector: Hospitals and medical centers (due to medical waste).