The Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change has released a new notification regarding draft provisions of the Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules, 2023. Public Notification and Feedback Period: Whereas, the publication of the draft notification provided notice to the public likely to be affected and mentioned that the Central Government will take into consideration…
Certified Water Auditors Update: The central groundwater authority has recently updated the list of Certified Water Auditors. These professionals are now responsible for conducting water audits of industries that draw more than 100 KLD of groundwater once every two years. You can download the updated list from the link provided below. Understanding Water Audits: A…
The Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change has released new draft Environment (Utilisation of Crop residue by TPP) Rules, 2023. These rules shall apply to the National Capital Region and the Adjoining Areas as defined respectively in clauses (f) and (a) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Commission for Air Quality Management…
Latest legal updates: SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 CPCB issued show cause notice for non compliance of Plastic Waste Management Rules CPCB issued Guidelines On the Design Construction and Annual Certification of Coal Ash Ponds Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change released the Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management &…
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Credit Rating Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, focus on regulating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating providers. These regulations aim to enhance transparency and reliability within the ESG rating industry, representing a significant advancement for the sector. Application for Grant of Certificate 1. Application Requirement: Individuals wishing…
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Credit Rating Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, target Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating providers to ensure transparency and reliability. These regulations represent a significant advancement for the ESG rating industry. In a related development, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a show cause notice under…
Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued new guidelines concerning the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and annual certification of coal ash ponds. These guidelines address the management of Coal Combustion Residues (CCRs) generated by Thermal Power Plants (TPPs), which include fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, and fluidized bed combustion ash. Coal Ash…
Central Pollution Control Board has released a notification regarding the release of imported consignments of procedure of 106 EEEs items. In past notification authority has requested for releases of imported consignments of Producers as defined in the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 after taking an undertaking and also on the submission of acknowledgment from the CPCB’s…
Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has issued a new notification concerning the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. This update revises the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, which previously established restrictions on setting up or expanding industries and activities in designated coastal areas. Notification Details The Coastal…
Introduction The Ministry of Power has released the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023, to regulate the trading of carbon credit certificates. This scheme introduces several key components to ensure a structured and transparent carbon market in India. Key Components 1. National Steering Committee The National Steering Committee is responsible for:– Recommending the formulation and finalization…