An office memorandum regarding show-cause notice to be issued for submission of faulty impact assessment reports by accredited groundwater consultants was released by The Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Central Ground Water Authority. As per the…
MOFCC releases a notification under the Environment Protection Rules,1986 regarding the fly as in the manufacturing of building materials and construction activity within a specified radius of 300 km from the coal & lignite-based thermal power plant. As per legal…
The Ministry of Textiles releases an order to use jute bags for packaging and distribution commodities. As per the legal amendment Jute bags will be used for the following commodities: Date of Release – 27.12.2021 Applicable – Industries involved in…
MOEFCC has released the Environment Protection 5th amendment rules which specify Prohibitions and restrictions on industrial operations as well as the location of industries and the carrying on processes and operations in different areas till 30th June 2022Â Â Â …
MoEFCC releases a categorized list of power plants based on their proximity to populated areas in accordance with their April 2021 notification. This categorized list of power plants has been provided below. A task force was appointed for the categorization…
Water Rules 1976 amended by Andhra Pradesh Government by the Department of Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department, As per the revised amended legal provision: (1) The definitions of ‘Annual Compliance Statement’ ‘Environmental Quality Assessment Auditor’ & ‘Environment Statement’ have…
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry releases the Boiler Accident Inquiry Rules, 2021 under the Boiler Act 1923. As per the rule, the key legal provisions are: (1) Carrying out a preliminary investigation on receipt of an accident to a…
Hazardous waste handling amendments have been provided by MoEFCC in the hazardous & other waste (Management & Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2021. As per the revised amended legal provision: (1) The definitions of ‘Authorization’ & ‘Other Waste’ have been…
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board released a circular on retrofitting of DG sets having a capacity of 125 KVA and above in the state of Gujarat. As per National Clean Air Programme, diesel gen-sets are a major source of pollution.…
MoEFCC provides relaxation for up to 20% expansion for mines like Iron, Manganese, Bauxite & Limestone. After requests from the Ministry of Mines & other interested parties for simplification of Environmental Clearance (EC) for mining of Iron, Manganese, Bauxite &…
Ewaste dismantlers in Gujarat 2021 list have been updated in September 2021 by Gujarat Pollution Control Board. You may download the list from the below link. E-waste dismantling involves breaking the final equipment into its components and segregating them for…
The board has decided the process of registration on hold for PBIOs for 3 months (effective immediately). Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released a notice regarding the process of registration on hold for PIBOs (Producers, Importers & Brand Owners)…