Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently enacted the standardization of the semiconductor industrial sector classification into Red, Orange, Green, and White Categories. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline environmental regulations and ensure better monitoring of pollution levels across various industrial activities. In addition to the semiconductor industry, the…
Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a notification concerning the revisions to the Hazardous Waste Regulations, referred to as ‘Managing Waste Tires and EPR Credits in Hazardous Waste Regulations.’ The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced modifications to these rules to incorporate provisions in Hazardous Waste Regulations.’ CPCB has…
Deadline Extension for Draft Report CPCB extended the deadline for submitting comments/suggestions on the draft report titled “Classification of Industrial Sectors into Red, Orange, Green, and White Categories: A Tool for Progressive Environmental Management” from August 31, 2023, to September 30, 2023. In 1989, the Ministry of Environment and Forest introduced industry classification as red,…
Introduction Monitoring and enforcement mechanism for the Standard Operating Procedure infrastructure like roads, pipelines, and water bodies through projects like dredging and de-silting for upkeep, disaster management, and functionality. The Ministry emphasizes the need to enforce the mentioned SOP/environmental safeguards thoroughly in the field. project proponent should inform the concerned SPCB at least fortnight before…
Latest legal updates: Guidelines for stone crushing units Recyclers for used oil and waste oil Actual users of hazardous wastes authorized by GPCBOn August 18, 2023, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released the Guidelines for the Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags specifically tailored to Copper Smelters. “hazardous waste” means any waste which by reason…
Firstly, the guidelines for stone crushing units categorize these units into small, medium, and large-scale operations based on capacity. To clarify, “small” units have a capacity of 25 TPH,“medium” units range from 25 to 100 TPH, and“large” units are those operating above 100 TPH. Secondly, it is now compulsory for stone-crushing units to obtain Consent…
Central Pollution Control Board has released a draft notification and seeking comments on the classification of industries into red, orange, green & white categories. objective: Uttarakhand introduced the concept of classification of industries as red, orange, and green. The purpose of this classification was to facilitate decisions related to the location of these industries. Subsequently,…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released the notification for the extension to apply online for the grant of Terms of Reference ToR and Environment Clearance under the Environment Protection Act 1986. Application Requirement for Re-Rolling and Cold Rolling Units: The Central Government directed that all the standalone re-rolling units or cold…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released a notice regarding Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions. Methane Emissions in India (2016): As per India’s third Biennial Update Report, India’s methane emissions in 2016 (excluding LULUCF) were 409 million tone CO2e of which, 73.96% was from Agriculture sector, 14.46% from Waste sector, 10.62% from…
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…