The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released the E-Waste (Management) Second Amendment, 2023, which states the following: Amendment to Rule 5: In the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 5, after clause (3), insert the following clause: “You must adopt approved destruction technologies to manage…
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 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…
Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has introduced the Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules, 2023, based on India’s mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). This rule aims to incentivize environmentally positive actions through a market-based mechanism. Objectives of the Green Credit Programme The Green Credit Programme has two main objectives: 1. Incentives for…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2023. These new rules introduce an important addition to Schedule I of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, specifically targeting the condition governing the supply of Generators (Genset) and Genset engines. In the revised schedule, under serial number 88, item…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules 2023. These new rules are for the revision of emission standards of particulate matter (PM) and SO2 for Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) units. In the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, in Schedule-l, after serial number 116 in which these standards are…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules 2023. These new rules are for the revision of emission standards of particulate matter (PM) for industrial boilers. In the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, in Schedule-l,- (a) for serial number 70 in which these standards are mentioned is substituted by the…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released draft notification on EPR for Used Oil under the Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2023 (02.05.2023) and added “Extended Producer Responsibility” for used oil. As per this draft rules, (i) Producers, (ii) Collection agents, (iii) Recyclers, (iv) Used Oil importers…