Enhancing Environmental Accountability: The 2024 Amendments to the Environment Relief Fund Scheme Introduction The Environment Relief Fund (ERF) Scheme, established in 2008, plays a pivotal role in addressing environmental damage caused by hazardous activities. With the recent Environment Relief Fund Amendment 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced significant updates to…
Amendments to Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022: A Step Towards Sustainable Waste Management Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently issued amendments to the Battery Waste Amendment Rules 2022. Published on December 3, 2024, these changes align with the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, which focuses on decriminalizing offenses under the…
Optimizing Hazardous Waste Utilization: A Look into Spent HCl Management Introduction The sustainable management of hazardous waste is a cornerstone of modern environmental regulations. Specifically, among such practices is the utilization of Spent Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), a by-product of chlorination processes, in the pickling operations of ferrous materials. Moreover, this process, governed by the Hazardous…
Extension of Timeline for Filing Annual Returns under Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 Introduction In a significant move, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced the Battery Waste Annual Return Extension, providing stakeholders more time to comply with the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. This extension, announced on July 10, 2024,…
Extension of Timeline for Filing Returns under Hazardous Waste Management Rules Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently announced an extension for filing quarterly and annual returns under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022. This decision, backed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC),…
Extension of Timeline for Filing Annual Returns Under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2024 Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have extended the deadline for filing quarterly and annual returns under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2024. This E-Waste EPR Extension, valid until December 31, 2024, provides…
Understanding the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 Introduction On November 12, 2024, the Government of India introduced significant amendments to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. This alteration aims to streamline regulations related to hazardous waste management, promoting environmental safety, public welfare, and…
Understanding the E-Waste (Management) Second Amendment Rules, 2024 Introduction In a significant move towards enhancing environmental protection, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has introduced the E-Waste (Management) Second Amendment Rules, 2024. As a result, this amendment aims to streamline the management of electronic waste in India, thus reflecting the government’s commitment to…
Streamlining Regulator Approvals Under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 Introduction to the Online Module The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has launched a streamlined process under the Gas Cylinders Rules PESO for obtaining and renewing approvals for gas cylinder regulators. By transitioning to an online platform, applicants can now manage submissions, amendments, and renewals effortlessly.…
Understanding the New Air Pollution Control Rules of 2024 Introduction The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024 marks a significant step in India’s efforts to combat air pollution. Published on November 12, 2024, these regulation aim to streamline the inquiry process and establish clear penalties…