Clarification on Appraisal Process for Grant of Environmental Clearance (EC) for Category B Projects under EIA Notification, 2006 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a recent Office Memorandum clarifying the appraisal and approval process for Environmental Clearance (EC) for Category B projects. The clarification aims to reduce delays, avoid duplication, and…
SEIAA and SEAC Authority in EC Amendments & Transfers Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) recently issued new guidelines to clarify the roles of State Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA) and State Expert Appraisal Committees (SEAC). These guidelines explicitly state who approves changes, transfers, extensions, or cancellations of Environmental Clearances (ECs)…