The “Green-Channel” system is a compliance-driven, expedited process for renewing consent to operate. Regional Officers must categorize units as “Compliant” or “Non-Compliant” based on site compliance. Non-compliant units are excluded, and reasons for non-compliance are documented. Eligibility for the “Green Channel” system is limited to units with a clean compliance history from recent inspections or…
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 start…
MOEFCC has released an order under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to all SPCBs & UTPCCs not to grant or renew CTO without EC. The authority has to make sure of applicability of EIA notification at the time of granting or renewing consent to establish (CTO) & specify appropriate conditions to obtain…