Understanding the Air Pollution Control Consent Guidelines, 2025 Introduction To combat rising air pollution and ensure stricter industrial compliance, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced the Control of Air Pollution (Grant, Refusal, or Cancellation of Consent) Guidelines, 2025. These guidelines, framed under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981,…
Introduction The management of used oil is a critical aspect of hazardous waste handling, as improper disposal can cause significant environmental harm. To address this, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has established Used Oil Management Guidelines under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. These guidelines, effective from April 1, 2024, provide a structured approach…
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…
Understanding the New Water Pollution Control Rules of 2024 Introduction The Government of India recently unveiled the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024, marking a significant stride in environmental regulation. These rules establish a streamlined framework for addressing water pollution violations, ensuring timely inquiries and…
Simplifying Consent Mechanisms for Low-Pollution Industries Introduction On November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change issued a landmark Water Act Exemption Notification exempting low-pollution industries from specific provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. This move is a significant step towards reducing compliance burdens while maintaining environmental…
Exemption for Certain Industrial Plants under the Water and Air Pollution Acts Introduction In a major update, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has issued a notification exempting specific categories of industrial plants from certain provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of…
Simplifying Producer Registration for Used Oil Management Introduction In line with the recent amendments to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2023, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced a more efficient and streamlined process for producer registration on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for used oil management. This…
Plastic Waste Management : Offline Manifest Tracking System Introduction In a significant move towards sustainable waste management, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has introduced the Offline Manifest Tracking System for plastic waste. This initiative aligns with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, and aims to streamline the responsibilities of producers, importers, and brand owners…
Draft Guidelines for EPRETPPP Authorization and Functioning The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has updated the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules to introduce an Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging (EPRETPPP). The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is tasked with creating guidelines for authorizing agencies to set up this platform,…
Introduction: The Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules,2024 represent a significant stride in refining India’s approach to battery waste management. Published in the Official Gazette, these rules aim to enhance regulatory frameworks and ensure the effective implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations. Setting the Stage: The Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules redefine India’s landscape of…
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