The list of actual users of lead acid battery & scrap authorized by GPCB under Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is given below. This comprehensive list, updated in June 2023, provides essential information for stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safe waste management practices. Regulatory Compliance Under Environment…
Introduction MoEFCC introduced a groundbreaking change by amending the Green Revolution Environmental Policy 2.0, which was originally dated September 14, 2006. Moreover, these extensive amendments comprehensively address a wide range of activities, encompassing new projects, expansions of existing projects, and modernization efforts. After all of these actions are carried out with a primary focus on…
Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently enacted the standardization of the semiconductor industrial sector classification into Red, Orange, Green, and White Categories. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline environmental regulations and ensure better monitoring of pollution levels across various industrial activities. In addition to the semiconductor industry, the…
Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a notification concerning the revisions to the Hazardous Waste Regulations, referred to as ‘Managing Waste Tires and EPR Credits in Hazardous Waste Regulations.’ The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced modifications to these rules to incorporate provisions in Hazardous Waste Regulations.’ CPCB has…
Introduction 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…
Latest legal updates: Guidelines for stone crushing units Recyclers for used oil and waste oil Actual users of hazardous wastes authorized by GPCBOn August 18, 2023, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released the Guidelines for the Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags specifically tailored to Copper Smelters. “hazardous waste” means any waste which by reason…
Latest legal updates: Actual users of hazardous wastes authorized by GPCB Guidelines for stone crushing units CPCB seeking comments on classification of industries into red, orange, green & white categoriesGPCB published the updated list of recyclers for used oil and waste oil in June 2023. Under the Environment Protection Rules, disposing of hazardous waste…
Latest legal updates: Guidelines for stone crushing units CPCB seeking comments on classification of industries into red, orange, green & white categories Extension to apply online for the grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) and Environment Clearance Under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules of 2016, GPCB has authorized a…
Firstly, the guidelines for stone crushing units categorize these units into small, medium, and large-scale operations based on capacity. To clarify, “small” units have a capacity of 25 TPH,“medium” units range from 25 to 100 TPH, and“large” units are those operating above 100 TPH. Secondly, it is now compulsory for stone-crushing units to obtain Consent…
Central Pollution Control Board has released a draft notification and seeking comments on the classification of industries into red, orange, green & white categories. objective: Uttarakhand introduced the concept of classification of industries as red, orange, and green. The purpose of this classification was to facilitate decisions related to the location of these industries. Subsequently,…