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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,…

The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released the notification for the extension to apply online for the grant of Terms of Reference ToR and Environment Clearance under the Environment Protection Act 1986. Application Requirement for Re-Rolling and Cold Rolling Units: The Central Government directed that all the standalone re-rolling units or cold…

The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released a notice regarding Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions. Methane Emissions in India (2016): As per India’s third Biennial Update Report, India’s methane emissions in 2016 (excluding LULUCF) were 409 million tone CO2e of which, 73.96% was from Agriculture sector, 14.46% from Waste sector, 10.62% from…

Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Credit Rating Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, target Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating providers to ensure transparency and reliability. These regulations represent a significant advancement for the ESG rating industry. In a related development, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a show cause notice under…

Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has issued a new notification concerning the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. This update revises the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, which previously established restrictions on setting up or expanding industries and activities in designated coastal areas. Notification Details The Coastal…

The Central pollution Control Board has released guidelines for utilization of treated effluent in irrigation. The industry should engage an agricultural scientist or tie-up with an agricultural university or institute for advice on the utilization or the rate of application of the effluent for irrigation considering the agro-climatic conditions. As seasons and the sowing periods…

The ministry of environment, forest and climate change has released draft notification declaring certain areas as Air Pollution Control areas under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules, 1983. Air pollution control areas declared in this draft notification are as follows Baratang Havelock (now known as Swaraj Deep) Little Andaman Long Island…