Introduction The EPR Annual Return Extension PIBOs has been officially announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. This update provides relief to Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) facing challenges in meeting Extended Producer Responsibility compliance requirements. Extended Deadline Details The government has extended the timeline for filing annual returns for FY…
Guidelines on MSW Incineration-Based Waste-to-Energy Plants Introduction The Guidelines on MSW Incineration-Based Waste-to-Energy Plants released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in August 2025 provide a comprehensive roadmap for developing, operating, and regulating waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities in India. With urban India generating over 170,000 tonnes of MSW daily, landfills face critical pressure. Incineration-based WtE…
Ensuring Accuracy: Revised OCEMS Calibration Guidelines by CPCB Introduction To improve data accuracy and meet compliance goals, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued new OCEMS calibration guidelines on 29 July 2025. These revised rules now set clear calibration timelines and detailed testing steps. They apply to both air emissions and effluent parameters. As a…
Understanding the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 Introduction The Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), mark a vital regulatory framework to identify, assess, and remediate contaminated land. These rules are critical because contaminated sites pose serious threats to both…