The Central Government vide notification dated the 10th September, 2021has issued the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021. The amendment provides new standards for discharge of Effluent from Tannery Industry. The standards shall be applicable for all modes of disposal.
In case of direct disposal into rivers and lakes, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or State Pollution Control Boards / Pollution Control Committees (SPCBs / PCCs) may specify more stringent standards depending upon the quality of the recipient system. These standards shall not be applicable in case of marine disposal through proper marine outfall.
The rules shall come into force on the 1st day of July 2022.
