Draft Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Central Government has announced amendments to the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, through the draft Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2024. These changes seek to introduce fee reductions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), Micro & Small Startups, and Women Entrepreneurs. The most significant change will be the reduction in license fees for various activities related to gas cylinders, including import, filling, storage, dispensing CNG, and transport.
MoCI Issues Explosives (Amendment) Rules 2024
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced the Explosives (Amendment) Rules 2024, amending the Explosives Rules 2008.
The Goa Boilers (Penalty Adjudication and Appeal) Rules 2024
Government of Goa introduced the Goa Boilers (Penalty Adjudication and Appeal) Rules 2024. These rules are designed to streamline the adjudication process for penalties related to boiler regulations and outline the procedures for appeals.
SOP For ZLD Verification Of Distilleries
The Government of India has implemented a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the verification process for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems in distilleries. This initiative aims to expedite the disbursement of financial assistance under a scheme promoting ethanol production.
Draft Indian Petroleum and Explosives Safety Service (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is seeking public comment on the proposed appointment of a Director (Administration) at the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) headquarters in Nagpur. Stakeholders can submit their feedback by July 20, 2024, to Shri Pritam Kumar, Under Secretary (Explosives), DPIIT.
PESO Announces Online Exam for Recruitment of Competent Persons
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) is offering online written exams to qualify individuals as “Competent Persons” under Petroleum Rules (2002) and Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules (2016). The application window for this examination will be from June 18, 2024 to July 17, 2024.
Ammonium Nitrate Bags to Get Barcodes for Enhanced Tracking
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has announced an order aimed at strengthening security measures for Ammonium Nitrate. It has mandated that each bag containing Ammonium Nitrate must be marked with the identification number of the package or bar coding.
Mandatory Tracking for Non-Toxic Cylinders
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has issued an order mandating the compliance with the requirement that each non-toxic and non-flammable gas cylinder be be marked with a barcode or QR code for tracking purposes. The order applies to all entities involved in the lifecycle of high-pressure cylinders such as manufacturers, importers, fillers and traders.
Public Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Petrol Depots
The CPCB has prepared a draft SOP for Petrol Depots and is now seeking feedback from the public and relevant stakeholders. The CPCB encourages all interested parties to submit their comments by June 6, 2024.
