Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging Operator
CPCB has published the Draft Guidelines for Authorization of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Electronic Trading & Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging (EPRETPPP) Operator. The EPRETPPP Operator shall provide the platform for trading of EPR Certificates between the various registered entities in accordance with the provisions of EPR Guidelines.
New Compliance Requirements Under Air and Water Pollution Control Acts
MEGSPCB, issued an important advisory to all industrial occupiers in Meghalaya regarding compliance with pollution control regulations highlighting the requirements for obtaining necessary consents and the potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
New Prohibitory Order Issued by Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board
The Prohibitory Order by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board is a crucial step in combating water pollution and protecting the environment.
Why Are Coaching Centres Playing With Fire?
The Supreme Court (SC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of fire safety norms in buildings and coaching institutes. The Court has expressed sharp criticism of coaching centers as “death chambers” highlighting the gravity of the issue.
CPCB Fosters Environmental Protection Through Additional Environmental Laboratories
This recognition empowers the laboratories to carry out functions assigned under the Environmental Protection Act and related rules. Additionally, its also recognises certain individuals as Government Analysts for the purpose of analyzing samples of air, water, or other substances, as specified for respective groups of parameters.
Government Revises Rules for Earth Extraction for Linear Projects
The proposed amendments to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification will define “linear projects” more clearly and specify the amount of earth that can be extracted. Additionally, it will establish a mechanism for monitoring and enforcing environmental safeguards during the extraction process.
New Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules to Take Effect
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2024, which will come into force on April 1, 2025. The rules aim to regulate the management of waste generated from construction, demolition, remodeling, renovation, and repair activities.
Coal Companies Taking Steps to Mitigate Water Pollution
To prevent water pollution, coal companies are treating pumped-out mine water through sedimentation and conducting regular water quality tests. A substantial amount of treated mine water has been provided for community use over the past five years. Additionally, coal companies are collaborating with state governments to optimize the use of this treated water.
New Bye-laws for Solid Waste Management in Jammu Cantonment Board
On July 23, 2024, the Ministry of Defence issued the Draft Jammu Cantonment Board Solid Waste Management Bye-laws, 2024. These new regulations aim to improve the management of solid waste in the Jammu Cantonment area.
Stricter Rules Proposed for Disposal of Ultrasound Machines
Ultrasound clinics and imaging centers will be required to inform authorities within seven days of disposing of old, unused or obsolete ultrasound machines or imaging machines. Renewal of licenses for facilities operating these machines will be contingent upon the proper disposal of old machines. Additionally, there will be no permission granted for addition or procurement of a new machines until old machines are disposed in prescribed manner.
