Govt. of Andhra Pradesh amends the Andhra Pradesh Forest Produce Transit Rules, 1970
The amendment stipulates that a transit pass or no objection certificate generated through National Transit Pass System (NTPS) will be valid within the state of Andhra Pradesh. The NTPS portal is a portal governed by the Government of India.
Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2023
The amendments issues revised Emission standards for Hot Mix Plants.
Operational Guidelines for the Scheme for Promotion of Medical Device Parks with respect to the utilization of the previous installment to claim the subsequent installment
The amendment provides revised percentages in which installments of funds shall be released.
‘Harit Sagar’ – Green Port Guidelines 2023
Harit Sagar Guidelines – 2023 envisages ecosystem dynamics in port development, operation and maintenance while aligning with ’Working with Nature’ concept and minimizing impact on biotic components of harbor ecosystem.
Mission LiFE initiatives for furtherance of ban of single use plastic
As part of the Mass Mobilisation for Mission LiFE National Museum of Natural History administered LiFE Pledges.
MoEF & CC launches a nationwide event to provide platform to college students across the country to solve real-world waste management challenges
It is a nationwide event to provide platform to college students across the country to solve real-world waste management challenges on (a) plastic waste (b) electronic waste (c) battery waste (d) crop residue. It will help them to build upon their understanding of waste management and present innovative solutions for Waste to Wealth conversion.
Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The registration granted under this rule shall be valid for a period of one year, unless revoked, suspended or cancelled and shall subsequently be granted for three years. While registering, the entities shall have to provide PAN Number, GST Number, CIN Number in case of company, and the entities may provide Aadhar Number, and shall provide PAN Number of authorized person or representative and any other necessary information as required.
Styrene (Vinyl Benzene) (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023
This Amendment Order has extended the timeline for enforcement of Styrene (Vinyl Benzene) (Quality Control) Order, 2022. The Styrene (Vinyl Benzene) (Quality Control) Order, 2022 shall come into force on the 24th day of April, 2024.
Proposed Guidelines for Setting up New Petrol Pumps
The guidelines aim to restrict environmental pollution arising from setting up of new petrol pumps/ retail outlets/ fueling stations. The guidelines provide for an audit of tanks and fuel equipment by PESO. This audit would be conducted on an annual basis.
Revisions to New Domestic Gas Pricing Guidelines, 2014
Domestic Natural Gas Price (APM price) shall be 10% of the Indian Crude Basket Price as defined by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) from time to time. The APM prices would be declared on monthly basis by PPAC on the last day of the current month.
