Draft Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2022
The amendment proposes that the hot mix plants shall follow the The Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and workers shall be provided with personal protective equipments.
The Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2022.
The emission limits for new engines up to 800 kW used for Genset shall be effective from 1st July, 2023 and the test cycle for constant speed and variable speed application shall be as described in System and Procedure for Genset.
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches special campaign to dispose of all pending matter.
The Kendras, in collaboration with the public representatives have been running campaigns to clean their Kendras as well as the surrounding areas so as to spread the message. The cleanliness drive has already been conducted at 5974 sites, majority of the sites being Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras. NIPER, Guwahati has conducted special cleaning activities in nearby market and school, in addition to their own campus in Guwahati. All offices of the department and other agencies have also conducted cleanliness activities.
The City of Panaji Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022.
If any person without obtaining a licence from the Commissioner carries on any trade or occupation in any premises within the limits of the Corporation area, the Commissioner shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard to such person, pass an order to seal such premises
CPCB notifies guidelines for grant of one-time financial support under EPC Funds for establishment of palletization and torrefaction plants to promote utilization of paddy straw.
The Guidelines are applicable to only new Pelletisation Units / Torrefaction Units. Applications will be considered on first-come-first-serve basis. The Cost of land for setting up of pelletisation plant including other civil works is to be borne by the applicant. Land possession letter/ lease agreement shall be submitted along with the application for financial assistance under the guidelines. The applicant must have submitted his application for CTE to the concerned SPCB/PCC before applying for financial assistance under these guidelines.
Revised procedure for application for registration by manufacturers of battery
The hard copy of the application shall be send to member secretary of the CPCB in Form(1)A. The soft copy shall be sent by email to batteries.cpcb@gov.in.
CAQM advises implementing agencies to ensure compliance and strict implementation of the directions
CAQM will make every effort towards strict enforcement of its statutory directions and orders. Violations and non-compliance of the directions issued by the Commission air pollution control rules/ regulations are being viewed very seriously. The Commission in case of gross violations will not only pass closure orders but will also impose Environmental Compensation (EC) and initiate prosecution.
Government of Andhra Pradesh notifies amendments to Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Rules, 2004.
As per the amendment, the Authority may levy groundwater Extraction charges on the consumption of water and discharge of effluent by any industry, and the amount of groundwater extraction Charges shall be as fixed by the authority from time to time.
Government of Goa has notified two new categories of water supply consumers.
Single Water Connection utilized for extended rental dwelling units not having separate house numbers shall be categorized as Semi-Domestic Consumers and the tariff as applicable to Domestic Consumers will be made applicable to this category with additional tariff of Rs. 300 per rented premises irrespective of its occupancy.
Draft amendment to Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)Notification 2016
Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposal contained in the draft notification may forward the same in writing for consideration of the Central Government within the period so specified to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, Aliganj, New Delhi110 003, or send it to the e-mail address at sujit.baju@gov.in and diriapolicy-moefcc@gov.in on or before 60 days after the publication of this Notification.
