Draft amendment to exclude aeral ropeways from the scope of EIA Notification, 2006
Aerial ropeway projects are proposed to be excluded from the ambit of EIA Notification, 2006.
Assam PCB notifies the guidelines for processing of consent application.
As per the provisions of the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 mandates processing of CTE/CTO within 120 days, however there has been significant delays in processing the application by the board therefore the following guidelines has been formulated which shall come into force with immediate effect.
Assam PCB issues notification on registration of dealers under batteries (management & Handling) rules, 2021.
All the lead acid battery dealers who have submitted their applications in offline mode but yet to be granted registration are also directed to resubmit applications through the OCMMS web portal.
CPCB publishes Environmental Guidelines For Poultry Farms.
The poultry farms under small category are in un-organized sector run by economically weaker farmers and are of rural background. The Poultry Farms are categorized under “Green” Category, therefore validity of consent will be 15 yrs.
Draft Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2022.
Environmental Compensation shall be levied based upon polluter pays principle, on person(s) not adhering to the provisions of these rules, for the purpose of protecting and improving the quality of the environment and preventing, controlling and abating environment pollution.
FSSAI operationalizes draft Food Safety and Standards(Packaging) amendment Regulations, 2022
Carry bags maybe used for packaging food products as and when standards and guidelines are framed from food authority. They shall also comply with national standards for plastic.
MoEF issues notification on ash utilisation from coal or lignite thermal power plants.
Every coal or lignite based thermal power plant shall ensure that loading, unloading, transport, storage and disposal of ash is done in an environmentally sound manner and that all precautions to prevent air and water pollution are taken and status in this regard shall be reported to the concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee (PCC)
MoEF notifes Regulation on extended procedure responsibility for waste tyres.
The Producer shall fulfill their EPR obligation through online purchase of EPR Certificate from registered recyclers only and submit it online by filing quarterly return. The quarterly return shall be filed by the end of the month succeeding the end of the quarter.
Goa State Pollution Control Board has published the list of approved fuel in the state.
The Government of Goa has published a list of “Approved Fuels”, in the state and no other fuels with exception of the ones listed below shall be used in the State of Goa.
Government of Bihar imposes complete ban on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic
Government of Bihar imposes complete ban on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities with effect from the 1st July, 2022