MoHFW extends the validity of SOP issued for the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 till 14th February 2021.
In consultation with Ministry of Civil Aviation, it has been decided to continue flight services in a calibrated manner by allowing flight movement to/from UK to five international airports i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai only and to continue these operations till 14th February 2021.
Odisha PCB issues revised mechanism for auto-renewal of consent to operate
The proponent shall apply for auto renewal before two months of expiry of consent to operate and submit latest annual report, self certification form and consent fee.
Odisha State Pollution Control board implements pass book system for maintaining records.
The Passbook shall be issued by the state pollution control board along with authorization under e-waste rules with a specific condition that the segregated e-waste will be sold to the registered recycler only.
Odisha Pollution control board issues guidelines for granting consent to mining industry.
The Consent to operate application filed beyond 120 days from the date of execution of lease deed may be processed within the validity period of vesting order.
The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
The import of ‘post-industrial or pre-consumer polyethylene wastes’ and ‘Polymethyl Methacrylate’ is permitted to units in Special Economic Zones and Export Oriented Units notified by the Central Government.
Rajasthan SPCB implements an online module for submission of authorization of applications under E-waste (Management) Rules 2016.
Project proponents shall ensure submission of requisite information and attachment/upload of necessary documents before final submission of online applications and no processing/authorization fee is required to be paid by project proponents.
Ministry of environment has levied Rs.1.59 crore as environmental compensation against non-compliant construction and demolition entities.
The inspection is planned to be continued to enforce compliance of the C&D waste management rules and related guidelines to abate dust pollution from C&D sector, which contributes significantly to poor air quality in the region.
Air Quality Commission directs switching over of all industries in Delhi to PNG.
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has been directed to inspect and identify the industries using unapproved fuels and to take stringent penal action in case of non-compliance.
Central government extends the validity of environmental clearances
The notification provides that the period from the 1st April, 2020 to the 31st March, 2021 shall not be considered for the purpose of calculation of the period of validity of Prior Environmental Clearances.
The Maharashtra PCB directs Healthcare Establishments to implement the guidelines for handling, utilizing and handing over Biomedical Waste
The circular also provides that HCEs shall hand over BMW like ascetic fluid, placenta etc. to pharmaceutical industry.