Orissa SPCB clarifies that it will not require waste disposal authorizations from units that are not required to obtain consent to establish or consent to operate
The notice clarifies that SPCB authorization for disposal of waste will not be required where the consent to establish and consent to operate is not required from the board under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. However, such occupiers are required to give the hazardous and other wastes generated to the actual user, waste collector or the operator of the disposal facility.
Rajasthan PCB exempts healthcare facilities from depositing back fees.
RSPCB exempted the health care facilities from depositing back fee (gap period fee for operation without authorization/consent) while seeking authorization under bio-medical waste rules and consent to operate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Jharkhand Pollution Control Board extends the validity of consent to operate till 30th September 2020.
The Jharkhand Pollution Control Board vide its notification dated 31st August 2020 has granted a final extension on the validity of Consent/Authorization to operate for those industries having applied for validation or those who have applied for renewal during the time between 31st March 2020 to 31st August 2020 till 30th September 2020 subject to same […]
The Kerala State PCB issues Circular on categorization of Home Stays and Restaurants
As per this Circular, Home Stay Units having up to 6 rooms now fall under the WHITE Category. Restaurants having a seating capacity of up to 20 seats fall under the WHITE Category. Whereas, restaurants having a seating capacity of 20 to 100 seats fall under the GREEN Category. Pertinently, restaurants having a seating capacity of 100 and above shall fall within the ORANGE Category. On the other hand, restaurants having waste-generation of more than 100 KLD shall fall within the RED Category. These categorizations are as per previous categorizations and remain unchanged.
Punjab PCB revises the procedure for obtaining one-tome authorization to import other waste.
The one-time authorization shall be granted for a specified quantity of waste and not in terms of per month and when this specified quantity of waste is imported then the online authorization shall come to an end.
FSSAI re-operationalises limits to formaldehyde in fish and requirements for hygienic and sanitary conditions for fish and fish products
The limit of formaldehyde has been fixed for various species of fishes based on their classification into Group I (Marine Fishes), Group II (Marine fishes) or Group III (freshwater fishes). Furthermore, the Regulations prescribe for for best practices to be followed by moving street food vendors and stationary street food vendors. For this purpose, it lists two separate sets of practices for both types of vendors. These practices are intended to ensure hygiene and safety of the fish being sold. It also stipulates for specific requirements to be complied with by establishments engaged in handling, processing, storing, transporting, manufacturing, packaging and distributing fish and fish products.
Assam PCB directs all industries involved in hazardous chemicals and generating waste to install display board outside factory gates
The display board must contain information on effluent discharge, air emissions and waste generated in the factory premises. This information must be conveyed in the format prescribed in the annexure to the notification. Furthermore, the Board reiterates that the installation of the Online Display Board is mandatory in all large scale units. However, medium and small scale units will be required to install manual environmental display boards of appropriate size outside of their factory gates.
Maharashtra PCB to provide services under the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015.
The detailed procedure regarding submission of online application under EWaste Management Rules, 2016 shall be obtained within 120days from receipt of application complete in all respect.
IRDAI mandates PUC Certificates for motor vehicle insurance renewal
The IRDAI had earlier called for compliance with the Directions of the Supreme Court as laid down in the case of M. C. Mehta v/s Union of India. One of these directions was that insurance companies should ensure the existence of a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC)Certificate prior to renewing vehicular insurance. The IRDAI notes that the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has expressed concerns on the status of compliance, particularly in the National Capital Region of Delhi (Delhi- NCR). It, therefore, urges the General Insurance Companies to renew motor vehicle insurance policy only if the vehicle owner provides a valid PUC Certificate. The IRDAI has categorically called for strict adherence to this direction with immediate effect.
Punjab Pollution Control Board has decided to bring in ,voluntary disclosure scheme for small scale industries.
Under this scheme, the industries/institutes/other establishments have to deposit consent fee w.e.f. 1st November 2018 or from date of the commissioning of the unit (whichever is later).
