CPCB extends the timeline for filing annual return and annual report by stakeholders under e-waste management rules
The timeline for submission of annual return and annual report by stakeholders and consolidated annual review report on the management of e-waste by CPCB to the ministry of environment is extended.
Rajasthan PCB grants permission for transferring plant and machinery from one industrial unit another which are connected with CETP
The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board on 15th July 2020 has granted permission for transfer of plant and machinery from one CETP member textile unit to another CETP member textile unit.
Rajasthan PCB direct industries to obtain NOC from central ground water authority for abstraction of ground water
Industries in Rajasthan shall obtain NOC from Central Ground Water Authority for the extraction of groundwater and the application for consent to operate/establish submitted to the state board shall be decided on the basis of application submitted by the project proponent to the Central Ground Water Authority for abstraction of ground water.
Central PCB issues guidelines for Environmental Management of Dairy Farms and Gaushalas
Guidelines for the management of wastes from dairy farms and gaushalas and has issued methods for disposal of solid waste, wastewater and air quality management.
The Jharkand PCB mandates online submission of compliance of EC
From October 2020 all industries in Jharkand shall submit the Compliance of Environmental Clearance online through the web portal.
CPCB proposes more stringent penalty for violation of Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules 2000
The CPCB has proposed an increased fine of Rs. 10,000 for violation of norms regarding the use of loudspeakers/public address system, Rs 10,000 to Rs 100,000 for violation of noise pollution norms regarding the use of diesel generator sets and a fine of Rs 50,000 for the violation in cases of sound-emitting construction.
Jharkhand PCB issues show-cause notice to 215 hospitals for non-compliance of norms
The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board has issued the show-cause notice to which the hospitals shall submit their reply within 15th July 2017 to the member secretary, if not legal action as per the provisions of the relevant law shall be initiated against the hospital for non-compliance.
Tamil Nadu PCB issues guidelines for control of pollution and enforcement of environmental norms for individual establishments
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued guidelines and options for control of pollution and enforcement of environmental laws with particular focus on the common environmental issues symptomatic to various establishments.
Tamil Nadu PCB extends the validity period of consent to operate and authorization till 30th September 2020
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on 1st July 2020 has extended the validity period of consent to operate and authorization expiring after 31 March 2020, till 30th September 2020.
Assam PCB extends the validity period of consent to operate and authorization till 31st July 2020
The Assam PCB has extended the validity period of consent to operate and authorization for all the industries or establishments till 31st July 2020.