UP Pollution control board issues guidelines for environmental protection in Dairy Industry
The UP Pollution Control Board vide its notification dated 11th May 2020 has issued guidelines for management of waste from Dairy Industry.
Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board revises its implementation order for the period May 18th to May 31st, 2020.
The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board vide its Notification dated 19th May 2020 has issued a revised implementation order on working staff in the offices.
Maharashtra PCB issues Standard Operating Procedure for carrying out inspection and for collection of joint vigilance samples to minimize the risk of the COVID-19
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Bard on 19th May 2020 has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s) for carrying out inspection and for collection of joint vigilance samples to minimize the risk of the COVID-19, applicable only to the current phase of COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra.
Industries in Delhi shall obtain construction permission online through a common application form of MCD
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee in its Circular dated 4th May 2020 has directed industries to apply online using common application form of Municipal corporations of Delhi for obtaining construction permits for buildings before setting up industries.
Hazardous industries in Kerala are permitted to operate after taking pollution control measures
The State Government of Kerala in its press release has informed that all chemical and other industrial handling toxic chemicals/material to resume their operation after taking necessary safety/pollution control measures.
Ministry of Environment Extends the notice period for draft EIA notification to 30th June
Notice period for expressing concern on the draft EIA Notification 2020 extended up to 30th June 2020.
Maharashtra PCB extends the validity of Consent to establish and consent to operate till 30th September 2020
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board vide its circular dated 28th April 2020 has decided to extend the validity period of consent/authorization to establish or operate all industries and establishments, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 across the country.
The Ministry of Environment has published “The Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2020”
The Central Government may within 725 days from such day of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, impose prohibition or restrictions on location of such industries and the carrying on of any process or operation in an area.
Karnataka PCB insists all dealers of lead acid batteries to obtain registration certificate.
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has issued direction to the chairman of State pollution control board to strictly implement the Batteries (Management and handling) Rules, 2001, thereby issuing registration certificate to dealers of lead-acid batteries under the said rules.
Uttar Pradesh PCB grants consent to industrial units to manufacture medical equipment’s to combat COVID-19.
Uttar Pradesh pollution Control Board in its order dated 10th April 2020 has decided to grant consent to industrial units manufacturing lifesaving medical equipment’s, personal protective equipment’s and oxygen cylinders in order to increase the production capacity.