Karnataka Pollution control board has modified list of Re-categorization of industry
The Karnataka state pollution control board vide its Notification dated 21st December 2019 has added new industries to the re-categorization of industries. Earlier the central pollution control board has issued directions on re-categorization of industrial sectors into red, orange, green and white categories.
MOEFC has brought in new standards of emission for iron and steel plant
The Draft Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2019 has brought changes under Schedule 1 relating to standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants. The standards of emission for iron and steel plant has been substituted with new standards.
Prior ban on single-use plastics in Indian waters suspended
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) vide has issued an addendum on implementation of its previous order 05 dated 16th October 2019 on prohibition of use of single use plastics.
State Government of Haryana prescribes qualification terms and conditions for Chairman and member secretary appointed under Haryana Water Pollution
The State Government of Haryana on November 20, 2019 has published amendments to Haryana (Prevention and Control of Water Pollution) Rules, 1978. and specifies the Qualifications and other terms along with the conditions of service of Chairman and member secretary
Government of Haryana approves treated waste water policy for non-potable purposes
The State government of Haryana in its notification dated 30th October 2019, has published a policy on reuse of treated waste water for non-potable purposes to avoid further damage to water bodies and the environment.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh notifies a site for common Hazardous and Other Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility
The Government of Andhra Pradesh in its Gazette notification dated 1st November 2019 has notified a site in Nellore district for storage and disposal of Hazardous waste.
The Assam Pollution Control Board issues notification to industries handling Hazardous waste
The Assam Pollution Control Board has issued a Notification for expeditious reconciliation of information regarding movement of Hazardous waste and effective implementation of manifest system.
Self-Assessment forms made available in GHMC Website for Swachh Ranking
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has developed a Self Assessment Form to be filled by every hospital, hotels, schools etc in the city to ease the task of assessment. The GHMC has divided the city into 30 circles. For the purpose of assessment, four primary categories have been identified viz. Segregation of Waste, Collection and Transportation of Waste, Civic Engagement and Safety and Monitoring.
Online pollution certificate mandatory in Odisha from 1st October 2019
The Odisha State Transport Authority through a notification dated 23rd September, 2019 has banned issuance of manual certificate by vehicle pollution testing units from 30th September, 2019. The vehicle owners shall obtain the emission test certificate generated online through VAHAN database from 1st October, 2019 and can show the online PUC certificate in an electronic […]
Compulsory Licencing norms for Manufacturers withdrawn
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) through its press note dated 11 September, 2019 has withdrawn the Press Note No. 17 (1984) series regarding Environmental clearance of Industrial Licence-Conditions of Letter of Intent/ Industrial Licence, related to pre-1991 period. The government has clarified that no licence would be required for the […]
