New Haryana Electronics Waste Recycling Policy, 2024
The Draft Haryana Electronics Waste Recycling Policy, 2024, marks a significant stride towards sustainable e-waste management in Haryana. By addressing key areas such as IT asset disposal, household appliance waste, and environmental health hazards, the policy sets a comprehensive framework for the responsible handling of e-waste
India Takes Strong Steps Against Single-Use Plastics
The Indian government has made significant strides in its fight against single-use plastic pollution. The Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021 implemented from July 1, 2022, have led to a ban on several high-littering plastic items, including plastic carry bags below a certain thickness. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) has issued a press release dated July 25, 2024, on current status of this ban.
India Disputes Global Air Quality Report, Highlights Domestic Efforts
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has raised concerns over the methodology used in the World Air Quality Report 2023, which ranked Indian cities among the most polluted globally. The ministry emphasized that the report relied heavily on data from low-cost sensors, which are not officially recognized for regulatory purposes by many countries.
New Changes Proposed to India’s Air Pollution Rules: What You Need to Know
On July 19, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) released a draft of new changes to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982. These changes are aimed at making the rules stricter and more effective in fighting air pollution.
New Agra Cantonment Board Solid Waste Management Bye-laws, 2024
On July 22, 2024, The Ministry of Defence released the Draft Agra Cantonment Board Solid Waste Management Bye-laws, 2024. They represent a significant step toward improving waste management in the area. By focusing on waste segregation, efficient collection, and proper disposal, these regulations aim to foster a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
New Draft Rules to Amend Water Pollution Control Act
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on July 19th,2024 notified the Draft Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Amendment)Rules 2024 that aim to strengthen the enforcement of water pollution laws and ensure that offenders are held accountable. Public participation is encouraged to ensure that the final rules are comprehensive and effective.
Draft Notifications Streamline Pollution Control Consents for Industries
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has proposed new draft notifications to simplify the consent process for certain industries. These notifications aim to reduce duplication and ease the burden on businesses. They propose to exempt certain categories of industries/activities from dual compliance of Consent to Establish (CTE)/Consent to Operate (CTO) and Environmental Clearance (EC).
Draft Environment (Protection) (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has proposed significant amendments to the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. These draft amendments aim to enhance environmental protection by strengthening enforcement mechanisms. The draft amendments were published July 18, 2024.
The Central Pollution Control Board Issues New Updates to Draft Report on Classification of Sectors in Red, Orange, Green, White and Blue Categories
On July 11, 2024, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) invited comments on updates to the Draft Report on Sector Classification. Key changes include:
Revised Section 6: Updated from “Types of sectors based on their activities” to “Types of sectors considered for classification.”
New Section 9: Added after Section 8, detailing incentives for sectors adopting measures for improved environmental performance.
SOP For ZLD Verification Of Distilleries
The Government of India has implemented a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the verification process for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems in distilleries. This initiative aims to expedite the disbursement of financial assistance under a scheme promoting ethanol production.
