New Regulation To Control Pollution in Streams and Wells
The MSPCB has enacted a stringent prohibition regarding the disposal of polluting matter into streams and wells. The regulation focuses on two main areas:
Ban on Polluting Matter Disposal
Prevention of Flow Impediment
New Nagar Van Yojana to Green Urban Areas
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a notification introduced the Nagar Van Yojana, a scheme aimed at developing and strengthening green belts in cities across India.
Draft Rules For Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Of Non-Ferrous Metals
Manufacturers, producers, collection agents, refurbishers, and recyclers of non-ferrous metals must register with the CPCB. The CPCB will generate EPR certificates for registered recyclers, acknowledging their contribution to recycling efforts. The validity of the extended producer responsibility certificate shall be two years from the end of the financial year in which it was generated.
Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging Operator
CPCB has published the Draft Guidelines for Authorization of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Electronic Trading & Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging (EPRETPPP) Operator. The EPRETPPP Operator shall provide the platform for trading of EPR Certificates between the various registered entities in accordance with the provisions of EPR Guidelines.
New Compliance Requirements Under Air and Water Pollution Control Acts
MEGSPCB, issued an important advisory to all industrial occupiers in Meghalaya regarding compliance with pollution control regulations highlighting the requirements for obtaining necessary consents and the potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
New Prohibitory Order Issued by Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board
The Prohibitory Order by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board is a crucial step in combating water pollution and protecting the environment.
CPCB Fosters Environmental Protection Through Additional Environmental Laboratories
This recognition empowers the laboratories to carry out functions assigned under the Environmental Protection Act and related rules. Additionally, its also recognises certain individuals as Government Analysts for the purpose of analyzing samples of air, water, or other substances, as specified for respective groups of parameters.
Government Revises Rules for Earth Extraction for Linear Projects
The proposed amendments to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification will define “linear projects” more clearly and specify the amount of earth that can be extracted. Additionally, it will establish a mechanism for monitoring and enforcing environmental safeguards during the extraction process.
New Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules to Take Effect
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2024, which will come into force on April 1, 2025. The rules aim to regulate the management of waste generated from construction, demolition, remodeling, renovation, and repair activities.
Coal Companies Taking Steps to Mitigate Water Pollution
To prevent water pollution, coal companies are treating pumped-out mine water through sedimentation and conducting regular water quality tests. A substantial amount of treated mine water has been provided for community use over the past five years. Additionally, coal companies are collaborating with state governments to optimize the use of this treated water.
