Assam State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority & State Level Expert Appraisal Committee
This State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority consists of a Chairman, Member and Member-Secretary. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee consists of a Chairman, 6 Members and a Member-Secretary.
Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates, Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Initiated
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) daily AQI Bulletin, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi crossed the ‘Moderate’ threshold and entered the ‘Poor’ category, with a reading of 212. Given the predictions of continued ‘Poor’ air quality in Delhi for the next few days, Stage-I of GRAP has been invoked immediately across the entire National Capital Region (NCR).
Framework for generation of EPR Certificate under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
This initiative aims to incentivize and monitor the recycling of essential metals, ensuring they are used sustainably and efficiently. The key metals have been categorized into three groups: Precious Metals, Non-Ferrous Metals, and Ferrous Metals.
Stakeholders consultation in Delhi as part of National Clean Air Program
Implementation of Directions/ guidelines on dust mitigation measures in Construction and Demolition (C&D) activities and sound environmental management of C&D waste.
Panchayats in Kerala initiates strict actions against business establishments found using and selling banned plastic products
Notices will be issued to institutions found using and selling banned plastic products and fine shall be imposed.
Waste Tyre Recyclers and E-Waste Recyclers Directed to Generate EPR End Product Credits
To participate in this interim arrangement, recyclers are required to maintain meticulous records, including procurement of raw materials, sales of end products, and EPR certificate transactions in an Excel sheet format. The aim is to create a transparent and efficient system for tracking waste tyre management and recycling.
Draft SOP for Lead recycling units desirous of importing lead scrap/lead acid battery scrap
The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has recently issued comprehensive Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the recycling of lead scraps, including scrap lead-acid battery waste, lead acid battery plates, and other lead-based scraps and residues. These guidelines are aimed at ensuring environmentally responsible recycling practices and maintaining the safety and health of workers in the lead recycling industry.
Extension in release of Imported Consignments of Producers of 106 EEE items
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has clarified that the interim arrangement of release of imported consignments of producers of 106 EEE items shall be extended to 15th September, 2023. It may be recalled that CPCB had previously notified that this interim arrangement would be effective till 31st August, 2023.
PWPs directed to complete Generation of EPR Certificates
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed all Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) to complete Generation of EPR Certificates. The EPR Certificates for sales made in 2022-2023 must be generated on the Centralised EPR Portal for plastic packaging by 31st October, 2023.
Declaration of environmental awards 2022
Considering the requests of the stakeholders and applicants, the last date to submit application for Environmental Awards 2022 is extended up to 15th September 2023.
