Sikkim 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, 4 Members and a Member-Secretary.
XXXVIth Analytical Quality Control (AQC) Exercise
The AQC Exercise is aimed at ensuring the accuracy and reliability of environmental data produced by laboratories recognized under the Environmental Protection Act of 1986, as well as the environmental laboratories operated by CPCB, State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs).
Guidelines on Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags (Copper Smelters)
Pyro-metallurgical slags are classified as “High Volume Low Effect Waste” (HVLE waste) under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. The management of these waste types will be governed by separate guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Compendium of Presentations made in Stakeholder’s Workshops on “Alternatives to Single Use Plastics (SUP)”
This Compendium comprises of various agendas for different industries and institutions.
Comments Invited on Draft Framework for Generation of EPR Certificates for Key Metals
In the initial two years, EPR certificates will be generated for Gold (Au), Non-Ferrous Metals (Al and Cu), and Iron (including steel and galvanized iron). However, the EPR Certificate framework also leaves room for Rare Earth and other precious materials to be considered and incentivized under the EPR regime.
CPCB reiterates the Implementation of EPR Guidelines for Plastic Packaging & Ban on SUP Items
Entities covered under the EPR Guidelines must not deal with any entities not registered on the EPR Portal. The restriction on transactions does not apply to other stakeholders in the supply chain such as traders and user industry.
Ports of Entry and Exist for Regulation of International Trade in Endangered Species
The ports of entry and exist have been designated for the purpose of Regulation of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora as per the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Government of Kerala introduces initiatives for waste management
The press release further mandates for timely meetings of waste management monitoring committees under MLAs and for ensuring proper waste management in immigrant labor camps.
Kozhikode Corporation launches ‘Aakri’ application for management of biomedical waste
The users can apply through the application for collection of biomedical waste from their residence/offices and disposal of the same at lower cost. The application can be downloaded from playstore.
CPCB issues Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing Units
Stone crushing operation releases a substantial amount of fugitive dust, which not only pollutes the environment, but also poses a health hazards to the workers and the surrounding population. This poses a challenge to maintain the ambient air quality, which is possible if environmental guidelines predetermined by the industry concerned are followed.
