Draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023
The main objectives of the Green Credit Programme is to create a market based mechanism for providing incentives in the form of Green Credits to individuals, Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, forestry enterprises, sustainable agriculture enterprises, Urban and Rural Local Bodies, private sectors, industries and organizations for environment positive actions.
Draft Environment (Utilisation of Crop residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules,2023
The rules mandate the use of crop residue by thermal power plants in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas. According to the rules, all coal-based thermal power plants operated by power generation utilities will be required to use a minimum of 5% percent blend of pellets or briquettes made from crop residue in conjunction with coal.
Wild Life Disposal of Wild Animal Article Rules, 2023
The rules aim to regulate the disposal of wild animal articles, trophies, uncured trophies, and meat derived from wild animals that belong to the State Government or the Central Government. These rules outline the procedures for disposing of such government property.
Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2023
The amendment primarily focuses on Schedule III of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. In Part D of the schedule, specific changes have been made to Basel No. B1110. Part D covers the list of other wastes applicable for import and export without permission from MoEFCC.
MoEFCC appoints Acting Chairperson for NGT
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the authorisation for the functioning of the acting chairperson for the National Green Tribunal. Therefore Mr. Justice Sheo Kumar Singh-I, Judicial Member, National Green Tribunal has been authorised to act as Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal.
CPCB directs PWPs to generate EPR Certificates for Sales in 2022-2023
CPCB has now directed that all registered PWPs shall complete EPR certificates generation for sales made in 2022-2023 on the EPR Portal by 31st July, 2023.
CPCB issues Show Cause notices to Brand Owners under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a show cause notices to 479 unregistered Brand Owners under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
SPCBs to physically verify PWPs on EPR Portal
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directions for State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) or Pollution Control Committees to carry out physical verification of Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) registered on the EPR Portal.
Government revises Crop Residue Management Guidelines
As per the revised guidelines, techno-commercial pilot projects for Paddy Straw Supply Chain will be established under the bilateral agreement between the Beneficiary/Aggregator (Farmers, rural entrepreneurs, Cooperative Societies of Farmers, Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Panchayats) and Industries utilizing the paddy straw.
Guidelines on Design, Construction, O&M and Annual Certification of Coal Ash Ponds
The Guidelines state that because of economic viability, thermal power stations most widely dispose both precipitated fly ash and bottom ash together as a slurry to the pond in which it stored for a longer period. Therefore safe disposal and gainful utilization are the prime concerns to safe guard the interest of environmental system.
