Clarification on Processing Fees for Consent to Establish/Operate by Punjab Pollution Control Board
Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) issued a notification clarifying the processing fee structure for obtaining Consent to Establish or Operate
Government Takes Action to Curb Stubble Burning
A high-level inter-ministerial meeting was convened to address the pressing issue of crop residue burning, particularly paddy stubble burning, which significantly contributes to air pollution, especially in regions like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi-NCR. State governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi-NCR presented their strategies to mitigate stubble burning. These include providing financial incentives to farmers for adopting alternative crop residue management practices, such as in-situ management and conversion into value-added products.
New Biological Diversity Rules, 2024: Key Highlights and Implications
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024
CPCB Introduces Provisional Certification for PM2.5 Samplers
This certification will be granted based on the performance of these samplers in tests conducted for specific parameters. The pass/fail criteria for these parameters will be determined based on the CPCB guideline no. 102946/2023/AQMN-HO.
CPCB Warns Against Plastic Rule Violations in Tender Documents
The CPCB has urged State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) to ensure compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules in tender documents issued by government bodies under their jurisdiction. The CPCB has requested SPCBs to conduct regular checks to ensure certified compostable plastic manufacturers comply with the conditions of their certificates. These conditions include mandatory labeling of products with “COMPOSTABLE IS/ISO 17088 Certified” and a QR code linking to manufacturer details and certificate information.
Delhi Breathes Uneasy As Air Quality Crisis Triggers Emergency Measures
Officials reviewed weather forecasts and air quality predictions, which indicate the “Very Poor” air quality is likely to persist for several days due to unfavorable meteorological conditions. Consequently, the Sub-Committee decided to invoke Stage-II of the revised GRAP for the entire National Capital Region (NCR). Effective October 22, 2024, a stricter set of regulations will be implemented across the NCR in addition to existing Stage-I measures.
MPCB issues circular regarding Revision of Fee Structure for Health Care Establishments for obtaining a “Combined Consent and BMW Authorization.”
MPCB issues circular regarding Revision of Fee Structure for Health Care Establishments
Draft Guidelines for E-Waste Recycling Capacity Determination
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Issued draft guidelines aimed at determining the capacity of e-waste recycling facilities.
Punjab State Pollution Control Board: New Classification for Spice Grinding Units
This new notification aims to harmonize the categorization of these industries into red, orange, green, and white categories, following the guidelines set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Goa State Pollution Control Board Announces Fee Amendments for Waste Authorizations
Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) announced amendments to the fees associated with various authorizations and registrations related to waste management.
