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.
CSIR-NPL and CPCB set a Provisional Certification of Low Volume Manual PM2.5 Samplers
CPCB on 10th October, 2024 has established a process for the provisional certification of low volume manual PM2.5 samplers.
Ministry of Environment Launches Ecomark Rules 2024 to Promote Eco-Friendly Products
These rules establish a structured process for granting Ecomarks, a certification that signifies a product’s compliance with specific environmental standards.
MoEF&CC Issues Draft Liquid Waste Management Rules 2024
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Draft Liquid Waste Management Rules 2024 The rules apply to both urban and rural local bodies, as well as all public authorities involved in wastewater management.
Gujarat Government Announces Guidelines for Festive Occasions in 2024
Gujarat released a list of festive, religious, and cultural occasions for the calendar year 2024, permitting the use of loudspeakers and public address systems during specific times.
Central Government Rescinds Environment-Friendly Product Labeling Scheme
The Central Government has decided to rescind its Resolution on the Scheme for Labelling of Environment – Friendly Products, which was introduced in 1991. The Scheme on Labelling of Environment Friendly Products was introduced on February 20, 1991 by G.S.R. 85(E). The scheme operated on a national basis and provided accreditation and labelling for household and other consumer products which met certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of the Indian Standards for that product. The Label was known as the “ECOMARK”.
