Public Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Petrol Depots
The CPCB has prepared a draft SOP for Petrol Depots and is now seeking feedback from the public and relevant stakeholders. The CPCB encourages all interested parties to submit their comments by June 6, 2024.
CPCB Seeks Nominations for Ash Disposal Auditors for Coal Power Plants
CPCB is seeking nominations from experts affiliated with Institutes of National Importance (IITs, IISc, NITs), CSIR institutes and other central and state institutions focused on science, technology, research, and environment. Interested experts must submit nominations through their respective institution’s Director or Head by May 29, 2024.
CPCB Publishes Details on Enhanced Security Features of EPR Portal
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has published a detailed video on its enhanced security features of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for plastic waste. The services of the EPR Portal were resumed with enhanced security features on March 01, 2024.
CPCB Holds Video Conferencing Meetings to Address EPR Issues in Battery Waste Management
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced the initiation of video conferencing (VC) meetings to tackle issues pertaining to the registration of Producers and Recyclers, as well as matters concerning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) credits/certificate generation and transfer.
Guideline for reuse of treated sewage in reference to the item of Circular Economy
The Central Pollution Control Board issued a circular on 08th February, 2024 pertaining to the Draft ‘Guideline for reuse of treated sewage in reference to the item of Circular Economy.’
SOP for Recycling of Lead Scrap and Used Lead Acid Batteries
This SOP covers lead acid battery plates, rains, rinks, radio, racks, rakes, ropes, rono, rents, relay, rails and other lead scrap/ ashes/ residues, etc. The SOP specifies the requirements for seeking permission for import of lead scrap and used lead acid batteries for recycling.
SOP for Recycling of Waste Tyre Scrap for the recovery of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil, Pyro Gas and Char in Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) Units
Upon consultation with expert members from National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), the existing SoP was revised concerning the Recycling of Waste Tyre Scrap for the recovery of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil, Pyro Gas, and Char in Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) Units.
CPCB Grants Recognition to Additional Environmental Laboratories and Government Analysts
Environmental laboratories play a pivotal role in monitoring and analyzing air, water, and other substances to assess pollution levels and environmental quality. The appointment of Government Analysts further ensures that the analysis of samples adheres to stringent standards, contributing to the overall effectiveness of environmental protection measures.
CPCB categorizes Tyre Pyrolysis Oil Industries under its Harmonization of Classification of Industrial Sectors
The categorization of TPO industries into red, orange, green, and white categories will enable better regulation and control of the environmental impact of these facilities. All SPCBs and PCCs have been directed to adopt and implement this classification for Tyre Pyrolysis Oil industries.
CPCB Requests E-waste Stakeholders To Register On Online Portal
CPCB has developed an online EPR Portal for management of e-waste. Hence, all producers, manufacturers, recyclers and refurbishes of e-waste are requested register on this portal by December 31, 2023.
