EHS Gazette Notifications
Released Date: 14th Dec, 2020
Central
Reduction Of Deadline To Dispose Applications In Chattisgarh
Chattisgarh State Pollution Control Board vide Notification dated 14th December 2020 has informed that it has decided to reduce the deadline for disposal of applications under Biomedical Waste Management Regulations, 2016, e-Waste Management Rules, 2016, Waste Plastic Rules, 2016 to sixty days as according to the Ease of Doing Business. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 14th Dec, 2020
Released Date: 10th Dec, 2020
Central
Haryana State Pollution Control Board vide Endst. No HSPCB/PLG/2020/1820-1847, has ordered to comply with the procedures prescribed in the Order for processing the cases of grant of permissions for fresh sampling and taking closure and legal action against defaulting units including the procedure for dealing with the applications for Consent To Operate (CTO) submitted by non-applicant units for the first time and action taken against such units under Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act,1981 and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1971. Please refer to the notification for details
Effective Date: 10th Dec, 2020
Released Date: 9th Dec, 2020
Central
Retrofitting Of Emission Control Devices In DG Sets In Kerala
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) vide Notification no.PCB/HO/SEE-3/TECH/82/2019 has directed all the industries and establishments operating DG sets of capacity 500 kVA and above, within the jurisdiction of the state of Kerala, to (1) Retrofit all operational DG sets of capacity 500 kVA and above with an Emission Control Device/Equipment having a minimum specified Particulate Matter capturing efficiency of at least 70% tested as per 5 mode D2 cycle, OR (2) Shift to gas-based Generators by employing new gas-based generators or retrofitting the existing DG sets for partial gas usage. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 9th Dec, 2020
Released Date: 8th Dec, 2020
Central
Gujarat Pollution Control Board vide notification no. GPCB/RP-Gen-24/574513 has informed that all the applications seeking Registration / Renewal under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 shall be henceforth accepted only through online mode at https://ifp.eujarat.eov.inlDlGlGOV/ and no physical application shall be accepted from the date of issue of this Circular in the state of Gujarat. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 8th Dec, 2020
Released Date: 7th Dec, 2020
Central
Karnataka Pollution Control Board vide Notification no. PCB/12/EGV/2020/3840, has mandated certain key features in the online system for the industry/organizations services. They are (1) online application, uploading of documents, and submission of application by the applicant (2) E-payment of application fee for the industry/organizations services (3) Online processing and approval by concerned Board officials and approving authorities (4) Online facility for tracking the application status (5) Digitally signed final approval certificate from applicant login (6) Integration of SMS gateways and emails with the online system, so that the applicants can receive notifications at critical stages of application processing (7) Online provision for Third-party verification about the authenticity of the consent/authorization/registration granted by the Board (8) Disposal of application -within the stipulated timeline as mandated under SAKALA (Public Service Guarantee Act) 9) Online provision for the applicant and concerned officers to view/download the inspection reports. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 7th Dec, 2020
Released Date: 30th Nov, 2020
Kerala
Software Based Tool For Randomized Risk-Based Inspections In Kerala
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) vide Notification no. PCB/HO/SEE-2/IT CELL/63/2017 Vol II has released a well-defined inspection procedure and checklist for software-based 'Computerized Inspection' system which is being designed by NIC for compliance of inspections under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The system has been introduced by the Government of Kerala in accordance with the 'Ease of Doing Business'. The system is for identifying establishments that need to be inspected based on Computerised Risk Assessment and Online submission of the inspection report within 48 hours. Users can also log in and view and download submitted inspection reports on their business. Please refer to the notification for details
Effective Date: 30th Nov, 2020
Released Date: 13th Nov, 2020
Central
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board vide Notification No. MPCB/JD(WPC)/BB:20113-FTS-0056 has informed that "colour" is to be regarded as a parameter with a discharge standard of 150 P.C.U ( Platinum Cobalt Units) for all integrated Textile Units, Units of Cotton, Woolen/Carpet/Polyester/units having Printing/Dyeing/Bleaching process or manufacturing garment units and 400 Hazen Unit for Dye and Dye Intermediate Industries. All those consents that were previously issued without incorporating "colour" as a parameter shall be revised and amended to include the same. Please refer to the notification for details
Effective Date: 13th Nov, 2020
Released Date: 11th Nov, 2020
Central
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) vide Notification no.PCB/HO/SEE-3/TECH/09/2019 has specified the distance criteria for multiple DG sets minimizing the number of diesel generators as they contribute to air and noise pollution. The minimum distance from all the DG sets to the nearest residence/institution shall not be less than (kVA/2) where kVA (kilo volt-ampere) is the value of the highest capacity DG set. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 11th Nov, 2020
Released Date: 5th Nov, 2020
Central
Retrofitting Of Emission Control Devices, Equipment In DG Sets In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board vide notification No. APPCB/NGT/681 of 2018/ DG SETS/HO/2020 has directed all the industries and establishments operating DG sets of capacity 125 kVA and above, within the jurisdiction of the state of Andhra Pradesh, to (1) Retrofit all operational DG sets of capacity 125 kVA and above with an Emission Control Device/Equipment having a minimum specified Particulate Matter capturing efficiency of at least 70% tested as per 5 mode D2 cycle, OR (2) Shift to gas-based Generators by employing new gas-based generators. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 5th Nov, 2020
Released Date: 4th Nov, 2020
Central
Kerala SPCB Issues Guidelines For Preventing Sewage Pollution From Establishments
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) vide Notification no.PCB/HO/SEE-3/TECH/6/2017 has issued guidelines for preventing sewage pollution from establishments. Due to a lack of awareness of what is going on in the tanks, there may be instances of water seepage from the tanks contaminating groundwater. Thus, considering this the following guidelines are issued: (1) Sewage treatment plant shall be constructed above ground level/cellar of the establishment. (2) There shall be easy access to each and every treatment unit for inspection. Sufficient sampling points shall be provided to facilitate the collection of samples. Lighting arrangements shall be provided in the sewage treatment plant area. (3) TOD type of energy meter shall be installed exclusively for the Sewage treatment plant. The water meter shall be fixed to record the consumption of water. The design criteria and guidelines for STP for flats and commercial establishments enclosed along with this circular shall be considered for processing consent application and assessing STP proposal. Please refer to the notification for more details
Effective Date: 4th Nov, 2020
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