Draft Explosives (Amendment) Rules, 2024

The draft proposes doubling the permissible storage duration for certain explosives from 5 years to 10 years. This could potentially reduce the frequency of required renewals for storage licenses.

Draft Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2024

The Central Government has announced amendments to the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, through the draft Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2024. These changes seek to introduce fee reductions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), Micro & Small Startups, and Women Entrepreneurs. The most significant change will be the reduction in license fees for various activities related to gas cylinders, including import, filling, storage, dispensing CNG, and transport.

The Goa Boilers (Penalty Adjudication and Appeal) Rules 2024

Government of Goa introduced the Goa Boilers (Penalty Adjudication and Appeal) Rules 2024. These rules are designed to streamline the adjudication process for penalties related to boiler regulations and outline the procedures for appeals.

SOP For ZLD Verification Of Distilleries

The Government of India has implemented a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the verification process for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems in distilleries. This initiative aims to expedite the disbursement of financial assistance under a scheme promoting ethanol production.

Draft Indian Petroleum and Explosives Safety Service (Amendment) Rules, 2024

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is seeking public comment on the proposed appointment of a Director (Administration) at the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) headquarters in Nagpur. Stakeholders can submit their feedback by July 20, 2024, to Shri Pritam Kumar, Under Secretary (Explosives), DPIIT.