The Assam Pollution Control Board (APCB) has issued an important notification, effective immediately, requiring all industries and project activities in the state to submit environmental monitoring reports along with their Consent to Operate (CTO) applications. This new directive, issued on March 28, 2025, applies to all categories of industries and projects.
Key Points:
- Mandatory Submission: All CTO applications must now include environmental monitoring reports.
- Scope: The requirement covers all industries and project activities within Assam.
- Immediate Effect: This order is effective immediately, and applicants must comply to avoid delays in processing their applications.
- Implementation: The Regional Officers (RO) and Regional Local Officers (RLOs) are responsible for ensuring the enforcement of this provision.
The APCB’s move aims to ensure better environmental compliance and transparency in the state, compelling industries to present data that verifies their adherence to environmental norms. This step will streamline the monitoring process, supporting sustainable industrial growth while safeguarding the environment.
Industries and project developers are advised to prepare their environmental monitoring reports in advance to facilitate a smooth CTO application process.
