Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025
These new rules apply to all activities related to construction, demolition, remodeling, renovation, and repair of structures. An online portal will be established for the registration and monitoring of producers, intermediate waste storage facilities, recyclers, and collection points. Additionally, contractors and service providers must assist in waste collection, meet EPR targets, and implement sustainable construction practices.
Standard Operating Procedure For Petrol Depots
The Indian government has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for petrol depots, outlining stringent compliance measures for their establishment and operation. The new SOP, issued by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), mandates a series of environmental and safety protocols to be implemented by petrol depots, addressing concerns related to pollution, leakage, and overall operational safety.
India Strengthens E-Waste Management with Revised Rules and Online Portal
The focus on formalizing the sector, promoting scientific recycling, and holding producers accountable through EPR is expected to significantly improve how e-waste is handled and reduce its environmental impact.
Government Streamlines Environmental Clearances, Exempts Certain Industries from Consent to Establish
The Central Government has amended the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, to exempt certain categories of industries from obtaining consents.
Deadline for Battery Waste Management Annual Returns Extended Again
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has further extended the deadline for producers of batteries to file their annual returns for the financial year 2023-24. The new deadline is now March 31, 2025.
CPCB Announces Change in Bank Account for Genset Application Fees
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced a change in the bank account details for depositing application fees related to genset applications. This new notification supersedes the Canara Bank account details mentioned in the April 21, 2023, office order. All future payments must be made to the Union Bank of India account.
CPCB Cautions Against Impersonators Conducting Fake Inspections
The CPCB has received reports of individuals falsely identifying themselves as CPCB officers or employees to gain access to industrial sites, operations, and construction areas. These individuals are allegedly conducting fake inspections and issuing unauthorized instructions or notices.
CPCB Cracks Down on Fake EPR Certificates and Non-Compliant Plastic Waste Processors
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a series of stringent directions to State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) regarding widespread non-compliance with Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, particularly concerning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates.
Classification of Industries Based On Pollution Potential
This revised classification will be used for various purposes, including consent management, inspection frequency, siting criteria, cluster development, pollution control plans, environmental compensation, and promoting progressive environmental management.
Draft Guidelines For The Pharmaceutical Industry In India
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued draft guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry aiming to regulate and mitigate its environmental impact. Stakeholders and the general public have until February 5, 2025, to provide their feedback on the proposed guidelines. Suggestions can be submitted via email to designated CPCB officials or sent to the IPC-I Division of CPCB in Delhi.
