Water Purification System (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2023
The Water Purification System (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2023 aim to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of water purification processes, ensuring responsible waste management and consumer awareness.
CAQM implements Stage IV of Graded Response Action Plan
Citizens have been urged to follow the citizen charter and cooperate in implementing the GRAP measures to sustain and improve air quality in the region. Special consideration is advised for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or other chronic diseases to minimize outdoor activities and stay indoors as much as possible.
Govt. notifies Enforcement Date for Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023
The Central Government has notified the date on which the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 shall come into force. This date has been fixed as 1st December, 2023.
Urgent Actions Taken to Address Deteriorating Air Quality in Delhi-NCR Region
Citizens are urged to follow the GRAP measures and actively participate in maintaining and improving air quality in the region. Recommendations include using sustainable transportation options like cycling, carpooling, and public transport, working from home if possible, refraining from burning coal and wood for heating, and combining errands to reduce trips.
Central Government makes Key Amendments to Air Quality Management Commission
The amendments reflect the Central Government’s commitment to strengthening the Commission for Air Quality Management in the NCR and adjoining areas, which plays a crucial role in coordinating efforts to combat air pollution and improve air quality in a region that has often faced severe air quality challenges.
Enforcement dates for certain provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
The Central Government, through its respective ministries, has notified the date on which certain provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 will come into force. The notification states that these provisions will be effective from 1st April, 2024.
Directives for Cleaner Public Transport Services in the NCR
The CAQM has been actively engaging with NCR states to develop comprehensive action plans aimed at transitioning to cleaner and more efficient bus services in the region. The ultimate goal is to have electric vehicles (EVs) for all bus services in the NCR within five years, with the medium-term objective of adopting EVs, compressed natural gas (CNG), and BS-VI diesel buses within three years.
Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates, Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Initiated
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) daily AQI Bulletin, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi crossed the ‘Moderate’ threshold and entered the ‘Poor’ category, with a reading of 212. Given the predictions of continued ‘Poor’ air quality in Delhi for the next few days, Stage-I of GRAP has been invoked immediately across the entire National Capital Region (NCR).
Applicability of Conformity of Production (COP) for CPCB II Extended Manufacturing
Manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of Genset and Genset Engine models that benefit from the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2023, and MoEFCC OM dated June 22, 2023, are hereby informed that they must conduct or renew Conformity of Production (COP) tests for these models. These tests should be carried out following the relevant systems and procedures and will remain valid until June 30, 2024.
Comments Invited on Draft Framework for Generation of EPR Certificates for Key Metals
In the initial two years, EPR certificates will be generated for Gold (Au), Non-Ferrous Metals (Al and Cu), and Iron (including steel and galvanized iron). However, the EPR Certificate framework also leaves room for Rare Earth and other precious materials to be considered and incentivized under the EPR regime.
