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.
Service Conditions of Secretary of Coastal Aquaculture Authority Modified
The Central Government has issued a notification modifying the terms and conditions of service for the Secretary of Coastal Aquaculture Authority. The appointment shall initially be for a period of 3 years and may be extended for a further period up to 3 years.
Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023
These amendments aim to ensure the sustainable production of batteries and improve waste management practices. The rules emphasize environmental responsibility and compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility targets.
Union Minister Emphasizes Forest Conservation and Certification at UNFF Meeting
The importance of forest fire prevention, post-fire restoration, and forest certification as essential tools for sustainable forest management was underlined at the meeting. It was also noted that India has initiated its national forest certification scheme.
Draft Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2023
The draft rules introduce detailed standards for the caustic soda industry. These include effluent standards, standards for water consumption and waste water generation, for fugitive emission and for process emission.
Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023
This draft amendment aims to enhance the regulation of plastic waste management, particularly in the areas of compostable and biodegradable plastics, waste processing, labeling, and extended producer responsibility.
Assam State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority & State Level Expert Appraisal Committee
This State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority consists of a Chairman, Member and Member-Secretary. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee consists of a Chairman, 6 Members and a Member-Secretary.
Extension in release of Imported Consignments of Producers of 106 EEE items
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has clarified that the interim arrangement of release of imported consignments of producers of 106 EEE items shall be extended to 15th September, 2023. It may be recalled that CPCB had previously notified that this interim arrangement would be effective till 31st August, 2023.
PWPs directed to complete Generation of EPR Certificates
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed all Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) to complete Generation of EPR Certificates. The EPR Certificates for sales made in 2022-2023 must be generated on the Centralised EPR Portal for plastic packaging by 31st October, 2023.
Sikkim State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority & State Level Expert Appraisal Committee
This State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority consists of a Chairman, Member and Member-Secretary. The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee consists of a Chairman, 4 Members and a Member-Secretary.
