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Fundamentals of Project Management

Notes Environmental Clearance

Last Opportunity by MoEF for the defaulting project proponents
To seek environment Clearance by 31st March, 2003
Environmental Clearance can be taken for industrial estates.

The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995

To provide for strict liability for damages arising out of any accident occurring while
handling any hazardous substance
To establish a National Environment Tribunal for grating relief and compensation
The Tribunal may if it thinks fit take up cases for claims for compensation suo moto (on its
own)
A claimant making an application may also make an application for immediate relief
under the Public Liability Insurance Act.

Biomedical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998
Proper segregation of wastes & labelling as specified
Install Pollution Control Systems like Incinerators, autoclaves or microwaves or adopt
the burial and meet the prescribed limits of emissions
Comply with the deadline stipulated to install the pollution control systems
Transportation of waste as per the norms

Regulation on Recycling of Waste Materials, 1999, 2000

The waste materials targeted: waste oils, lead – acid batteries, non-ferrous wastes
The auction/sale of these materials to only authorised recyclers who are registered with
the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt of India
No trader can take such type of waste

Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000

Aiming to regulate and control noise from sources like, industrial activity, construction
activity, generator sets, loud speakers, public address systems, music systems, vehicular
horns and other mechanical devices.

The prescribed Ambient Noise Levels are to be complied.
A loud speaker should not be used except after obtaining written permission from the
authority
If the noise level exceeds the ambient standards by 10d(B) A, complaint can be lodged to
the authority.

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
6. ....................... is the introduction of any contamination in the ecosystem that causes harmful
changes within the organisms of the ecosystem

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