Critically Polluted areas and Severely Polluted areas…CEPI..Continuation…
Compliance of Hon'ble NGT order dated 19.08.2019 (published on 23.08.2019) in O.A. No. 1038 2018 - reg. Please refer to your letter No. CPCB/IPC-VII/CEPI/NGT/2019 dated 18.10.2019 regarding the subject mentioned as above. In this context, find enclosed herewith the mechanism for environmental management of Critically and Severely Polluted Areas and consideration of activities/projects in such areas in compliance of directions issued by Hon'ble National Green Tribunal on 19.08.2019 (published on 23.08.2019) in OA. No. 1038 2018. The enclosed Mechanism may be shared with the State/UT Governments and SPCB/PCCs for implementation. However, the report regarding CEPI and EPI assessment study done by CPCB may be put up to the Ministry for further deliberation. Mechanism evolved after consultation with stakeholders for new activities/ expansion by Red & Orange Category of industries in Critically/ Severely Polluted areas. A. Environmental Management of CPAs and SPAs Protocol ...