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Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-04-18): Project proponents face an increasingly complex environmental approvals and permitting landscape and growing environmental performance expectations from regulators and communities. [...] We efficiently capture and manage high-quality environmental and social data and provide a robust approach to data analytics and evaluation. Our focus is on delivering tailored and strategic approaches to approvals designed to maximise opportunities, minimise adverse implications, streamline decision making and, ultimately, influence project outcomes. [...] Our connected, multi-disciplinary teams are committed to creating lasting community benefit through the delivery of EIAs and obtaining approvals and permits. Our clients benefit from our extensive global and local experience working with complex environmental challenges on major projects.
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (1997-10-01): ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAIRMENT OF REAL COLLATERAL OF SECURED LENDER [...] NRS 40.508 Action by secured lender concerning environmental provision. [...] NRS 40.508 Action by secured lender concerning environmental provision. A secured lender may bring a separate action for a breach of an environmental provision, to recover damages for the breach or for the enforcement of an environmental provision.
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2004-01-07): 6. The license must not be issued until the Administrator of the Division is satisfied that the proposed facility will be in compliance with the applicable codes concerning safety of human life, environmental health, and building and zoning, as established respectively by the State Fire Marshal, the State Board of Health and the appropriate local government. A report of inspection by the State Fire Marshal or the Division, finding satisfactory conditions, may be accepted by the Administrator as proof of compliance with the applicable regulations. [...] 9. If the applicant and the proposed facility are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, as shown by his or her application and related material and the investigation, a license will be issued to the applicant within 30 days after completion of the investigation. [...] 1. To maintain his or her license, the licensee must ensure that his or her facility meets all standards for environmental health which are established by the Division.
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-12-12): Applicants now wait over seven months for a decision on an initial application, up 86% from 2019. [...] Still, wait times in November 2023 are higher than they have been at any other point in the past 14 years. Between November 2019 and November 2023, the average wait time increased 86% from four months to over seven months. In September 2022, the SSA released a letter to the public remarking that the increased wait time on initial application decisions is "unacceptable" and "cause[s] significant financial hardship for the most vulnerable people."
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2015-08-21): - If a nondisabled person is sitting in one of the "priority" seats in the front of a bus, does that person have to move so that a person with a disability can sit there? [...] If a nondisabled person is sitting in one of the "priority" seats in the front of a bus, does that person have to move so that a person with a disability can sit there? [...] May a transit entity set a minimum age limit for children riding without a parent or guardian?
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-06-24): One of these commenters expressed concern that the kinds of bureaucratic organizations subject to the title II regulations lack the internal resources to quickly evaluate the regulatory changes, determine whether they are currently compliant with the 1991 standards, and determine what they have to do to comply with the new standards. The other commenter argued that 18 months is the minimum amount of time necessary to ensure that projects that have already been designed and approved do not have to undergo costly design revisions at taxpayer expense. [...] Having carefully considered these comments, the Department believes that subpart H of this part strikes the appropriate balance by requiring small public entities to comply with the same technical standard as larger public entities while giving small public entities additional time to do so. The Department believes this longer compliance time frame is prudent in recognition of the additional challenges that small public entities may face in complying, such as limited budgets, lack of technical expertise, and lack of personnel. [...] 187 Moreover, because the content and quantity of individualized, password-protected documents or otherwise secured may vary widely, from a one-page utility bill to thousands of pages of medical records, the Department does not believe it is workable to prescribe a set number of days under which a public entity must make these documents accessible. The wide range of possible time frames that commenters suggested, coupled with the comments the Department received on the remediation time frames that were associated with the previously proposed course content exceptions, helps to illustrate the challenges associated with selecting a specific number of days for public entities to remediate content.
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2004-02-01): These changes affected most businesses that generate or handle hazardous waste and wereintended to streamline aspects of the rules while making them more protective of public health and the environment. To the extent possible, the DNR adopted equivalent content and format of the federal regulations. [...] To request an extension, go to Notification of hazardous waste activities. [...] Small and large quantity generators, licensed hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities and other waste facilities and operators must notify the DNR of their hazardous waste activity and obtain an EPA Identification number.
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-02-07): More Than $330 Million in Federal Grants and Disaster Loans Provided to Support Response and Recovery Efforts [...] Here is an update on the Biden-Harris Administration’s coordinated Federal response and recovery efforts:
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-05-25): A sample exposure history form can be found in the ATSDR Case Studies in Environmental Medicine: Taking an Exposure History [...] Lung cancer and skin cancer are serious long-term concerns in cases of chronic arsenic exposure. [...] Because urinary levels of arsenic may drop rapidly in the first 24-48 hours after acute exposure, a urine specimen for arsenic analysis should be obtained promptly.
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-12-06): The Department may make unannounced inspections of facilities. [...] The extended evaluation period shall not be used to allow additional time to complete the required assessments under 603 CMR 28.04(2)(a). [...] Upon receipt of required documentation, the Department may grant approval for a period of time not to exceed three years from the date of application. The Department may withhold such approval if it deems that circumstances warrant such action. In such case, the Department will notify the Massachusetts school district and the out-of-state program of its actions and the reason for such actions.
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-10-31): SB 35 provides a CEQA-exempt, time-limited ministerial approval process (90-180 days, depending upon whether the project has more or less than 150 units), for residential and mixed-use projects in the majority of California jurisdictions that are not making sufficient progress toward the regional need for housing. To qualify for this ministerial process, projects must comply with a locality's "objective" standards, meet a long list of qualifying criteria designed to capture "infill" sites, commit to paying "prevailing wage" (typically union) rates for construction labor, and meet significant affordable requirements (either 10 percent, 20 percent or 50 percent of units at Below Market Rate (BMR) rents, depending upon a project's location and the local jurisdiction's progress toward meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)). [...] Second, it is now an HAA violation for a local government to hold a meeting at which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or similar CEQA document is considered, but decline to approve that document, if there is substantial evidence to support EIR certification and the project is protected by AB 1633. This addition directly addresses the San Francisco development project situation, wherein the Board of Supervisors indicated they were seeking to disapprove the project but avoided liability by technically only rejecting certification of the project's EIR.
Claim: The time taken for environmental approvals has been brought down to 180 days from 600 days. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-06-06): (a) Any structure, group of structures, equipment, pipeline, or device, other than a vessel, located on or near the navigable waters of the state that transfers oil in bulk to or from a tank vessel or pipeline, that is used for producing, storing, handling, transferring, processing, or transporting oil in bulk. [...] (16) "Directly impact" means without treatment. [...] (b) In the case of an onshore or offshore facility, any person owning or operating the facility;
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-01): The National Meteorological Center of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that the visuals shown in the post are fake. The official Twitter handle of the Emirate of Makkah Province tweeted that the snowfall video is incorrect and was made with additional effects. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-27): On 1 January 2023, a video surfaced on social media claiming that the Kaaba in Makkah’s Masjid al-Haram, which is also known as the Great Mosque of Mecca, received snowfall for the first time ever in history. [...] The video showing snowfall in Mataaf — where Muslim worshippers offer prayers and circumambulate around the Kaaba — immediately went viral, with many people terming it a never-before-seen occurrence and praising God for the miracle, while others termed it a sign of the end of times. [...] Conclusion: The video of snowfall in Makkah is doctored, as confirmed by multiple Saudi Arabian authorities.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2012-03-21): Great Mosque of Mecca, mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, built to enclose the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in Islam. As one of the destinations of the hajj and ʿumrah pilgrimages, it receives millions of worshippers each year. The oldest parts of the modern structure date to the 16th century.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-02): After circulating videos showing snow falling on the Grand Mosque, the Meteorological Authority revealed the truth of the matter. Hussein Al-Qahtani, a spokesman for the Saudi National Meteorological Center, stated that the video circulating of snowfall on the Grand Mosque is incorrect. [...] Activists circulated video clips that they said documented a strange phenomenon that occurred in Makkah and at the Kaaba for the first time, as snow fell on the Haram and Makkah, until it became clear that it was true.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-02): JEDDAH – A doctored clip purporting to show the first-ever snowfall in Islam’s holiest site Masjid al-Haram has circulated online. Social media users are sharing a clip showing snowfall in the Great Mosque of Mecca however the 28-second video turned out to be digitally altered as Saudi Authorities took notice and issued a statement with the fake clip still doing rounds on the internet. [...] A video clip recently circulated on the social media purportedly showing snowfall in Masjid Al Haram, #Makkah is fake, the National Meteorological Center said in a statement on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/rCOHbb4LSw — Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) January 1, 2023
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-01): Riyadh: A video clip of snowfall in Grand Mosque in Makkah, has been circulating across social media platforms on Sunday. The 55-second video clip, which appeared on social media platforms, showed heavy snowfall in Grand Mosque, and pilgrims enjoying this rare phenomenon. [...] The official spokesperson for the National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia, Hussain Al-Qahtani, made it clear, through his Twitter account, on Sunday evening, that the circulating video of snowfall on the Grand Mosque is not correct and has been created with additional effects.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-01): The Internet has recently been flooded with videos that show snowfall in Masjid al-Haram (also known as the Great Mosque of Mecca). [...] In the course of conducting an investigation, it has been determined that the video is indeed fake. It is not uncommon for snow to fall in the region surrounding Mecca; however, it is doubtful that snow would fall inside the mosque. [...] In conclusion, the video depicting snowfall in Masjid al-Haram is false and should not be believed. It is important to verify such claims and not be swayed by sensational or extraordinary claims.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2022-02-21): FACT CHECK: Video of snowfall in Iran’s mosque shared as Al Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca. [...] On 13th January 2020, a person named Ayub Aroos posted a video on his Facebook profile with the caption "First time in history makkah masjidul haram snowing yesterday", indicating that for the first time in recorded history, the sacred mosque of Al Masjid al-Haram in Mecca had a snowfall. [...] Title:FACT CHECK: Video of snowfall in Iran’s mosque shared as Al Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-03): Several social media users are circulating a video purportedly showing devotees amid snowfall in Mecca. According to one user, the Masjid Al Haram was covered in white with the falling snow, while others said the snowfall was the first such occurrence in Mecca’s history. [...] Newschecker ran a keyword search for "Mecca snow", which led us to this tweet from Haramain Sharifain, a news publication from Mecca, dated January 1, 2023. The publication debunked the video, quoting the National Meteorological Centre. A tweet from the Saudi Gazette, dated January 1, 2023, stated the same. [...] A video showing devotees caught off guard in snowfall in Mecca was found to be a digitally altered clip.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2024-09-23): The Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as the Masjid al-Haram, is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and revered landmarks in the world. Located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it holds utmost significance in Islamic culture and attracts millions of worshippers and pilgrims each year. The sheer magnitude and awe-inspiring architecture of the mosque make it a must-visit destination for Muslims around the globe. [...] The Great Mosque of Mecca, with its awe-inspiring architecture, cultural significance, and historical resonance, stands as a testament to the strength of faith and the unity of Muslims around the world. It is a place where millions of worshippers come together to seek spiritual solace and connect with their Creator. As a symbol of Islam, the Great Mosque of Mecca continues to inspire and captivate people with its grandeur and devotion.+ The Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as Al-Masjid al-Haram, is an architectural marvel that holds great historical and religious significance. With its massive size, intricate design, and notable landmarks such as the Kaaba, it attracts millions of Muslims from around the world each year. This iconic structure continues to be a symbol of unity, spirituality, and devotion for the Muslim community.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-09): A video is being shared on social media in which the courtyard of the great mosque of Mecca can be seen covered in snow while snow falls from the sky. The post accompanying the video claims it snowed for the first time in Mecca. Let’s fact-check this claim through this article. [...] Haramain Sharifain, a news outlet that primarily covers the news of the two holy mosques, tweeted that the National Meteorological Center released a statement clarifying the video showing a snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca is fake. Saudi Gazette also reported this (here and here). [...] To sum up, this video showing snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca is not real.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-02): A viral video of snowfall in the Grand Mosque of Mecca has been widely making rounds on social media in the past few days. However, an official weather institution in Saudi Arabia has debunked the video. [...] The footage shows men and women enjoying the snowfall, while some even shooting the phenomenon on their phones or taking selfies. Even a policeman is seen carrying an umbrella. [...] Arab Weather, an account on Twitter, corroborated the news, tweeting, "Disclaimer: The circulating video titled ‘For the first time snow in Makkah Al-Mukarramah 1-1-2023’ is a technically modified video using filters, knowing that the temperature in Makkah today reached 30 degrees Celsius, and it is not climatically prepared for snowfall."
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-04-19): Read more: Video showing snowfall at Grand Mosque found fake
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-01): Weather of Arabia - Sinan Khalaf - ArabiaWeather received many questions about the validity of the rolling video clip, which rarely shows "according to its circulation" snowfall on the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. About this, the Arab Weather wishes to note that this circulating video is a technically modified video using filters, knowing that the temperature in Makkah today reached 30 degrees Celsius, which are high temperatures with which it is impossible for snow to fall, in addition to the fact that the region is not climatically prepared for snowfall. [...] The circulating video titled "For the first time snow in Makkah Al-Mukarramah 1-1-2023" is a technically modified video using filters, knowing that the temperature in Makkah today reached 30 degrees Celsius, and it is not climatically prepared for snowfall pic.twitter.com/oZ1tn2nB5M- Arab weather - Saudi Arabia (@ArabiaWeatherSA) January 1, 2023
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-02): A video clip of heavy snowfall in Makkah’s Grand Mosque has been circulating on various social media platforms recently. However, the Kingdom’s official weather body has said the video is not real, according to reports. The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) of Saudi Arabia has said the video clip recently circulated on social media, purportedly showing snowfall in the Grand Mosque, is fake, the Saudi Gazette reported. The video appeared on YouTube and Facebook showed heavy snowfall close to the Grand Mosque and pilgrims enjoying the rare phenomenon. The 55-second video appeared on YouTube channel Bazme Masarrat on Saturday and later shorter clips from the video are being shared on various platforms.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-03): Hyderabad: A video reportedly showing a heavy snowfall at Makkah Haram Shareef grand mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Mecca, is widely circulating on social media. [...] While it is rare to see snowfall in Mecca, is the video real? Let's find out. [...] It is evident that there was no snowfall at the Great Mosque of Mecca. The viral video is fake. Hence, the claim is false.
Claim: Visual capture of the occurrence of snowfall in the great mosque of Mecca (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-01-01)
Evidence (2023-01-02): A viral video clip of heavy snowfall in Makkah’s Grand Mosque doing the rounds on various social media platforms is fake, according to Saudi Arabia’s meteorological department. [...] "A video clip recently circulated on the social media purportedly showing snowfall in Masjid Al Haram, #Makkah is fake, the National Meteorological Center said in a statement on Sunday," the Haramain Sharifain said in a tweet. A video clip recently circulated on the social media purportedly showing snowfall in Masjid Al Haram, #Makkah is fake, the National Meteorological Center said in a statement on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/rCOHbb4LSw — Haramain Sharifain (@hsharifain) January 1, 2023
Claim: Mob lynched a Christian and set him on fire over blasphemy charges in Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-02-14)
Evidence (2023-02-14): The deceased in the mob lynching incident that took place recently in Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib is identified as Muhammad Waris, a Muslim. Multiple news agencies have reported this. Even the concerned police official confirmed that deceased is a Muslim. However, we could not find any report associating the viral visuals to the recent incident. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
Claim: Mob lynched a Christian and set him on fire over blasphemy charges in Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-02-14)
Evidence (2024-06-21): Tourist accused of blasphemy killed by mob in Pakistan - Published A tourist has been dragged from a police station and killed by a mob in north-west Pakistan after being accused of blasphemy. [...] Lynchings are not uncommon after an accusation of blasphemy, which is punishable by death in Pakistan.