Lok Sabha Question No. 2083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: Closing of Iron Industrial Unit at Giridih, Jharkhand
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2083 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## Closing of Iron Industrial Unit at Giridih, Jharkhand

## 2083. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH CHOUDHARY:

Will  the  Minister  of ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) the broad nature of violation of provisions of pollution related legislation due to which a big  private  iron  industrial  unit  allegedly  run  at  Giridih  district  in  Jharkhand  could  be closed permanently;
- (b) whether Central Pollution Control Boards (CPCB) allow re-opening of the iron industrial units once they comply with pollution related requirements;
- (c) if so, the guidelines of CPCB in this regard; and
- (d) the  details  of  such  iron  industry  units  which  have  been  allowed  to  re-open  after  the fulfillment of pollution related norms during the last five years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a) The State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) deals with the enforcement of environmental standard on industries in their States/UTs.  The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)  conducts inspections of industries and environmental infrastructure  facilities  like  Common  Effluent  Treatment  Plant  (CETP),  Common  Hazardous Waste  Treatment  Storage  &  Disposal  Facility  (CHWTSDF),  Common  Bio-Medical  Waste Management Facility (CBWTF) etc. for verification of compliance to environmental standards, verification  of  Online  Continuous  Effluent/Emission  Monitoring  System  (OCEMS)  installed, legal  inspections,  investigation  of  complaints,  re-inspection  to  verify  compliance  to  directions issued  etc.  Based  on  non-compliance  observed  during  such  physical  inspection,  CPCB  issues Directions for compliance  under section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, which may include directions for closure in case of grave injury to the environment.

(b) & (c): CPCB allows re-opening of the industrial units once they comply with pollution related requirements/non-compliance observed. The Standard Protocol for Conducting Inspection,  Report  preparation  and  Action  (March  2023)  and  Office  Order  regarding  the Constitution of Committee to examine and recommend revocation of closure Directions issued by CPCB under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, are attached at Annexure 1 . (d) : During the last five years no revocation of closure order for iron industry units has been

issued.

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## Office Order

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Dated:  JanuarY  01,01,2024

Subject: . Constitution  of the Committee  for revocation  of closure directions  issued by CPCB under section 5 of the Environment  (Protection) Act, 1986  -  regd'

cpcB carries out inspections  of industries  and based on non-compliance lgrave injury  to the environment,  closure  directions  are issued to the industries  under  section  5 of the Environment  (Protection) Act, 19g6. Representations/  replies are being received  from these industries for revocation of their closure directions.  A Committee  is proposed as per the CPCB's in-house protocol pertaining  to revocation  of closure directions.

The committee  for revocation  of closure direction  has been constituted  for Grossly  Polluted  Industries  (GPI)'

A Committee  is herebY Reference: constituted  for other than GPI also with following  composition  and Terms  of

## Composition of the Committee

| Secretary, CPCB                |
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| @ent, Forests & climate Change |
| Divisional Head, CPCB          |

## Terms  of Reference:

1. To examine  representations/ replies received  for revocation  from all industries  including l7  category ofindustries,  Plastic  industries,  health  care facilities cover  under biomedical  wastc'  hazardous waste industries,  etc. who have been  issued  closure directions  under section 5 of the Environment  (Protection)  AcL 19g6 and to recommend  to competent  Authority of cPcB for consideration  for revocatior/  modification  of directions.
2. The date, time and venue of the meeting shall be decided  by the chairman of the committee and communicated  to members for prior information  through email' 3.
3. The committee  will hold meetings as and when required, however, considering the pending applications/ representations, the committee  shall held meetings at least once in a month. 2.
4. The chairman  of the committee  may co-opt  experts  from the relevant  field as may be necessitated' 4.

This issues with the approval  of the Competent  Authority'

## Copy to

1. Director, Cp Division,  MoEF&CC,  New Delhi: With a request to kindly intimate  nominee aSrepresentativeofMoEF&CCintheaboveCommittee,please
2. PS to CCg: for kind information  of CCB, please
4. All DHs- IPC-I,II,III,IV&V,VI&V[,WQM-II,UPC-II'WM-I'II
3. PS to MS: for kind information,  please

Parivesh Bhawan, East Arjun Nagar, Delhi-110032

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## STANDARD PROTOCOL FOR CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS, REPORT PREPARATION & ACTION

March, 2023

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## CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Govt. of India

## LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

| AAQ     | Ambient Air Quality                                          |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| ATFD    | Agitated Thin Film Dryer                                     |
| CCA     | Consolidated Consent and Authorization                       |
| CETP    | Common Effluent Treatment Plant                              |
| CGWA    | Central Ground Water Authority                               |
| CHWIF   | Common Hazardous Waste Incineration Facility                 |
| CHWTSDF | Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage &Disposal Facility |
| CBWTF   | Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facility                  |
| CPCB    | Central Pollution Control Board                              |
| CPCB HO | Central Pollution Control Board-Head Office (Delhi)          |
| DH      | Divisional Head                                              |
| ETP     | Effluent Treatment Plant                                     |
| GW      | Ground Water                                                 |
| HW      | Hazardous Waste                                              |
| MEE     | Multiple Effect Evaporator                                   |
| NAAQM   | National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring                      |
| NGT     | National Green Tribunal                                      |
| O&M     | Operational &Maintenance                                     |
| OCEMS   | Online Continuous Effluent/Emission Monitoring System        |
| PCC     | Pollution Control Committee                                  |
| RD      | Regional Directorate                                         |
| SPCB    | State Pollution Control Board                                |
| ZLD     | Zero Liquid Discharge                                        |

## TABLE OF CONTENTS

|   S.no. | Content                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |   Page |
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|       1 | Introduction 1.1 Classification of Inspection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |      1 |
|       2 | Pre- Inspection Phase                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |      2 |
|       3 | Standard Inspection Procedure 3.1 Standard Inspection Procedure for Class A - Compliance verification of industrial units, monitoring of common environmental infrastructure facilities 3.2 Standard Inspection Procedure for Class B - Follow-up visits for compliance verification or status of directions issued 3.3 Standard Inspection Procedure for Class C - Complaint investigation 3.4 Standard Inspection Procedure for Class D-Legal Matters or visit in compliance of orders passed by Hon'ble Courts / NGT 3.5 Standard Inspection Procedure for Class E - Visit as a part of study or a research project |      2 |
|       4 | Post Inspection Phase                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |     20 |
|       5 | Submission Of Inspection Report                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |     21 |
|       6 | Compliance Assessment and Different Level Actions 6.1 Level I - Directives in the Form of Letter 6.2 Level II - Directives in the form of directions to SPCB/PCC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |     22 |

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|    | 6.3 Level III - Technical Directives to the unit under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 6.4 Level IV - Directives in the form of show cause notice under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 6.5 Level V - Directives in the form of closure directions under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986   |    |
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|  7 | Protocol for Approval of Action 7.1 Proposal for action 7.2 Issuance of Directions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 25 |
|  8 | Protocol for Follow - Up and Revocation of Directions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | 27 |
|  9 | Things To Remember                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 30 |
| 10 | Annexures o Sample inspection report under surveillance program o List of documents to be collected during visit o Notice of intention to have sample analyzed o Sample format for revocation of closure direction/ showcause notice o Generic sample format o Office order regarding engagement of Experts in NGT matters                             | 31 |
| 11 | Appendix - Important weblinks of CPCB sampling guidelines                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | 44 |

## 1. INTRODUCTION

The  Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB)  conducts  inspections  of  industries  and environmental  infrastructure  facilities  like  Common  Effluent  Treatment  Plant  (CETP), Common Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage & Disposal Facility (CHWTSDF), Common Bio-Medical  Waste  Management  Facility  (CBWTF)  etc.  for  verification  of  compliance  to environmental  standards,  verification  of  Online  Continuous  Effluent/Emission  Monitoring System (OCEMS) installed,  legal  inspections,  investigation  of  complaints,  re-inspection  to verify compliance to directions issued etc.

The inspections carried out by CPCB can be classified into different categories based on the purpose of visit for objective specific and quick evaluation of report.

Time and again need was felt for a uniform systematic protocol for conducting inspections, report preparation, evaluating compliance verification & degree of violation (if any) and action required to be taken. This protocol is applicable to all kinds of inspections conducted in CPCB and  is  expected  to  bring  consistency  in  procedure,  information  collected,  observations  and reporting.  It  has  a  step-wise  flow  for  systematic  inspection  of  an  industrial  facility  for compliance verification as per the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and various rules notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, as the case may be.

## 1.1. Classification of Inspection

The  purpose  of  visit  is  most  crucial  aspect  of  an  inspection.  Based  on  the  visit  objective, inspections are classified into following five classes,

| Class A   | Compliance verification of industrial units, environmental infrastructure facilities like CETPs, STPs, CHWTSDF, CHWIF, CBWTF, etc.   |
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| Class B   | Follow-up visits for compliance verification or status of directions issued                                                          |
| Class C   | Complaint investigation                                                                                                              |
| Class D   | Legal Matters or visit in compliance of orders passed by Hon'ble Courts /NGT                                                         |
| Class E   | Visit as a part of study or a research project                                                                                       |

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## 2. PRE- INSPECTION PHASE

It is very important for the inspecting official to be clear about the class of visit as mentioned above  before  starting  the  inspection.  During  pre-inspection  phase,  based  on  the  class  of inspection, following requirements should be worked out,

-  Sampling requirement (emissions, ambient air, water, wastewater, noise etc.)
-  Requirement of manpower for field support
-  Time frame for completing the visit and report preparation
-  List of documents and information required to be collected
-  Requirement of expert from other institutes or additional laboratory support, as needed

The surprise element of an inspection is paramount. The timing of inspection especially those to check regulatory compliance should be unannounced and difficult to anticipate. The element of surprise should be maintained at all times except situations where the same is not necessary such as project visits, etc.

## 3. STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE

## 3.1. Standard Inspection Procedure for Class A Inspections: Compliance verification of industrial units, environmental infrastructure facilities like CETPs, STPs, CHWTSDF, CHWIF, CBWTF

Inspection  of  industrial  units  and  environmental  infrastructure  facility  for  compliance verification is classified under Class A. The main objective of Class A inspection is to verify compliance to regulatory standards as per G.S.R. notification or consent issued (whichever stringent). In case consent doesn't cover all notified parameters G.S.R. notification may be referred.  Further,  other  applicable  rules,  to  be  complied  by  industrial  unit  &  common environmental infrastructure facilities may be verified.

The  inspections  are  conducted  based  on  a  random  computer  generated  roaster  at  CPCB Headquarters for Regional Directorates, using OCEMS data.

Steps to be followed during such inspections are as follows:

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| Step 1   | The team leader of the inspection team should access real time monitoring data available on portal by accessing http://rtdms.cpcb.gov.in and review the same to (i) get acquainted with the status of operation of system connected with stacks and parameters to be monitored (ii) status of ETP outlet and parameters to be monitored (or) PTZ camera connectivity in case of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) units etc. and assess the need of sampling during this pre-inspection phase. Accordingly, a sampling plan should be chalked out. It will help optimizing utilization of available resources on field.   |
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| Step 2   | On reaching the site, inspecting team should take a tour of periphery of the unit (if feasible) for visual observations. In case of any suspicious discharges or dumping observed, photographic evidences or sample (as required) should be collected and discussed with representative of the unit.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Step 3   | The inspection team should take the photograph of the display board placed at the entrance of the unit, also regarding hazardous waste.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| Step 4   | The inspecting team should explain the purpose of inspection to the representative of the unit and collect a copy of consent and authorization issued by SPCB/PCC. Notice for sampling should be served to the industrial or common facility as per provisions of The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and The Air (Prevention &Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Step 5   | The safety issues related with field inspection of the premises and necessary requirement of manpower support, power supply arrangement, laboratory assistance, if any, should be discussed with the representative of the unit before start of monitoring.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |

| Step 6   | Wastewater Management &Monitoring                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
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|          |  The team should first collect a grab sample from final outlet of ETP and record OCEMS readings in case of effluent monitoring. Thereafter, physical inspection should be conducted at each stage of ETP, operational process flow diagram of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), flow meter readings and other physical operating conditions to be noted. The team can then collect grab sample from the inlet of ETP. If required, the team may collect any intermediate sample or bypass sample based on field conditions.  The sampling location may be considered preferably where the sensors for OCEMS are placed. However, based on the field conditions sample from equalization tank and final outlet of ETP (if different with the sensor location) may also be taken and reason for same may be record.  The sample collected should be preserved for the parameters to be analyzed. The selection of parameters should be based on the specific parameters for the type of unit, as per consent conditions and OCEMS protocol.  In case, effluent sample is not collected during visit, reason for the same should be recorded.  Segregation and management of high strength and low strength wastewater streams, if any, should be discussed and physically verified with records of same.  In case of ZLD, the condition specified in the Consolidated Consents and Authorization (CCA) for the use of treated water should be examined and accordingly sampling may be carried out. The ZLD should be physically inspected and records pertaining to use of treated water, generation and disposal of salt etc. should be collected. Specific observations and records for treatment and disposal of concentrate generated from MEE/ reject from RO/ salt from Agitated Thin Film Dryer (ATFD) etc. should be noted. In case of bypass or unauthorized discharge (if any), photographic or video graphic |

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|        | evidence should be taken and samples of such stream should be collected. The monitoring should be done as per CPCB guidelines (see appendix). Observation and records with respect to source of water, water consumption, wastewater generation & disposal, operational status of ETP, operation & maintenance of ETP, ETP sludge management, dewatering system, storage area condition, record keeping mechanism, etc. should also be noted.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| Step 7 | Emission Monitoring  The stack to be monitored should be identified based on process, physical observation and OCEMS record. It should be monitored as per CPCB Emission Regulation Part III for parameters of concern. Monitoring of all stacks during inspection may not be feasible if numbers of stacks are more as in case of large scale industries such as refinery, chemical complex, iron & steel industries, etc. and therefore selection of potential stacks to be monitored during visit based on field condition is very important.  The monitoring can be suspended if safety provisions for source emission monitoring are not present or found unsafe for use of inspecting officials (refer CPCB Emission Regulation Part III). Photographs and short video should be taken as evidence for initiating action against the unit.  For specific field observation photographic and videographic evidences should be collected.  The inspecting team should make observations on the Air Pollution Control Devices installed, its operational status, type of fuel used in process and its average consumption, storage and disposal of ash & residue etc. and duly recorded. pH of scrubbed liquor tank should be checked, as applicable. |

|         |  During sampling, the present operational load should essentially be recorded.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
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| Step 8  | Specific Observation Regarding OCEMS installed  Verify details such as device make, ID etc. provided on Registration Portal with the actually found during inspection.  Verify the compliance in terms of parameters monitored for emission and effluent as per OCEMS protocol.  The location of online analyzers should be carefully noted with reference to the objective of OCEMS.  OCEMS parameters value should be noted during the period of monitoring for ensuring proper functioning of OCEMS, supported by photographic evidence.  Collect records of calibration certificate / system performance certificate.  Record data storage &data retrieval status.  The gas cylinders used for calibration of analyzers (if available) should be checked for its expiry date. Record reason and duration of non-functioning of OCEMS, if any. |
| Step 9  | Hazardous Waste Management Inspection of hazardous waste storage area/shed should be carried out. Observations with respect to generation, disposed & stored quantity, physical condition of storage area etc. with respect to authorization conditions should be recorded and supported by photographic evidence.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Step 10 | The inspecting team should take photographic/video graphic evidence during inspection. The indicative evidence should be collected under various subsections of section 10 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. However, in case of restriction of occupier on photography, the unit should                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |

|         | be requested to arrange relevant photographs during the time of inspection and collected after completion of inspection. If neither of the above is permitted, then it should be construed as a denial of access.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
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| Step 11 | After completion of monitoring, observations regarding process area, hazardous waste storage area and overall environmental management in the unit should be recorded.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Step 12 | Before concluding the inspection, it is to be ensured that:  Copy of CCA, records, certificates as per requirement of the format for standard inspection (Annexure I) and applicable information as per list of documents ( Annexure II ) is collected.  Duly signed and stamped carbon copy of Form-I 'Notice of Intention to have sample analyzed' (Annexure III) is collected . If there is any specific observation related to sampling process like unable to collect sample (air/water) due to lack of proper infrastructure facility, sample collected from unauthorized discharge etc., the same should be mentioned in the Notice of Intention to have sample analyzed.  All required samples are collected, labeled, preserved, sealed and stored properly. Details regarding sample code and sampling location should be noted carefully with values of onsite measured parameters like pH/Temperature etc.  Observations and evidence in support of status of APCDs, ETP,HW handling, OCEMS, bypass and non-compliances are collected. |
| Step 13 | Post Inspection Phase : Refer Section 4 of this document.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| Step 14 | Report Preparation The report should be prepared as per standard inspection format ( Annexure- I ) enclosing supporting evidence and record. The report should be clear in terms of observation, compliance status and recommendation. The observation part should cover following aspects:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |

| Specific Observation  Observation pertaining to operational status of the unit, status of CCA, status of production on the date of inspection, annual production record with respect to the CCA condition.  Specific irregularity with respect to bypass discharge or emission observed prior entering the premises of unit with photographic evidence.  Observation pertaining to status of display board at the entrance with photographic evidence.  Observation pertaining to unit specific parameters, OCEMS connectivity & calibration status, cross-verification of physically monitored data, OCEMS values recorded during visit and archive data on portal.  Observation regarding status of operation of ETP, water consumption & wastewater generation compared with CCA condition, comparison of ETP capacity with respect to wastewater generation, compliance status based on sampling and analysis,O&M issues, record keeping, evidences and justification (sample of bypass collected or no sampling done, etc.) should be incorporated.  Observation regarding fuel type &consumption compared withCCA condition, air pollution control devices, stack details available compared with CCAcondition, compliance status based on sampling and analysis, fly ash management, record keeping, evidences and justification (selection of stacks for monitoring or no sampling done) pertaining to compliance of emission management should be incorporated.  Observation regarding hazardous waste management such as storage facility, storage condition, record keeping, filing annual return, membership of CHWTSDF,evidences and justification pertaining to compliance of hazardous waste management should be incorporated.   |
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| General Observation  Observations pertaining to overall housekeeping (comments on access to various area, storage of materials and waste, spills or leakages, etc.) with evidence.  Other observations, if any, pertaining to best environmental management practices, discrepancies or gaps in the conditions of CCA etc. Conclusion &Recommendation The conclusion of report should clearly summarize observed compliance status and actions required to be taken. In case of gross violation such as illegal discharges/emissions, dumping of waste with potential to cause grave injury to environment, the same should be categorically mentioned.   |
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The  above  tabulated  steps  are  also  applicable  to  compliance  verification  inspections  of common  environmental  infrastructure  facility.  In  case  of  inspection  of  hazardous  waste disposal site or a TSDF, record of waste stabilization, leachate test, conformance of leachate characteristics with leachate standards and testing of all notified parameters may be done. In addition, individual guidelines/ set of instructions for monitoring of common environmental infrastructure facilities may be followed.

## 3.2. Standard  Inspection  Procedure  for  Class  B  Inspections:  Follow-up  visits  for compliance verification or status of directions issued

Re-inspection  of  any  industrial  units  or  common  environmental  infrastructure  facility  for compliance verification of the directions issued by CPCB is classified under Class B. The main objective of class B inspection is (i) to verify the compliance to CPCB directions issued for taking corrective & preventive measures and (ii) to verify compliance status submitted by the unit to CPCB.

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It  was found in many instances that the industrial unit submits compliance report to CPCB (headquarters) before actually complying with the directions and when the inspecting team visits the premises it is found that the compliance is under progress or not initiated yet. This results in repeated visits to the unit resulting in wastage of time, energy and resources. Hence, thorough examination of Action Taken Report submitted by industry is very important.

Following steps should be followed during such inspections,

| Step 1   | The Team leader of the inspection team should collect available information about the industrial unit(s) to be re-inspected. The team should collect copy of previous inspection report, directions, consent & authorization and compliance report submitted by the unit. All available documents should be examined properly during pre-inspection phase to check point wise compliance status to the directions issued. Accordingly, a sampling plan should be prepared comprising (i) previous non- compliant stacks & discharge points (ii) Parameters of concern which should be monitored and/or parameters found exceeding during previous inspections (iii) Any intermediate sampling points for cross verifying compliance claims (iv) Ambient air quality, fugitive emission, visible emission, ground water, noise, soil sampling as needed for point wise compliance verification. In case partial compliance is observed, the fact should be brought to the notice of concerned Divisional Head (DH) at CPCB Headquarter and Regional Director for deciding further course of action. If it is noted that already two follow-up visits have been conducted for the same unit (in quick succession or within a frame of an year), it should be brought to notice of concerned Divisional Head (DH) at CPCB Headquarter and Regional Director for deciding further course of action.   |
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| Step 2   | On reaching the site, inspecting team should take a tour of periphery of the unit (if feasible) for visual observations. In case of any suspicious discharges or dumping observed, photographic evidences or sample (as required) should be collected and discussed with representative of the unit.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |

| Step 3   | The inspection team should take the photograph of the display board placed at the entrance of the unit in compliance of order of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter Writ Petition no. 657/1995.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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| Step 4   | The inspecting team should explain the purpose of inspection to the representative of the unit and collect a copy of consent and authorization issued by SPCB/PCC. Notice for sampling should be served to the industrial unit or common facility as per provisions of The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and The Air (Prevention &Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.                         |
| Step 5   | The safety issues related with field inspection of the premises and necessary requirement of manpower support, power supply arrangement, laboratory assistance, if any, should be discussed with the representative of the unit before start of monitoring.                                                                                                                                                      |
| Step 6   | Based on decided sampling plan, point wise compliance verification of the unit maybedone, as per steps detailed under ClassA inspection table. The monitoring should be done as per CPCB guidelines (see appendix). All physical progress observed should be recorded with photographic &document evidences.                                                                                                     |
| Step 7   | Post Inspection Phase: Refer Section 4 of this document.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Step 8   | Report Preparation The main objective of a Class Binspection is compliance verification to directions issued by CPCB. Hence, clear concise point wise compliance status as on date of visit should be prepared. The structure of such report may be as follows:  Background: Transitory reference to the matter, chronology of event, directions issued, compliance status submitted by unit, purpose of visit, |

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reference, team members, date of visit and representative of unit present during visit may be included in the report.

-  Compliance status: Provide point-wise compliance status with reference to directions issued and status submitted by the unit to CPCB vis a vis status observed during the present visit. The point-wise compliance status of the unit in terms of complied, partially complied and not complied with CPCB directions should be mentioned exactly in the report.  All necessary evidences (documents & photos) in support of findings should be attached.
-  Specific Observation: In addition to above, if any further gross violation observed  during  the  visit  or  any  modification  in  the  process/EMS  etc. which was not observed during previous visit, may be informed in the report.
-  Conclusion and Recommendations: The status of compliance may be concluded  clearly  (compliant,  partially  compliant  or  non-compliant  to directions) with recommendation on further action.

Summarily,  the  report  should  suffice  all  requisites  as  given  in  format  for revocation of closure direction/show cause notice (Annexure IV) .

## 3.3. Standard Inspection Procedure for Class C Inspection - Complaint investigation

Inspection of any industrial unit(s) or industrial cluster in accordance with grievance raised in a complaint is classified under Class C inspections. The main objective of class C inspection is to investigate the allegations raised by the complainant. Following steps should be followed during such inspections.

| Step1   |  Based on the issues raised in the complaint, inspecting team should discuss and finalize objectives of investigation. Accordingly, an inspection cum sampling plan should be prepared. The requirement of sampling/monitoring (ambient air/water/stack/noise/fugitive) based on the complaint should be assessed and discussed with concerned DH/RD.   |
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|        |  If the complaint is area specific such as industrial cluster, the team should explore the area on Google Map (or any similar) for cluster layout, topography, dumps, waterbodies, geographical features or any other useful information.  In case of complaints related to accidental or occasional discharge, supplementary information or status should be ascertained from concerned SPCB/PCC, local authorities, neighbors, etc. preferably along with evidence (if available) for residual effects of such discharge.  If joint inspection is desired along with SPCB/PCC, the same should be communicated and discussed for inspection cum monitoring plan, preparations, availability of resources, etc. for the proposed inspection.   |
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| Step 2 | The inspecting team should try to contact complainant to discuss and obtain necessary information about specific issues of the complaint.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Step 3 |  The monitoring and inspection of the unit should be conducted as per steps detailed under Class A table.  In case of area or cluster specific complaint, monitoring of surface water/ambient air/ noise/soil/ground water or as the case may be should be carried-out as per CPCB guidelines (see appendix).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Step 4 | Ambient Air Monitoring and Noise Monitoring In case where AAQ Monitoring is required, suitable locations should be selected preferably upwind, downwind directions and/or cross wind direction based on the predominant wind direction for obtaining representative sample due to industrial activity. The sampling/monitoring should be carried out as per CPCB guidelines for AAQ (National Ambient Air Quality Series: NAAQMS/37/2012-13). Similarly, suitable location for ambient noise monitoring should be selected such as away from direct source of noise or vibration, microphone placed 1.2 - 1.5 m above ground level, measuring distance maintained, etc. (see appendix).                                                            |

| Step 5   | Ground Water (GW) Monitoring In case of ground water monitoring, representative samples may be collected from Tube Well / Open Dug Well/ Peizometric Well located within (or) around the unit/area. Random selection approach maybe adopted to select sampling locations for representative samples. Samples from the tube well should be collected after running the well for about 5 minutes. Samples from an open well should be collected about 30 cm below the surface of the water.  Observations about appearance and activities being carried out around the sampling locations, depth, usage, permission from Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)/ geographical coordinates etc. should be noted.  Indicative photograph of the sampling location should be taken.  Reference sample(s) from probable non-contaminated area should also be taken.  Expert agencies like CGWBoard, university or an expert institute can also be engaged, if needed.   |
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| Step 6   | Surface Water Monitoring In case of surface water monitoring, samples should be collected from drains, lakes, pond or river located near the unit. In case of river or drain sampling, the sample should preferably be taken at upstream and downstream of source of contamination to assess any impact due to discharge from unit. Random selection approach may be adopted to select the sampling location for representative sample. Samples should be collected from well-mixed section of water bodies, preferably 30 cm below the water surface.  Observations about appearance and activities being carried out around the sampling locations, usage, geographical coordinates, etc. should be noted.  Indicative photograph of the sampling location should be taken.                                                                                                                                                                                      |

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|        |  In case of coastal monitoring, expert institutes like National Institute of Oceanography etc. may be engaged.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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| Step 7 | Soil Monitoring In case of soil monitoring, sampling locations should be selected on random basis around the industrial activity or potentially contaminated area. Sampling should be conducted for contaminated soil or agricultural soil, as the case may be.  Reference sample(s) of soil from probable non-contaminated area mayalso be collected.  Observations about appearance and activities being carried out at the sampling locations, land use, coordinates etc. should be noted.  Indicative photograph of the sampling location should be taken.  Expert agencies like agriculture university or institutes may be engaged, if required.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| Step 8 | Fugitive Emission Monitoring  Work zone/ fugitive emission standards are available for some sectors such as stone crushing, quartz, iron and steel etc. In cases where fugitive and visible emission standards are available (standard notification and/or CCA), sampling may be carried out as per applicable sector specific monitoring guidelines. The sampling location should be identified in 3 - 10 m distance from the source in downwind directions following the standard procedures. Sampling time depends upon the concentrationofPM emission from the non-point source. In general up to four hours sampling time can be considered as adequate.  In cases where fugitive emission standards are not prescribed, the sources of fugitive emission like leakages, fumes from the furnace, chemical storage area etc. can be visually identified and monitoring maybe done for ambient air quality (if needed). Photographic evidences of fugitive emission discharge should be collected. |

| Step 09   | Before concluding the investigation visit, it should be ensured that all information, documents (Refer Annexure-II), evidences, photographs, samples required to address the complaint are collected.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| Step 10   | Post Inspection Phase : Refer Section 4 of this document.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Step 11   | In case of Class C, wherein reports are required to be prepared based on complaint received, the structure of report should be as follows,  Background: Brief about the complaint, objective of visit, team members, date of visit and name & designation of representative of unit (if any) present during visit  Approach/ Methodology: Methodology followed while investigating the complaint, sampling details, etc.  About the Area/Unit: Details pertaining to area or unit inspected, existing situation, pollution control infrastructure, status of consent and authorization, etc.  Observation (Refer applicable points of Step 14 of Class A inspection) : o Observations on specific issues raised in the complaint o Observation on monitoring locations and inferences based on sampling and analysis results with respect to monitoring carried out. o General Observation  Conclusion and Recommendation: Conclusion should be precise and in line with issues raised in the complaint. Further, status of compliance and recommendations should be suggested. |

## 3.4. Standard Inspection Procedure for Class D Inspections: Legal Matters or visit in compliance of orders passed by Hon'ble Courts / NGT

Inspection of any industrial unit(s), survey and monitoring of area etc. as per the directives of Hon'ble Courts and Hon'ble NGT is classified under Class D. The main objective of class D inspection should be to fulfill the requirement detailed in court's directions.

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In class D inspections, there may be requirement of sampling and monitoring different from regular inspections. The objective of inspection may be different from case to case, such as performance evaluation of treatment system, status of ground water in the vicinity of industrial unit/estate, status of soil contamination, status of ambient air quality, impact of discharge on water  bodies,  estimating  environmental  compensation,  carrying  capacity  of  an  area,  health impact assessment, etc. depending upon the directions of Hon'ble Courts. In many cases, there are  orders  constituting  committee  of  the  Expert  members  wherein  CPCB  has  to  provide technical and monitoring support. Thus, it is important to carefully examine the directions of Hon'ble Court and prepare a time-bound plan of action with monitoring requirements.  In case, need is felt for engagement of external Expert for technical inputs, the same can be hired on case to case basis upon upon ascertaining non-conflict of interest.  The assignment will be limited to  interpreting  orders,  work  out  plan  of  action,  site  surveys,  report  preparation  and providing technical inputs to committees formed in compliance to Hon'ble Courts. The terms and conditions are detailed in office order dated January 27, 2020 (Annexure VI).

The sampling should be conducted as per Section 3, 10 & 11 of The Environment (Protection) Act,  1986.  The  sampling  procedure  mentioned  in  the  Section  11  of  the  Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (read with Rule 11 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986) should be referred. Further, Section 21 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974) and Section 26 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act may also be referred.

Once monitoring plan is finalized, following steps may be followed during field inspections,

| Step 1   |  The Court orders requiring inspection and report submission by CPCB should be examined carefully by Law Division concerned Divisional Head and Regional Director.  Based on the requirement, the task may be assigned to concerned official for coordinating committee constitution & its proceedings, inspection, survey and report preparation & final submission. If Expert members from other institutes are required, the same should be identified and considered for assignment of work after approval from the Competent Authority.   |
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|        |  Detailed monitoring plan (no. of samples to be taken, locations/ process unit, manpower &equipment requirement for timely completion of task) may be prepared in consultation with concerned DH and RD.  The coordinating officer should collect relevant information about the area or industrial unit being inspected from available records in CPCB or received from SPCB/PCC and forward same to inspecting team for background information prior to field visit.   |
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| Step 2 | In case compliance verification of industrial unit(s) is required to be carried out, the inspection protocol as detailed under 'Class AInspection' may be referred. Notice for sampling should be served to the industrial unit or common facility as per provisions of The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and The Air (Prevention &Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.                                                                                  |
| Step 3 | Performance Evaluation of CETP In case performance evaluation of CETP, stage wise sampling may be conducted. If required, composite sampling (time based composite for 8 hours/12 hours/24 hours or as per the need) may be carried out. In addition, grab samples for analyzing MLSS/MLVSS from the aeration tank(s) to ascertain active biomass present in the system may also be collected.                                                                             |
| Step 4 | The sampling for ambient air quality, surface water, groundwater, soil and noise quality (as applicable) may be carried out as per steps mentioned under Class C Inspection. Detailed monitoring guidelines are placed at appendix.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Step 5 | Post Inspection Phase : Refer Section 4 of this document.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Step 6 | The structure of inspection report submitted after legal inspections should be as follows,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

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-  Background: Brief about the case, specific directions, constitution of committee, date of visit and representative of unit (if any) present during visit.
-  Approach/ Methodology: methodology followed, monitoring conducted etc.
-  About the Area/Unit inspected: existing  scenario,  pollution  control infrastructure, status of consent and authorization etc.
-  Observation
- o Specific Issues mentioned in the order
- o Operational status and status of consent & authorization
- o Sampling and analysis results
- o General Observations
-  Conclusion: Conclusion  should  be  precise  on  issues  and  directions mentioned in the order and action needed for improvement.

The methodology for inspection may vary depending on specific requirement, on case to case basis.

## 3.5. Standard Inspection Procedure for Class E Inspections: Visit as a part of study / research project

Inspection of industrial unit(s) and common  environmental  infrastructure facility for development  of  Standard  Operating  procedure,  guidelines,  standards  and  preparation  of Comprehensive  Industry  Document  (COINDS)  etc.  is  classified  under  Class  E.  In  such inspections, consultative approach with the concerned industrial sector should be adopted and accordingly, a monitoring plan should be prepared and implemented. Notice for sampling need not to be served.

The structure of report should include objectives of the study, approach, sampling & analysis observations and findings.

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## 4. POST INSPECTION PHASE

After  completion  of  inspection  it  is  to  be  ensured  that  the  collected  samples  are  labeled, preserved  and  stored  safely.  Each  sample  should  be  secret  coded  by  the  team  leader.  To maintain integrity and identity of samples till the issue of test reports, it should be ensured that it is sampled, preserved and handed over in laboratory as per standard procedure. The sample procedure for the Trace Organic Laboratory can be accessed through, https://cpcb.nic.in/uploads/Laboratory/Trace-Organic/procedure\_tol\_2020.pdf

During post inspection phase, following actions are required to be taken,

-  After leaving the unit premises, the inspecting officer should inform over the phone to the concerned laboratory regarding number of samples, likely sample matrix and parameters to be analyzed. The samples collected during inspection should be submitted for analysis (as per methods specified in scope of accreditation) to a laboratory recognized under the E (P) Act by MoEF&CC as soon as possible so that the chances of analytical loss / error can be  minimized.  The  samples  should  be  submitted  to  the  laboratory  along  with  the information filled in the requisition format .
-  In case the samples arrive in the laboratory during non-official hours, the samples should be submitted to the concerned laboratory and requested to store in cold condition/refrigeration/cold  room  of  the  laboratory.  In  case  of  any  critical  parameters, laboratory In-charge may be requested to depute analysts immediately irrespective of nonworking day.
-  Laboratory may take 5 to 7 days for analysis and compilation of general parameters and 10 to 15 days for specific parameters like heavy metals, pesticides etc. The laboratory should prepare the analysis results and provide signed copy to leader of the inspection team.
-  On receipt of analysis results, the inspection team should verify the analysis results based on  the  field  parameters  recorded.  In  case  of  any  doubts,  the  same  should  be  clarified immediately with laboratory in-charge.
-  Based on the class of inspection, the inspection report should be prepared by incorporating analysis results and its inferences and submit to concerned division at CPCB HO through email and hard copy.
-  In case any information could not be obtained during the visit, the same can be collected from the unit via email or courier within 07 days.

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## 5. SUBMISSION OF INSPECTION REPORT

The inspection report submitted by inspecting team should clearly conclude compliance status and recommendations for measures required to be taken by the unit. The report should enclose complete information and supporting evidence for ease of verification during follow-up visits. The specific format for standard surveillance inspection (Annexure I) and a general format for other  inspections (Annexure  V) is  enclosed  with  this  document  for  ready  reference.  The inspection report should be reviewed by concerned Regional Director (RD), a conclusive note of RD should be added to the inspection report and submitted to CPCB Headquarters for further necessary action. Conclusive note of RD shall not be required in case of report submitted by any joint committee in legal matters.

The  concerned  Divisional  Head  (DH)  on  receipt  of  inspection  report  should  review  the observations and recommendations of the inspecting team and conclusive note of RD. The DH  should  put  up  a  detailed  note  clearly  mentioning  important  facts  in  the  matter  in chronological order, his/ her observations on status of compliance and proposed action in line with 'Compliance Assessment Methodology' presented in subsequent section.

In  case  of  any  discrepancy  found  in  inspection  report,  concerned  RD  may  be  immediately contacted and the same should be clarified for processing without any delay.

In case of gross violation detected by a team leader while inspecting an industrial or common infrastructure facility causing  severe  harm  to  environment  that  needs  to  be  stopped immediately, necessary actions shall be taken to issue interim orders to close down the unit. The same shall be followed by a formal procedure including filing inspection report with proper justification on the need for immediate action.

## Note :

1. Inspection reports shall be prepared and submitted by the inspecting team within three days of completion of inspection in cases where sampling & lab analysis is not involved. In cases where samples have been collected, lab analysis should be completed within seven days for general parameters and fifteen days for specific parameters like heavy metals, pesticides, etc. and report submitted within next three days.

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2. The concerned Divisional Head/ RDs shall propose action within three days of receipt of inspection report from inspecting team.

## 6. COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT AND DIFFERENT LEVEL ACTIONS

The  emission &  effluent standards for various industrial sectors are notified under Environmental  (Protection)  Act,  1986  to  ensure  that  under  certain  operating  conditions emission/  effluent  concentration  doesn't  exceed  the  set  values  attainable  with  available pollution control technologies. There are various air and water quality parameters notified for industrial units and common facilities.

Once parameters are monitored and analyzed, the concentration values may be verified with the stipulated standards (GSR Notification, BIS drinking water standard, etc. as applicable). Further action may be recommended based on nature of violation after thorough evaluation of inspection report; the action proposed to be taken against unit is detailed as follows,

## 6.1. LEVEL I - Directives in the Form of Letter

Directives  in  the  form  of  letter  maybe  issued  to  the  unit  to  carry  out  recommended  tasks immediately  for  improvement  of  general  operations,  environmental  conditions  and  ensure continuous compliance of the same in case of following non - compliances,

1. Name & Address of unit not displayed at the entrance.
2. Lacking or mismanaged log or record book for water and wastewater management, energy and chemical consumption in ETP & APCD, hazardous waste disposal records etc.
3. Improper housekeeping, improper solid waste management (improper in-house dumping or stacking of solid waste).
4. No energy meter at ETP and APCD.
5. Hazardous waste display board provided but not updated.

## 6.2. LEVEL II - Directives in the form of directions to SPCB/PCC

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In case of following, direction under Section 18(1) (b) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 may be issued to concerned SPCB/PCC,

1. The unit found operational without valid CCA.
2. Discrepancy with respect to notified discharge standards observed in the consent issued by SPCB/PCC (Latest Notified Standards not prescribed/relaxed standard etc.).
3. Non-compliance of similar nature observed during inspection of industries in a cluster or industrial estate.
4. Non - compliance observed in an industrial unit or common infrastructure facility requiring intervention at State level.
5. Discrepancy in environmental management infrastructure by State Authorities.
6. Issues related with State policy.
7. Production exceeding consented quantity or product manufactured not mentioned in CCA.
8. The wastewater discharged beyond consented quantity.

## 6.3. LEVEL III - Technical Directives to unit in form of Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

The technical directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 may be issued in following cases where an opportunity may be given to unit to improve its existing infrastructure and environmental management practices,

1. Pollution control devices provided but are inadequate in treating the emission/  effluent discharge due to technical glitch or logistic issue.
2. Exceedance of less than 50% notified parameters beyond permissible limit but within 1.5 times of the stipulated standards*
3. D G set operating without acoustic enclosures or inadequate stack.
4. OCEMS found at improper location/ disconnected  / partial OCEMS / tampered including GPIs of Ganga basin, air polluting industries in NCR and 17 category industries
5. Poor Operation & Maintenance of ETP (e.g. MLSS below designed level in Aeration tank of ASP) including non-functional aerator / pump / standby provision (s) and air pollution control devices.

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6. Improper monitoring location (such as location of Port hole) in the stack, stack height not as per consent, not having adequate platform and not having easy accessibility to ETP / APCD for effluent/emission sampling & observation.
7. Unauthorized disposal of hazardous waste or inadequate hazardous waste storage capacity or violations of conditions of authorization not leading to severe injury to the environment

* Exceedance in any one of notified discharge parameters is non-compliance, however the action taken is proposed in accordance with number of parameters and degree of exceedance.

## 6.4 LEVEL IV - Directives  in  the  form  of  show  cause  notice  under  section  5  of  the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for time bound actions

Show Cause Notice for closure under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for time bound actions may be issued in case of following non - compliances not leading to grave injury to environment,

1. Repeat non-compliance to observations in Level II and III categories.
2. Provision for dilution or addition of fresh water at any stage of ETP .
3. Exceedance of more than 50% notified parameters beyond permissible limit but within 1.5 times of the stipulated standards*
4. Non-complying with the conditions imposed during revocation of earlier directions issued.
5. Non-installation and non-connectivity of OCEMS as per CPCB direction even after level III technical directions.
6. Non-compliance to ZLD norms or dry unit found operating wet process.
7. Discharge of highly acidic or alkaline wastewater (pH<3 or >10) into natural body

* Exceedance in any one of notified discharge parameters is non-compliance, however the action taken is proposed in accordance with number of parameters and degree of exceedance

## 6.5  LEVEL  V  -  Directives  in  the  form  of  closure  directions  under  section  5  of  the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

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non-complying with regard to prescribed discharge standards and other shortcomings which have potential to cause grave injury to the environment. Such gross non-compliances include,

1. Any bypass discharge of partially treated or untreated effluent and emission observed.
2. Injection of treated or untreated water or both into ground water (reverse boring).
3. Operating unit having defunct ETP or APCD and/or operating without installation of ETP or APCD.
4. Unauthorized disposal or dumping of hazardous waste  likely to  cause  grave injury to environment.
5. Non-compliance to level IV show cause notice.

The level V closure directions under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 may be proposed after exercising utmost prudence.  The proposing official should clearly establish the ground for closure directions and support with scientific evidence that the violations of the unit have caused grave injury to the environment.

## 7. PROTOCOL FOR APPROVAL OF ACTION

## 7.1. Proposal for action

Based on the category of violation (as mentioned above), the concerned DH should propose action for approval of competent authority by putting note clearly mentioning the following,

1. Important facts in the matter in chronological order
2. Tabulate compliance verification with clear conclusion regarding compliance status
3. Propose action in the matter on the basis of set of recommendations given in the inspection report and level of non-compliance as mentioned above.
4. Specific guidelines which were considered for proposing the action
5. Summarize note with proposed action along with justification, not mere mention of level of non-compliance.

In case direction is proposed to be issued, the draft direction should clearly include,

1. Regulatory power and requirements

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2. Chronology of events
3. Specific Observation and recommendations for the proposed directions
4. Proposed direction with time frame for its compliance and Environmental Compensation / Bank Guarantee as applicable.

## 7.2. Issuance of Directions

After approval of proposed directions from the competent authority, the signed copy of the direction should be issued.  The copy of directions should also be mailed to concerned parties for compliance.

| Level V   | Closure directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to the industrial unit or common facility Copy of direction for compliance to Electricity Board/power supply agencies for disconnection of power supply and Water Supply Board for disconnection of water supply. Copy of directions should also be sent to concerned Regional Directorate CPCB, concerned SPCB/PCCs &district administration for information and Divisional Head IT, CPCB, Delhi.   |
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| Level IV  | Show cause notice under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to the industrial unit or common facility Copy of notice should also be sent to concerned Regional Directorate CPCB, concerned SPCB/PCCs & district administration for information and Divisional Head IT, CPCB, Delhi                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Level III | Technical Directives to unit in form of Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Copy of notice should also be sent to concerned Regional Directorate CPCB, concerned SPCB/PCCs & district administration for information and Divisional Head IT, CPCB, Delhi                                                                                                                                                                                                          |

| Level II   | Directions under section 18(1)(b) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 to SPCB/PCC Copy of directions should also be sent to concerned SPCB/ PCC, concerned Regional Directorate CPCB & district administration for information and Divisional Head IT, CPCB, Delhi   |
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| Level I    | Letter to the industrial unit or common facility for action and compliance Copy of letter should be sent to concerned SPCB and Regional Directorate CPCB for information.                                                                                                                                                                                 |

## 8. PROTOCOL FOR FOLLOW - UP AND REVOCATION OF DIRECTIONS

The follow up procedures starts with written communication from occupier of industrial unit on actions taken in pursuant of directions. The concerned division should conduct preliminary analysis of submissions according to direction or letter issued to the unit. In case, two follow up visits have already been done, next visit shall be done jointly by concerned official from Head Office and RD. The table given below can be referred for guiding further course of action. The decision matrix algorithm succeeding the table may also be used.

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## Information processing and sequence of action to deal with matters related with violation/ non-compliance

| Level of Direction                                           | Prerequisite to ensure compliance (to be provided / submitted by industry/SPCB/PCC to CPCB)                                                                                      | Action on receipt of information/ follow-up atCPCBHO                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   | Action from CPCB Regional Directorate                                                                     |
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| Level V Closure Direction u/s 5 of E(P) Act, 1986            | The occupier to submit duly notarized copy of status of compliance to all directions and self-certificate of closure compliance to CPCB, which may also be verified by SPCB/PCC. | After examining the status of compliance report submitted by the occupier, the concerned DH should put up the recommendation for conditional revocation as per the format given in Annexure IV. Based on the status of compliance, conditional revocation may be given for 90 days with a copy to concerned RD to revisit for compliance verification. After receiving satisfactory compliance report from RD, the closure direction may be put up for | A team from concerned RD should visit and verify the compliance within 90 days of conditional revocation. |
| Level IV Show cause notice u/s 5 of E(P) Act, 1986 Level III | The occupier to submit duly notarized point wise reply along with measures taken in compliance to all points mentioned in the notice/ directions.                                | revocation. The concerned DH to examine the status of compliance report submitted by the occupier and prepare point wise status of compliance. The DH after approval from competent authority should communicate the same to concerned SPCB/PCC for verification of measures taken by the occupier in                                                                                                                                                  | RD should follow-up with the concerned SPCB/PCC for compliance verification report.                       |
| Technical Directions u/s 5 of E(P) Act, 1986                 | The occupier to submit duly notarized point wise reply along with measures taken in compliance to all points mentioned in the notice/ directions.                                | revocation. The concerned DH to examine the status of compliance report submitted by the occupier and prepare point wise status of compliance. The DH after approval from competent authority should communicate the same to concerned SPCB/PCC for verification of measures taken by the occupier in                                                                                                                                                  | RD should follow-up with the concerned SPCB/PCC for compliance verification report.                       |

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| Level II | The SPCB/PCC should submit the Action Taken Report on receipt of directions from CPCB in time bound manner. | The concerned DH should examine the status of compliance and further follow-up may be done.                                  | Concerned DH and RD to follow up with SPCB. |
| Level I  | The occupier to submit point wise reply along with measures taken in compliance of all the directions.      | The concerned DH to examine the status of compliance and if required further follow-up inspection may be carried out.        | --                                          |

The CPCB has constituted Three Member Committee for revocation of direction comprising the  Member  Secretary  CPCB,  the  concerned  Divisional  Head  and  the  representative  from MoEF&CC for relevant industrial sectors. Based on the compliance status received, the DH should  put  up  the  status  (as  per Annexure  IV )  for  further  appropriate  action,  conditional revocation or closure revocation to Three Member Committee for decision in case of closure directions. The committee shall examine and accordingly conditional revocation or revocation of closure directions be done.

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## ****** THINGS TO REMEMBER******

The inspecting officials/ staffs shall strictly remember and adhere to the following:

1. All members of the inspecting team should maintain secrecy of the inspecting schedule. The integrity and dignity of the inspecting team is most important.
2. The team coordinator should become thoroughly familiar with applicable Environmental Standards and Guidelines of respective industrial sector.
3. The team coordinator should carry formats, reference reports, copy of directions, stamp, carbon paper and required no. of copies of Form-I (Annexure III).
4. The  inspecting  officials/  staffs  should  check  the  fitness  of  monitoring  equipment  & instrument and carry set of preservatives, sealing kit, requisite PPEs, notepad, pen, first-aid kit etc. before leaving the office.
5. The inspecting officials/ staffs should be respectful to the occupier of facility and mindful of rights of occupier as stated in the Air Act, 1981, the Water Act, 1974 and the E (P) Act, 1986.
6. During monitoring, all team members should carry office ID card and wear monitoring shoes.
7. It  should  be  ensured  that  environmental  sampling  and  monitoring  is  carried  out  as  per CPCB guidelines and inspection protocols.
8. Before entry into the premises of industry, effort should be made to purchase & keep ice in ice-boxes for preservation of samples.
9. The entire exercise should be carried out in team spirit and all instructions by the team leader/coordinator should be followed.
10. The  inspecting  officials/  staffs  should  refrain  from  providing  information  on  specific commercial  consultant  services,  or  recommending  a  specific  product  or  consultant providing a service.
11. The inspecting officials/ staffs  should  refrain  from  divulging  information  that  could  be classified as confidential business information.
12. The  contact  number  of  concerned  Divisional  Head  should  be  carried  for  clarification regarding visit/sampling, if any, during visit.
13. Record of inspections made and communication issued or received should be maintained.

## ANNEXURE I

## CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

## REPORT ON VISIT TO INDUSTRY UNDER STANDARD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMME

|   Sr. No. | ITEM(S)                                                                                          | DETAIL(S)                                      |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Name/Address                                                                                     |                                                |
|         2 | Telephone / e-mail                                                                               |                                                |
|         3 | Date of Visit                                                                                    |                                                |
|         4 | Purpose of visit                                                                                 |                                                |
|         5 | Industry Details                                                                                 | Industry Details                               |
|         6 | Status of Display Board at the entrance gate (as per Hon'ble Supreme Court order in WP 657/1995) |                                                |
|         7 | Category & year of establishment                                                                 |                                                |
|         8 | Products &Production capacities                                                                  |                                                |
|         9 | Status of the Consents (Consolidated Consent& Authorization) issued by SPCB                      |                                                |
|        10 | Effluent Management                                                                              | Effluent Management                            |
|        11 | Water consumption, effluent generation and ETP capacity                                          | Fresh Water Consumption : Effluent Generation: |

|    |                                                                                           | ETP Capacity:   |
|----|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| 12 | Name of the treatment units in the system (ETP) &Operational Status                       |                 |
| 13 | OCEMS details such as device make, models, IDs, etc. provided on CPCB registration portal |                 |
| 14 | Supplier/service provider                                                                 |                 |
| 15 | Location of OCEMS                                                                         |                 |
| 16 | Operational status                                                                        |                 |
| 17 | Operating principle                                                                       |                 |
| 18 | Calibration Status                                                                        |                 |
| 19 | Sampling Locations (Sampling for OCEMS applicable parameters-industry category wise)      |                 |

|   20. | Monitoring Results                                                         | Parameters   | Inlet   | Outlet   | MPCB Norms   |
|-------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|---------|----------|--------------|
|    21 | Effluent Standards as per CCA issued by SPCB                               |              |         |          |              |
|    22 | Compliance/Non-compliance                                                  |              |         |          |              |
|    23 | Disposal of Treated effluent (Member of CETP/ZLD/other)                    |              |         |          |              |
|    24 | On-line data corresponding to the period of inspection.                    |              |         |          |              |
|    25 | Certificates, if certified for the performance of the instruments/ analyze |              |         |          |              |
|    26 | Issued related to data connectivity.                                       |              |         |          |              |
|    27 | Emission Management                                                        |              |         |          |              |
|    28 | Detail of Emission Control system                                          |              |         |          |              |
|    29 | Operational Status                                                         |              |         |          |              |
|    30 | Stacks provided with OMS system                                            |              |         |          |              |
|    31 | Adequacy of the ECS (Adequate / Not adequate)                              |              |         |          |              |
|    32 |                                                                            |              |         |          |              |

|    | Operational Status of online emission monitoring system          |                                                                  |
|----|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 33 | Name and Address of Power Supply Agency                          |                                                                  |
| 34 | Name and Address of Water Supply Agency                          |                                                                  |
| 35 | Calibration Status                                               |                                                                  |
| 36 | Hazardous Waste Management                                       |                                                                  |
| 37 | Whether ONSITE/OFFSITE emergency plan prepared (Yes/No)          | Whether ONSITE/OFFSITE emergency plan prepared (Yes/No)          |
| 38 | Whether Public Liability Insurance taken (Yes/No/Not Applicable) | Whether Public Liability Insurance taken (Yes/No/Not Applicable) |
| 39 | Observations:                                                    |                                                                  |
| 40 | Recommendations:                                                 |                                                                  |
| 41 | Name(s) of visiting officials:                                   |                                                                  |

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## List of Documents to be collected during visit

The  following  records  (stamped  and  signed  copy)  should  be  collected  (in  general)  for  all inspection. However, based on the objective of inspection or any specific requirement, other related documents/records may also be collected for evidence and reference,

1. Copy of Consolidated Consent and Authorization (CCA)/Consent to Operate issued by respective SPCB.
2. In case the CCA/Consent to Operate is invalid, a copy of application for renewal of consent along with the old consent.
3. Consolidated  annual  production  record  for  last  financial  year  and  monthly  production records for current financial year.
4. Consolidated Annual Water consumption and wastewater treated or wastewater discharge to CETP for last financial year and monthly production records for the same for current financial year.
5. List of raw materials used in the process.
6. Annual fuel consumption and monthly records for the same for current financial year.
7. Production details and water consumption records for the day of inspection.
8. Copy of latest Water bill and Electricity bill/PNG Bill.
9. Manufacturing Process description/process flow diagram of the entire unit.
10. Flow diagram and Design details of the Effluent Treatment Plant.
11. Air Pollution Control Devices and stack details of the unit.
12. Public liability insurance coverage certificate.
13. Copy of Annual return of Hazardous waste.
14. Copy of randomly selected manifest as per Hazardous & Other Waste (Management & Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
15. Copy of environment statement for the last financial year.
16. Copy of membership certificate from CHWTSDF/CHWIF/CETP.
17. Copy of NOC from CGWA for extraction of ground water.
18. Copy of fly ash utilization statement.
19. Copy of calibration certificate, Type approval/Performance certificate for OCEMS related instruments.

## ANNEXURE II

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## FORM I

## (See rule 7 of the Environment (Protection) Rules 1986)

## NOTICE OF INTENTION TO HAVE SAMPLE ANALYSED

To …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Take this notice that it is intended to have analysed the sample of ……………………………………………………  which  has  been taken today, the …………………….………... day of ………….…………….20…………………………from……………………………………… ……………………………..…………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………..

(Name and designation of the person who takes the sample)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ *Specify the place where the sample is taken.

(SEAL)

DATE

## ANNEXURE III

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## ANNEXURE IV

## SAMPLE FORMAT FOR REVOCATION OF CLOSURE DIRECTION/ SHOWCAUSE NOTICE ISSUED UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE E (P) ACT, 1986

1. Name and Address of unit

2. Sector

3. Date of Closure Direction/ Show cause Notice

- 4.

- Causes for issuing Closure Direction /  Show cause Notice

5. Compliance to Directions

Directions

Compliance

Status

submitted

by unit

Compliance

status

verified by CPCB

Process

of

verification

| Directions   | Compliance Status submitted by unit   | Compliance status verified by CPCB   | Process verification   | of   |
|--------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------|------|

6. Compliance status of the unit as per Guidelines for Revocation of Directions/ Notices

7. Relevant documents submitted as per Guidelines for Revocation of Directions/ Notices

## DECLARATION

I  ………………………,  Divisional  Head  ………  have  gone  through  all  the  relevant documents including certificates, reports, datasheets, photographs, plans, etc. submitted in the matter  and  am  convinced  that  unit  has  complied  with  (i)  Directions  issued  vide  letter dated……… (ii) Conditions stipulated in the Guidelines for Revocation of Closure Directions & Show cause Notices issued under Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (iii) Possess valid Consent To Operate under The Water Act, 1974 and/ or The Air Act, 1981, or renewal application (if valid consent not available).

In view of above, I recommend revocation of Directions/ Show cause Notice dated……….. issued under Section 5 of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

(Signature of Divisional Head)

Name:

(Signature of Divisional Head)

Name:

Date:

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## ANNEXURE V

## GENERIC SAMPLE FORMAT

| A   | GENERAL INFORMATION &PRODUCTION DETAILS                                                      | GENERAL INFORMATION &PRODUCTION DETAILS   | GENERAL INFORMATION &PRODUCTION DETAILS   |
|-----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| 1   | Name and Address of the industry                                                             |                                           |                                           |
| 2   | Type of Industrial Sector                                                                    |                                           |                                           |
| 3   | Status of Operation                                                                          |                                           |                                           |
| 4   | Name of the occupier/contact person &Designation with a. Telephone / Mobile b. Fax c. e-mail |                                           |                                           |
| 5   | Date of inspection/monitoring                                                                |                                           |                                           |
| 6   | Date/Year of commissioning                                                                   |                                           |                                           |
| 7   | Installed production capacity(TPD) for each product                                          |                                           |                                           |
| 7a  | By products production (TDP) at full capacity                                                |                                           |                                           |
| 8.  | Present production of Products                                                               |                                           |                                           |
| 8.a | Present production of By products                                                            |                                           |                                           |
| 9   | Manufacturing process details& flow diagram                                                  |                                           |                                           |
| 10  | Raw material consumed in Tons per Ton of product                                             |                                           |                                           |
| 11  | Total water requirement (m 3 /day)                                                           |  Process                                 |                                           |
| 11  | Total water requirement (m 3 /day)                                                           |  Utilities                               |                                           |
| 11  | Total water requirement (m 3 /day)                                                           |  Domestic                                |                                           |

|    |                                                                                                   |                                                                                                   |  Others                                 |  Others                                                                |                                                                         |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 12 | Sources of water                                                                                  | Sources of water                                                                                  |                                          |                                                                         |                                                                         |
| B  | WASTEWATER - GENERATION &TREATMENT                                                                | WASTEWATER - GENERATION &TREATMENT                                                                | WASTEWATER - GENERATION &TREATMENT       | WASTEWATER - GENERATION &TREATMENT                                      | WASTEWATER - GENERATION &TREATMENT                                      |
| 14 | Wastewater generation                                                                             | Wastewater generation                                                                             | As per consent                           | As per consent                                                          | Present status                                                          |
| 14 |  Process effluent  Domestic wastewater                                                          |  Process effluent  Domestic wastewater                                                          |                                          |                                                                         |                                                                         |
| 14 | Total                                                                                             | Total                                                                                             |                                          |                                                                         |                                                                         |
| 15 | Description of Effluent Treatment facilities with design details                                  | Description of Effluent Treatment facilities with design details                                  | Enclose ETP flow chart                   | Enclose ETP flow chart                                                  | Enclose ETP flow chart                                                  |
| 16 | Mode of final effluent discharge                                                                  | Mode of final effluent discharge                                                                  |                                          |                                                                         |                                                                         |
| 17 | Quality of discharged effluent (analysis results of effluent samples collected during inspection) | Quality of discharged effluent (analysis results of effluent samples collected during inspection) |                                          |                                                                         |                                                                         |
| C  | AIR POLLUTION - EMISSION SOURCES&CONTROL                                                          | AIR POLLUTION - EMISSION SOURCES&CONTROL                                                          | AIR POLLUTION - EMISSION SOURCES&CONTROL | AIR POLLUTION - EMISSION SOURCES&CONTROL                                | AIR POLLUTION - EMISSION SOURCES&CONTROL                                |
| 18 | Sources of air pollution                                                                          | Air pollution control devices / control mechanism                                                 | Emission Concentration                   |                                                                         | Specific remark                                                         |
| 18 | Stack emissions - a. Process b. De-dusting c. Any other                                           |                                                                                                   | mg/Nm 3                                  |                                                                         | Stack details, process connected, etc.                                  |
| 18 | Fugitive emissions -                                                                              |                                                                                                   | µg/m 3                                   | Distance of measurement, prominent polluting activity in vicinity, etc. | Distance of measurement, prominent polluting activity in vicinity, etc. |

|      | Any other emission measurements as specified in notified norms (visible fugitive emissions, etc.)   |                                                                       |                                                                       |                                                                       |
|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|      | Ambient air quality                                                                                 |                                                                       | Distance from industrial facility, etc.                               |                                                                       |
| 19   | Details on hazardous wastes and other solid waste generation                                        | Details on hazardous wastes and other solid waste generation          | Details on hazardous wastes and other solid waste generation          | Details on hazardous wastes and other solid waste generation          |
| 19   | Type of Wastes                                                                                      | Quantity generated Storage &Disposal                                  | Quantity generated Storage &Disposal                                  |                                                                       |
| D    | STATUS OF VALIDITY &COMPLIANCE OF CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATION                                        | STATUS OF VALIDITY &COMPLIANCE OF CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATION          | STATUS OF VALIDITY &COMPLIANCE OF CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATION          | STATUS OF VALIDITY &COMPLIANCE OF CONSENTS AND AUTHORIZATION          |
| 20   | Consent/Authorization                                                                               | Validity                                                              | Validity                                                              |                                                                       |
| i.   | Under Water Act enclosed)                                                                           | Under Water Act enclosed)                                             | I (copy to be                                                         |                                                                       |
| ii.  | Under Air Act (copy to be enclosed)                                                                 | Under Air Act (copy to be enclosed)                                   | II                                                                    |                                                                       |
| iii. | Hazardous Waste authorization (copy to be enclosed)                                                 | Hazardous Waste authorization (copy to be enclosed)                   | III                                                                   |                                                                       |
| 21   | FIELD OBSERVATIONS :                                                                                | FIELD OBSERVATIONS :                                                  | FIELD OBSERVATIONS :                                                  | FIELD OBSERVATIONS :                                                  |
| 21   | Refer Step 14 of Class A inspections in Section 3.1 of this document*                               | Refer Step 14 of Class A inspections in Section 3.1 of this document* | Refer Step 14 of Class A inspections in Section 3.1 of this document* | Refer Step 14 of Class A inspections in Section 3.1 of this document* |
| 22   | RECOMMENDATIONS                                                                                     | RECOMMENDATIONS                                                       | RECOMMENDATIONS                                                       | RECOMMENDATIONS                                                       |
| 23   | Name &Signature of the Inspecting Officer (s)                                                       | Date:                                                                 | Date:                                                                 |                                                                       |

B-12012/1892019-AS11967

## ANNEXURE VI

January 27, 2020

Sub. - Engagement of Experts for technical inputs on matters related to Hon'ble Courts - reg.

As approved during 189th meeting of Central Board dated December 17, 2019, senior retired CPCB

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officials and external experts may be engaged as "Technical Experts' for providing technical support in court matters. The work plan may include interpreting orders, working out plan of action, site surveys (not requiring

monitoring), report preparation and providing technical inputs to committees formed in pursuant to orders of

Hon'ble Courts.

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Terms of Reference

1. Experts shall be hired on case to case basis upon providing undertaking of non-conflict of interest. 2. The ceiling amount for remuneration shall be Rs. 25,000/- per assignment, in addition to travelling expenses as mentioned below. 3. TA/DA shall be reimbursed as per actual or the entitlement in CPCB for Scientist D, whichever is lower on production of tickets/ bills/ invoices for travel. The per day dearness allowance shall be as per rules equivalent to Scientist D.

4. Accommodation shall be reimbursed as per actual or the entitlement in CPCB for Scientist D, whichever is lower subject to production of bills.

5. For each day in field/ meeting, remuneration may be Rs. 5000/- per day (No DA for such days shall be
2. considered). The remuneration shall be paid after production of reports. 6. The remuneration shall not be paid for the time taken by expert in synthesis of reports apart from field visit/
3. meeting as scheduled by the nodal officer in consultation with Competent Authority.

CD2E

OFFICE ORDER

7. Rs. 5000/- per report shail be paid on lump sum basis for report preparation, stationery and electronic facility

## 130522/2023/IPC-VII-HO

8. Power is delegated to Regional Director and Divisional Head for release of payment to the engaged expert from NGT- EC fund.

9. In case of any disagreement, decision/ interpretation of Competent Authority, CPCB shall be final and

- acceptable to all. 27/61/2020

Copy to:

• PS to CCB

- : For kind information to CCB, please.

All Divisional Heads & Regional Directors

DH - PCP

DH - F & A

DH - IT

:

- (Prashant Gargava) Member Secretary

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With request for uploading order on CPCB website please

## APPENDIX

## Important web links of CPCB sampling guidelines

|   1. | Emission Regulations Part Three (December, 1985) http://cpcbenvis.nic.in/scanned%20reports/COINDS- 20%20EMISSION%20REGULATIONS%20PART_3.pdf                                                                                  |
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|    2 | Manual on Sampling, Analysis and Characterization of Hazardous Wastes LATS/16/2002-2003 https://cpcb.nic.in/publication.php                                                                                                  |
|    3 | Protocol for Ambient Level Noise Monitoring (July, 2015) http://mahenvis.nic.in/Pdf/Report/report_epm_Noise%20Monitoring.pdf                                                                                                 |
|    4 | CPCB Guidelines for Water Quality Monitoring (MINARS/27/2007-08) Soft copy available on https://www.researchgate.net (keyword as above)                                                                                      |
|    5 | Guidelines for the Measurement of Ambient Air Pollutants Volume-I &II (May, 2011) http://indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/NAAQSManualVolumeI-1.pdf http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/NAAQSManualVolumeII.pdf |