Annual Report 2005-06 - Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

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20 Annual Report 2005-06 Karnataka State Pollution Control Board During the year under report, the Board has received 1,235 complaints, out of which, 1,133 complaints have been attended and have been disposed. 6.3 Status of 17 category highly polluting industries The Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India has identified 17 categories of highly polluting industries as a priority sector from pollution point of view. These industries are required to comply with pollution control norms and continue to remain in compliance within the stipulated time. In Karnataka there are 135 industries falling under this category, of which 26 industries are closed permanently either by the Board or on its own. With persuasion and monitoring and following legal course, the Board is ensuring compliance by these industries. For defaulting units, the Board has taken stringent action and even issued closure notices under Section 33 (A) of the Water Act and 31 (A) of the Air Act. The Board is insisting the industries to have an Environmental Cell with qualified and competent staff and also to establish self monitoring system. The status of compliance to the conditions imposed and standards stipulated in respect of the 109 operating units is given in ANNEXURE XII. It has been universally accepted now that the environmental performance of a company can be improved only by improving the management practices. In this background the International Standard Organization has published ISO 14000 series of standards which will help organization to establish a structured and systematic approach to environmental management and also help to address the environmental issues in a holistic manner. Establishment of an environmental management system in conformity with ISO 14001 standard will enable the industry to systematically comply with requirements of the law, prevent pollution and also to improve the environmental performance continually. ISO 14000 certification will also enable the industries to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection to the interested parties. By promoting the industries to go in for ISO 14000 certification, the enforcement burden on the Board will also come down since the industry it-self will be taking care of the requirements of the law proactively. Considering the above advantages, it is felt appropriate to encourage or promote the adoption of ISO 14000 by the industries in Karnataka. The Board in its 139th meeting has recommended to make ISO 14001 certification compulsory for highly polluting industries. As on 31.03.2006, 19 industries in this category have obtained ISO 14001 certification. 6.3.1 Charter on Corporate Responsibility for Environment Protection (CREP) CPCB & MoEF have evolved "Charter on Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection (CREP)" during March 2003 which enlists action points for compliance by 17 category highly polluting industries. The SPCB's are required to verify compliance to the national standards notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, by these industries within June 2003 & insist for bank guarantee in respect of noncomplying units along with action plan to ensure compliance. However, the recommendations of CREP are voluntary in nature and not a statutory requirement. National level task forces have also been constituted by MOEF to monitor the implementation of CREP. These task forces are meeting regularly. In line with this and in order to appraise the industries about the CREP, series of meetings were held with each industry sector falling under 17 category. All the industries have drawn action plan to implement the action points and have by and large complying with it. The action points have been included as conditions in the consents issued to the industries. The implementation is being closely monitored. 6.4 Implementation of Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 as amended in 2000 and 2003 Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 was notified by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India during 1989 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The Rule was amended during January 2000 and again in May 2003.
21 Annual Report 2005-06 Karnataka State Pollution Control Board As per the provisions of the said Rules, Board has identified 1,621 hazardous waste generating industries and their status is as follows. Number of industries not working : 40 Industries working : 1565 Industries applied for authorization : 16 Authorization granted : 1565 Closure orders issued : 5 Details of units authorized to reprocess hazardous wastes is given in ANNEXURE XIII -A to G. 6.4.1 Quantity of Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste has been classified based on their characteristics as below; • Reprocessable waste : 45,709 MT PA • Incinerable waste : 3,059 MT PA • Landfill waste : 22,857 MT PA Total : 71,625 MT PA
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