THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) RULES, 1986

THE ENVIRONMENT

(PROTECTION) RULES, 1986

(As amended to date)

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THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) RULES, 1986

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

(Department of Environment, Forest and Wildlife)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 19

th

November, 1986

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S.O. 844(E) - In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6 and 25 of the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), the Central Government hereby makes

the following rules, namely:-

1. SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT

(i) These rules may be called the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official

Gazette.

2. DEFINITIONS

In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Act" means the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986);

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[(aa) "areas" means all areas where the hazardous substances are handled;]

(b) "Central Board" means the Central Pollution Control Board constituted under

section 3 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of

1974);

(c) "Form" means a form set forth in Appendix A to these rules;

(d) "Government Analyst" means a person appointed or recognized as such under

section 13;

(e) "person" in relation to any factory or premises means a person or occupier or

his agent who has control over the affairs of the factory or premises and includes

in relation to any substance, the person in possession of the substance.

1

As published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II 3(ii), dt.19.11.1986.

2

Clauses (aa), (ee) and (ff) inserted by Notification NO. G.S.R. 931(E) dated 27.10.89 published in the Gazette No.

564 dated 27.10.89. These rules are referred to as Principal Rules in all Notifications beginning with S.O. 32(E)

published in the Gazette No. 66 dated 16.2.87.

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[(ee) "prohibited substance" means the substance prohibited for handling;]

(f) "recipient system" means the part of the environment such as soil, water, air

or other which receives the pollutants;

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[(ff) "restricted substance" means the substance restricted for handling;]

(g) "section" means a section of the Act;

(h) "Schedule" means a Schedule appended to these rules;

(i) "Standards” means standards prescribed under these rules;

(j) "State Board" means a State Pollution Control Board constituted under section

4 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974) or a

State Pollution Control Board constituted under section 5 of the Air (Prevention

and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981);

3. STANDARDS FOR EMISSION OR DISCHARGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL

POLLUTANTS

(1) For the purpose of protecting and improving the quality of the environment

and preventing and abating environmental pollution, the standards for emission or

discharge of environmental pollutants from the industries, operations or processes shall

be as specified in

2

[Schedule I to IV].

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1),the Central Board or a

State Board may specify more stringent standards from those provided in

3

[Schedule I to

IV] in respect of any specific industry, operation or process depending upon the quality

of the recipient system and after recording reasons therefore in writing.

4

[(3) The standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants

specified under sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2) shall be complied with by an industry,

operation or process within a period of one year of being so specified.]

1

Clauses (aa), (ee) and (ff) inserted by Notification NO. G.S.R. 931(E) dated 27.10.89 published in the Gazette No.

564 dated 27.10.89. These rules are referred to as Principal Rules in all Notifications beginning with S.O. 32(E)

published in the Gazette No. 66 dated 16.2.87.

2

Substituted by notification G.S.R 422(E) dated 19.5.1993, published in the Gazette No. 174 dated 19.5.1993.

3

Substituted ibid

4

The sub-rule (3)of rule 3 inserted vide S.O.23(E), dt.16.01.1991.

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[(3A) (i) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rules (1) and (2), on and

from the 1st day of January, 1994, emission or discharge of environmental pollutants

from the

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[industries, operations or processes other than those industries, operations or

processes for which standards have been specified in Schedule-I] shall not exceed the

relevant parameters and standards specified in schedule VI.

Provided that the State Boards may specify more stringent standards for the

relevant parameters with respect to specific industry or locations after recording reasons

therefore in writing.

(ii) The State Board shall while enforcing the standards specified in

Schedule VI follow the guidelines specified in Annexure I and II in that

Schedule.]

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[(3B)] The combined effect of emission or discharge of environmental

pollutants in an area, from industries, operations, processes, automobiles and domestic

sources, shall not be permitted to exceed the relevant concentration in ambient air as

specified against each pollutant

4

[in columns (4) and (5) of Schedule VII.]

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (3)-

(a) the Central Board or a State Board, depending on the local conditions

or nature of discharge of environmental pollutants, may, by order, specify a

lesser period than a period specified under sub-rule (3) within which the

compliance of standards shall be made by an industry, operation or process.

(b) the Central Government in respect of any specific industry, operation

or process, by order, may specify any period other than a period specified under

sub-rule (3) within which the compliance of standards shall be made by such

industry, operation or process.

(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (3) the standards for emission

or discharge of environmental pollutants specified under sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2) in

respect of an industry, operation or process before the commencement of the

Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1991, shall be complied by such industry,

operation or process by the 31

st

day of December 1991.

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The sub-rule (3A) of rule 3 inserted by rule 2(a)(iii) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 1993

notified vide GSR 422(E) dt.19.05.1993, published in the Gazette No.174 dated 19.05.1993.

2

Substituted by rule 2(a) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 1993 notified vide Notification

G.S.R 801(E), dt.31.12.1993, published in Gazette No.463 dt.31.12.1993.

3

Substituted by Rule 2(a) of the Environment (Protection) Second (Amendment) Rules, 1998 notified by notification

GSR 7, dated 22.12.1998.

4

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by GSR 826(E),

dated 16.11.2009.

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[(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (3), an industry, operation

or process which has commenced production on or before 16

th

May, 1981 and has shown

adequate proof of atleast commencement of physical work for establishment of facilities

to meet the specified standards within a time-bound programme, to the satisfaction of the

concerned State Pollution Control Board, shall comply with such standards latest by the

31

st

day of December, 1993.

(7) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (3) or sub-rule (6) an

industry, operation or process which has commenced production after the 16

th

day of

May, 1981 but before the 31

st

day of December 1991 and has shown adequate proof of at

least commencement of physical work for establishment of facilities to meet the specified

standards within a time-bound programme, to the satisfaction of the concerned State

Pollution Control Board, shall comply with such standards latest by the 31

st

day of

December, 1992.]

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[(8) On and from the 1

st

day of

3

[June, 2002], the following coal based thermal

power plants shall use

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[raw or blended or beneficiated coal with an ash content not

exceeding thirty four per cent on an annual average basis.], namely:-

(a) any thermal power plant located beyond one thousand kilometers from the pit-

head; and

(b) any thermal power plant located in urban area or sensitive area or critically

polluted area irrespective of their distance from pit-head except any pit-head

power plant.

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[Provided that any thermal power plant using Circulating Fluidised Bed

Combustion or Atmosphere Fluidised Bed Combustion or Pressurized Fluidised Bed

Combustion or integrated Gasification Combined Cycle technologies or any other

clean technologies as may be notified by the Central Government in the Official

Gazette shall be exempted from Clauses (a) and (b)]

Explanation: For the purpose of this Rule :-

(a) „beneficiated coal‟ means coal containing higher calorific value but lower ash

than the original ash content in the raw coal obtained through physical separation

or washing process.

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Sub-rule (6) and (7) of rule 3 were added by the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rule, 1992 vide G.S.R. 95(E)

dated 12.02.1992.

2

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1997 vide G.S.R.560(E), dated 19.9.1997.

3

Substituted vide G.S.R.407(E), dated 31.5.2001.

4

Substituted vide G.S.R.378 (E), dated 30.6.1998.

5

Inserted vide G.S.R. 378 (E), dated 30.6.1998.

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(b) „pit-head power plant‟ means power stations having captive transportation

system for its exclusive use for transportation of coal from the loading point at

the mining end upto the uploading point at the power station without using the

normal public transportation system.;

(c) „sensitive area‟ means an area whose ecological balance is prone to be easily

disturbed.

(d) „critically polluted area‟ means the area where pollution level has reached or

likely to reach to the critical level and which has been identified as such by the

Central Government or Central Pollution Control Board or a State Pollution

Control Board.

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[(e) „urban area‟ means an area limit of a city having a population of more than 1

million according to 1991 census.]

4. DIRECTIONS

(1) Any direction issued under section 5 shall be in writing.

(2) The direction shall specify the nature of action to be taken and the time within

which it shall be complied with by the person, officer or the authority to whom such

direction is given.

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[(3) (a) The person, officer or authority to whom any direction is sought to be

issued shall be served with a copy of the proposed direction and shall be given an

opportunity of not less than fifteen days from the date of service of a notice to

file with an officer designated in this behalf the objections, if any, to the issue of

the proposed direction.

(b) Where the proposed direction is for the stoppage or regulation of

electricity or water or any other service affecting the carrying on any industry,

operation or process and is sought to be issued to an officer or an authority, a

copy of the proposed direction shall also be endorsed to the occupier of the

industry, operation or process, as the case may be and objections, if any, filed by

the occupier with an officer designated in this behalf shall be dealt with in

accordance with the procedures under sub-rules (3a) and (4) of this rule:

Provided that no opportunity of being heard shall be given to the

occupier if he had already been heard earlier and the proposed direction

referred to in sub-rule (3b) above for the stoppage or regulation of electricity or

1

Inserted vide G.S.R.378(E), dated 30.6.1998.

2

Sub-rule (3) of rule 4 of the Principal Rules was re-numbered as sub-rule 3(a) and sub-rule 3(b) inserted vide

Notification No. S.O. 64(E) published in the Gazette No. 42 dated 18.1.88.

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water or any other service was the resultant decision of the Central Government

after such earlier hearing

.

]

(4) The Central Government shall within a period of 45 days from the date of

receipt of the objections, if any or from the date up to which an opportunity is given to

the person, officer or authority to file objections whichever is earlier, after considering

the objections, if any, received from the person, officer or authority sought to be directed

and for reasons to be recorded in writing, confirm, modify or decide not to issue the

proposed direction.

(5) In case where the Central Government is of the opinion that in view of the

likelihood of a grave injury to the environment it is not expedient to provide an

opportunity to file objections against the proposed direction, it may, for reasons to be

recorded in writing, issue directions without providing such an opportunity.

(6) Every notice or direction required to be issued under this rule shall be deemed

to be duly served

(a) where the person to be served is a company, if the document is

addressed in the name of the company at its registered office or at its principal

office or place of business and is either-

(i) sent by registered post, or

(ii) delivered at its registered office or at the principal office or

place of business;

(b) where the person to be served is an officer serving Government, if the

document is addressed to the person and a copy thereof is endorsed to this Head

of the Department and also to the Secretary to the Government, as the case may

be, in-charge of the Department in which for the time being the business relating

to the Department in which the officer is employed is transacted and is either-

(i) sent by registered post, or

(ii) is given or tendered to him;

(c) in any other case, if the document is addressed to the person to be

served and-

(i) is given or tendered to him, or

(ii) if such person cannot be found, is affixed on some

conspicuous part of his last known place of residence or business or is

given or tendered to some adult member of his family or is affixed on

some conspicuous part of the land or building, if any, to which it relates, or

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(iii) is sent by registered post to that person;

Explanation.-For the purpose of this sub-rule:-

(a) "company" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other

association of individuals;

(b) "a servant" is not a member of the family.

5. PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION ON THE LOCATION OF INDUSTRIES

AND THE CARRYING ON PROCESSES AND OPERATIONS IN DIFFERENT

AREAS

(1) The Central government may take into consideration the following factors

while prohibiting or restricting the location of industries and carrying on of processes and

operations in different areas-

(i) Standards for quality of environment in its various aspects laid down

for an area.

(ii) The maximum allowable limits of concentration of various

environmental pollutants (including noise) for an area.

(iii) The likely emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from

an industry, process or operation proposed to be prohibited or restricted.

(iv) The topographic and climatic features of an area.

(v) The biological diversity of the area which, in the opinion of the

Central Government needs to be preserved.

(vi) Environmentally compatible land use.

(vii) Net adverse environmental impact likely to be caused by an

industry, process or operation proposed to be prohibited or restricted.

(viii) Proximity to a protected area under the Ancient Monuments and

Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 or a sanctuary, National Park, game

reserve or closed area notified as such under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

or places protected under any treaty, agreement or convention with any other

country or countries or in pursuance of any decision made in any international

conference, association or other body.

(ix) Proximity to human settlements.

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(x) Any other factor as may be considered by the Central Government to

be relevant to the protection of the environment in an area.

(2) While prohibiting or restricting the location of industries and carrying on of

processes and operations in an area, the Central Government shall follow the procedure

hereinafter laid down.

(3) (a) Whenever it appears to the Central Government that it is expedient to

impose prohibition or restrictions on the locations of an industry or the carrying

on of processes and operations in an area, it may by notification in the Official

Gazette and in such other manner as the Central Government may deem

necessary from time to time, give notice of its intention to do so.

(b) Every notification under clause (a) shall give a brief description of

the area, the industries, operations, processes in that area about which such

notification pertains and also specify the reasons for the imposition of prohibition

or restrictions on the locations of the industries and carrying on of process or

operations in that area.

(c) Any person interested in filing an objection against the imposition of

prohibition or restrictions on carrying on of processes or operations as notified

under clause (a) may do so in writing to the Central Government within sixty

days from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.

(d) The Central Government shall within a period of one hundred and

twenty days from the date of publication of the notification in the Official

Gazette consider all the objections received against such notification and may

within

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[three hundred and sixty five days] from such day of publication] impose

prohibition or restrictions on location of such industries and the carrying on of

any process or operation in an area.

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[(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (3), whenever it

appears to the Central Government that it is in public interest to do so, it may

dispense with the requirement of notice under clause (a) of sub-rule (3).]

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[6. PROCEDURE FOR TAKING SAMPLES

The Central Government or the officer empowered to take samples under section

11 shall collect the sample in sufficient quantity to be divided into two uniform parts and

effectively seal and suitably mark the same and permit to the person from whom the

sample is taken to add his own seal or mark to all or any of the portions so sealed and

marked. In case where the sample is made up in containers or small volumes and is likely

to deteriorate or be otherwise damaged if exposed, the Central Government or the officer

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Substituted for the words “one hundred and eight days” the words “three hundred and sixty five days” by Rule 2 of

the Environment (Protection) Eighth Amendment Rules, 1992

2

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1994 notified by G.S.R.320(E), dated

16.3.1994.

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For rule 6 of the principal rules this rule was substitute vide S.O. 64(E) published in the Gazette No. 42 dated 18.1.88.

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empowered shall take two of the said samples without opening the containers and

suitably seal and mark the same. The Central Government or the officer empowered shall

dispose of the samples so collected as follows:-

(i) One portion shall be handed over to the person from whom the sample

is taken under acknowledgement; and

(ii) The other portion shall be sent forthwith to the environmental

laboratory or analysts.]

7. SERVICE OF NOTICE

The Central Government or the officer empowered shall serve on the occupier or

his agent or person in charge of the place a notice then and there in Form I of his

intention to have the sample analysed.

8. PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS, AND THE

FORM OF LABORATORY REPORT THEREON

(1) Sample taken for analysis shall be sent by the Central Government or the

officer empowered to the environmental laboratory by registered post or through special

messenger along with Form II.

(2) Another copy of Form II together with specimen impression of seals of the

officer empowered to take samples along with the seals/marks, if any, of the person from

whom the sample is taken shall be sent separately in a sealed cover by registered post or

through a special messenger to the environmental laboratory.

(3) The findings shall be recorded in Form III in triplicate and signed by the

Government Analyst and sent to the officer from whom the sample is received for

analysis.

(4) On receipt of the report of the findings of the Government Analyst, the officer

shall send one copy of the report to the person from whom the sample was taken for

analysis, the second copy shall be retained by him for his record and the third copy shall

be kept by him to be produced in the Court before which proceedings, if any, are

instituted.

9. FUNCTIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES

The following shall be the functions of environmental laboratories:-

(i) to evolve standardized methods for sampling and analysis of various

types of environmental pollutants;

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(ii) to analyze samples sent by the Central Government or the officers

empowered under sub-section (1) of section 11.

(iii) to carry out such investigations as may be directed by the Central

Government to lay down standards for the quality of environment and discharge

of environmental pollutants, to monitor and to enforce the standards laid down;

(iv) to send periodical reports regarding its activities to the Central

Government;

(v) to carry out such other functions as may be entrusted to it by the

Central Government from time to time.

10. QUALIFICATIONS OF GOVERNMENT ANALYST

A person shall not be qualified for appointment or recognized as a Government Analyst

unless he is a:-

(a) graduate in science from a recognized university with five years

experience in laboratory engaged in environmental investigation, testing or

analysis; or

(b) post-graduate in science or a graduate in engineering or a graduate in

medicine or equivalent with two years experience in a laboratory engaged in

environmental investigations testing or analysis; or

(c) post-graduate in environmental science from a recognized university

with two years experience in a laboratory engaged in environmental

investigations, testing or analysis.

11. MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE

The manner of giving notice under clause (b) of section 19 shall be as follows,

namely:-

(l) The notice shall be in writing in Form IV.

(2) The person giving notice may send notice to-

(a) if the alleged offence has taken place in a Union territory

(A) the Central Board and

(B) Ministry of Environment and Forests (represented by the

Secretary to Government of India);

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(b) if the alleged offence has taken place in a State:

(A) the State Board; and

(B) the Government of the State (represented by the Secretary to

the State Government in-charge of environment); and

(C) the Ministry of Environment and Forests (represented by the

Secretary to the Government of India);

(3) The notice shall be sent by registered post acknowledgement due; and

(4) The period of sixty days mentioned in clause (b) of section 19 of the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 shall be reckoned from the date it is first received by

one of the authorities mentioned above.

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[12. FURNISHING OF INFORMATION TO AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES

IN CERTAIN CASES

Where the discharge of environmental pollutant in excess of the prescribed

standards occurs or is apprehended to occur due to any accident or other unforeseen act

or event, the person in charge of the place at which such discharge occurs or is

apprehended to occur shall forth with intimate the fact of such occurrence or

apprehension of such occurrence to all the following authorities or agencies, namely:-

(i) The officer-in-charge of emergency or disaster relief operation in a

district or other region of a state or Union territory specified by whatever

designation by the Government of the said State or Union territory, and in whose

jurisdiction the industry, process or operation is located.

(ii) Central Board or a State Board as the case may be and its regional

officer having local jurisdiction who have been delegated powers under section

20, 21, 23 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of

l974) and section 24 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

(14 of 1981).

(iii) The statutory authorities or agencies specified in column 3 in

relation to places mentioned in column 2 against thereof of the Schedule II.]

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Rule 12 inserted vide Notification No. S.O. 32(E) dated 16.2.87 published in the Gazette No. 66 dated 16.2.87.

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[13. PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION ON THE HANDLING OF

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN DIFFERENT AREAS

(1) The Central Government may take into consideration the following factors

while prohibiting or restricting the handling of hazardous substances in different areas-

(i) The hazardous nature of the substance (either in qualitative or

quantitative terms as far as may be) in terms of its damage causing potential to

the environment, human beings, other living creatures, plants and property;

(ii) the substances that may be or likely to be readily available as

substitutes for the substances proposed to be prohibited or restricted;

(iii) the indigenous availability of the substitute, or the state of

technology available in the country for developing a safe substitute;

(iv) the gestation period that may be necessary for gradual introduction

of a new substitute with a view to bringing about a total prohibition of the

hazardous substance in question; and

(v) any other factor as may be considered by the Central Government to

be relevant to the protection of environment.

(2) While prohibiting or restricting the handling of hazardous substances in an

area including their imports and exports the Central Government shall follow the

procedure hereinafter laid down-

(i) Whenever it appears to the Central Government that it is expedient to

impose prohibition or restriction on the handling of hazardous substances in an

area, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette and in such other manner as

the Central Government may deem necessary from time to time, give notice of its

intention to do so.

(ii) Every notification under clause (i) shall give a brief description of the

hazardous substances and the geographical region or the area to which such

notification pertains, and also specify the reasons for the imposition of

prohibition or restriction on the handling of such hazardous substances in that

region or area.

(iii) Any person interested in filing an objection against the imposition of

prohibition or restrictions on the handling of hazardous substances as notified

under clause (i) may do so in writing to the Central Government within sixty

days from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.

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Rule 13 inserted vide Notification No G.S.R. 931(E) dated 27.10.89 published in the Gazette No. 564 dated 27.10.89.

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(iv) The Central Government shall within a period of ninety days

from the date of publication of the notification in the official Gazette consider

all the objections received against such notification and may impose

prohibition or restrictions on the handling of hazardous substances in a region

or an area.]

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[14. SUBMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL

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[STATEMENT]

Every person carrying on an industry, operation or process requiring consent

under Section 25 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of

1974) or under section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

(14 of 1981) or both or authorization under the Hazardous Wastes (Management and

Handling) Rules, 1989 issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of

1986) shall submit an environmental

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[statement] for the financial year ending the 31

st

March in Form V to the concerned State Pollution Control Board on or before the

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[thirtieth day of September] every year, beginning 1993.]

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Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) (second amendment) Rules, 1992 vide notification G.S.R. 329(E),

dated 13.3.1992.

2

Substituted by Rule 2(a) (i) of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1993 vide notification G.S.R.

386(E), dated 22.4.1993

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Substituted by Rule 2(a) (ii), ibid

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STANDARDS FOR EMISSION OR DISCHARGE OF

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS

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SCHEDULE – I (See rule 3)

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

1.

CAUSTIC SODA

INDUSTRY

Concentration not to exceed,

miligramme per lit. (except for pH

and flow)

Total concentration of

mercury in the final effluent

*

0.01

Mercury bearing waste-water

generation (flow)

10 kilolitres/ tonne of caustic soda

produced.

pH

5.5 to 9.0

*Final effluent is the combined effluent from (a) cell house, (b) brine

plant, (c) chlorine handling (d) hydrogen handling (e) hydrochloric

acid plant.

**2.

MAN-MADE

FIBRES

(SYNTHETIC)

Concentration not to exceed

miligramme per litre (except for pH)

Suspended solids

100

Bio-chemical oxygen demand

2

[BOD 3 days at 27

o

C]

30

pH

5.5 to 9.0

3

[3.

PETROLEUM

OIL REFINERY

A. EFFLUENT

1. pH

6.0-8.5

2. Oil & Grease

5.0

3. BOD

3 days, 27

o

C

15.0

4. COD

125.0

5. Suspended Solids

20.0

6. Phenols

0.35

7. Sulphides

0.5

8. CN

0.20

9. Ammonia as N

15.0

10. TKN

40.0

11. P

3.0

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The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 are referred to as principal rules in all subsequent Notifications

beginning with S.O. 32(E), dated 16.2.1987 published in the Gazette no. 66, dated 16.2.1987. The Schedule to be

principal rules was renumbered as Schedule-I vide S.O. 32(E) supra.

**

Standards notified at Sl. No. 60 may also be referred.

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Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

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Substituted by Rule 2 (i) of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.186(E),

dated 18.3.2008.

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Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

12. Cr (Hexavalent)

0.1

13. Cr (Total)

2.0

14. Pb

0.1

15. Hg

0.01

16. Zn

5.0

17. Ni

1.0

18. Cu

1.0

19. V

0.2

20. Benzene

0.1

21. Benzo (a) – Pyrene

0.2

Notes:-

(i) Concentration limits shall be complied with at the outlet, discharging effluent

(excluding discharge from sea water cooling systems) to receiving

environment (surface water Bodies, marine systems or public sewers). In

case of application of treated effluent directly for irrigation/horticulture

purposes (within or outside the premises of refinery), make-up water for

cooling systems, fire fighting, etc., the concentration limits shall also be

complied with at the outlet before taking the effluent for such application.

However, any use in the process such as use of sour water in desalter is

excluded for the purpose of compliance.

(ii) In case of circulating seawater cooling, the blow-down from cooling systems

shall be monitored for pH and oil & grease (also hexavalent & total

chromium, if chromate treatment is given to cooling water) and shall

conform to the concentration limits for these parameters. In case of reuse of

treated effluent as cooling water make-up, all the parameters (as applicable

for treated effluent) shall be monitored and conform to the prescribed

standards.

(iii) In case of once through cooling with seawater, the oil & grease content in the

effluent from cooling water shall not exceed 1.0 mg/l.

B. EMISSIONS

Limiting concentration in mg/Nm

3

, unless stated

(Furnace, Boiler

and Captive

Power Plant)

Fuel

Type

Existing

refineries

New Refinery/

Furnace/

Boiler

Sulphur Dioxide

(SO

2

)

Gas

50

Liquid

1700

850

Oxides of Nitrogen

(NOx)

Gas

350

250

Liquid

450

350

Particulate Matter

(PM)

Gas

10

5

Liquid

100

50

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

404

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Carbon Monoxide

(CO)

Gas

150

100

Liquid

200

150

Nickel and Vanadium

(Ni+v)

Liquid

5

Hydrogen Sulphide

(H

2

S) in fuel gas

Liquid /

Gas

150

Sulphur content in

liquid fuel, weight%

Liquid /

Gas

1.0

0.5

Notes:-

(i) In case of mixed fuel (gas and liquid) use, the limit shall be computed based on

heat supplied by gas and liquid fuels.

(ii) All the furnaces/boilers with heat input of 10 million kilo calories/hour or more

shall have continuous systems for monitoring of SO

2

and NO

2.

Manual

monitoring for all the emission parameters in such furnaces or boilers shall be

carried out once in two months.

(iii) All the emission parameters in furnaces/boilers having heat input less than 10

million kilo calories/hour will be monitored once in three months.

(iv) In case of continuous monitoring, one hourly average concentration values shall

be complied with 98% of the time in a month. Any concentration value obtained

through manual monitoring, if exceeds the limiting concentration value, shall be

considered as non-compliance.

(v) Data on Nickel and Vanadium content in the liquid fuel (in ppm) shall be

reported. Nickel and Vanadium in the liquid fuel shall be monitored at least once

in six months, if liquid fuel source & quality are not changed. In case of

changes, measurement is necessary after every change.

(FCC

Regenerators)

Limiting concentration in mg/Nm

3

,

unless stated

Existing refineries

New Refinery

/FCC

Commissioned

Hydro

processed

FCC feed

Other than

Hydro

processed

FCC feed

Sulphur Dioxide

(SO

2

)

500

1700

500 (for hydro-

processed feed)

850 for other

feed)

Oxides of Nitrogen

(NO

x

)

400

450

350

Particulate Matter

(PM)

100

50

Carbon Monoxide

(CO)

400

300

Nickel and

Vanadium (Ni+V)

2

5

2

Opacity, %

30

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

405

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Notes:-

(i) In case part feed is hydro-processed, the emission values shall be calculated

proportional to the feed rates of untreated and treated feeds.

(ii) FCC regenerators shall have continuous systems for monitoring of SO

2

and

NO

x.

One hourly average concentration values shall be complied with 98% of

the time in a month, in case of continuous monitoring. Manual monitoring

for all the emission parameters shall be carried out once in two months.

(iii) Any concentration value obtained through manual monitoring, if exceeds the

limiting concentration value, shall be considered as non-compliance.

(iv) Data on Sulphur (weight in %), Nickel (PPM) and Vanadium (PPM) content

in the feed to FCC shall be separated regularly.

(v) Limit of Carbon Monoxide emissions shall be complied with except during

annual shut down of CO boiler for statutory maintenance.

Plant

Capacity

(Tonnes/day)

Existing

SRU

New SRU or

Refinery

Commissioned

{Sulphur,

Recovery

Units (SRU)}

Sulphur recovery, %

Above 20

98.7

99.5

H

2

S, mg/Nm

3

15

10

Sulphur recovery, %

5-20

96

98

Sulphur recovery, %

1-5

94

96

Oxides of Nitrogen

(NO

x

), mg/Nm

3

All capacity

350

250

Carbon Monoxide

(CO), mg/Nm

3

All capacity

150

100

Notes:-

(i) Sulphur recovery units having capacity above 20 tonnes per day shall have

continuous systems for monitoring of SO

2.

Manual monitoring for all the

emission parameters shall be carried out once in a month.

(ii) Data on Sulphur Dioxide emissions (mg/Nm

3

) shall be reported regularly.

(iii) Sulphur recovery efficiency shall be calculated on monthly basis, using

quantity of sulphur in the feed to SRU and quantity of sulphur recovered.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

406

C- FUGITIVE EMISSION

Storage of Volatile Liquids : General Petroleum Products

(1) Storage tanks with capacity between 4 to 75m

3

and total vapour Pressure

(TVP) of more than 10 kpa should have Fixed Roof Tank (FRT) with

pressure valve vent.

(2) Storage tank with the capacity between 75 to 500 m

3

and total vapour

Pressure (TVP) of 10 to 76 kpa should have Internal Floating Root Tank

(IFRT) of External Floating Root Tank (EFRT) or Fixed Roof Tank with

vapour control or vapour balancing system.

(3) Storage tanks with the capacity of more than 500 m

3

and total vapour

Pressure (TVP) of 10 to 76 kpa should have Internal Floating Roof Tank or

External Floating Roof Tank or Fixed Roof Tank with vapour control system.

(4) The tanks with the capacity of more than 75 m

3

and total vapour Pressure

(TVP) of more than 76 kpa should have Fixed Root Tank with vapour control

system.

(5) Requirement for seals in Floating Roof Tanks:

(i) (a) IFRT and EFRT shall be provided with double seals with

minimum vapour recovery of 96%.

(b) Primary seal shall be liquid or shoe mounted for EFRT and

vapour mounted for IFRT. Maximum seal gap width will be

4 cm and maximum gap area will be 200 cm

2

/m of tank

diameter.

(c) Secondary seal shall be rim mounted. Maximum seal gap

width will be 1.3 cm and maximum gap area will be 20

cm

2

/m of tank diameter.

(d) Material of seal and construction shall ensure high

performance and durability.

(ii) Fixed Roof Tanks shall have vapour control efficiency of 95%

and vapour balancing efficiency of 90%

(iii) Inspection and maintenance of storage tanks shall be carried out

under strict control. For the inspection, API RP 575 may be

adopted, In-service inspection with regard seal gap should be

carried out once in every six months and repair to be

implemented in short time. In future, possibility of on-stream

repair of both seals shall be examined.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

407

Storage of Volatile Liquids : Benzene Storage

(1) FRT with vapour to incineration with 99.9% of removal efficiency for

volatile organic compounds (VOC) shall be provided.

(2) IFRT/EFRT with double seals, emission-reducing roof fitting and fitted with

fixed roof with vapour removal efficiency of at least 99% shall be provided.

Solvents for Lube-Base Oil production (Furfural, NMP, MEK, Toluene and

MIBK)

IFRT with double seals and inert gas blanketing with vapour removal efficiency of at

least 97% shall be provided.

Emission control for Road tank truck/Rail tank wagon loading

Loading of Volatile

Products

Gasoline and Naphtha:

(i) VOC reduction, %.

(ii) Emission, gm/m

3

(i) 99.5

(ii) 5

Benzene:

(i) VOC reduction, %

(ii) Emission, mg/m

3

(i) 99.99

(ii) 20

Toluene/Xylene:

(i) VOC reduction, %

(ii) Emission, mg/m

3

(i) 99.98

(ii) 150

Note:

(i) It shall be applicable for Gasoline, Naphtha,

Benzene, Toluene and Xylene loading.

(ii) Road tank Truck shall have Bottom loading and

Roll tank wagon shall have Top submerged

loading.

(iii) Annual leak testing for vapour collection shall be

done.

Standards for Equipment Leaks

(1) Approach: Approach for controlling fugitive emissions from

equipment leaks shall have proper selection, installation and

maintenance of non-leaking or leak-tight equipment. Following

initial testing after commissioning, the monitoring for leak detection

is to be carried out as a permanent on-going Leak Detection and

Repair (LDAR) programme. Finally detected leaks are to be repaired

within allowable time frame.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

408

(2) Components to be Covered: Components that shall be covered under

LDAR programme include (i) Block valves; (ii) Control valves;

(iii) Pump seals; (iv) Compressor seals; (v) Pressure relief valves;

(vi) Flanges – Heat Exchangers; (vii) Flanges – Piping; (viii)

Connectors – Piping; (ix) Open ended lines; and (x) Sampling

connections, Equipment and line sizes more than 1.875 cm or ¾ inch

are to be covered.

(3) Applicability: LDAR programme would be applicable to components

(given at 2 above) for following products/compounds: (i)

hydrocarbon gases; (ii) Light liquid with vapour pressure @ 20

o

C

> 1.0 kPa; and (iii) Heavy liquid with vapour pressure @ 20

o

C

between 0.3 to 1.0 kPa.

(4) While LDAR will not be applicable for heavy liquids with vapour

pressure < 0.3 kPa, it will be desirable to check for liquid dripping as

indication of leak.

(5) Definition of leak: A leak is defined as the detection of VOC

concentration more than the values (in ppm) specified below at the

emission source using a hydrocarbon analyzer according to

measurement protocol (US EPA – 453/R-95-017, 1995 Protocol for

equipment leak emission estimates may be referred to:

Component

General

Hydrocarbon (ppm)

Benzene (ppm)

Till 31

st

Dec.

2008

w.e.f.

January

01, 2009

Till 31

st

Dec.,

2008

w.e.f

January

01, 2009

Pump/Compressor

10000

5000

3000

2000

Valves/Flanges

10000

3000

2000

1000

Other components

10000

3000

2000

1000

(6) In addition, any component observe to be leaking by sight, sound or

smell, regardless of concentration (liquid dripping, visible vapor

leak) or presence of bubbles using soap solution should be

considered as leak.

(7) Monitoring Requirements and Repair Schedule: Following frequency

of monitoring of leaks and schedule for repair of leaks shall be

followed:

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

409

Component

Frequency of

monitoring

Repair schedule

Quarterly (semiannual

after two consecutive

periods with < 2%

leaks and annual after

5 periods with < 2%

leaks)

Repair will be started

within 5 working days

and shall be completed

within 15 working days

after detection of leak for

general hydrocarbons. In

case of benzene, the leak

shall be attended

immediately for repair.

Pump seals

Quarterly

Compressor seals

Quarterly

Pressure relief

devices

Quarterly

Pressure relief

devices (after

venting)

Within 24 hours

Heat Exchangers

Quarterly

Process drains

Annually

Components that

are difficult to

monitor

Annually

Pump seals with

visible liquid

dripping

Immediately

Any component

with visible leaks

Immediately

Any component

after repair/

replacement

Within five days

-

(8) The percentage leaking components should not be more than 2% for any

group of components monitored excluding pumps/compressors. In case of

pumps/compressors it should be less than 10% of the total number of

pumps/compressors or three pumps and compressors, whichever is greater.

(9) Emission inventory: Refinery shall prepare on inventory of equipment

components in the plant. After the instrumental measurement of leaks,

emission from the components will be calculated using stratified emission

factor (USEPA) or any other superior factors. The total fugitive emission

will be established.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

410

(10) Monitoring following types of monitoring methods may be judiciously

employed for detection of leaks: (i) instrumental method of measurement of

leaks; (ii) Audio, visual and olfactory (AVO) leak detection; and (iii) Soap

bubble method.

(11) Data on time of measurement and concentration value for leak detection;

time of repair of leak; and time of measurement & concentration value after

repair of leak should be documented for all the components.

(12) Pressure relief and blow down systems should discharge to a vapour

collection and recovery system or to flare.

(13) Open-ended lines should be closed by a blind flange or plugged.

(14) Totally closed-loop should be used in all routine samples.

(15) Low emission packing should be used for valves.

(16) High integrity sealing materials should be used for flanges.

D. Emission Standards for VOC from Wastewater Collection and Treatment

(1) All contaminated and odorous wastewater streams shall be handled in closed

systems from the source to the primary treatment stages (oil-water separator

and equalization tanks).

(2) The collection system shall be covered with water seals (traps) on sewers and

drains and gas tight covers on junction boxes.

(3) Oil-water separators and equalization tanks shall be provided with

floating/fixed covers. The off-gas generated shall be treated to remove at least

90% of VOC and eliminate odour. The system design shall ensure safety

(prevention of formation of explosive mixture, possible detonation and

reduce the impact) by dilution with air/inert gas, installing LEL detector

including control devices, seal drums, detonation arrestors etc. The system

shall be designed and operated for safe maintenance of the collection and

primary treatment systems.

(4) Wastewater from aromatics plants (benzene and xylene plants) shall be

treated to remove benzene & total aromatics to a level of 10, 20 ppm

respectively before discharge to effluent treatment system without dilution].

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

411

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

4.

SUGAR

INDUSTRY

Concentration not exceed,

milligramme per litre

Bio-chemical oxygen demand,

1

[3 days at 27

o

C]

100 for disposal on land

30 for disposal in surface water

Suspended solids

100 for disposal on land.

30 for disposal in surface waters.

5.

THERMAL

POWER

PLANTS

Maximum limiting concentration,

milligrammes per litre (except for pH

and temperature)

Condenser Cooling

waters (once through

cooling system)

pH

6.5 – 8.5

Temperature

Not more than 5

o

C higher than the

intake water temperature

Free available chlorine

0.5

Boiler blowdowns

Suspended solids

100

Oil and Grease

20

Copper (total)

1.0

Iron (total)

1.0

Cooling tower blowdown

Free available chlorine

0.5

Zinc

1.0

Chromium (total)

0.2

Phosphtate

5.0

Other corrosion

inhibiting material

Limit to be established on case by case

basis by Central Board in case of

Union territories and State Board in

case of States.

Ash pond effluent

pH

6.5 – 8.5

Suspended solids

100

Oil and Grease

20

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

412

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

6.

COTTON TEXTILE

INDUSTRIES

(COMPOSITE AND

PROCESSING)

Concentration not to exceed,

milligramme per litre (except for pH

and bioassay)

Common

pH

5.5 to 9

Suspended solids

100

Bio-Chemical Oxygen

Demand

1

[3days at

27

o

C]

150

Oil and grease

10

Bio-assay test

90% survival of fish of after 96 hours

Special:

Total chromium as

(Cr)

2

Sulphide (as S)

2

Phenolic compounds

(as C

4

H

2

OH)

5

The special parameters are to be stipulated by the Central Board in case of Union territories

and State Boards in case of States depending upon the dye used in the industry. Where the

industry uses chrome dyes, sulphur dyes and/or phenolic compounds in the dyeing/printing

process, the limits on chromium of 2 mg/litre, sulphides of 2 mg/litre and phenolic

compounds of 5 mg/litre respectively shall be imposed.

Where the quality requirement of the recipient system so warrants, the limit of BOD should

be lowered upto 30 according to the requirement by the State Boards for the States and the

Central Board for the union territories.

A limit on sodium absorption ratio of 26 should be imposed by the State Boards for the

States and the Central Board for the Union territories if the disposal of effluent is to be made

on land.

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

413

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

7.

COMPOSITE

WOOLLEN MILLS

Concentration not be exceed,

milligramme per litre (except for pH

and bioassay)

Common :

Suspended Solids

100

pH

5.5 to 9.0

Bio-chemical oxygen

demand

1

[3days at

27

o

C]

100

Oil and grease

10

Bio-assay

90% survival of fish after 96 hrs.

Special :

Total chromium (as

Cr)

2

Sulphide (as S)

2

Phenolic Compounds

(as C

6

H

5

OH)

5

The special parameters are to be stipulated by the Central Board in case of Union territories

and State Boards in case of State depending upon the dye used in the industry. Where the

industry uses chrome dyes, sulphur dyes and or/phenolic compounds in the dyeing/printing

process, the limits on chromium of 2 mg/litre, sulphides of 2 mg./litre and phenolic

compounds of 5 mg/litre respectively shall be imposed.

Where the quality requirement of the recipient system so warrants, the limit of BOD should

be lowered upto 30 according to the requirement by the State Boards for the States and the

Central Board for the Union territories.

A limit on sodium absorption ratio of 26 should be imposed by the State Boards for the

States and the Central Board for the Union Territories if the disposal of the effluent is to be

made on land.

#1

8

DYE AND DYE

INTERMEDIATE

INDUSTRY

Concentration not to exceed

milligrammes per litre (except for pH,

temperature and bio-assay)

Suspended Solids

100

pH

6 to 8.5

Temperature

Shall not exceed 5

o

C above the

ambient temperature of the receiving

body.

#

Standards notified at Sl. No. 45 may also be referred.

1

Sl. No. 8,9 and 10 and entries relating thereto inserted vide S.O. 393(E) dt. 16.4.87 published in the Gazette No.

185 dt. 16.4.87.

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414

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Mercury (as Hg)

0.01

Hexavalent (as Cr)

0.1

Chromium (Total

Chromium (as Cr)

2.0

Copper (as Cu)

3.0

Zinc (as Zn)

5.0

Nickel (as Ni)

3.0

Cadmium (as Cd)

2.0

Chloride (as Cl)

1000

Sulphate (as SO

4

)

1000

Phenolic Compounds

(as C

6

H

5

OH)

1.0

Oil and Grease

10

Bio-assay Test (with

1:8 dilution of

effluents)

90% survival of Test animals after 96

hours.

The standards for chlorides and sulphates are applicable or discharge into inland and

surface water courses. However, when discharged on land for irrigation, the limit for

chloride shall not be more than 600 milligrammes per litre and the sodium absorption ratio

shall not exceed 26.

9.

ELECTROPLATING

INDUSTRIES

Concentration not to exceed

milligrammes per litre (except for pH

and temperature)

pH

0.6 to 9.0

Temperature

Shall not exceed 5

o

C above the

ambient temperature of the receiving

body.

Oil and Grease

10

Suspended Solids

100

Cynides (as CN)

0.2

Ammonical

50

Nitrogen (as N)

Total Residual

Chlorides (as Cl)

1.0

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

415

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Cadmium (as Cd)

2.0

Nickei (as Ni)

3.0

Zinc (as Zn)

5.0

Hexavalent

0.1

Chromium as (Cr)

Total Chromium (as

Cr)

2.0

Copper (as Cu)

3.0

Lead (as Pb)

0.1

Iron (as Fe)

3.0

Total Metal

10.0

1

[10.

CEMENT PLANTS

not to exceed mg/Nm

3

A. TOTAL DUST

Plant Capacity

(i)200 tonnes/day

(all sections)

400

(ii) Greater than 200

tonnes/day

(all sections)

250

B. EMISSIONS

(i) For Cement Plants, including Grinding Units, located in critically polluted* or

urban areas with a population of one lakh and above (including 5 Km distance

outside urban boundary):

Particulate Matter

100mg/Nm

3

(ii) New Cement Kilns, including Grinding Units to be installed after the date of

notification:

Particulate Matter

50 mg/Nm

3

* As per the guidelines of the Central Pollution Control Board]

1

Substituted by Rule 2(I) of the Environment (Protection) First Amendment Rules, 2006 notified by G.S.R.46(E),

dated 3.2.2006.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

416

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

#1

11.

STONE CRUSHING

UNIT

Suspended Particulate

Matter

The suspended particulate matter

measured between 3 metres and 10

metres from any process equipment of

a stone crushing unit shall not exceed

600 microgrammes per cubic metre.

2

12.

COKE OVENS

Concentration in the effluents when

discharged into inland surface waters

not be exceed milligramme per litre

(except for pH)

pH

5.5 – 9.0

Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (27

o

C for 3

days)

30

Suspended Solids

100

Phenolic Compounds

(as C

6

H

5

OH)

5

Cynides (as CN)

0.2

Oil & Grease

10

Ammonical Nitrogen

(as N)

50

13.

SYNTHETIC

RUBBER

Concentration in the effluents when

discharged into inland surface waters

not be exceed milligramme per litre

(except for colour and pH)

Colour

Absent

pH

5.5 – 9.0

Biochemical Oxygen

Demand

1

[BOD (3

days at 27

o

C]

50

Chemical Oxygen

Demand

250

Oil and grease

10.0

1

S.No.11 and entries relating thereto inserted vide SO 443(E)dt.18.4.87 published in the Gazette no. 206 dt. 18.4.87.

#

Standards notified at Sl. No. 37 may also be referred.

2

S.Nos. 12 to 24 and entries relating thereto inserted vide S.O. 64(E) published in the Gazette No. 42 dt. 18.1.88.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

417

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

14.

SMALL PULP AND

PAPER INDUSTRY

Concentration not be exceed mg/l

(except for pH and sodium absorption

ratio)

*Discharge into inland

surface water

pH

5.5 – 9.0

Suspended Solids

100

BOD

30

Disposal on land

pH

5.5 – 9.0

Suspended Solids

100

BOD

100

Sodium Absorption

Ratio

1

[Absorbable Organic

Halogens

(AOX) in effluent

discharge

26

3.00 kg/ton of paper produced with

effect from the date of publication of

this notification.

2.00 kg/ton of paper produced with

effect from the 1

st

day of March,

2006.

Explanation.- These standards shall apply to all small scale Pulp and Paper Mills having

capacity below 24,000 MT per annum]

2

15.

FERMENTATION

INDUSTRY

(DISTILLERIES,

MALTRIES AND

BREWERIES)

Concentration in the effluents not to

exceed milligramme per litre (except

for pH and colour & odour)

pH

5.5 – 9.0

Colour & Odour

All efforts should be made to remove

colour and unpleasant odour as far as

practicable.

Suspended Solids

100

3

[BOD (3 days at

27

o

C)]

4

[-disposal into inland

surface waters or river/

streams]

30

- disposal on land or

for irrigation]

**[(2)….(7)]

100

1

Inserted by Rule 2 (i) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendments Rules, 2005 notified vide Notification

G.S.R.546(E), dated 30.8.2005.

2

Entries relating to S.No. 15 corrected in terms of SO 12(E), dt. 8.1.90 published in the Gazette no. 10 dt. 8.1.90.

3

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

4

Substituted vide Rule 3(a) of the Environment (Protection) (Amendments) Rules, 1996 notified vide

G.S.R.186(E), dated 2.4.1996

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418

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Note :

1

[(1)] *Wastewater generation shall not exceed 250 metre cube per tonne of

paper produced.

2

[(2)…….(7)]

16.

LEATHER

TANNERIES

Concentration in the effluent not to

exceed milligramme per litre (except

for pH and per cent sodium)

Inland

Surface

Waters

Public

Sewers

Land for

Irrigation

Marine Coastal

areas

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Suspended Solids

100

00

200

100

3

[BOD 3 days at 27

o

C]

30

350

100

pH

6.0 – 9.0

Chlorides (as Cl)

1000

200

-

Hexavalent Chromium

(Cr+6)

0.1

0.2

0.1

1.0

Total

2.0

Chromium (as Cr)

Sulphides (as S)

2.0

5.0

-

5.0

Sodium percent

-

60

-

Boron (as B)

2.0

-

Oil & Grease

10

20

10

20

1

Renumbered as (1) by Notification No.S.O.12(E), dated 8.1.1990

2

Notes 2 to 7 inserted by Notification S.O.12(E), dated 8.1.1990 and omitted by G.S.R.176(E), dated 2.4.1996

w.e.f. 3.4.1996

3

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

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No.

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

17.

FERTILIZER

INDUSTRY

Concentration in the effluent not to

exceed milligramme per litre (except

for pH )

EFFLUENTS

Plants

Commissioned

January 1, 1982

onwards

Plants

Commissioned

Prior to

January 1,

1982

- Straight

Nitrogeneous

Fertilizers, Excluding

the Calcium

Ammonium Nitrate

and Ammonium

Nitrate Fertilizers

(a)

(b)

pH

6.5 – 8.0

Ammonical Nitrogen

50

75

Total Kjeldahl

Nitrogen

100

150

Free Ammonical

Nitrogen

4

Nitrate Nitrogen

10

Cynide as CN

0.2

Vanadium as V

0.2

Arsenic as As

0.2

Suspended solids

100

Oil and Grease

10

*

Hexavalent

Chromium as Cr.

0.1

*Total Chromium as

Cr.

2.0

Straight Nitrogenous

Fertilizers, including

Calcium Ammonium

Nitrate and

Ammonium Nitrate

Fertilizers

Plants

Commissioned

January 1, 1982

onwards

Plants

Commissioned

prior to

January 1,

1982

*

To be complied with at the outlet of Chromate removal unit.

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420

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

(a)

(b)

pH

6.5 – 8.0

Ammonical Nitrogen

50

75

Total Kjeidahl

Nitrogen

150

Free Ammonical

Nitrogen

4

Nitrate Nitrogen

20

Cynide as CN

0.2

Vanadium as V

0.2

Arsenic as As

0.2

Suspended solids

100

Oil and Grease

10



Hexavalent

Chromium as Cr

0.1

*Total Chromium as

Cr

2.0

Complex Fertilizers

excluding Calcium

Ammonium Nitrate,

Ammonium Nitrate &

Ammonium

Nitrophosphate

Feritilizers

Plants

Commissioned

January 1, 1982

onwards

Plants

Commissioned

prior to

January 1,

1982

(a)

(b)

pH

6.5 – 8.0

Ammonical Nitrogen

50

75

Free Ammonical

Nitrogen

4

Total Kjeldahl

Nitrogen

100

Nitrate Nitrogen

10



To be complied with at the outlet of Chromate removal unit.

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421

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Cynide as CN

0.2

Vanadium as V

0.2

Arsenic as As

0.2

Phsophate as P

5

Suspended solids

100

Oil and Grease

10

*

Fluoride as F

10

**

Hexavalent

Chromium as Cr

0.1

**Total Chromium as

Cr

2.0

Complex Fertilizers

including Calcium

Ammonium Nitrate,

Ammonium Nitrate &

Ammonium

Nitrophosphate

Fertilizers

Plants

Commissioned

January 1, 1982

onwards

Plants

Commissioned

prior to

January 1,

1982

(a)

(b)

pH

6.5 – 8.0

Ammonical Nitrogen

50

75

Free Ammonical

Nitrogen

100

Nitrate Nitrogen

20

Cynide as CN

0.2

Vanadium as V

0.2

Arsenic as As

0.2

*

To be complied with at the outlet of fluoride removal unit. If the recipient system so

demand, fluoride as F shall be limited to 1.5 mg/l.

**

To be complied with at the outlet of Chromate removal unit.

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422

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Phosphate as P

5

Oil and Grease

10

Suspended Solids

10

100

*

Fluoride as F

10

**

Hexavalent

Chromium as Cr.

0.1

**Total Chromium as

Cr

2.0

Straight Phosphate

Fertilizers

pH

7.0 –9.0

Phosphate as P

5

Oil and Grease

10

Suspended Solids

100

*Fluoride as F

10

**Hexavalent

Chromium as Cr

0.1

**Total Chromium as

Cr

2.0

Emissions

Phosphatic Fertilizers

(Fluorides and

Particulate matter

emission)

Phosphorice acid

manufacturing unit

Granulation mixing

and grinding of rock

phosphate

25 milligramme per normal cubic

metre as total Fluoride 150

milligramme per normal cubic metre

of particulate matter.

Urea (Particulate matter

emission)

Pricing tower

Commissioned prior to

01.01.1982

Commissioned after

1.1.1982

150 milligramme per normal cubic

metre of 2 kilogramme per tone of

product.

50 milligramme per normal cubic

metre or 0.5 kilogramme per tonne of

product

*

To be complied with at the outlet of fluoride removal unit. If the recipient system so demand, fluoride as F shall

be limited to 1.5 mg/l.

**

To be complied with at the outlet of Chromate removal unit.

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423

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No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

1

[18.

OMITTED

19.

CALCIUM CARBIDE

Particulate Matter

Emission

- Kiln

250 milligramme per normal cubic

metre.

- Arc Furnace

150 milligramme per normal cubic

metre.

20.

CARBON BLACK

Particulate matter

Emission

150 milligramme per normal cubic

metre.

21.

COPPER, LEAD AND

ZINC SMELTING

Particulate Matter

Emission in

Concentrator

150 milligramme per normal cubic

metre.

Emission of Oxides of

Sulphur in Smelter &

convertor

Off-gases must be utilized for

sulphuric acid manufacture. The

limits of sulphur dioxide emission

from stock shall not exceed 4

kilogramme per tonne of concentrated

(one hundred per cent acide

produced).

22.

NITRIC ACID

(EMISSION OXIDES

OF NITROGEN)

Emission of Oxides of

Nitrogen

3 kilogramme of oxides of nitrogen

per tonne of weak acid (before

concentration) produced.

2

[23.

SULPHURIC ACID

PLANT

Emission standards

Limiting

concentration in

mg/Nm

3

,

unless stated

Plant capacity for

100% concentration

of Sulphuric Acid

(tonne/day)

1

Sr. No.18 relating to “Aluminum” and entries relating thereto omitted by Rule 2(II) of the Environment

(Protection) First Amendment Rules, 2006 notified by G.S.R. 46(E), dated 3.2.2006.

2

Substituted by Rule 2(I) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.

344(E), dated 7.5.2008.

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No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Existing Unit

New Unit

Sulphur dioxide

(SO

2

) upto 300

1370

1250

Above 300

1250

950

Acid Mist/Sulphur

Up to 300

90

70

Trioxide

Above 300

70

50

Note:

(i) Scrubbing units shall have on-line pH meters with auto recording facility.

(ii) The height of the stack emitting sulphur-dioxide or acid mist shall be of minimum of

30 metre or as per the formula H=14(Q)

(0.3)

(whichever is more). Where ―H‖ is the

height of stack in metre; and ―Q‘ is the maximum quantity of SO

2

expected to be

emitted through the stack at 110 per cent rated capacity of the plants and calculated as

per the norms of gaseous emission.

(iii) Plants having more than one stream or unit of sulphuric acid at one location, the

combined capacity of all the streams and units shall be taken into consideration for

determining the stack height and applicability of emission standards.

(iv) Plants having separate stack for gaseous emission for the scrubbing unit, the height of

this stack shall be equal to main stack].

24.

IRON & STEEL

(INTEGRATED)

Particulate Matter

Emission

- Sintering Plant

150 milligramme per normal cubic

metre

- Steel making

-- during normal

operations

150 milligramme per normal cubic

metre.

--during oxygen

lancing

400 milligramme per normal cubic

metre.

- Rolling Mill

150 milligramme per normal cubic

metre.

- Carbon monoxide

from coke oven

3 kilogramme per tonne of coke

produced.

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425

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

1

25.

THERMAL POWER

PLANTS



Particulate Matter

Emissions :

- generation cpacity

210 MW or more

150 millogramme per normal cubic

metre.

- generation capacity

less than 210 MW

350 milligramme per normal cubic

metre.

26.

NATURAL RUBBER

INDUSTRY

Concentrations in the effluents not to

exceed milligramme per litre (except

for pH) 44

o

C

- Discharge into inland

surface water

Colour & odour

Absent

pH

6.0 – 9.0

BOD

50

COD

250

Oil and Grease

10

Sulphides

2

Total Kjeldahl

Nitrogen

100

Dissolved phosphate

(as P)

5

Suspended Solids

100

Dissolved solids

(inorganic)

2100

Ammonical Nitrogen

as N

50

Free ammonia (as

NH

3

)

5

-Disposal on land for

irrigation

Colour and Odour

Absent

pH

6.0 – 8.0

BOD

100

COD

250

Oil & Grease

10

Suspended Solids

200

Dissolved solids

2100

1

S. No. 25 and 26 and entries relating thereto inserted vide S.O. 8(E) dt. 3.1.89 published in the Gazette No. 7

dated. 3.1.89.

Corrections in rule 2 against S.No. 26 made vide corrigendum No. S.O. 190 (E) dt. 15.3.89 published in the

Gazette no. 126 dt. 15.3.89.



Depending upon the requirement of local situation, such as protected area, the State Pollution Control Board

and other implementation agencies under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 may prescribed a limit of 150

milligramme per normal cubic meter, irrespective of generation capacity of the plant.

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

1

[

2

27.

ASBESTOS

MANUFACTURING

UNITS (INCLUDING

ALL PROCESSES

INVOLVING THE

USE OF ASBESTOS)

- Pure Asbestos

material

0.5 fibre */cc for one year from the

date of notification

0.2 fibre */cc after one year from the

date of notification]

- Total Dust

2 mg/m

3

(normal)

28.

CALOR ALKALI

(CAUSTIC SODA)

EMISSIONS

Concentration in mg/m

3

(normal)

(a) Mercury Cell

Mercury (from

hydrogen gas holder

stack)

0.2

(b) All processes

Chlorine (from hypo

tower)

15.0

(c) All processes

Hydro chloric acid

vapours and mist

(from hydro chloric

acid plant)

35.0

29.

LARGE PULP AND

PAPER

EMISSIONS

Concentration in mg/m

3

(normal)

Particulate matter

250

**

H

2

S

10

30.

INTEGRATED IRON

AND STEEL

PLANTS:

I. EMISSIONS

(a) Coke Oven

Particulate mater

50

(b) Refractory

material plant

Particulate matter

150

II. EFFLUENTS

Concentration in mg/l except for pH.

(a) Coke oven

By product plant.

pH

6.0 – 8.0

Suspended Solids

100

1

Standards mentioned at Sl. No.27 amended by Rule 2(III) of the Environment (Protection) First Amendment

Rules, 2006 notified vide Notification G.S.R.46(E), dated 3.2.2006.

2 S.No. 27 to 31 and entries relating thereto inserted vide GSR 913(E) dt. 24.10.89 published in the Gazette No.

554 dt. 24.10.89.

**

This standard of 250 mg/m

3

(normal) shall apply only for a period of 3 years with effect from the date on which

the Environment (protection) Second Amendment Rules, 1989 came into force. After three years the standard to

be applicable is 15 mg/m

3

(normal).

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427

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Phenol

1.0

Cynide

0.2

BOD

1

[(3 days at

27

o

C)]

30

COD

250

Ammonical Nitrogen

50

Oil and Grease

10

(b)Other plants such as

sintering plant, blast

furnace, steel melting

and rolling mill:

pH

6.0 – 9.0

Suspended Solids

100

Oil and Grease

10

31.

RE-HEATING

(REVERBERATORY)

FURNACES:

EMISSIONS

Concentration in mg/m

3

(normal)

Capacity : All sizes

Sensitive area

Particulate matter

150

Other area

Particulate matter

450

2

[32.

FOUNDRIES

EMISSIONS

(a) Cupola Capacity

(Melting Rate) :

Less than 3 mt./hr.

Particulate Matter

450

3 mt/hr. and above

Particulate Matter

150

Note : It is essential that stack is constructed over the cupola beyond the charging door

and emissions are directed through the stack which should be at least six times the

diameter of cupola.

(b) Arc Furnaces :

Capacity: All sizes

Particulate Matter

150

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred

2

S.No. 32 to 47 and entries relating thereon inserted vide GSR 742(E) dt. 30.8.90 published in the Gazette No.

365 dated 30.8.90.

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428

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

(c) Induction Furnace

Capacity: All sizes

Particulate Matter

150

Note : In respect of Arc Furnaces and Induction Furnaces provision has to be made for

collecting the fumes before discharging the emissions through the stack.

33.

THERMAL POWER

PLANTS

STACK HEIGHT/LIMIT IN

METERS

*

Power generation capacity :

- 500 MW and above

275

- 200 MW/210 MW and

above to less than 500

MW

220

- Less than 200 MW/210

MW

H-14(Q)

0.3

where Q is

emission rate of SO2 in

*kg/hr. and *H Stack height

in metres.

Steam generation capacity:

- Less than 2 ton/hr.

½ times the neighbouring

building height or 9 metres

(whichever is more)

- More than 2 ton/hr. to

5 ton/hr.

12

- More than 5 ton/hr. to 10

ton/hr.

15

- More than 10 ton./hr.

18

- More than 15 ton/hr. to

20 ton/hr.

*21

- More than 20 ton/hr. to

25 ton/hr

24

- More than 25 ton/hr. to

30 ton/hr.

27

- More than 30 ton/hr.

30 or using formula H-

14(Q)

0.3

(whichever is more)

Q is emission rate of SO

2

in

kg/hr and *H-Stack height in

meters.

*

Correction have been made as per Corrigendum Notification no. S.O. 8(E) dt. 31.12.1990.

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No.

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

34.

SMALL BOILERS

EMISSIONS

*

Capacity of Boiler

Particulate matter

- Less than 2 ton/hr.

- 2 to 5 ton/hr

More than 15 ton/hr.

1600

1200

150

1

[

2

35.

COFFEE

INDUSTRY

Instant/Dry Processing

Limiting value for

concentration in mg/l except

for pH

pH

6.5-8.5

BOD

3 day, 27

o

C

100

Total Dissolved Solids

2100

Wet/Parchment Coffee Processing

pH

6.5-8.5

BOD

3 day, 27

o

C

1000

Notes:

(i) Coffee growers having plantation area less than 10 ha with wet processing shall store

primary treated effluent in lined lagoons for solar evaporation with a non-permeable

system at the base and sides of lagoon.

(ii) Coffee growers having plantation area between 10-25 ha with wet processing shall

store primary (equalization and neutralization) treated effluent in lined lagoons for

solar evaporation with a non-permeable system at the base and sides of lagoon.

(iii) Coffee growers having plantation area 25 ha or above with wet processing shall store

secondary treated effluent in conformity with above norms in lined lagoons with a

non-permeable lining system at the base and side of lagoon and use the effluent for

irrigation after dilution so as BOD of diluted effluent for land application is less than

100 mg/l.

(iv) The minimum liner specifications for a non-permeably lining system shall be a

composite barrier having 1.5 mm High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) geomembrane

or equivalent, overlying 90 cm of soil (clay or amended soil) having permeability

coefficient not more than 1x10-

5

cm/sec.

(v) The effluent storage facilities/lagoons/solar evaporation ponds shall be located above

high flood level mark of the nearby stream, rivulet etc. with below mentioned free

board and away from any water body/stream at a distance.

*

All emissions normalized to 12 per cent carbon dioxide.

1

Omitted entry relating to Oil Refineries (Sulphur Dioxide) by Rule 2 (i) (b) of the Environment (Protection)

Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R. 186 (E), dated 18.3.2008.

2

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.579(E),

dated 6.8.2008

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No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Grower

Small

(<10ha)

Medium

(10-25ha)

Large

(>25ha)

Free Based

(cm)

30

60

90

Distance (m)

50

100

150

(vi) Raw, Treated and/or diluted effluent shall be discharged

into surface water body or used for recharging groundwater

under any circumstances what so ever].

36.

ALUMINIUM

PLANTS:

EMISSIONS

(a) Aluminia Plant:

(i) Raw Material

Handling

Primary and Secondary

Crusher Particulate Matter

150

(ii) Precipitation

Area

- Calcination

Particulate matter

250

Carbon Monoxide

1% max.

Stack Height

H=14 (Q)

0.3

Where Q is

emission rate of SO

2

in kg/hr

and H-Stack height in meters.

(b)Smelter Plant

Particulate Matter

(i)Green Anode Shop

Particulate Matter

150

1

[(ii)Anode Bake Oven

Particulate Matter

50 mg/Nm

3

Total Fluoride (F)

0.3 kg/MT of Aluminium.

(iii)Pot room

Particulate matter

150

Total Fluoride

For Soderberg*

Technology

2.8 Kg/ton by

31

st

December 2006

For Pre-baked Technology

0.8 kg/t by 31

st

December

2006

1

Substituted by Rule 2(iv) (a) amended by Rule 2 (IV) (a) of the Environment (Protection) First Amendment

Rules, 2006 notified vide Notification G.S.R.46(E), dated 3.2.2006.

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No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

* Separate standards for VSS, HSS, PBSW & PBCW as given in column 4 stands abolished

1

[(c) Standards for forage

fluoride

- Twelve consecutive months

average

- 40 ppm

- Two consecutive months

average

- 60 ppm

- One month average

- 80 ppm]

*

37.

STONE CRUSHING

UNIT

Suspended Particulate Matter

(SPM)

The Standards consist of two

paras :

(i) Implementation of the

following Pollution

Control measures:

(a) Dust containment cum

suppression system for

the equipment.

(b) Construction of wind

breaking walls.

(c) Construction of the

metalled roads within

the premises.

(d) Regular cleaning and

wetting of the ground

within the premises.

(e) Growing of a green belt

along the periphery.

1

Inserted by Rule 2(IV)(b) of the Environment (Protection) First Amendment Rules, 2006 notified by

G.S.R.46(E), dated 3.2.2006.

*

Standards notified at Sl. No. 11 may also be referred.

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No.

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

(ii) Quantitative standard

for SPM :

**

[measured between three

meters and ten metres from

any processes equipment of a

stone crushing unit shall not

exceed 600 microgrammes

per cubic metre] from a

controlled isolated as well as

from a unit located in a

cluster should be less than

600 mg/Nm

3

1

[xxx….]

38.

PETROCHEMICALS

(BASIC &

INTERMEDIATES)

EFFLUENTS

Ph

6.5 – 8.5

*BOD

2

[(3days at 27

o

C)]

50

**Phenol

5

Sulphide (as S)

2

COD

Cynide (as CN)

250

*** Fluoride (as F)

Total suspended Solids

3

[100]

Hexavalent Chromium

3

[(as

Cr)]

0.1

**** Total Chromium

3

[(as

Cr)]

2.0

**

Corrections have been made as per CORRIGENDUM Notification No. S.O. 8(E) dated 31.12.1990.

1

The sentence ‗The measurements are to be conducted at least twice a month for all the 12 month in a year‘

deleted as per CORRIGENDUM Notification S.O 8(E) dated 31.12.90.

2

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

3

Corrected as per CORRIGENDUM Notification S.O. 8(E) dated 31.12.1990.

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No.

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

* State Board may prescribed the BOD value of 30 mg/l if the recipient system so

demands.

** The limit for phenol shall be conformed to at the outlet of effluent treatment of

phenol plant. However, at the final disposal point, the limit shall be less than 1

mg/l.

*** The limit for fluoride shall be confirmed to at the outlet of the chrome removal

unit. However, at the disposal point fluoride concentration shall be lower than

5mg/l.

**** The limits for total and hexavalent chromium shall be conformed to at the outlet

of the chromate removal. This implies that in the final treated effluent, total and

hexavalent chromium shall be lower than prescribed herein.

1

[

2

39

HOTEL INDUSTRY

EFFLUENT STANDARDS

(i)Hotel with atleast 20 bedrooms

limiting

concentration

in mg/1,

except for

pH

Inland

Surface

Water

On land for

Irrigation

PH

5.5-9.0

BOD3 days, 27

o

C

30

100

Total Suspended Solids

50

100

Oil & Grease

10

Phosphate as P

1.0

-

(ii)Hotel with less than 20 bedrooms or a Banquet Hall with

minimum floor area of 100m

2

or a Restaurant with minimum

seating capacity of 36

pH

5.5-9.0

BOD3 days, 27

o

C

100

Total Suspended Solids

100

Oil & Grease

10

1

Omitted entry relating to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Formulation Industry by Rule 2(a) of the

Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R.512(E), dated 9.7.2009.

2

Inserted by Rule of the Environment (Protection) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R.794(E),

dated 4.11.2009.

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No.

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Notes:

i. Hotels, banquet halls, restaurants, etc. located in

coastal area shall also comply with the provisions of

the Coastal Regulation Zone, as applicable.

ii If, the effluent is discharged into a municipal sewer

leading to a Sewage Treatment Plant, the hotel or

restaurant or banquet hall, as the case may be, shall

provide a proper Oil and Grease Trap for effluent

arising from its kitchen and laundry and shall have to

comply with the 'General Standards for Discharge of

Environmental Pollutants Part-A: Effluents' notified

under Schedule-VI].

40.

PESTICIDE

MANUFACTURING

AND FORMULATION

INDUSTRY.

EFFLUENTS

1. Temperature

Shall not exceed 5

o

C above

the receiving water

temperature

2. pH

6.5 – 8.5

3. Oil and Grease

10

4. BOD

1

[(3 days at 27

o

C)]

30

5. Total Suspended Solids

100

6. Bio-assay test

90% survival of fish after 96

hours in 100% effluent.

7. (a) Specific Pesticides :

Benzenl Hexachloride

10

Carbonyl

10

DDT

10

Endosulfan

10

Diamethoate

450

Fenitrothion

10

Malathion

10

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

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1

2

3

4

Phorate

10

Methyl Parathion

10

Phenathoate

10

Pyrethrums

10

Copper Oxyghloride

9600

Copper Sulphate

50

Ziram

1000

Sulphur

30

Paraquat

2300

Proponil

7300

Nitrogen

780

(b) Heavy Metals

Copper

1.00

Managanese

1.00

Zinc

1.00

Mercury

0.01

Tin

0.10

Any other metal like Nickel

etc.

Shall not exceed 5 times the

drinking water standards of

BIS.

(c) Organics

Phenol and Phenolic

compounds as C

6

H

5

OH

1.0

(d) Inorganics

Arsenics (As As)

0.2

Cyanide (as CN)

0.2

Nitrate (as NO

3

)

50.0

Phosphate (as P)

5.0

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Standards

1

2

3

4

1

[EMISSIONS Not to exceed

mg/Nm

3

HCl

20

Cl

2

5

H

2

S

5

P

2

O

5

(as H

3

PO

4

)

10

NH

3

30

Particulate matter with

pesticides compounds

20

CH

3

Cl

20

HBr

5]

Note : 1. Limits should be complied with the end of the treatment plant before

any dilution.

2. Bio-assay test should be carried out with available species of fish in

receiving water.

3. State Boards may prescribe limits of total dissolved solids (TDS) sulphates

and chlorides depending on the uses of recipient water body.

4. State Board may prescribe COD limit correlated with BOD limit.

5. Pesticides are known to have metabolites and isomers. If they are found

insignificant concentration, standards may be prescribed for those in the

list by Central or State Board.

6. Industries are required to analyse pesticides in waste water by

advanced analytical method such as GLC/HPLC.

7. All the parameters will be compulsory for formulators, for others, the 7

th

will be optional.

1

Inserted entries relating to emissions by Rule 2(V) of the Environment (Protection) First Amendment Rules,

2006 notified vide G.S.R.46(E), dated 3.2.2006.

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1

2

3

4

41.

TANNERY (AFTER

PRIMARY

TREATMENT)

Disposal : Channel/

conduit

Carrying waste waters to

Secondary Treatment

Plants

Type of Tanners :

EFFLUENT

- chrome tanneries/

combined chrome &

Vegetable tanneries.

pH

6.5 – 9.0

SS

Not to exceed 600

Chromium Concentration after

treatment in the chrome waste

water stream

45

- Vegetable tanneries

pH

6.5 – 9.0

SS

Not to exceed 600

Note : The above standards will apply to those tannery units which have made full

contribution to a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) Comprising

secondary treatment. Those who have not contributed will be governed by earlier

Notification No. S.O.

*

61 (E), dated January 18, 1988.

42.

PAINT INDUSTRY

WASTE WATER

DISCHARGE

EFFLUENTS

pH

6.0 – 8.5

Suspended Solids

100

BOD

5

1

[(3 days at 27

o

C)]

50

Phenolics as C

6

H

5

OH

1.0

Oil and Grease

10.0

Bio-assay test

90% survival in 96 hours

Lead as Pb

0.1

*

Corrected as per Notification No. S.O. 8(E) dated 31.12.1990.

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred

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2

3

4

Chromium as Cr Hexavalent

0.1

Total

2.0

Copper as Cu

2.0

Nickle as Ni

2.0

Zinc as Zn

5.0

Total heavy metals

7.0

43.

INORGANIC

CHEMICAL

INDUSTRY (WASTE

WATER

DISCHARGE)

EFFLUENTS

part I (metal compounds

of Chromium,

Manganese, Nickel,

Copper, Zinc, Cadmium,

Lead and Mercury)

pH

6.0 – 8.5

Chromium as Cr Hexavalent

0.1

Total

2.0

Manganese as Mn

2.0

Nickel as Ni

2.0

Copper as Cu

2.0

Zinc as Zn

5.0

Cadmium as Cd

0.2

Lead as Pb

0.1

Mercury as Hg

.01

Cynide as CN

0.2

Oil & Grease

10.0

Suspended Solids

30.0

In addition to the above, total

heavy metals are to be limited to

7 mg/l.

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2

3

4

44.

BULLION REFINING

(WASTE WATER

DISCHARGE)

EFFLUENTS

pH

6.5 – 8.5

Cynide as CN

0.2

Sulphide as S

0.2

Nitrate as N

10.0

Free C1

2

as C1

1.0

Zinc as Zn

5.0

Copper as Cu

2.0

Nickel as Ni

2.0

Arsenic as As

0.1

Cadmium as Cd

0.2

Oil and Grease

10.0

Suspended Solids

100

*

45.

DYE & DYE

INTERMEDIATE

INDUSTRY (WASTE

WATER

DISCHARGE)

EFFLUENTS

pH

6.0 – 8.5

Colour Hazen Unit

400.0

Suspended Solids

100.0

BOD

1

[(3 days at 27

o

C)]

100.0

Oil and Grease

10.0

Phenolics as C

6

H

5

OH

1.00

Cadmium as Cd

0.2

Copper as Cu

2.0

Manganese as Mn

2.0

Lead as Pb

0.1

Mercury as Hg

0.01

Nickel as Ni

2.0

Zinc as Zn

5.0

Chromium as Cr

6+

0.1

Total Chromium

2.0

Bio-assay test

90% survival in 96 hours.

*

Standards Notified as Sl. No. 8 may also be referred.

1

Substituted by Rule2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred

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Category

Standards

dB(A)

1

2

3

46.

NOISE LIMITS FOR AUTOMOBILES (FREE FIELD) AT ONE

METER IN dB(A) AT THE MANUFACTURING STAGE TO BE

ACHIEVED BY THE YEAR 1992.

(a) Motorcycle, Scooters & Three wheelers

80

(b) Passenger Cars

82

(c) Passenger or Commercial Vehicles upto 4 MT

85

(d) Passenger or Commercial Vehicles above 4 MT and upto 12 MT

89

(e) Passenger or Commercial Vehicles exceeding 12 MT

91

47.

DOMESTIC APPLIANCES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS

AT THE MANUFACTURING STAGE TO BE ACHIEVED BY THE

YEAR, 1993

(a) Window Air Conditioner of 1 ton to 1.5 tons

68

(b) Air Coolers

60

(c) Refrigerators

46

1

[(d) ***………

- ]

(e) Compactors (rollers) Front loaders, Concrete mixers, Cranes

(movable), Vibrators and Saws.

75

1

The words and figures ‗Diesel generators for domestic purposes … 85-90‘ omitted by Rule 2(a) of the

Environment (Protection) Second Amendments Rules, 2002 published vide Notification No.G.S.R.371(E),

dated 17.5.2005

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

1

48.

GLASS INDUSTRY

EMISSIONS

A. Sodalime & Borosilicate

and other special Glass

(other than Lead)

(a) Furnace : Capacity

(i) Upto a product draw

capacity of 60 MT/Day

Particulate Matter

2.0 kg/hr.

(ii) Product draw capacity

more than 6 MT/Day

Particulate Matter

0.8 kg/MT of product

drawn

(iii) For all capacities

Stack height

H=14(Q)

0.3

where Q

is the emission rate of

SO

2

in Kg/hr. & H is

Stack height in

meters.

Total Fluorides

5.0 mg/NM

3

Nox

Use of low Nox

burners in new plants

(b) Implementation of the following measures for fugitive emission control from other

sections :

(i) Raw materials should be transported in leak proof containers.

(ii) Cullet preparation should be dustfree using water spraying.

(iii) Batch preparation section should be covered.

B. Lead Glass

(a) Furnaces :

All capacities

Particulate Matter

50 mg/NM

3

Lead

20 mg/NM

3

(b) Implementation of the following measures for fugitive emission control from other

sections:

(i) Batch mixing, proportioning section and transfer points should be covered and it

should be connected to control equipments to meet the following standards :

Particulate matter

50 mg/NM

3

Lead

20 mg/NM

3

(ii) Minimum Stack height should be 30 metres in lead glass units.

(c) Pot furnace at Firozabad

Furnace :

Particulate matter

1200 mg/NM

3

Note : Depending upon local environmental conditions, State/Central Pollution Control Board can

prescribe more stringent standards than those prescribed above.

1

S.No. 48 to 55 and entries relating thereto inserted vide GSR 93(E) dt. 21.2.91 published in the Gazette No. 79

dated 27.2.91.

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Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Glass Industries (for all

categories)

EFFLUENTS:

pH

6.5 – 8.5

Total Suspended Solids

100 mg/l

Oil & Grease

10 mg/l

49.

LIME KILN

Stack Height

Capacity :

Upto 5 T/day

Stack Height

A hood should be provided

with a stack of 30 meter

height from ground level

(including kiln height).

Above 5T/day

Stack height

H=14(Q)

0.3

where Q is

emission rate of SO

2

in

kg/hr and H=Stack Height

in meters.

More than 5T/day and up to 40

T/Day

Particulate matter

500 mg/Nm

3

Above 40T/day

Particulate matter

150 mg/Nm

3

50.



SLAUGHTER HOUSE,

MEAT & SEA FOOD

INDUSTRY

EFFLUENTS

Concentration in mg/l

Category

A.Slaughter House

(a) Above 70 TLWK/day

BOD

1

[3 days at 27

o

C]

100

Suspended Solids

100

Oil and Grease

10

(b) 70 TLWK/day below

BOD

1

[3 days at 27

o

C]

500

B.Meat Processing

(a) Frozen Meat

BOD

1

[3 days at 27

o

C]

30

Suspended Solids

50

Oil & Grease

10

(b) Raw Meat from own

Slaughter House.

BOD

1

[3 days at 27

o

C]

30

Suspended Solids

50

Oil & Grease

10

(c) Raw Meat from other

sources

Disposal via Screen and

Septic Tank.

C.Sea Food Industry

BOD

1

[3 days at 27

o

C]

30

Suspended Solids

50

Oil and Grease

10



The emission standards from Boiler House shall conform to the standards already prescribed under E(P) Act,

1986 vide notification No.G.S.R.742(E), dated 30.8.90.

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

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Parameter

Standards

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2

3

4

Note : (i) TLWK – Tonnes of Live Weight Killed (ii) In case of disposal into municipal sewer

where sewage is treated the industries shall install screen and oil & grease separation units.

(iii) The industries having slaughter house along with meat processing units will be

considered in meat processing category as far as standards are concerned.

51.

FOOD AND FRUIT

PROCESSING INDUSTRY:

EFFLUENTS

Concentration

not to exceed –

mg/l except pH

Quantum

gm/MT of

product

Category

A. Soft Drinks

(a) Fruit based/ Synthetic

(more than 0.4 MT/Day)

bottles and tetrapack

pH

6.5 – 8.5

-

Suspended Solids

100

Oil and Grease

10

BOD

1

[3days at

27

o

C]

30

(b) Synthetic (less than 0.4

MT/Day)

Disposal via

septic Tank

-

B. Fruit & Vegetables

(a) Above 0.4 MT/Day

pH

6.5 – 8.5

-

Suspended Solids

50

Oil and Grease

10

BOD

1

[3days at 27

o

C]

30

(b) 0.1-0.4 MT/day (10

MT/year)

Disposal via

septic Tank

-

C. Bakery

(a) Bread and Bread &

Biscuit

(i) Continuous process

(More than 20T/day)

pH

6.5 - 8.5

-

BOD

1

[3days at 27

o

C]

200

25

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

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Standards

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2

3

4

(ii) Non-continuous

process (less than 20

MT/day)

-

Disposal via

Septic tank

(b) Biscuit Production

(i) 10 T/day & above

pH

6.5 – 8.5

BOD

1

[3days at27

o

C]

300

35

D. Confectioneries

EFFLUENTS

(a) 4 T/day and above

pH

6.5 – 8.5

-

Suspended Solids

50

Oil and Grease

10

BOD

1

[3days at

27

o

C]

30

(b) Below 4 T/day

Disposal via

Septic Tank

Note : To ascertain the category of ‗unit fails‘ the average of daily production and waste

water discharge for the preceding 30 operating days from the date of sampling

shall be considered.

* The emission from the boiler house shall conform to the standards already

prescribed under E(P) Act, 1986 vide Notification No. GSR 742(E) dated

30.8.90.

52.

*JUTE PROCESSING

INDUSTRY :

EFFLUENTS

Concentration in mg/l

except pH and Water

consumption

pH

5.5 – 9.0

BOD

1

[3days at 27

o

C]

30

Suspended Solids

100

Oil and Grease

10

Water Consumption

1.60 Cum/Ton of product

produced.

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

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Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Note : 1. Water Consumption for the Jute processing industry will be 1.5 Cum/Ton of

product from January, 1992.

2. At the present no limit for colour is given for liquid effluent. However, as

far as possible colour should be removed.

* Stack emissions from boiler house shall conform to the standards already

prescribed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, vide Notification No.

GSR 742(E), dated 30.08.90.

53.

LARGE PULP & PAPER

NEWS PRINT/ RAYON

GRADE PLANTS OF

1

[CAPACITY ABOVE 24000

MT PER ANNUM]

EFFLUENTS

Concentration in mg/l

except pH and TOCL

pH

7.0 – 8.5

BOD

2

[3 days at 27

o

C]

30

COD

350

Suspended Solids

500

3

[Absorbable Organic

Halogens (AOX) in

effluent discharge

1.5 kg/ton of product with

effect from the date of

publication of this

notification.1.0 kg/ton of

product with effect from

the 1

st

day of March,2008.]

Flow (Total Waste

Water Discharge)

**

(i)Large Pulp & Paper

200 Cum/Ton of Paper

produced

(ii)Large Rayon Grade

Newsprint

150 Cum/Ton of Paper

produced.

54.

SMALL PULP AND PAPER

EFFLUENT

Paper Plant of Capacity

upto 24000 MT/Annum :

Category :

A. *Agrobased

Total waste water

discharge

200 cum/Ton of paper

produced

B. **Waste paper based

Total waste water

discharge

75 cum/Ton of paper

produced

1

Substituted by Rule 2(ii) (a) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendments Rules, 2005 notified vide

Notification No.G.S.R.546(E), dated 30.8.2005.

2

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred

3

Substituted by Rule 2(ii) (b) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendments Rules, 2005 notified vide

Notification No.G.S.R.546(E), dated 30.8.2005

**

The Standards with respect of total wastewater discharge for the large pulp and paper mills be established from

1992, will meet the standards of 100 cum/Ton of paper produced.

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

* The agro based mills to be established from January, 1992 will meet the standards

of 150 cum/Ton of paper produced.

** The waste-paper mills to be established from January, 1992 will meet the

standards of 50 cum/Tom of paper produced.

55.

COMMON EFFLUENT

TREATMENT PLANTS:

EFFLUENTS

(Inlet effluent quality for

CETP)

(Concentration in mg/l)

A. Primary Treatment

pH

5.5 – 9.0

Temperature

o

C

45

Oil & Grease

20

Phenolic Compounds (as

C

6

H

5

OH)

5.0

Ammonical Nitrogen

(as N)

50

Cynide (as CN)

2.0

Chromium hexavalent (as

Cr+6)

2.0

Chromium (total)(as Cr)

2.0

Copper (as Cu)

3.0

Lead (as Pb)

1.0

Nickel (as Ni)

3.0

Zinc (as Zn)

15

Arsenic (as As)

0.2

Mercury (as Hg)

0.01

Cadmium (as Cd)

1.0

Selenium (as Se)

0.05

Fluoride (as F)

15

Boron (as B)

2.0

Radioactive Materials

Alpha emitters, Hc/ml

10-7

Beta emitters, He/ml

10-8

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2

3

4

Note : 1. These Standards apply to the small scale industries, i.e. total discharge upto

25 KL/Day.

2. For each CETP and its constituent units, the State Board will prescribe

standards as per the local needs and conditions; these can be more stringent

than those prescribed above. However, in case of clusters of units, the State

Board with the concurrence of CPCB in writing, may prescribe suitable

limits.

B. Treated Effluent Quality of Common Effluent Treatment Plant Concentration in

mg/l except pH & Temperature

Into inland

surface waters

On land for

Irrigation

Into Marine

Coastal areas

(a)

(b)

(c)

pH

5.5 - 9.0

5.5 – 9.0

BOD

1

[3days at 27

o

C]

30

100

Oil & Grease

10

20

Temperature

Shall not

exceed 40

o

C in

any section of

the stream

within 15

metres down

stream from the

effluent outlet

-

45

o

C at the

point of

discharge.

Suspended Solids

100

200

(a) For

process waste

water – 100

(b) For

cooling water

effluents 10

percent above

total suspended

matter of

effluent cooling

water

Dissolved Solids

(inorganic)

2100

-

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

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No.

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Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Total residual chlorine

1.0

-

1.0

Ammonical nitrogen(as

N)

50

-

50

Kjeldahl nitrogen

(asN)

100

-

100

Chemical Oxygen

Demand

250

-

250

Arsenic (as As)

0.2

Mercury (as Hg)

0.01

-

0.01

Lead (as Pb)

0.1

-

1.0

Cadmium (as Cd)

1.0

-

2.0

Total Chromium (asCr)

2.0

-

2.0

Copper (as Cu)

3.0

-

3.0

Zinc (as Zn)

5.0

-

15

Selenium (as Se)

0.05

-

0.05

Nickel (as Ni)

3.0

-

5.0

Boron (as B)

2.0

-

Percent Sodium

-

60

-

Cynide (as CN)

0.2

Chloride (as Cl)

1000

600

-

Fluoride (as F)

2.0

-

15

Sulphate (as SO

4

)

1000

-

Sulphide (as S)

2.8

-

5.0

Pesticides

Absent

Phenolic compounds

(as C

6

H

5

OH)

1.0

-

5.0

Note :All efforts should be made to remove colour and unpleasant odour as far as possible.

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Standards

1

2

3

4

1

56.

DAIRY

EFFLUENTS

Concentration in

mg/l except pH

Quantum per

product processed

pH

6.5 – 8.5

-

*BOD

2

[3 days at 27

o

C]

100

-

** Suspended Solids

150

-

Oil and Grease

10

-

Waste Water generation

-

3m

3

/Kl of milk

Note :*BOD may be made stringent upto 30 mg/l if the recipient fresh water body is a

source for drinking water supply. BOD shall be upto 350 mg/l for the chilling plant

effluent for applying on land provided the land is designed and operated as a

secondary treatment system with suitable monitoring facilities. The drainage water

from the land after secondary treatment has to satisfy a limit of 30 mg/l of BOD and

10 mg/l of nitrate expressed as ‗N‘. The net addition to the groundwater quality

should not be more than 3 mg/l of BOD and 3 mg/l of nitrate expressed as ‗N‘. This

limit for applying on land is allowed subject to the availability of adequate land for

discharge under the control of industry, BOD value is relaxable upto 350 mg/l,

provided the wastewater is discharged into a town sewer leading to secondary

treatment of the sewage.

** Suspended solids limit is relaxable upto 450 mg/l, provided the wastewater is

discharged into town sewer leading to secondary treatment of the sewage.

57.

TANNERIES

EFFLUENTS

Concentration in

mg/l except pH

Quantum per raw

hide processed

pH

6.5 – 9.0

-

*BOD

2

[3 days at 27

o

C]

100

-

Suspended Solids

100

-

Sulphides (as S)

1

-

Tototal Chromium (as Cr)

2

Oil and Grease

10

-

Waste Water generation

-

28 m

3

/T

* For effluent discharge into inland surface waters BOD limit shall be made stricter to 30

mg/l by the concerned State Pollution Control Board.

1

Sl. No. 56 to 61 and entries relating thereto inserted vide GSR 475(E) dated 5.5.92 published in the Gazette

No. 202 dated. 5.5.92.

2

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

450

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

****58.

NATURAL

RUBBER

PROCESSING

INDUSTRY

Centrifuging and creaming units

Crape and crumb units

for disposal

into inland

surface water

for disposal

on land for

irrigation

for disposal into

inland surface

water

for disposal

on land for

irrigation

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(Concentration in mg/l, except

pH & quantum of waste water

generation)

(Concentration in mg/l except

pH & quantum of waste waster

generation)

pH

6 – 9

6 – 8

Total Kjeldahl

nitrogen (as N)

200(100*)

***

50

***

Ammonical

Nitrogen as (N))

100 (50*)

***`

25

***

BOD

1

[3 days at

27

o

C]

20

o

C

100

30

100

COD

250

***

250

***

Oil & Grease

10

20

10

20

Sulphide (as S)

2

***

2

***

TDS

2100

NP**

2100

NP**

SS

100

200

100

20

Quantum of waste

water generation

5 lit/kg of

product

processed

8 lit./kg of

product

processed

40 lit/kg of

product

processed

40 lit./kg of

product

processed

* To be achieved in three years.

** Not prescribed in case effluent is used for rubber plantation of their own. In other

cases suitable limit, as necessary may be prescribed by the State Board.

*** Not specified.

**** These standards supersede the standards notified as serial no. 26 vide Notification

No. S.O. 8(E), dated 3

rd

June, 1989.

59.

BAGASSE-FIRED BOILERS

EMISSIONS

(Concentration in mg/l)

(a) Step Grate

Particulate Matter

250

(b) Horse shoe/pulsating grate

Particulate Matter

500 (12% CO

2

)

(c) Spreader Stroker

Particulate Matter

800 (12% CO

2

)

Note : In the case of horse shoe and spreader stroker boilers, if more than one boiler is

attached to a single stack, the Standard shall be fixed based on added capacity of

all the boilers connected with the stack.

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E),

dated 2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

451

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4



60.

MAN-MADE FIBRE INDUSTRY

(SEMI-SYNTHETIC)

EFFLUENTS

(Concentration in mg/l

except for pH)

pH

5.5 - 9.0

Suspended Solids

100

BOD

1

[3 days at 27

o

C]

30

Zinc (as Zn)

1

61

CERAMIC INDUSTRY

EMISSIONS

(Concentration in

mg/Nm

3

)

A. Kilns

(a) Tunnel, Top Hat,

Chamber

Particulate Matter

150

Fluoride

10

Chloride

100

Sulphur dioxide

**

(b) Down-draft

Particulate Matter

1200

Fluoride

10

Chloride

100

Sulphur dioxide

**

(c) Shuttle

Particulate Matter

150

Fluoride

10

Chloride

100

Sulphur dioxide

**

(d) Vertical Shaft Kiln

Particulate Matter

250

Fluoride

10

Sulphur dioxide

**

(e) Tank furnace

Particulate Matter

150

Fluoride

10

Sulphur dioxide

**

B. Raw material handling,

Processing and operations

(a) Dry raw materials

handling and processing

operations

Particulate Matter

150

(b) Basic raw material and

processing operations

Particulate Matter

*

(c) Other sources of air

pollution Generation

Particulate Matter

*

C. Automatic Spray Unit

(a)Dryers

(i)Fuel fired dryers

Particulate matter

150

(ii)For heat recovery dryer

Particulate matter

*

(b)Mechanical finishing

operation

Particulate matter

*

(c) Lime/Plasters of Paris

manufacture



Standards notified at Sr. No.2 may also be referred.

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

452

Sr.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

Capacity :

Upto 5T/day

Stack Height

A. Hood should be

provided with a stack of

30 meter height from

ground level (including

Kiln height)

Above 5T/day

- do -

H=14(Q)

0.3

Where Q is

emission rate of SO

2

in

kg/hr and H=Stack in

meters

More than 5T/day

Particulate matter

500 mg/NM

3

and utp 40 T/day

Particulate matter

150 mg/NM

3

Note : Oxygen reference level for particulate matter concentration calculations for kilns

mentioned at A(c) is 18% and for those at A(b), A(d) and A(c) is 8%.

* All possible preventive measures should be taken to control pollution as far as

practicable.

** The standard for sulphur dioxide in terms of stack height limits for kilns with

various capacities of coal consumption shall be as indicated below :

Coal consumed per day

Stack height

Less than 8.5 MT

9 m

More than 8.5 to 21 MT

12 m

More than 21 to 42 MT

15 m

More than 42 to 64 MT

18 m

More than 64 to 104 MT

21 m

More than 104 to 105 MT

24 m

More than 105 to 126 MT

27 m

More than 126 MT

30 m or using

formula

H=14 (Q

g

)

0.3

(whichever is more)

Note : In this notification

H—Physical height of the stack

Qg—Emission of sulphurdioxide in Kg/hr.

MT—Metric tones

m—meters

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

453

S. No.

Indsutry

Parameter

Standards

1.

2.

3.

4.

1

[62.

VISCOSE

FILAMENT YARN

(Sub-sector of

manmade fibre semi-

Synthetic Industry)

EFFLUENTS

(Concentration in mg/l

except for pH)

pH

5.5-9.0

Suspended solids

100

BOD(3 days at

27

o

C)

30

Zinc (as Zn)

5

2

[63. STARCH INDUSTRY EFFLUENTS:

(Maize products) Concentration not to exceed

mg/l (except pH and waste

water discharge)

pH 6.5-8.5

BOD

(3 days at 27

o

C)

Suspended Solids 150

Wastewater

discharge 8 m

3

/tonne of maize

Processed

Note : The prescribed limits for BOD and suspended solids

shall be made more stringent or less stringent

depending upon the conditions and local

requirements as mentioned below :

(i) BOD shall be made stringent upto 30mg/l if

the recipient fresh water body is a source

for drinking water supply.

(ii) BOD shall be allowed upto 350 mg/l for

applying on land provided the land is

designed and operated as a secondary

treatment system with the requisite

monitoring facilities. The drainage water

1

Sl. No. 62 and entries relating thereto inserted by Rule 2(b) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules,

1993 by G.S.R. No. 801 (E), dated 31.12.1993.

2

Sl.No.63 to 78 and entries relating thereto inserted by Rule 3 (a) of the Environment (Protection)

(Amendment ) Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated 2.4.1996.

* Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176(E), dated

2.4.1996 may be read as BOD (3 days at 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

454

from the land after secondary treatment has

to satisfy a limit of 30mg/l of BOD and

10mg/l of nitrate expressed as ―N‖. The net

addition to ground water quality should not

be more than 3 mg/l of BOD and 10mg/l of

nitrate expressed as ―N‖.

(iii) BOD shall be allowed upto 350 mg/l for

discharge into a town sewer, if such sewer

leads to a secondary biological treatment

system.

(iv) Suspended solids shall be allowed upto 450

mg/l for discharge into a town sewer, if such

sewer leads to a secondary biological

treatment system.

(v) In the event of bulking of sludge, the

industry shall immediately apprise the

respective State Pollution Control Board.

64. BEEHIVE HARD EMISSION :

COKE OVEN

(i) New unit Particulate matter 150 mg/Nm

3

(corrected to 6% CO

2

)

Hydrocarbons 25 ppm

(ii) Existing units Particulate matter 350 mg/Nm

3

(corrected to 6% CO

2

)

Note : For control of emissions and proper dispensation of

pollutants the following guidelines shall be followed:

(i) Units set up after the publication of this

notification shall be treated as new units.

(ii) A minimum stack height of 20 meters shall

be provide by each unit.

(iii) Emissions from coke ovens shall be

channelised through a tunnel and finally

omitted through a stack. Damper

adjustment techniques shall be used to

have optimum heat utilization and also to

control the emission of unburnt carbon

particles and combustible flue gases.

(iv) Wet scrubbing system or waste heat

utilization for power generation or byproduct

recovery systems should be installed

preferably to achieve the prescribed

standards.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

455

(v) After four years from the date of this

notification, all the existing units shall

comply with the standards prescribed for

the new units.

65. BRIQUETTE INDUSTRY EMISSIONS :

(COAL)

(i) Units having capacity Particulate matter 350 mg/Nm

3

less than 10 tonnes (corrected to 6% CO

2

)

(ii) Units having capacity Particulate matter 150 mg/Nm

3

10 tonnes or more (corrected to 6% CO

2

)

Note: For control of emissions/and proper dispersal of

pollutants, the following guidelines shall be followed

by the industry :-

(i) A minimum stack height of 20 metres shall be

provided.

(ii) All ovens shall be modified to single chimney

multi-oven systems.

(iii) Emissions from ovens shall be channelised

through inbuilt draft stack. Optimum heat

utilization technique shall be used.

(iv) In case of units having capacity 10 tonnes

and above, wet scrubbing system shall be

provided to control air pollution.

66. SOFT COKE INDUSTRY Particulate matter 350 mg/Nm

3

(Corrected to 6% CO

2

)

Note: Wet scrubbing systems alongwith byproduct

recovery system shall be provided.

GUIDELINES FOR EMISSION CONTROL TO IMPROVE WORK ZONE

ENVIRONMENT (APPLICABLE FOR INDUSTRIES AT SERIAL NUMBERS 64,

65 AND 66):

(a) Water used for quenching and wet scrubbing

shall be recalculated and reused through catch-

pits.

(b) Leakages in the oven shall be sealed by

bentonite or by any suitable paste and by

proper maintenance to avoid fugitive emission.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

456

GUIDELINES FOR COAL HANDLING AND CRUSHING PLANT (APPLICABLE

TO INDUSTRIES AT SERIAL NUMBERS 64,65 AND 66)

(a) Unloading of coal trucks shall be carried out

with proper care avoiding dropping of the

materials from height. It is advisable to

moist the material by sprinkling water while

unloading.

(b) Pulverisation of coal shall be carried out in

an enclosed place and water sprinkling

arrangement shall be provided at coal

heaps, crushing area and on land around

the crushing unit.

(c) Work area surrounding the plant shall be

asphalted or concreted.

(d) Green belt shall be developed along the

boundary of the industry.

(e) Open burning of coal to manufacture soft

coke shall be stopped.

67. EDIBLE OIL & VANASPATI INDUSTRY

EFFLUENTS :

Temperature Not more than 5

o

C above

ambient temperature of the recipient waterbody

pH 6.5—8.5

Suspended solids 150 mg/l

Oil & grease 20 mg/l

BOD(3 days at 27

o

C) 100 mg/l

COD 200 mg/l

Wastewater Discharge

(i) Solvent extraction 2.0 cum/tonne of product (oil)

(ii) Refinery/Vanaspati 2.0 cum/tonne of product

(refined oil/Vanaspati)

(iii)Integrated unit of 4.0 cum/tonne of refined

extraction & refinery/ Vanaspati product

Vanaspati

(iv)Barometric cooling 15.0 cum/tonne of refined

water/De-odoriser oil/vanaspati

water

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

457

Note :

(i) The above standards shall be applicable to

waste water from processes and cooling.

(ii) BOD shall be made stringent upto 30 mg/l if

the recipient fresh water body is source of

drinking water supply

(iii) The standards for boiler emissions shall be

applicable as prescribed under Schedule I

of these rules.

68. ORGANIC CHEMICALS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

EFFLUENTS :

(a) Compulsory parameters pH 6.5—8.5

BOD(3 days at 27

o

C) 100 mg/l

Oil & Grease 10mg/l

Bioassay test Minimum90% survival

after 96 hours with at

100% effluent

(b) Additional parameters (mg/l)

Nitrate(as N) 10

Arsenic 0.2

Hexavalent Chormium 0.1

Total Chormium 1.0

Lead 0.1

Cyanide as CN 0.2

Zinc 0.5

Mercury 0.01

Copper 2.0

Nickel 2.0

Phenolies as C

6

H

3

OH 5.0

Sulphide 2.0

Note :

(i) No limit for COD is prescribed but it shall be

monitored. If the COD in a treated effluent is

persistently greater than 250 mg/l, such

industrial units are required to identify

chemicals causing the same. In case these

are found to be toxic as defined in Hazardous

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

458

Chemicals Rules,1989 in Part I of Schedule-I,

the State Boards in such cases may direct the

industries to install tertiary treatment system

stipulated time limit. This may be done on

case to case basis.

(ii) These standards are not applicable to small

scale detergent (formulating units).

(iii) The standards for boiler emissions shall be

applicable as per the existing emission

regulations.

(iv) Industry covered under this group are halo-

aliphatics, plasticizers, aromatics (alcohols,

phenols, esters, acids and salts, aldehydes

and ketone), substituted aromatics, aliphatic

(alcohols, esters, acids, aldehydes, ketones,

amines and amides) and detergents.

69. FLOUR MILLS

EFFLUENTS :

pH 6.5—8.5

BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) 100 mg/l

Total Suspended Solids 100mg/l

Oil & Grease 10mg/l

Waste water discharge 2 cubic metre per

tonne of wheat

processed

Note :

(i) BOD shall be stringent upto 30 mg/l if the

recipient freshwater body is a source for

drinking water supply.

(ii) BOD shall be allowed upto 350 mg/l for

applying on land, provided the land is

designed and operated as a secondary

treatment system with the requisite monitoring

facilities. The drainage water from the land

after secondary treatment has to satisfy a limit

of 30 mg/l of BOD and 10 mg/l of nitrate

expressed as ―N‖. The net addition to ground

water quality should not be more than 3mg/l

of BOD and 10 mg/l of nitrate expressed as

―N‖.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

459

(iii) BOD shall be allowed upto 350 mg/l for

discharge into a town sewer, if such sewer

leads to a secondary biological treatment

system.

(iv) Suspended solids shall be allowed upto 450

mg/l for discharge into a town sewer, if such

sewer leads to a secondary biological

treatment system.

70. BOILERS(SMALL)

Steam generation capacity Particulate matters emission

(ton/hour) (mg/Nm

3

)

less than 2 1200*

2 to less than 10 800*

10 to less than 15 600*

15 and above 150**

* to meet the respective standards, cyclone/multicyclone is recommended as

control equipment with the boiler.

** to meet the standard, bag filter/ESP is recommended as control equipment

with the boiler.

Note :

(i) 12% of CO

2

correction shall be the

reference value for particulate matter

emission standards for all categories of

boilers.

(ii) These limits shall supercede the earlier

limits notified under Schedule I at serial

number 34 of Environment (Protection) Act,

1986 vide notification GSR 742(E), dated

30

th

August, 1990.

(iii) Stack Height for small Boilers.

For the small boilers using coal or liquid

fuels, the required stack height with the

boiler shall be calculated by using the

formula.

H=14 Q

0.3

Where H—Total stack height in metres from

the ground level.

Q=SO

2

emission rate in kg/hr.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

460

In no case the stack height shall be less

than 11 metres.

Where providing all stacks are not feasible

using above formula the limit of 400

mg/Nm

3

for SO

2

emission shall be met by

providing necessary control equipment with

a minimum stack height of 11 metres.

71.PESTICIDES INDUSTRY

(i) Compulsory Parameters mg/l except pH

pH 6.5—8.5

BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) 100

Oil & Grease 10

Suspended solids 100

Bioassay test Minimum 90%

survival of fish

after 96 hours with

90% effluent and

10% dilution water.

Test shall be

carried out as per

IS : 6502-1971.

(ii) Additional Parameters mg/l

(a) Heavy metal

Copper 1.0

Manganese 1.0

Zinc 1.0

Mercury 0.01

Tin 0.1

Any other like Nickel shall not exceed 5

times the drinking

water standards (BIS)

individually.

(b) Organics

Phenol & Phenolic

Compounds as

C

6

H

5

OH 1.0

(c) Inorganics

Arsenic as AS 0.2

Cyanide as CN 0.2

Nitrate as NO

3

50

Phospate as P 5.0

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

461

(d) Specific pesticide (microgram/litre)

Benzene

Hexachloride 10

DDT 10

Dimethoate 450

Copper oxychloride 9600

Ziram 1000

2,4D 400

Paraquat 23000

Propanil 7300

Nitrofen 780

Other/below mentioned

Pesticides individually 100

Other pesticides :

(i) Insecticides :

Aluminium Phosphide Lindane Phrethrum extract

Dichloroves Malathlon Quinalphos

EDTC Mixer Methyl-Bromide Monocrotophos

Ethylene Dibromide Nicotine Sulphate CarbaryI

Ethion Oxydemeton MethyI Endosulfan

Fenitrothoron MethyI Parathion Fenvalerate

Lime-sulphur Phosphamidon Phorate

Temephos

(ii) Fungicides :

Aureofungin Organomercurials (MEMC & PMA)

Barium Polysulphide Sulphur (Collodal), Wettable & Dust)

Cuprous Oxide Streptocyceline

Ferbam Thiram

Mancozeb Zenib

Manab Carbendazim

Nickel Chloride Tridemoraph

(iii) Rodenticides : (iv) Nematicides : (v) Weedicides

Comafuryl Metham N-Sodium Fluchloralin

Warfarin Isoproturon

Zinc Phosphide Butachlor

Anilphos

(vi) Plant Growth Regulants :

Chloromequat Chloride

Nemphalene Acetic Acid

(vii) Any other pesticide not specified above

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

462

Note :

(1) Limits shall be complied with at the end of the treatment plant before any

dilution.

(2) From the ‗Additional Parameters‘ specified in 71(ii), only the relevant

(based on the raw-materials used and products manufactured) may be

prescribed by the concerned State Board on a case to case basis.

(3) No limit for COD is prescribed. If the COD in a treated effluent is

persistently more than 250 mg/l, such industrial units are required to

identify the chemicals causing the same. In case, there are found to be

toxic as defined in Schedule I of the Hazardous Chemicals Rules,1989,

the State Boards in such cases may direct the industries to install tertiary

treatment, stipulating time limit. This may be done on a case to case

basis.

(4) Solar evaporation followed by incineration is a recognized practice,

provide the guidelines of solar evaporation as given below are followed.

GUIDELINES ON SOLAR EVAPORATION SYSTEM OR WASTEWATER

FROM PESTICIDE INDUSTRY.

(i) Solar evaporation pans shall be constructed in such a way that the

bottom is atleast one metre above the ground level.

(ii) Solar evaporation pans shall be leak proof and of impervious

construction and designed as per IS:7290.

(iii) The solar evaporation pans shall be designed on the basis of

evaporation rate matching to the out put of wastewater.

(iv) Wastewater must be pre-treated as below before subjecting to solar

evaporation :

(a) Oil and grease and floating organics shall be removed so that the

rate of evaporation is not affected.

(b) Acidic/Alkaline waste must be neutralised before solar evaporation

to maintain pH in the range of 6.5 to 8.5.

(c) Toxic volatile matter shall be removed so as not to cause air

pollution.‘

(v) During the rainy season, storm water shall not be allowed to mix with

process waste and enter the pans. The wastewater shall in no case

outflow from the evaporation pans. Alternative arrangements shall be

made to hold the wastewater in proper impervious tanks and if

necessary, force evaporated.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

463

(vi) In no circumstances, the liquid effluent shall be discharged without

conforming to the minimal national standards or stored in a holding

arrangement which is likely to cause pollution.

(vii) The sludge from the solar evaporation pans shall be incinerated or

disposed as per the guidelines for management and handling of

hazardous waste, published by the Ministry of Environment & Forests,

Government of India, after obtaining authorization from the State

Pollution Control Board under the hazardous Waste (Handling and

Management)Rules,1989.

(viii) The facility shall be protected from flood and storm to prevent

embankments from erosion or any other damage which may render

any portion inoperable.

(ix) Facilities shall be protective enclosure to keep wildlife, domestic

animals, unauthorized persons, etc. away.

72. OIL DRILLING AND GAS EXTRACTION INDUSTRY

A. STANDARDS FOR LIQUID EFFLUENT

1.0 On-Shore facilities(For Marine Disposal)

pH 5.5—9.0

Oil & Grease 10 mg/l

Suspended solids 100 mg/l

BOD(3 days at 27

o

C) 30 mg/l

Note :

(i) For on-shore discharge of effluents, in addition to

the standards prescribed above, proper marine

outfall has to be provided to achieve the individual

pollutant concentration level in sea water below their

toxicity limits as given below, within a distance of 50

metre from the discharge point, in order to protect

the marine aquatic life :

Parameter Toxicity limit,mg/l

Chromium as Cr 0.1

Copper,as Cu 0.05

Cyanide,as CN 0.005

Fluoride,as F 1.5

Lead, as Pb 0.05

Mercury, as Hg 0.01

Nickel, as Ni 0.1

Zinc, as Zn 0.1

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

464

(ii) Oil and gas drilling and processing facilities, situated on

land and away from saline water sink, may opt either for

disposal of treated water by on-shore disposal of by re-

injection in abandoned well, which is allowed only below

a depth of 1000 metres from the ground level. In case

of re-injection in abandoned well the effluent have to

comply only with respect to suspended solids and oil

and grease 100 mg/l and 10 mg/l, respectively. For on-

shore disposal, the permissible limits are given below.

________________________________________________________________

S.No. Parameter On-shore discharge standards

(Not to exceed)

1. 2. 3.

1. pH 5.5—9.0

2. Temperature 40

o

C

3. Suspended Solids 100 mg/l

4. Zinc 2 mg/l

5. BOD 30 mg/l

6. COD 100mg/l

7. Chlorides 600 mg/l

8. Sulphates 1000 mg/l

9. TDS 2100 mg/l

10. %Sodium 60 mg/l

11. Oil and Grease 10 mg/l

12. Phenolics 1.2 mg/l

13. Cyanides 0.2 mg/l

14. Fluorides 1.5 mg/l

15. Sulphides 2.0 mg/l

16. Chromium(Cr+6) 0.1 mg/l

17. Chromium (Total) 1.0 mg/l

18. Copper 0.2 mg/l

19. Lead 0.1 mg/l

20. Mercury 0.01 mg/l

21. Nickel 3.0 mg/l

2.0 Off-shore facilities :

For off-shore discharge of effluents, the oil content of the treated effluent

without dilution shall not exceed 40 mg/l for 95% of the observation and shall

never exceed 100 mg/l. Three 8–hourly grab samples are required to be

collected daily and the average value of oil and grease content of the three

samples shall comply with these standards.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

465

B. GUIDELINES FOR DISCHARGE OF GASEOUS EMISSION :

1.0 DG Sets

1.1 DG Sets at drill site as well as production station shall conform

with the norm notified under the Environment (Protection)

Act,1986.

2.0 Elevated/ground flares

2.1 Cold Venting of gases shall never be resorted to and all the

gaseous emissions are to be flared.

2.2 All flaring shall be done by elevated flares except where there is

any effect on crop production in adjoining areas due to the flaring.

In such cases, one may adopt ground flaring.

2.3 In case of ground flare, to minimize the effects of flaring, the flare

pit at Group Gathering Station(GGS)/Oil Collecting Station(OCS)

and Group Collection Station(GCS) shall be made of RCC

surrounded by a permanent wall (made of refractory brick) of

minimum 5m height, to reduce the radiation and glaring effects in

the adjoining areas.

2.4 A green belt of 100 m width may be developed around the flare

after the refractory wall in case of ground flaring.

2.5 If the ground flaring with provision of green belt is not feasible,

enclosed ground flare system shall be adopted, and be designed

with proper enclosure height, to meet the ground level

concentration(GLC) requirement.

2.6 In case of elevated flaring, the minimum stack height shall be

30m. Height of the stack shall be such that the max. GLC never

exceeds the prescribed ambient air quality limit.

3.0 Burning of effluent in the pits shall not be carried out at any stage.

1

[C. GUIDELINES FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, DRILL CUTTING

AND DRILLING FLUIDS FOR OFFSHORE AND ONSHORE DRILLING

OPERATION-

1. Disposal of Drill Cutting and Drilling Fluids for On-shore Installations:

1

Substituted ―paragraph C‖, for ―paragraph C relating to Guidelines For Disposal of Solid Waste‖ by Rule 2(iii) of the

Environment (Protection) Third Amendments Rules, 2005 notified vide Notification No.G.S.R.546(E), dated

30.8.2005.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

466

(a) Drill Cuttings (DC) originating from on-shore or locations close to

shore line and separated from Water Base Mud (WBM) should be

properly washed and unusable drilling fluids (DF) such as WBM,

Oil Base Mud (OBM), Synthetic Base Mud (SBM) should be

disposed off in a well designed pit lined with impervious liner

located off-site or on-site. The disposal pit should be provided

additionally with leachate collection system.

Design aspects of the impervious waste disposal pit; capping of

disposal pit should be informed by the oil industry to State Pollution

Control Board (SPCB) at the time of obtaining consent.

(b) Use of diesel base mud is prohibited. Only WBM should be used

for on-shore oil drilling operations.

(c) In case of any problem due to geological formation for drilling, low

toxicity OBM having aromatic content< 1% should be used. If the

operators intend to use such OBM to mitigate specific whole

problem/ SBM it should be intimated to Ministry of Environment

and Forests/State Pollution Control Board.

(d) The chemical additives used for the preparation of DF should have

low toxicity i.e. 96 hr LC

50

> 30,000 mg/l as per mysid toxicity or

toxicity test conducted on locally available sensitive sea species.

The chemicals used (mainly organic constituents) should be

biodegradable.

(e) DC separated from OBM after washing should have oil content at <

10 gm/kg for disposal into disposal pit.

(f) The waste pit after it is filled up shall be covered with impervious

liner, over which, a thick layer of native soil with proper top slope is

provided.

(g) Low toxicity OBM should be made available at installation during

drilling operation.

(h) Drilling wastewater including DC wash water should be collected in

the disposal pit evaporated or treated and should comply with the

notified standards for on-shore disposal.

(i) Barite used in preparation of DF shall not contain Hg> 1 mg/kg &

Cd> 3mg/kg.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

467

(j) Total material acquired for preparation of drill site must be restored

after completion of drilling operation leaving no waste material at

site. SPCB should be informed about the restoration work.

(k) In case, environmentally acceptable methods for disposal of drill

waste such as (a) injection to a formation through casing annuals,

if conditions allow (b) land farming at suitable location (c) bio-

remediation (d) incineration or (e) solidification can be considered,

in such cases oil industry is required to submit proposal to Ministry

of Environment and Forests/State Pollution Control Board

(MoEF/SPCB) for approval.

2. Disposal of Drill Cutting and Drilling Fluids for Off-shore

Installations:

(a) Use of diesel base mud is prohibited. Only WBM is permitted for

offshore drilling. If the operator intend to use low toxicity OBM or

SBM to mitigate specific hole problems in the formation, it should

be intimated to MoEF/SPCB. The low toxicity OBM should have

aromatic content< 1%.

(b) The toxicity of chemical additives used in the DF (WBM or OBM or

SBM) should be biodegradable (mainly organic constituents) and

should have toxicity of 96 hr LC

50

Value > 30,000 mg /l as per

mysid toxicity or toxicity test conducted on locally available

sensitive sea species.

(c) Hexavalent chromium compound should not be used in DF.

Alternative chemical in place of chrome lignosulfonate should be

used in DF. In case, chrome compound is used, the DF/ DC

should not be disposed offshore.

(d) Bulk discharge of DF in offshore is prohibited except in emergency

situations.

(e) WBM/OBM /SBM should be recycled to a maximum extent.

Unusable portion of OBM should not be discharged into sea and

shall be brought to on-shore for treatment & disposal in an

impervious waste disposal pit.

(f) Thoroughly washed DC separated from WBM/SBM & unusable

portion of WBM/SBM having toxicity of 96 hr LC

50

> 30,000 mg/l

shall be discharged off-shore into sea intermittently, at an average

rate of 50 bbl/hr/well from a platform so as to have proper dilution

& dispersion without any adverse impact on marine environment.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

468

(g) Drill cutting of any composition should not be discharged in

sensitive areas notified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.

(h) In case of specific hole problem, use of OBM will be restricted with

zero discharge of DC. Zero discharge would include re-injection of

the DC into a suitable formation or to bring to shore for proper

disposal. In such a case, use of OBM for re-injection should be

recorded and made available to the regulatory agency. Such low

toxic OBM having aromatic content < 1% should be made available

at the installation.

(i) In case, DC is associated with high oil content from hydrocarbon

bearing formation, then disposal of DC should not have oil content

> 10 gm/kg.

(j) The DC wash water should be treated to confirm limits notified

under EPA, before disposal into Sea. The treated effluent should

be monitored regularly.

(k) Discharge of DC from the installation located within 5 km away

from shore should ensure that there is no adverse impact on

marine Eco-system and on the shore. If, adverse impact is

observed, then the industries have to bring the DC on-shore for

disposal in an impervious waste disposal pit.

(l) If any, environmental friendly technology emerges for substitution

of DF and disposal technology, it may be brought to the notice of

MoEF and regulatory agencies. If the operator desires to adopt

such environment friendly technology a prior approval from Ministry

of Environment and Forests is required.

(m) Barite used in preparation of DF shall not contain Hg> 1 mg/kg &

Cd> 3 mg/kg.

(n) Oil drilling operators are required to record daily discharge of DC

& DF to offshore and also to monitor daily the effluent quality, and

submit the compliance report once in every six-month to Ministry of

Environment and Forests.]

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

469

73.

1

[PHARMACEUTICAL (MANUFACTURING AND FORMULATION)

INDUSTRY]

S.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standards

1

2

3

4

2

[Effluent Standards

i. Compulsory Paramters

Limiting concentration in

mg/l, expect for pH

pH

6.0-8.5

Oil & grease

10

BOD (3 days 27

o

C)

100*

Total suspended Solids

100

Bioassay test

90% survival of fish after

first 96 hours in 100%

effluent **

ii. Additional Paramters

Mercury

0.01

Arsenic

0.20

Chromium (Cr

6+

)

0.10

Lead

0.10

Cyanide

0.10

Phenolics (C

6

H

5

OH)

1.0

Sulphides (as S)

2.0

Phosphate (as P)

5.0

Note:

* The BOD and COD limits shall be 30mg/l and 250

mg/l respectively, if treated effluent is discharged

directly into a fresh water body i.e., stream, canal,

river or lake.

** The Bioassay Test shall be conducted as per

IS:6582-1971.

(i) Parameters listed as ‗Additional

Parameters‘ shall be prescribed depending

upon the process and product.

(ii) Limits for total dissolved solids in effluent

shall be prescribed by the concerned

pollution control board/pollution control

committee depending upon the recipient

water body].

1

Substituted by Rule 2(b)(i) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R.512(E),

dated 9.7.2009

2

Substituted by Rule 2(b)(ii) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R.512(E),

dated 9.7.2009

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

470

1

[A. Emission from Incinerator

Limiting

concentration

in mg/Nm3,

unless stated

Sampling

duration in

(minutes)

unless stated

Particulate Matter

50

30 or more

(for sampling

about 300 litre

emission)

HCI

50

30

SO

2

200

30

CO

100

Daily average

Total Organic Carbon

20

30

Total

Dioxins

and

Furans *

Existing

Incinerator

0.2

ngTEQ/Nm

3

8 hours

New

Incinerator

0.1

ngTEQ/Nm

3

8 hours

Sb+As+Pb+Cr+Co+Cu+

Mn+ Ni+V+Cd+Th+Hg

and their compounds

1.5

2 hours

* The existing plant shall comply with norms for-

dioxins and furans-as 0.1 ng/TEQ/Nrn

3

within 5

years from the date of notification.

Notes:

i. All monitored values shall be corrected to 11 %

oxygen on dry basis.

ii. The CO

2

concentration In tail gas shall not be

less than 7%,.

iii. In case, halogenated organic waste is less than

1% by weight in input waste, all the facilities in

twin chamber incinerator shall be designed so as

to achieve a minimum temperature of 850+25

O

C

in primary chamber and 950°C in secondary

combustion chamber and with a gas residence

time in secondary combustion chamber not less

than 2 (two) seconds,

or

all the facilities in single chamber incinerator for

gaseous hazardous waste shall be designed so as

to achieve a minimum temperature of 950°C in

the combustion chamber with a gas residence

time not less than 2 (two) seconds.

1

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R.149 (E),

dated 4.3.2009.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

471

iv. In case halogenated organic waste is more than

l% by weight in input waste, waste shall be

incinerated only in twin chamber incinerators

and all the facilities shall be designed to achieve

a minimum temperature of 850+25°C in primary

chamber and 1100

o

C in secondary combustion

chamber with a gas residence time in secondary

combustion chamber not less than 2 (two

seconds).

v. Scrubber meant for scrubbing emissions shall

not be used as quencher.

vi. Incineration plants shall be operated

(combustion chambers) with such temperature,

retention time and turbulence, as to achieve

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) content in the

incineration ash and residue less than 3%, and

their loss on ignition is less than 5% of the dry

weight. In case of non-conformity, ash and/or

residue shall be re-incinerated.

vii. The incinerator shall have a chimney of atleast

thirty metre height.

B. Effluent from Incinerator

i. Effluent from scrubber(s) and floor washing

shall flow through closed conduit/pipe network.

ii. Storm water shall not be allowed to mix with

scrubber water and/or floor washings.

iii. Storm water shall be channelized through

separate drains passing through a HDPE lined

pit having holding capacity of 10 minutes

(hourly average) of rainfall.

iv. The built up in Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in

wastewater of floor washings shall not exceed

1000 mg/l over and above the TDS of raw water

used.

v. Effluent shall not be stored in holding tank(s) in

such manner which may cause pollution to

groundwater.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

472

vi. Effluent (scrubber water and floor washings)

shall be discharged into receiving water

conforming to the norms prescribed under

Schedule VI:

General Standards for Discharge of Environment

Pollutions (Part A: Effluents) notified under the

Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986].

1

[74

BRICK

KILNS

(i)

Emission Standards

Bull’s Trench Kiln (BTK)

Category*

Limiting

concentration in

mg/Nm

3

Particulate

matter

small

medium

large

1000

750

minium (metre)

Stack

height

Small

22 or induced draft fan

operating with minimum

draft of 50 mm WG with 12

metre stack height.

Medium

27 or induced draft fan

operating with minimum

draft of 50 mm WG with 15

metre stack height.

Large

30 or induced draft fan

operating with minimum

draft 50 mm WG with 17

metre stack height.

*Category

Trench withdh (m)

Production (bricks/day)

Small BTK

<4.50

Less than 15,000

Medium

BTK

4.50-6.75

15,000-30,000

Large BTK

Above 6.75

Above 30,000

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R.543(E), dated

22.7.2009.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

473

(ii) Down-Draft Kiln (DDK)

Category++

Limiting concentration

in mg/Nm

3

Particulate

matter

small/large/medium

1200

Minimum (metre)

Stack height

small

12

medium

15

large

18

++Category

Production

(bricks/day)

small DDK

Less than 15,000

medium DDK

15,000-30,000

large DDK

Above 30,000

(iii) Vertical Shaft Kiln (VSK)

Category**

Limiting concentraion

in mg/l Nm

3

Particulate

matter

small/large/medium

250

Minimum (metre)

Stack height

small

11 (at least 5.5m from

loading platform)

medium

14 (at least 7.5 m from

loading platform)

large

16 (at least 8.5 m from

loading platform)

**Category

No.of Shafts

Production (bricks/day)

small VSK

1-3

Less than 15,000

medium VSK

4-6

15,000-30,000

large VSK

7 or more

above 30,000

Notes:

1. Gravitational Settling Chamber along with fixed chimney of

appropriate height shall be provided for all Bull‘s Trench

kilns.

2. One chimney per shaft in Vertical Shaft Kiln shall be

provided. The two chimneys emanating from a shaft shall

either be joined (at the loading platform in case of brick

chimney or at appropriate level in case of metal chimney) to

from a single chimney.

3. The above standards shall be applicable for different kilns if

coal, firewood and/or agricultural residues are used as fuel].

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

474

75. SODA ASH INDUSTRY (SOLVAY PROCESS)

PARAMETER MINAS (Recipient body specified)

________________________________________

Marine Brackish Inland surface

pH 6.5—9 6.5—9 6.5—9

Temperature 45

o

C or less 45

o

C or less 45

o

C or less

Oil & Grease 2 mg/l 20 mg/l 10 mg/l

Suspended Solids(SS) 500 mg/l 200 mg/l 100 mg/l

Ammoniacal nitrogen 5 mg/l 50 mg/l 30 mg/l

Bio-assay 96 hours 96 hours 96 hours

30% survival 90% survival 90% survival

Note :- MINAS for disposal in brackish and inland surface water are without any

dilution.

Standards for Dual Process Soda Ash Plants :

Parameter MINAS

___________________

(Inland Surface Water)

pH 6.5—8.0

Ammoniacal nitrogen, as N(mg/l) 50

Nitrate nitrogen, as N(mg/l) 10

Cyanide, as CN(mg/l) 0.2

Hexavalent chromium(mg/l) 0.1

Total chromium(mg/l) 2.0

Suspended solids(mg/l) 100

Oil and Grease (mg/l) 10

Note : The Standards are to be implemented by the industry in a time targeted schedule

1

[by December, 1999]. The progress on the time targeted implementation

schedule shall be periodically submitted by the industry to the State Pollution

Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board.

1

Substituted by Rule 2 (ii) of the Environment (Protection) (Second Amendment) Rules, 1999 notified by Notification

G.S.R.682(E), dated 5.10.1999.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

475

76. EMISSION STANDARD FOR SO

2

FROM CUPOLA FURNACE :

Standard for Sulphur Dioxide emission from Cupola Furnace :

Characteristics Emission limit

Sulphur dioxide (SO

2

) emission 300 mg/Nm

3

at 12% CO

2

corrections

To achieve the standard, foundries may install scrubber, followed by a stack six times the

diameter of the Cupola beyond the charging door.

Note : In case due to some technical reasons, installation of scrubber is not possible, then

value of SO

2

to the ambient air has to be effected through the stack height.

77. SPECIFICATIONS OF MOTOR GASOLINE FOR EMISSION RELATED

PARAMETERS :

Sl. Characteristics Requirement Method of test

No. ref.to P:of IS:1448

(i) Reid Vapour Pressure at 38

o

C,Kpa 35 to 70 P : 39

(ii) Benzeno, Percent by volume,Max 5.0

(1)

P : 104

(iii) Lead Content(as Pb)g/l,Max 0.15(low leaded)(2) P : 38

0.013 (unleaded)

(iv) Sulphur, percent by mass, Max 0.10 (unleaded P : 34

0.20 (leaded)

(v) Potential Gum, g/m3, Max 50 ASTM 873 : 8

(vi) Gum (Solvent Washed)g/m3 Max 40 P : 29

(vii) Oxygenates Content Ether (MTBE, 15

ETBE) Alcohol, percent by volume,

Max

(viii) Phosphorus See Foot Note

(3)

ASTMD 3231

(1) 3.0 percent by volume maximum in metro cities by 2000 AD.

(2) 0.15 g/l by 31

st

December, 1996 (for entries country).

0.013 g/l by 1

st

April 1995 (in four metrocities);

by 1

st

December,1998(for all State capitals/UTs and major metro cities) and

by 1

st

April,2000 for the entire country.

(3) Phosphorous containing additives shall be absent.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

476

Note :

(a) Above specifications applied to leaded as well as unleaded petrol

except lead content.

(b) For new refineries coming up during or after 1997 the specification

applicable by 2000 for existing refineries shall be applicable by 1997.

78. SPECIFICATION OF DIESEL FUEL FOR EMISSION RELATED

PARAMETERS :

Sl.No. Characteristics Requirement Method of Test

Ref. To P : of

IS : 1448

(i) Density at 15

o

C, Kg/m3 820 to 880(

1

) P : 32

(ii) Cetane Number, Min 45

o

(

2

) P : 9

(iii) Distillation 85 percent by volume 350 P : 18

recovery at

o

C Max 95 percent

by volume recovery at

o

C,Max 370

(iv) Sulphur, percent by mass 0.50(

3

) P : 33

(1) 820 to 860 by 2000 AD

(2) 48 by 31

st

December,1998(except in the refineries- Digboi, Gauhati and

Bongaigaon Refineries & Petrochemicals Ltd.)

(3) (i) 0.50 percent by mass by 1st April 1996 in four metros and Taj Trapezium;

(ii) 0.25 percent by mass by 1st October,1996 in Taj Trapezium;

(iii) 0.25 percent by mass by 1st April,1996 throughout the country.

Note :

(a) Above specifications apply to HSD only.

(b) For new refineries coming during or after 1997 specification applicable

by 2000 for existing refineries shall be applicable by 1997.

(c) ‗P‘ refers to parts of IS : 1448.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

477

Sl.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standard

New

Batteries

(at Green

Field

Site)

Rebuild

Batteries

Existing

Batteries

Fugitive Visible Emissions

1

[

2

79

COKE OVEN

PLANTS

(by product recovery

type)

(a) Leakage from door

(b) Leakage from charging lids

(c) Leakage from AP Covers

(d) Charging emission

(Second/charge)

5(PLD)*

1(PLL)*

4(PLO)*

16(with

HPLA)*

10(PLD)*

1(PLL)*

4(PLO)*

50 (with

HPLA)*

10(PLD)*

1 (PLL)*

4(PLO)*

75

Stack Emission of Coke Oven

(a) SO

2

(mg/Nm

3

)

(b) NOx,(mg/ Nm

3

)

(c) SPM,(mg/Nm

3

)

800

500

50

800

500

50

800

500

50

(d) SPM emission during

charging – for stamp

charging batteries (stack

emission) mg/Nm

3

(e) SPM emission during

coke pushing (stack

emission) gm/ton of coke

25

5

25

5

(applicable

to

stationary

land based

system)

25

-

(f) Sulphur in Coke Oven

gas used for heating

(mg/Nm

3

)

800

-

Emission for quenching operation

(a) Particulate matter gm/tonne of

coke produced

50

-

Benzo-Pyerine (BaP)

concentration in work zone air

(µg/m

3

)

(a )Battery area (top of the battery)

(b) Other units in coke oven plant

(c )Ambient standards (mg/Nm

3

)

5

2

10

5

2

10

5

2

10

1

Substituted by Rule 2(vi) by Rule 2(VI) of the Environment (Protection) First Amendment Rules, 2006 notified vide

Notification G.S.R.46(E), dated 3.2.2006.

2

Sl. No. 79 and entries relating thereto inserted by the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 1997 vide

G.S.R. 631(E), dated 31.10.1997.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

478

For control of emissions and to maintain environmental quality in work zone

area, the following guidelines shall be followed, namely:-

(i) New coke oven units shall follow any of the low-emission procedures,

such as, coke dry cooling, non-recovery coke-ovens. Indirect

Quenching Process, Jumbo coke oven reactor, Modified Wet Quenching

System with appropriate environmental controls (e.g. baffles, filtering

media, collection and treatment of residual water from quench tower and

recycling; Use of process water as quenching water shall not be

permissible).

(ii) Effective pollution control measures (for e.g. Extensive maintenance and

cleaning of oven doors and frame seals, ascension pipes, charging holes

and lids and other equipment; On-main charging system(HPLA);

Luting charging holes with clay-suspension; Modified guide/transfer car

with emission control system etc. shall be used to reduce coal charging

and coke pushing emissions.

(iii) During rebuilding or installing new coke oven batteries, the following

clean technology and pollution control measures be adopted:

(a) air-cooled self-sealing doors;

(b) the hydro-jet cleaning system shall be provided for the door and

door frame cleaning with a facility of hydro jet pressure of 600

kg/cm

2

;

(c) the charging should be accomplished with hermetically sealed

charging sleeves and screw feeder in charging car. The charging

car should also be equipped with magnetic lid lifter and lid and

frame cleaning mechanism (applicable to top charging batteries);

(d) to provide aspiration through high-pressure ammonia liquor

(HPLA) injection in goose neck and emission should be

transferred directly to gas collecting mains;

(e) water sealed AP covers should be provided;

(f) computerized combustion control and moisture control systems.

(iv) In addition to the above the new coke oven batteries, which will be

installed after the date of publication of this notification at green field

site and rebuild batteries wherever technically feasible should also be

equipped to treat their pushing emissions with stationary land-based

system with collection hood and wet scrubbing units for gas cleaning.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

479

(v) In the case of existing coke ovens with wet quenching, the new procedures as in

(i) and (ii) shall be adopted.

(vi) The fugitive visible emission standards i.e. PLD*, PLL* and PLO*, charging

emission (second/charge).

Note: Units set up after the publication of this notification shall be treated as new

units.

*HPLA - Aspiration through high pressure liquor injection in gooseneck;

*PLD - Percent leaking doors;

* PLL - Percent leaking lids; and

* PLO - Percent leaking off takes].

1

[80. SPECIFICATIONS OF TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL :

Specification Standard Test Procedure

Two-stroke engine oil grade Minimum smoke JASO-M342-92 for

JASO-FC as per Index of 85. JASO-FC and ASTM

D-4857 for API TC

JASO M-345-93 specification

And API TC as per specification

No.ASTM D 4859

The above specification shall be effective from the 1

st

day of April,1999.]

2

[81. BATTERY MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

(i) Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing Industries. Emission Standards.

Source

Pollutant

Concentration based

Standards

(mg/Nm

3

)

Grid casting

Lead

Particulate matter

10

25

Oxide manufacturing

Lead

Particulate matter

10

25

Paste mixing

Lead

Particulate matter

10

25

Assembling

Lead

Particulate matter

10

25

PVC Section

Particulate matter

150

1

Sl. No. 80 and entries relating thereto inserted by the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1998 vide G.S.R.

504 (E), dated 20.8.1998.

2

Sl. No. 81 to 87 and entries relating thereto inserted by the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1998 vide

G.S.R. 7 (E), dated 22.12.1998.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

480

- To comply with the respective standards, all the emissions from above-

mentioned sources shall be routed through stack connected with hood and fan in

addition to above, installation of control equipment viz. Bag filter/ventury

scrubber, is also recommended.

- The minimum stack height shall be 30 m.

Liquid Effluent Discharge Standards

________________________________________________________________________

Pollutant Concentration based standards

pH 6.5—8.5

Suspended solids 50 mg/1

Lead 0.1 mg/l

(ii) Dry Cell Manufacturing Industry : Emission Standards

Pollutant Concentration based Standards

(mg/Nm

3

)

Particulate matter 50

Manganese as Mn 5

- To Comply with the respective standards, all the emissions from above-

mentioned sources shall be routed through stack connected with hood and fan. In

addition to above, installation of control equipment viz. bag filter/ventury

scrubber, is also recommended.

- The minimum stack height shall be 30m.

Effluent Standards

Pollutant Concentration based standards

pH 6.5---8.5

Total suspended solids 100 mg/l

Manganese as Mn 2 mg/l

Mercury as Hg 0.02 mg/l

Zinc as Zn 5 mg/l

(iii) Secondary Lead Smelters

Pollutant Concentration based standards

Lead as Pb 10 mg/Nm

3

Particulate matter 50 mg/Nm

3

Minimum stack height 30 m

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

481

82. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS FOR GAS/NAPTHA-BASED

THERMAL POWER PLANTS

(i) Limit for emissions of NOx

(a) For existing units---150ppm (v/v) at 15% excess oxygen.

(b) For new units with effect from 1.6.1999.

Total generation of gas turbine Limit for Stack NOx emission [v/v),at 15%

excess oxygen]

(a) 400 MW and above (i) 50 ppm for the units burning natural gas.

(ii) 100 ppm for the units burning naphtha.

(b) Less than 400 MW but (i) 75 ppm for the units burning natural gas.

Upto 100 MW (ii) 100 ppm for the units burning naphtha

(c) Less than 100 MW 100 ppm for units burning natural gas or

naphtha as fuel

(d) For the plants burning 100 ppm

gas in a conventional

boiler.

(ii) Stack height H in m should be calculated using the formula H=14 Q

0.3

, where Q

is the emission rate of SO2 in kg/hr, subject to a minimum of 30 mts.

(iii) Liquid waste discharge limit.

Parameter Maximum limit of concentration

(mg/l except for pH and temperature)

pH 6.5-8.5

Temperature As applicable for other thermal power Plants

Free available chlorine 0.5

Suspended solids 100.0

Oil and grease 20.0

Copper (total) 1.0

Iron (total) 1.0

Zinc 1.0

Chromium (total) 0.2

Phosphate 5.0

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

482

1

[83. STANDARDS/GUIDELINES FOR CONTROL OF NOISE POLLUTION

FROM STATIONARY DIESEL GENERATOR(DG) SETS

* * * ………… ]

84. TEMPERATURE LIMIT FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDENSER

COOLING WATER FROM THERMAL POWER PLANT

A . New thermal power plants commissioned after June 1,1999.

New thermal power plants, which will be using water from rivers/lakes./

reservoirs shall install cooling towers-irrespective location and capacity.

Thermal power plants which will use sea water for cooling purposes, the

condition below will apply.

B. New projects in coastal areas using sea water.

The thermal power plants using sea water should adopt suitable system

to reduce water temperature at the final discharge point so that the

resultant rise in the temperature of receiving water does not exceed 7

o

C

over and above the ambient temperature of the receiving water bodies.

C. Existing thermal power plants.

Rise in temperature of condenser cooling water from inlet to the outlet of

condenser shall not be more than 10

o

C.

D. Guidelines for discharge point :

1. The discharge point shall preferably be located at the bottom of the water

body at mid-stream for proper dispersion of thermal discharge.

2. In case of discharge of cooling water into sea, proper marine outfall shall

be designed to achieve the prescribed standards. The point of discharge

may be selected in consultation with concerned State Authorities/NOI.

3. No cooling water discharge shall be permitted in estuaries or near

ecologically sensitive areas such as mangroves, coral reefs/spawning and

breeding grounds of acquatic flora and fauna.

85. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS FOR COAL WASHERIES

1. Fugitive emission standards.

- The difference in the value of suspended particulate matter, delta (∆),

measured between 25 and 30 metre from the enclosure of coal crushing

plant in the downward and leeward wind direction shall not exceed 150

microgram per cubic meter. Method of measurement shall be High

Volume Sampling and Average flow rate, not less than 1.1 m

3

per

minute, using upwind downwind method of measurement :

1

Serial No..83 and entries relating thereto omitted by Rule 2 (b) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment

Rules, 2002 notified vide notification G.S.R. 371(E), dated 17.5.2002.

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483

2. Effluent discharge standards

- The coal washeries shall maintain the close circuit operation with zero

effluent discharge.

- If in case due to some genuine problems like periodic cleaning of the

system, heavy rainfall etc. it become necessary to discharge the effluent

to sewer land stream then the effluent shall conform to the following

standards at the final outlet of the coal washery.

S.No.

Parameter

Limits

1.

pH

5.5—9.0

2.

Total suspended solids

100 mg/l

3.

Oil & Grease

10 mg/l

4.

B.O.D (3 days 27

o

C)

30 mg/l

5.

COD

250 mg/l

6.

Phenolics

1.0 mg/l

3. Noise level standards

- Operational/Working zone—not to exceed 85 dB(A) Leq for 8 hours

exposure.

- The ambient air quality standards in respect of noise as notified under

Environmental (Protection)Rules,1986 shall be followed at the boundary

line of the coal washery.

4. Code of practice for Coal Washery.

- Water or Water mixed chemical shall be sprayed at all strategic coal

transfer points such as conveyors, loading/unloading points etc. As far

as practically possible conveyors, transfer points etc. shall be provided

with enclosures.

- The crushers/pulverisers of the coal washeries shall be provided with

enclosures, fitted with suitable air pollution control measures and finally

emitted through a stack of minimum height of 30m. conforming

particulate matter emission standard of 150 mg/Nm3 or provided with

adequate water sprinkling arrangement.

- Water sprinkling by using fine atomizer nozzeles arrangement shall be

provided on the coal heaps and on around the crushers/pulverisers.

- Area, in and around the coal washery shall be pucca either asphalted or

concreted.

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484

- Water consumption in the coal washery shall not exceed 1.5 cubic meter

per tonne of coal.

- The efficiency of the setting ponds of the waste water treatment system

of the coal washery shall not be less than 90%.

- Green belt shall be developed along the road side, coal handling plants,

residential complex, office building and all around the boundary line of

the coal washery.

- Storage bunkers, hoppers, rubber decks in chutes and centrifugal chutes

shall be provided with proper rubber linings.

- Vehicles movement in the coal washery area shall be regulated

effectively to avoid traffic congestion. High pressure horn shall be

prohibited. Smoke emission from heavy duty vehicle operating in the

coal washeries should conform the standards prescribed under Motor

Vehicle Rules,1989.

86. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR COASTAL WATERS MARINE

OUTFALLS

In a coastal segment marine water is subjected to several types of uses. Depending of the

types of uses and activities, water quality criteria have been specified to determine its

suitability for a particular purpose. Among the various types of uses there is one use that

demands highest level of water quality/purity and that is termed a ―designated best use‖

in that stretch of the coastal segment. Based on this, primary water quality criteria have

been specified for following five designated best uses :-

Class

Designated best use

SW-1(See Table 1.1.)

Salt pans, Shell fishing, Mariculture and Ecologically

Sensitive Zone

SW-II (See Table 1.2)

Bathing, Contact Water Sports and Commercial fishing.

SW-III (See Table 1.3)

Industrial cooling, Recreation(non-contact) and Aesthetics

SW-IV (See Table 1.4)

Harbour

SW-V (See Table 1.5)

Navigation and Controlled Waste Disposal

The Standards alongwith rationale/remarks for various parameters for different

designated best uses, given in Table 1.1 to 1.5

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

485

TABLE 1.1

PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR CLASS SW-1 WATERS

(For Salt pans, Shell fishing, Mariculture and Ecologically Sensitive Zone)

S.

No.

Parameter

Standards

Rationale/Remarks

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

pH range

6.5---8.5

General broad range, conductive

for propagation of acquaitc lives

is given. Value largely dependant

upon soil-water interation.

2.

Dissolved Oxygen

5.0 mg/l or 60 per cent

saturation value

whichever is higher

Not less than 3.5 mg/l at any time

of the year for protection of

aquatic lives.

3.

Colour and Odour

No noticeable colour or

offensive odour.

Specially caused by chemical

compound like creosols, phenols,

naptha pyridine benzene, toluene

etc. causing visible colouration of

salt crystal and fainting fish flesh.

4.

Floating Matters

Nothing obnoxious or

detrimertal for use

purpose

Surfactants should not exceed an

upper limit of 1.0 mg/l and the

concentratic not to cause any

visible foam.

5.

Suspended Solids

None from sewage or

industrial waste origin

Settleable innert matters not in

such concentration that would

impair any usages specially

assigned to this class.

6.

Oil and Grease

(including Petroleum

Products)

0.1 mg/l

Concentration should not exceed

0.1 mg/l as because it has effect

on fish eggs and larvae.

1

[7.

Heavy Metals :

Mercury (as Hg)

Lead (as Pb)

Cadmium (as Cd)

0.001 mg/l

0.01 mg/l]

Values depend on :

(i) Concentration in salt,fish and

shell fish.

(ii) Average per capita

consumption per day.

(iii)Minimum ingestion rate that

induces symptoms of resulting

diseases.

Note : SW-1 is desirable to be safe and relatively free from hazardous chemicals like pesticides, heavy

metals and radionuclide concentrations. Their combined (synergistic or antagonistic) effects on health

and aquatic lives are not yet clearly known. These chemicals undergo bio-accumulation, magnification

and transfer to human and other animals through food chain. In areas where fisheries, salt pans are the

governing considerations, and presence of such chemicals apprehended/reported, bioassay test should

be performed following appropriate methods for the purpose of setting case specific limits.

1

Substituted by Rule 2(iii) of the Environment (Protection) (Second Amendment) Rules, 1999 published in the

Notification G.S.R.682(E), dated 5.10.1999.

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486

TABLE 1.2

PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR CLASS SW-II WATERS

(For Bathing, Contact Water Sports and Commercial Fishing)

S.No.

Parameter

Standards

Rationale/Remarks

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

pH range

6.5---8.5

Range does not cause skin or

eye irritation and is also

conducive for propagation of

aquatic lives.

2.

Dissolved Oxygen

4.0 mg/l or 50 per

cent saturation value

whichever is higher.

Not less than 3.5 mg/l at

anytime for protection of

aquatic lives.

3.

Colour and Odour

No noticeable colour

or offensive odour

Specially caused by chemical

compound like creosols

phenols, naptha, benzene,

pyridine toluene etc. causing

visible colouration of water

and tainting of and odour in

fish flesh.

4.

Floating Matters

Nothing obnoxious or

detrimental for use

purposes.

None in such concentration

that would impair usages

specially assigned to this class.

5.

Turbidity

30 NTU (Nephelo

Turbidity Unit)

Measured at 0.9 depth

6.

Fecal Coliform

100/100 ml(MPN)

The average value not

exceeding 200/100 ml in 20

per cent of samples in the year

and in 3 consecutive samples

in monsoon months.

7.

Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (BOD) (3 days at

27

o

C)

3 mg/l

Restricted for bathing

(aesthetic quality of water).

Also prescribed by IS : 2296-

1974.

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487

TABLE 1.3

PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR CLASS SW-III WATERS

[For Industrial Cooling, Recreation (non-contact) and Aesthetics]

S.No.

Parameter

Standards

Rationale/Remarks

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

pH range

6.5---8.5

The range is conducive for

propagation of aquatic

species and restoring natural

system.

2.

Dissolved Oxygen

3.0 mg/l or 40 per

cent saturation value

whichever is higher.

To protect aquatic lives.

3.

Colour and Odour

No noticeable colour

or offensive odour

None in such concentration

that would impair usages

specifically assigned to this

class.

4.

Floating Matters

No visible,

obnoxious floating

debris, oil slick,

scum.

As in (3) above.

5.

Fecal Coliform

500/100 ml(MPN)

Not exceeding 1000/100 ml

in 20 percent of samples in

the year and in 3 consecutive

samples in monsoon months.

6.

Turbidity

30 NTU

Reasonably clear water for

Recreation Aesthetic

appreciation and Industrial

cooling purposes.

*7.

Dissolved Iron (as Fe)

0.5 mg/l or less

It is desirable to have the

collective concentration

dissolved Fe and Mn less or

equal to 0.5 mg/l to avoid

scaling effect.

*8.

Dissolved Manganese

(as Mn)

0.5 mg/l or less

* Standards included exclusively for Industrial Cooling purpose. Other parameters

same.

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488

TABLE 1.4

PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR CLASS SW-IV WATERS

( For Harbour Waters)

S.No.

Parameter

Standards

Rationale/Remarks

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

pH range

6.0---9.0

To minimize corrosive and

scaling effect.

2.

Dissolved Oxygen

3.0 mg/l or 40 per

cent saturation value

whichever is higher.

Considering bio-degradation

of oil and inhibition to

oxygen production thorugh

photosynthesis.

3.

Colour and Odour

No visible colour or

offensive odour

None from reactive

chemicals which may

corrode paints/ metallic

surfaces.

4.

Floating materials, Oil,

grease and scum

(including Petroleum

products)

10 mg/l

Floating matter should be

free from excessive living

organisms which may clog or

coat operative parts of

marine vessels/equipment.

5.

Fecal Coliform

500/100 ml(MPN)

Not exceeding 1000/100 ml

in 20 per cent of samples in

the year and in 3 consecutive

samples in monsoon months.

6.

Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (3 days at 27

o

C)

5mg/l

To maintain water relatively

free from pollution caused by

sewage and other

decomposable wastes.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

489

TABLE 1.5

PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR CLASS SW-V WATERS

(For Navigation and Controlled Waste Disposal)

S.No.

Parameter

Standards

Rationale/Remarks

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.

pH range

6.0---9.0

As specified by New

England Interstate Water

Pollution Control

Commission.

2.

Dissolved Oxygen

3.0 mg/l or 40 per

cent saturation value

whichever is higher.

To protect aquatic lives.

3.

Colour and Odour

None in such

concentrations that

would impair any

usages specifically

assigned to this class.

As in (i) above.

4.

Sludge deposits, Solid

refuse floating solids, oil

grease and scum.

None except for such

small amount that

may result from

discharge of

appropriately treated

sewage and or

industrial waste

effluents.

As in (i) above.

5.

Fecal Coliform

500/100 ml (MPN)

Not exceeding 1000/100 ml

in 20 per cent of samples in

the year and in 3 consecutive

samples in monsoon months.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

490

87. EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR RAYON INDUSTRY

A. Existing Plants

Estimation of Uncontrolled Emission Quantity (EQ) of CS

2

:

For VSF,

EQ = 125 kg of CS

2

/t of fibre

For VFY,

EQ = 225 kg of CS

2

/t of fibre

Stack Height (H) requirement, m Remarks

11 Q 0.41-3Vs D/u A minimum of 80% of total emission

shall pass through stack. If the

calculated stack height is less than 30m,

a minimum of height 30 m shall be

provided

_______________________________________________________________________

Where Q ----CS

2

emission rate, kg/hr

VS---stack exit velocity, m/sec.

D ---diameter of stack, m.

U ----annual average wind speed at top of stack, m/sec.

Multiple Stacks

1. If there are more than one stack existing in the plant, the required height of all

stacks shall be based on the maximum emission rate in any of the stacks. In other

words, all the stacks carrying CS

2

emission shall be of same heights (based on the

maximum emission rate).

2. Number of stacks shall not be increased from the existing number. However, the

number of stacks may be reduced. The existing stacks may be rebuilt and if

stacks are to be relocated condition 3 below applies.

3. Spacing among the stacks (x) at the minimum shall be 3.0 H (in m). If distance,

x, between two stacks is less than 3.0 H (in m), emission shall be considered as

single point source and height of both the stacks shall be calculated considering

all emission is going through one stack.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

491

B. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The industry shall install three air quality monitoring stations for CS

2

and H

2

S

measurements in consultation with State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) to

ensure attainment of WHO recommended ambient air quality norms (CS

2

= 100

ug/m

3

and H

2

S = 150 ug/m

3

, 24 = hr. average).

1

[C. For new plants/expansion projects being commissioned on or after 1.6.1999

For new plants or expansion projects, the emission standards for existing plants

covered in (a) above shall apply subject to compliance of the ambient air quality

norms for CS

2

and H

2

S indicated in (b) above. The new plants or expansion

projects shall provide adequate space for undertaking retrofittings.

(Note : a and b above also apply to new plants or expansion projects).]

2

[88. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NEW GENERATOR SETS (UPTO 19

KILOWATT) RUN ON PETROL AND KEROSENE WITH IMPLEMENTATION

SCHEDULE.

The emission standards for portable generator sets run on petrol and kerosene

shall be follows :-

A. From June 1,2000

Class

Displacement

(CC)

CO(g/kw-hr)

HC+NOx(g/kw-hr)

2-stroke

engine

4-stroke

engine

2-stroke

engine

4-stroke

engine

1.

≤65

603

623

166

65

2.

>65 ≤ 99

-

623

-

36

3.

>99 ≤225

-

623

-

19.3

4.

>225

-

623

-

16.1

1

Substituted by Rule 2(i) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2006 notified by G.S.R.640(E),

dated 16.10.2006.

2

Sl. No. 88 and 89 and entries relating thereto inserted by the Environment (Protection) (Second Amendment) Rules,

1999 vide G.S.R. 682 (E), dated 5.10.1999.

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492

B. From June 1,2001

Class

Displacement

(CC)

CO(g/kw-hr)

HC+NOx(g/kw-hr)

1.

≤65

519

54

2.

>65 ≤99

519

30

3.

>99 ≤225

519

16.1

4.

>225

519

13.4

C. Test method shall be as specified in SAE J 1088. Measurement mode shall be D1

cycle specified under ISO 8178 (Weighting Factor of 0.3 for 100 % load, 0.5 for 75%

load and 0.2 for 50% load).

D. Following organizations shall test and certify the generator sets :-

1

[(i) Automotive Research Association of India, Pune.

(ii) Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun.

(iii) Indian Oil Corporation, R&D Centre, Faridabad.

(iv)]Vehicle Research Development Establishment, Ahmedbagar.

2

[(v)International Centre for Automotive Technology, Manesar (Haryana)]

These organizations shall submit the testing and certification details to the Central

Pollution Control Board, annually. The Central Pollution Control Board may send the

experts in the field to oversee the testing.

89 . NOISE STANDARDS FOR FIRE-CRACKERS

A. (i) The manufacture, sale or of fire-crackers generating noise level exceeding

125 dB(AI) of 145dB(C) at 4 metres distance from the point of bursting shall

be prohibited.

(ii) For individual fire-cracker constituting the series (joined fire-crackers), the

above mentioned limit be reduced by 5 log

10

(N) dB, where N= number of

crackers joined together.

1

Renumbered as (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) respectively by Rule 2(a) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment

Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.280(E), dated 11.4.2008.

2

Inserted by Rule 2(a), ibid.

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493

B. The broad requirements for measurement of noise from fire-crackers shall be-

(i) The measurements shall be made on hard concrete surface of minimum 5

metre diameter or equivalet.

(ii) The measurements shall be made in free field conditions i.e., there shall not

be any reflecting surface upto 15 metre distance from the point of bursting.

(iii) The measurement shall be made with an approved sound level metre.

C. The Department of Explosive shall ensure implementation of these standards.

1

[D. The fire crackers for the purpose of export shall be exempted from the sub-

paragraphs A, B and C above subject to the compliance of the following

conditions, namely :-

(i) the manufacturer shall have an export order;

(ii) the fire crackers shall conform to the level prescribed in the country to

which it is exported;

(iii) they shall have a different packing colour code, and

(iv) there shall be a declaration on the box ―not for sale in India‖ or

―only for export in other countries‖.]

Note : dB(A1) : A-weighted impulse sound pressure level in decibel.

dB(C)

pk

: C – weighted peak sound pressure level in decibel.]

Footnote : The Principal Rules were published in the Gazette of India vide Notification

No.S.O.844 (E), dated the19th November, 1986 and subsequently amended vide :

(1) S.O.82(E), dt. 16

th

February, 1987

(2) S.O393 (E), dt 16

th

April, 1987;

(3) S.O.443(E),dt 18

th

April, 1987

(4) S.O.64(E),dt. 18

th

January, 1988

(5) G.S.R.919(E),dt.12

th

Sept., 1988

(6) S.O.8(E),dt. 3

rd

January 1989

(7) G.SR.913(E),dt. 24

th

October 1989

(8) S.O.914(E),dt. 24

th

October, 1989

(9) G.S.R.931(E),dt.27

th

October, 1989

(10) G.S.R.103(E),dt. 25

th

Dec.,1989

(11) S.O.12(E),dt. 8

th

January, 1999

(12) G.S.R.54(E),dt.5

th

February, 1990

(13) S.O.136(E),dt.9

th

February, 1990

(14) G.S.R.742(E),dt.13

th

August, 1990

(15) S.O.23(E),dt.16

th

January, 1991

(16) S.O.80(E),dt. 8

th

February, 1991

(17) S.O.114(E),dt.19

th

February,1991

(18) G.S.R.85(E),dt.20

th

February, 1991

(19) G.S.R.93(E),dt 21

h

February, 1991

(20) S.O.190(E),dt.18

th

March, 1991

(21) S.O.416(E),dt. 20

th

June, 1991

(22) S.O.479(E), dt. 25

th

July, 1991

(23) S.O.23(E),dt 9

th

January, 1992

1

Inserted sub paragraph D by Rule 2(ii) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2006 notified by

G.S.R.640(E), dated 16.10.2006.

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494

1

[90. STANDARDS FOR COAL MINES

1. AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

The Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM), Sulphur

dioxide (SO

2

) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) concentration in downwind direction

considering predominant wind direction, at a distance of 500 metres from the following

dust generating sources shall not exceed the standards specified in the Tables I, II and III

given below:

Dust Generating Sources

Loading or unloading, Haul road, coal transportation road, Coal handling plant (CHP),

Railway sliding, Blasting, Drilling, Overburden dumps, or any other dust generating

external sources like coke ovens (hard as well as soft), briquette industry, nearby road

etc.

Table-I

Category

Pollutant

Time

weighted

average

Concentration

in Ambient

Air

Method of

Measurement

1

2

3

4

5

I

New Coal

Mines (Coal

Mines

commenced

operation

after the date

of

publication

of this

notification)

Suspended

Particulate

Matter

(SPM)

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

360 µg/m

3

500 µg/m

3

- High Volume Sampling

(Average flow rate not

less than 1.1 m

3

/min)

Respirable

Particulate

Matter

(size less

than 10

µm) (RPM)

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

180 µg/m

3

250 µg/m

3

Respirable Particulate

Matter sampling and

analysis

Sulphur

Dioxide

(SO

2

)

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

80 µg/m

3

120 µg/m

3

- Improved west and Gaeke

method

- Ultraviolet fluorescene

Oxide of

Nitrogen as

NO

2

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

80 µg/m

3

120 µg/m

3

- Jacob & Hochheiser

Modified (Na-Arsenic)

Method

- Gas phase

Chemiluminescence

1

Serial No.90 to 93 and entries relating thereto were inserted by Rule 2(1) of the Environment (Protection)

Amendment Rules, 2000 notified vide notification G.S.R. 742(E), dated 25.9.2000.

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Table-II

Category

Pollutant

Time

weighted

average

Concentration

in Ambient

Air

Method of

Measurement

1

2

3

4

5

II

Existing coal

fields/mines

given below:

Karanpura,

Ramgarh,

Giridih,

Rajhara,

Wardha,

Nagpur,

Silewara, Pench

Kanhan,

Patharkhera,

Umrer, Korba,

Chirimiri,

Central India

Coalfields,

(including

Baikunthpur,

Bisrampur),

Singrauli, Ib

Valley,

Talcher,

Godavary

Valley and any

other

Suspended

Particulate

Matter

(SPM)

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

430 µg/m

3

600 µg/m

3

- High Volume

Sampling

(Average flow rate

not less than 1.1

m

3

/minute)

Respirable

Particulate

Matter

(size less

than 10

µm)

(RPM)

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

215 µg/m

3

300 µg/m

3

Respirable

Particulate Matter

sampling and

analysis

Sulphur

Dioxide

(SO

2

)

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

80 µg/m

3

120 µg/m

3

1. Improved west and

Gaeke method

2. Ultraviolet

fluorescene

Oxide of

Nitrogen as

NO

2

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

80 µg/m

3

120 µg/m

3

1. Jacob &

Hochheiser

Modified (Na-

Arsenic) Method

2. Gas phase

Chemilumine-

scence

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

496

Table-III

Category

Pollutant

Time

weighted

average

Concentration

in Ambient

Air

Method of

Measurement

1

2

3

4

5

III

Coal mines located

in the coal fields of

 Jharia

 Raniganj

 Bokaro

Suspended

Particulate

Matter

(SPM)

Annual

Average

*

24 hours

**

500 µg/m

3

700 µg/m

3

- High Volume

Sampling

(Average flow

rate not less

than 1.1

m

3

/minute)

Respirable

Particulate

Matter

(size less

than 10

µm)

(RPM)

Annual

Average

*

24 hours

**

250 µg/m

3

300 µg/m

3

Respirable

Particulate Matter

sampling and

analysis

Sulphur

Dioxide

(SO

2

)

Annual

Average

*

24 hours

**

80 µg/m

3

120 µg/m

3

1.Improved west

and Gaeke

method

2.Ultraviolet

fluorescene

Oxide of

Nitrogen

as NO

2

Annual

Average

*

24 hours

**

80 µg/m

3

120 µg/m

3

1. Jacob &

Hochheiser

Modified (Na-

Arsenic)

Method

2. Gas phase

Chemilumine-

scence

Note:

* Annual Arithmetic mean for the measurements taken in a year, following the

guidelines for frequency of sampling laid down in clause 2.

** 24 hourly / 8 hourly values shall be met 92% of the time in a year. However, 8%

of the time it may exceed but not on two consecutive days.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

497

Unauthorised construction shall not be taken as a reference of nearest residential

or commercial place for monitoring.

In case any residential or commercial or industrial place falls within 500 metres of any

dust generating sources, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards notified under

schedule VII shall be applicable.

2. FREQUENCY OF SAMPLING

– Air quality monitoring at a frequency of once in a fortnight at the dust generating

sources given in clause 1 shall be carried out.

– As a result of monthly monitoring, if it is found that the value of the pollutant is

less than 50% of the specified standards for three consecutive months, then the

sampling frequency may be shifted to two days in a quarter year (3 months).

– In case, the value has exceeded the specified standards, the air quality sampling

shall be done twice a week. If the results of four consecutive weeks indicate that

the concentration of pollutants is within the specified standards, then fortnight

monitoring may be reverted to.

3. EFFLUENT STANDARDS

The standards for effluent discharge into sewer or stream or land, are given below:

pH – 5.5 to 9.0

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) – 250 mg/l

Total Suspended Solids (TSS) – 100 mg/l

200 mg/l (Land for irrigation)

Oil & Grease (O & G) – 10 mg/l

(Monitoring frequency of these parameters shall be once in a fortnight)

Optional parameters : All other parameters indicated in the general standards

for discharge of environment pollutants under Schedule

VI, shall be in addition to the effluent standards

specified under clause 3. (Monitoring frequency shall be

once in a year for the optional parameters)

4. NOISE LEVEL STANDARDS

6.00 AM – 10.00 PM 10.00 PM – 6.00 AM

Noise level Leq 75 dB(A) Leq 70 dB(A)

(Monitoring frequency for noise level shall be once in a fortnight)

Occupational exposure limit of noise specified by Director General of Mines Safety

(DGMS) shall be complied with by the local mines.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

498

91. NOISE LIMIT FOR GENERATOR SETS RUN WITH PETROL OR

KEROSENE

1. Noise limit

Noise limit for new generator sets run with petrol or kerosene shall be as given below:

Noise Limit from

1

[September 1, 2002]

2

[September 1, 2003]

Sound Power level Lwa

90 dBA

86 dBA

2. Applicability

These rules shall apply to all new generator sets using petrol or kerosene as fuel,

manufactured in or imported into India:

Provided that these rules shall not apply to:

a) any genset manufactured or imported for the purpose of exports outside India, or

b) the genset is intended for the purpose of sample only and not for sale in India.

3. Requirement of certification

Every manufacturer or importer (hereinafter referred to as "supplier) of genset

(hereinafter referred to as "product") to which these rules apply must have a valid

certificate of type approval for all the product models being manufactured or imported

after the specified dates.

4. Verification of conformity of production (COP)

Every supplier shall subject its products to the verification for conformity of production,

by certification body specified in clause 8, every year.

5. Sale of generator sets not complying with these rules

The sale of product model, not having valid type approval certificate, or not complying

with the noise limits, as determined by the verification for conformity of production, shall

be prohibited, in India.

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2001 published vide Notification

No.G.S.R.628(E), dated 30.8.2001 from ‗September 1. 2001 to September 1, 2002‘.

2

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2001 published vide Notification

No.G.S.R.628(E), dated 30.8.2001 from ‗September 1. 2002 to September 1, 2003‘.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

499

6. Requirement of conformance labelling

6(1) The supplier of the ‗product‘ must affix a conformance label on the product

meeting the following requirements:

a) the label shall be durable and legible

b) the label shall be affixed on a part necessary for normal operation of the

‗product‘ and not normally requiring replacement during the ‗product‘ life.

6(2) The conformance label must contain the following information:

a) name & address of the supplier (if the address is described in the owners

manual, it may not be included in the label)

b) statement that "this product conforms to the Environment (Protection)

Rules, 1986

c) type approval certificate number and time phase (i.e. Sept 2001 or Sept

2002)

7. Nodal agency

(1) The Central Pollution Control Board shall be the nodal agency for

implementation of these rules.

(2) In case of any dispute or difficulty in implementation of these rules the matter

shall be referred to the nodal agency.

(3) The nodal agency shall constitute a Standing Committee to advise it on all

matters; including the disputed matters, related to the implementation of these

rules.

8. Certification body

The following agencies are authorised for type approval and for verification of

conformity of production.

(1) Automative Research Association of India, Pune;

(2) National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi;

(3) Naval Science & Technology Laboratory, Visakhapatnam;

(4) Fluid Control Research Institute, Palghat; and

(5) National Aerospace Laboratory, Bangalore.

9. Compliance and testing procedure

The compliance and testing procedure shall be prepared and published by Central

Pollution Control Board, with the help of the certification agencies.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

500

92. STANDARDS FOR EFFLUENTS FROM TEXTILE INDUSTRY

Parameter

Concentration not to exceed, milligram

per litre (mg/l), except pH

pH

5.5 – 9.0

Total suspended solids

100

Bio-chemical oxygen demand (BOD)

30

Chemical oxygen demand (COD)

250

Total residual chlorine

1

Oil and grease

10

Total chromium as Cr

2

Sulphide as S

2

Phenolic compounds as C

6

H

5

OH

1

Note:

1. Where the treated effluent is discharged into municipal sewer leading to terminal

treatment plant, the BOD may be relaxed to 100 mg/l and COD to 400 mg/l

2. The quantity of effluent (litre per kilogram of product) shall not exceed 100, 250 and

80 in composite cotton textile industry, composite woolen textile industry and textile

processing industry, respectively.

93. PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR BATHING WATER

In a water body or its part, water is subjected to several types of uses. Depending on the

types of uses and activities, water quality criteria have been specified to determine its

suitability for a particular purpose. Among the various types of users there is one use that

demands highest level of water quality or purity and that is termed as "Designated Best

Use" in that stretch of water body. Based on this, water quality requirements have been

specified for different uses in terms of primary water quality criteria. The primary water

quality criteria for bathing water are specified along with the rationale in Table 1.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

501

Table 1

PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR BATHING WATER

(Water used for organised outdoor bathing)

CRITERIA

RATIONALE

1.Fecal Coliform 500 (desirable)

MPN/100 ml: 2500 (Maximum

Permissible)

2.Fecal Streptococci 100 (desirable)

MPN/100 ml: 500 (Maximum

Permissible)

To ensure low sewage contamination Fecal

coliform and fecal streptococci are considered as

they reflect the bacterial pathogenicity.

The desirable and permissible limits are

suggested to allow for fluctuation in

environmental conditions such as seasonal

change, changes in flow conditions etc.

2. pH: Between 6.5 – 8.5

The range provides protection to the skin and

delicate organs like eyes, nose, ears etc. which

are directly exposed during outdoor bathing.

3.Dissolved Oxygen: 5 mg/l or more

The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration

of 5 mg/l ensures reasonable freedom from

oxygen consuming organic pollution

immediately upstream which is necessary for

preventing production of anaerobic gases

(obnoxious gases) from sediment.

4.Biochemical Oxygen 3 mg/l or less

Demand 3 day, 27

0

C:

The Biochemical Oxygen Demand of 3 mg/l or

less of the water ensures reasonable freedom

from oxygen demanding pollutants and prevent

production of obnoxious gases.]

1

[94. NOISE LIMIT FOR GENERATOR SETS RUN WITH DIESEL

1. Noise limit for diesel generator sets (upto 1000 KVA) manufactured on or after

the

2

[1

st

January, 2005].

The maximum permissible sound pressure level for new diesel generator (DG) sets

with rated capacity up to 1000 KVA, manufactured on or after the

2

[1

st

January,

2005] shall be 75 dB(A) at 1 metre from the enclosure surface.

1

Serial No.94 and 95 and entries relating thereto were inserted by Rule 2(c) of the Environment (Protection)

Second Amendment Rules, 2002 notified vide Notification G.S.R.371(E), dated 17.5.2002.

2

Substituted by Rule 2(a) (i) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2004 notified vide

Notification No. G.S.R.448 (E), dated 12.7.2004 (Earlier it was 1

st

July 2003 as per the Environment

(Protection) Second Amendment, Rules, 2002 notified vide G.S.R. 371 (E), dated 17.5.2002. Subsequently,

substituted as 1

st

July, 2004 by the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2003 notified by G.S.R.520

(E), dated 1.7.2003 and later substituted as 1

st

January, 2005 by the Environment (Protection) Second

Amendment Rules, 2004 notified by G.S.R. 448, dated 12.7.2004).

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

502

The diesel generator sets should be provided with integral acoustic enclosure at the

manufacturing stage itself.

The implementation of noise limit for these diesel generator sets shall be regulated as

given in paragraph 3 below.

2. Noise limit for DG sets not covered by paragraph 1.

Noise limits for diesel generator sets not covered by paragraph 1, shall be as

follows:

2.1 Noise from DG set shall be controlled by providing an acoustic enclosure or by

treating the room acoustically, at the users end.

2.2 The acoustic enclosure or acoustic treatment of the room shall be designed for

minimum 25 dB (A) insertion loss or for meeting the ambient noise standards,

whichever is on the higher side (if the actual ambient noise is on the higher side,

it may not be possible to check the performance of the acoustic

enclosure/acoustic treatment. Under such circumstances the performance may be

checked for noise reduction upto actual ambient noise level, preferably, in the

night time). The measurement for Insertion Loss may be done at different points

at 0.5 m from the acoustic enclosure/room, and then averaged.

2.3 The DG set shall be provided with proper exhaust muffler with insertion loss of

minimum 25 dB(A).

2.4 These limits shall be regulated by the State Pollution Control Boards and the

State Pollution Control Committees.

2.5. Guidelines for the manufacturers/users of Diesel Generator sets shall be as under:

1. The manufacturer shall offer to the user a standard acoustic enclosure of

25 dB(A) insertion loss and also a suitable exhaust muffler with insertion

loss of 25 dB(A).

2. The user shall make efforts to bring down the noise levels due to the DG

set, outside his premises, within the ambient noise requirements by

proper siting and control measures.

3. Installation of a DG set must be strictly in compliance with the

recommendations of the DG set manufacturer.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

503

4. A proper routine and preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set

should be set and followed in consultation with the DG set manufacturer

which would help prevent noise levels of the DG set from deteriorating

with use.

3. LIMITS OF NOISE FOR DG SETS (UPTO 1000 KVA) MANUFACTURED ON

OR AFTER THE

1

[1

ST

JANUARY, 2005].

3.1 Applicability

1. These rules apply to DG sets upto 1000 KVA rated output, manufactured or

imported in India, on or after

1

[1

st

January, 2005].

2. These rules shall not apply to:

(a) DG sets manufactured or imported for the purpose of exports outside

India; and

(b) DG sets intended for the purpose of sample and not for sale in India.

3.2 Requirement of Certification

2

[Every manufacturer or assembler or importer (hereinafter referred to as

"manufacturer")] of DG set (hereinafter referred to as "product") to which these

regulations apply must have valid certificates of Type Approval and also valid

certificates of Conformity of Production for each year, for all the product models

being

3

[manufactured or assembled or imported] from

1

[1

st

January, 2005] with

the noise limit specified in paragraph 1.

3.3 Sale, import or use of DG sets not complying with the rules prohibited

No person shall sell, import or use of a product model, which is not having a

valid Type Approval certificate and Conformity of Production certificate.

1

Substituted by Rule 2(a) (i) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2004 notified vide

Notification No. G.S.R.448 (E), dated 12.7.2004 (Earlier it was 1

st

July 2003 as per the Environment

(Protection) Second Amendment, Rules, 2002 notified vide G.S.R. 371 (E), dated 17.5.2002. Subsequently,

substituted as 1

st

July, 2004 by the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2003 notified by G.S.R.520

(E), dated 1.7.2003 and later substituted as 1

st

January, 2005 by the Environment (Protection) Second

Amendment Rules, 2004 notified by G.S.R. 448, dated 12.7.2004).

2

Substituted by Rule 2(a) (i) of the Environment (Protection) Eighth Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.752

(E), dated 24.10.2008.

3

Substituted by Rule 2(a) (ii) of the Environment (Protection) Eighth Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.752

(E), dated 24.10.2008.

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504

3.4 Requirement of Conformance Labelling

(i) The

1

[manufacturer] of the 'product' must affix a conformance label on the

product meeting the following requirements:

(a) The label shall be durable and legible.

(b) The label shall be affixed on a part necessary for normal operation of the

'product' and not normally requiring replacement during the 'product' life.

(ii) The conformance label must contain the following information:

(a) Name and address of the

2

[manufacturer] (if the address is described in

the owner's manual, it may not be included in the label.)

(b) Statement "This product conforms to the Environment (Protection)

Rules,1986".

(c) Noise limit viz. 75 dB(A) at 1 m.

(d) Type approval certificate number.

(e) Date of manufacture of the product.

3.5 Nodal Agency

(i) The Central Pollution Control Board shall be the nodal agency for

implementation of these regulations.

(ii) In case of any dispute or difficulty in implementation of these

regulations, the matter shall be referred to the nodal agency.

(iii) The nodal agency shall constitute a Committee to advise it on all matters;

including the disputed matters, related to the implementation of these

regulations.

3.6 Authorised agencies for certification

The following agencies are authorized to carry out such tests as they deem

necessary for giving certificates for Type Approval and Conformity of

Production testings of DG sets and to give such certificates:-

1

Substituted by Rule 2(b) of the Environment (Protection) Eighth Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.752 (E),

dated 24.10.2008.

2

Substituted ibid.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

505

(i) Automotive Research Association of India, Pune

(ii) National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi

(iii) Naval Science & Technology Laboratory, Visakhapatnam

(iv) Fluid Control Research Institute, Palghat

(v) National Aerospace Laboratory, Bangalore

3.7 Compliance and Testing Procedure

The compliance and testing procedure shall be prepared and published by the

Central Pollution Control Board, with the help of the certification agencies.

1

[4.0 Exemption from the provisions of paragraph 1 and3, for the products (diesel

generator sets upto 30 KVA) purchased by the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of

India

The products manufactured in or imported into India till

2

[30

th

April, 2007] for the

purpose of supplying to the Ministry of Defence, shall be exempted from the regulations

given in paragraph 1 to 3 above, subject to the following conditions, namely:-

(i) The

3

[manufacturer] shall manufacture or import the products only after getting

purchase order from the ministry of Defence and shall maintain the record of

receipts, production/import, dispatch, etc. for inspection by the Central Pollution

Control Board.

(ii) The special dispensation for noise norms shall be only for the mobile Defence

vehicles which, with the present design/configuration, cannot carry the gensets

with acoustic enclosures.

(iii) Director, Ministry of Defence shall ensure and maintain the serial number of all

gensets for the Army and he shall also direct the manufacturers of these genets to

emboss on the engine and the main body of the gensets, the words ‗For the use

of Army only’.

(iv) The genset serial number shall be specially assigned by Ministry of Defence with

the request for proposal and contract purchase order and this information shall be

forwarded to the Central Pollution Control Board for inspection as and when

required.

1

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2005 notified vide Notification

G.S.R.315(E), dated 16.5.2005.

2

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2006 notified by G.S.R.464(E), dated

7.8.2006.

3

Substituted by Rule 2(c) of the Environment (Protection) Eighth Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.752 (E),

dated 24.10.2008.

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506

(v) Registers shall be maintained at the manufacturers premises and in the Ministry

of Defence to ensure that the number of gensets manufactured under special

dispensation are not misused.

(vi) The gensets procured under this dispensation shall be operated in the remote

areas and not in the cities.

(vii) This shall be a one time exemption during which the Army shall remodel its

vehicles to contain the new gensets and also obtain the necessary Type Approval

of the gensets.]

1

[5.0 Exemption from the provisions of paragraph 1 and 3 for sixteen Diesel

Generator sets of 45 KVA purchased by the Ministry of Defence, Government

of India

The 45 KVA DG sets manufactured in India for the purpose of their use in Mobile

Decontamination System for use by the Ministry of Defence shall be exempted from

the regulations given in paragraph 1 to 3 above subject to the following conditions,

namely:-

(i) The special dispensation for the noise norms shall be only for the DG sets to

be used in Mobile Decontamination System (MDS) by Army which, with the

present design/configuration cannot carry the gensets with acoustic

enclosures.

(ii) The Director, Ministry of Defence shall ensure and maintain the serial

number for sixteen gensets and he shall also direct the manufacturers of these

generator sets to emboss on the engine and main body of the gensets, the

words ―For the use of Army only in Mobile Decontamination System

(MDS)‖.

(iii) A register shall be maintained at the manufacturers premises and in the

Ministry of Defence to ensure that only sixteen numbers of 45 KVA gensets

are manufactured under special dispensation and are not misused elsewhere.]

2

[6.0 Transportation of Diesel Generator Sets (above 250 KVA)

(i) Diesel Generator set shall be transported after fulfilling the requirement

of certification specified in paragraph 3.2 as a complete unit with

acoustic enclosure, or dismantled, with relevant genset number specified

on acoustic enclosure and silencer for reassembling of the site of its

operation.

1

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2007 notified by G.S.R. 566(E), dated

29.8.2007.

2

Inserted by Rule 2(d) of the Environment (Protection) Eighth Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.752 (E),

dated 24.10.2008.

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507

(ii) Compliance with the noise norms shall be monitored after reassembling

the D.G. set at the location of the installation by the concerned State

Pollution Control Board or, as the case may be, the Union Territory

Pollution Control Committee.]

95. EMISSION LIMITS FOR NEW DIESEL ENGINES (UP TO 800 KW) FOR

GENERATOR SETS (GENSETS) APPLICATIONS

1

[1. Emission Limits

The emission limits for new diesel engines upto 800 kW for gensets

applications shall be as given in the Table below:

2

[TABLE

Capacity

of diesel

engines

Date of

imple-

mentation

Emission Limits

(g/kw-hr) for

Smoke

Limit

(light

absorption

coefficient,

m

-1

) (at

full load)

Test Cycle

NO

X

HC

CO

PM

Torque

%

Weighting

Factor

Upto 19

kW

1.7.2005

9.2

1.3

3.5

0.3

0.7

100

0.05

75

0.25

>19 kW

upto 176

kW

1.1.2004

9.2

1.3

5.0

0.5

0.7

50

0.30

1.7.2004

9.2

1.3

3.5

0.3

0.7

25

0.30

>176 kW

upto 800

kW

1.11.2004

9.2

1.3

3.5

0.3

0.7

10

0.10

Explanation: This extension

3

[for engines upto 19 kW] shall be applicable only to those

suppliers:

1

Substituted by Rule 2(b) (i) of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2003 notified vide Notification

G.S.R. 520 (E), dated 1.7.2003.

2

Substituted by Rule 2(b) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rule, 2004 notified vide Notification

G.S.R.448(E), dated 12.7.2004.

3

For the word ‗this extension‘, the word ‗this extension for engines upto 19 kW added by Corrigendum notified vide

Notification G.S.R.520(E), dated 12.8.2004.

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508

(I) Who have obtained Type Approval Certificate for atleast one of their engine

models in this range upto 30

th

June, 2004.

1

[or]

(II) Who have submitted the bank guarantee and also contributed towards the study

being carried out by the Union Institute of Science, Bangalore, for development

of gentset diesel engines to comply with emission limits.]

Note I:- The diesel engine

2

[suppliers] in the category of engines upto 19 kW, who are

unable to meet the emission limits fixed for such diesel engines for genstes applications

vide the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Environment and

Forests number G.S.R. 371 (E) dated 17

th

May, 2002 (herein referred to as the said

notification), may avail the benefit of extension of time provided under this notification

subject to the condition that every such

1

[supplier] shall submit (i) an affidavit to the

Central Pollution Control Board or the respective State Pollution Control Board or

Committees where they are located to the effect that the specified emission limits shall be

compiled with by them as per the extended date of implementation given hereinabove for

that category of engines without seeking further extension of time and (ii) a bank

guarantee of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand) which in case of non compliance shall

stand forfeited.

Note II:- The diesel engine

1

[supplier] in the category of engines more than 19 kW and

upto 800 kW, who are unable to meet the emission limits fixed for such diesel engines for

gensets applications vide the said notification may avail the benefit of extension of time

provided under this notification subject to the condition that every such

1

[supplier] shall

submit (i) an affidavit to the Central Pollution Control Board or the respective State

Pollution Control Board or Committees where they are located to the effect that the

specified emission limits shall be compiled with by them as per the extended date of

implementation given hereinabove for that category of engines without seeking further

extension of time and (ii) a bank guarantee of Rs 10,00,000/- (Rupees ten lakhs) per

parent engine model which in case of non compliance shall stand forfeited.

Note III:- The diesel engine

1

[supplier] in the category of engines of more than 176 kW

and upto 800 kW shall, in addition to the conditions specified in Note II above, also give

an affidavit to the Central Pollution Control Board or to the respective State Pollution

Control Boards or Committees where they are located to the effect that they shall develop

either individual or a common test facility and get the same approved by the certification

agencies mentioned in paragraph 8 of serial number 95 of Schedule I.]

1

The word ‗or‘ added by Corrigendum notified vide Notification G.S.R.520(E), dated 12.8.2004 .

2

For the word ‗manufacturers‘ or ‗manufacturer‘ , the word ‗supplier‘ substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment

(Protection) Amendment Rules, 2004 notified vide Notification G.S.R.92(E), dated 29.1.2004.

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509

1

[Explanation: - For the purposes of this paragraph, ‗supplier‘ means manufacturer of

new diesel engines for genset applications in India and importer of

such diesel engines for gensets applications and diesel gensets

imported into India.]

2. Applicability

These rules shall apply to all new diesel engines for genset applications (herein after

referred to as 'engine') manufactured in India and all diesel engines for genset

applications and diesel gensets (herein after referred to as 'product'), imported into

India, after the effective date:

Provided that these rules shall not apply to:

(i) any engine manufactured or engine or product imported for the

purpose of export outside India, or;

(ii) any engine or product intended for the purpose of sample only and

not for sale in India.

3. Requirement of certification

Every manufacturer of engine or every importer of engine or product must have valid

certificates of Type. Approval and certificates of Conformity of Production for each

year, for all engine models being manufactured or for all engine or product models

being imported, after the effective date with the emission limit as specified in

paragraph 1.

4. Sale, Import or use of engine or product not complying with these rules

No person shall sell, import or use of an engine or a product which is not having a

valid Type Approval certificate and Conformity of Production certificate as per

paragraph 3.

5. Requirement of conformance labelling

(i) All the engines (individually or as part of the product) shall be clearly

engraved 'Genset Engine' on the cylinder block.

(ii) The engine or the product must be affixed with a conformance label

meeting the following requirements:-

1

Inserted by Rule 2 (ii) of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2004 notified vide Notification

G.S.R.92(E), dated 29.1.2004.

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510

(a) the label shall be durable and legible;

(b) the label shall be affixed on a part necessary for normal operation of

the engine or the product and not normally requiring replacement

during the life of the engine or the product.

(iii) The conformance label must contain the following information:

(a) name and address of the engine manufacturer or the engine or

product importer (if the address is given in the owner's manual, it

may not be included in the label);

(b) statement that 'this engine or product conforms to the Environment

(protection) Rules, 1986‘;

(c) type approval certificate number;

(d) date of manufacture of engine or in case of import, the date of import

of the engine or the product.

6. Compliance with BIS specifications

All engines up to

1

[19 kw] (individually or as part of the product) shall carry ISI

mark and meet relevant BIS specifications (IS 10001).

7. Nodal agency

(i) The Central Pollution Control Board shall be the, nodal agency for

implementation of these rules.

(ii) In case of any dispute or difficulty in implementation of these rules

the matter shall be referred to the nodal agency.

(iii) The nodal agency shall constitute a Committee to advise it on all

matters, including the disputed matters, related to the implementation

of these rules.

8. Authorized agencies for certification

The following agencies are authorized to carry out such tests as they deem

necessary for giving certificates of Type Approval and Conformity of Production

tests for Diesel engines and to give such certificates:-

(i) Automotive Research Association of India, Pune.

(ii) Vehicle Research and Development Establishment, Ahmednagar.

1

Substituted by Rule 2(c) of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2003 notified vide Notification

G.S.R.520(E), dated 1.7.2003.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

511

1

[(iii) International Centre for Automotive Technology, Manesar (Haryana)]

9. Compliance and testing procedure

The compliance and testing procedure shall be prepared and published by the

Central Pollution Control Board with the help of the Certification Agencies.

10. Fuel Specification

The specification of commercial fuel applicable for -diesel gensets shall be the

same as applicable for commercial HSD(High Speed Diesel) applicable for diesel

vehicles in the area, from time to time].

2

[96. EMISSION STANDARDS FOR DIESEL ENGINES (ENGINE RATING MORE

THAN 0.8 MW (800 KW) FOR POWER PLANT, GENERATOR SET

APPLICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

TABLE

Parameter

Area

Category

Total engine rating of

the plant (includes

existing

as well as new

generator sets)

Generator sets commissioning date

Before

1.7.2003

Between

1.7.2003

and

1.7.2005

On or after

1.7.2005

NO

X

(as NO

2

) (At 15%

O

2

, dry basis, in ppmv

A

Up to 75 MW

1100

970

710

B

Up to 150 MW

A

More than 75 MW

1100

710

360

B

More than 150 MW

NMHC (as C) (at 15%

O

2

), mg/Nm

3

Both A

and B

150

100

PM (at

15% O

2

),

mg/Nm

3

Diesel

Fuels-

HSD &

LDO

Both A

and B

75

Furnace

Oils- LSHS

& FO

Both A

and B

150

100

CO (at 15% O

2

),

mg/Nm

3

Both A

and B

150

1

Inserted by Rule 2(b) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.280(E), dated

11.4.2008.

2

Serial No.96 and entries relating thereto inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules,

2002 notified vide Notification G.S.R.489(E), dated 9.7.2002.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

512

Parameter

Area

Category

Total engine rating of

the plant (includes

existing

as well as new

generator sets)

Generator sets commissioning date

Before

1.7.2003

Between

1.7.2003

and

1.7.2005

On or after

1.7.2005

Sulphur content in fuel

A

<2%

B

<4%

Fuel specification

For A

only

Up to 5 MW

Only Diesel Fuels (HSD, LDO)

shall be used.

Stack height (for

generator sets

commissioned after

1.7.2003)

Stack height shall be maximum of the following, in metre:

(i) 14 Q

0.3,

Q=Total SO

2

emission from the plant in kg/hr.

(ii) Minimum 6m.above the building where generator set is installed.

(iii) 30m.

Note:

1. Acronyms used:

MW : Mega (10

6

) Watt FO : Furnace Oil

NO

X

: Oxides of Nitrogen HSD : High Speed Diesel

NO

2

: Nitrogen Dioxide LDO : Light Diesel Oil

O

2

: Oxygen LSHS : Low Sulphur Heavy Stock

NMHC : Non-Methane Hydrocarbon kPa : Kilo Pascal

C : Carbon mm : Milli (10

-3

) metre

PM : Particulate Matter kg/hr : Kilo (10

3

) gram per hour

CO : Carbon Monoxide mg/Nm

3

: Milli (10

-3

)gram per

Normal metre cubic

SO

2

: Sulphur Dioxide

ppmv : Part per million(10

6

) by

volume

2. Area categories A and B are defined as follows:

Category A: Areas within the municipal limits of towns/cities having population

more than 10 lakhs and also up to 5 km beyond the municipal limits of

such towns/cities.

Category B: Areas not covered by category A.

3. The standards shall be regulated by the State Pollution Control Boards or Pollution

Control Committees, as the case may be.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

513

4. Individual units with engine ratings less than or equal to 800 KW are not covered by

this notification.

5. Only following liquid fuels viz. High Speed Diesel, Light Diesel Oil, Low Sulphur

Heavy Stock and Furnace Oil or liquid fuels with equivalent specifications shall be

used in these power plants and generator sets.

6. For expansion project, stack height of new generator sets shall be as per total Sulphur

Dioxide emission (including existing as well as additional load).

7. For multi engine plants, fuels shall be grouped in cluster to get better plume rise and

dispersion. Provision for any future expansion should be made in planning stage

itself.

8. Particulate matter, Non-Methane Hydrocarbon and Carbon Monoxide results are to

be normalized to 25

0

C, 1.01Kilo Pascal (760 mm of mercury) pressure and zero

percent moisture (dry basis).

9. Measurement shall be performed at steady load conditions of more than 85% of the

rated load.

10. Continuous monitoring of Oxides of Nitrogen shall be done by the plants whose total

engine capacity is more than 50 Mega Watt. However, minimum once in six month

monitoring for other parameters shall be adopted by the plants.

11. Following methods may be adopted for the measurement of emission parameters:-

Sl

No.

Emission

Parameters

Measurement Methods

1.

Particulates

Gravimetric

2.

SO

2

Barium Perchlorate – Thorin indicator method

3.

NO

x

Chemiluminescence, Non Dispersive Infra Red, Non

Dispersive Ultra-Violet (for continuous measurement),

Phenol disulphonic method

4.

CO

Non Dispersive Infra Red

5.

O

2

Paramagnetic, Electrochemical Sensor

6.

NMHC

Gas Chromatograph-Flame Ionisation Detector

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

514

1

[97.BOILERS USING AGRICULTURE WASTE AS FUEL

Step Grate 250 mg / Nm

3

Particulate matter

Horse Shoe/ 500 mg / Nm

3

Pulsating (12% of CO

2

)

Particulate matter

Spreader stroker 500 mg / Nm

3

Particulate matter

(12% of CO

2

);

98. GUIDELINES FOR POLLUTION CONTROL IN GINNING MILLS

Measures for Noise Control

(i) Creating separate soundproof enclosures for the fans

within the ginning area.

(ii) Keeping the fans outside the ginning room in separate

enclosures.

(iii) Roller gins may be covered by sound proof enclosures and

use of pneumatic feeding of raw cotton while suction of

ginned cotton is introduced to considerably reduce the dust

pollution level.

Measures for Dust Control

(i) The fugitive emission can be largely controlled by

employing mechanical or pneumatic handling of raw

material and ginned material through covered ducts and

providing overhead hoods connected to exhaust through

ducts and filters; use of lifting platforms for bale formers.

(ii) The overhead hoods with exhaust arrangement can be

provided at:

(a) The saw-ginning machine where manual

handling to maintain proper feeding in the

machine.

(b) At the feeding point of the roller ginning

machine when manual feeding is carried out.

(c) At the collection points of ginned cotton from

saw ginning condenser]

1

Entry 97 and 98 added by Rule 2 (iv) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2005 notified vide

Notification G.S.R. 546(E), dated 30.8.2005.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

515

1

[99. SPONGE IRON PLANT (ROTARY KILN)

A. Emission Standards*

Particulate

matter

Fuel Type

Limiting value

for

concentration

Coal

100 mg/Nm

3

Gas

50 mg/Nm

3

Carbon

Monoxide

(Vol/Vol.)

Coal/gas

1%

Stack

Height**

(minimum)

Coal/gas

30.0m

Note:-

* Emission shall be normalized at 12% CO

2

in

stack emission,

** Stack height shall be calculated as H=14.0 Q

0.3

where Q is emission of Sulphur Dioxide (SO

2

) in

kg/hr. i.e.

SO

2

(kg/hr)

Height

(Meter)

Upto 12.68

30

12.69-33.08

40

33.09-69.06

50

69.07-127.80

60

127.81-213.63

70

(De-dusting unit)

Particulate

matter (mg/m

3

)

Existing unit

100

New Unit

50

Note:-

(i) Stack attached to de-dusting unit l

have minimum height of 30.0 metre.

(ii) If, De-dusting unit is connected to

After Burner Chamber (ABC),

emission shall be emitted through

common stack (minimum height 30.0

metre) having separate arrangements

for emission monitoring for de-

dusting unit.

1

Inserted by Rule 2 (i) of the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.414(E), dated

30.5.2008.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

516

(Rotary Kiln/De-

dusting unit)

B. Fugitive Emission Standards

Particulate

matter

Existing Unit

New Unit

(µg/m

3

)

3000

2000

Note:-

(i) the existing industry shall comply

with a standard of 2000 (µg/m

3

) after

one year from the date of notification.

(ii) Fugitive emission shall be monitored

at a distance 10.0 metre from the

source of fugitive emission as per

following:

Area

Monitoring location

Raw material

handling area

Wagon tippler, Screen area,

Transfer points, Stock bin

area

Crusher area

Crushing plant, vibrating

screen, transfer points

Raw material

feed area

Feeder area, Mixing area,

Transfer Points

Cooler discharge

area

Over size discharge area,

Transfer points

Product

processing area

Intermediate stock bin area,

Screening plant, Magnetic

separation unit, Transfer

points, Over size discharge

area, Product separation area,

Bagging area

Other areas

As specified by State

Pollution Control Board/

Pollution Control

Committees.

C. Effluent Standards

pH

5.5-9.0

Total suspended

solids

100mg/l

Oil & Grease

10 mg/l

Chemical oxygen

demand

250mg/l

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

517

Note:-

(i) All effort shall be made to reuse and

re-circulate the water and to maintain

‗Zero discharge‘.

(ii) Stormwater drain shall be provided

within the premises of the industry so

as to avoid mixing with effluent].

1

[100. COMMON HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATOR

A. Emission

Limiting

concentration

in mg/Nm

3

unless stated

Sampling

Duration in

(minutes)

unless stated

Particulate Matter

50

30

HCL

50

30

SO

2

200

30

CO

100

30

50

24 hours

Total Organic

Carbon

20

30

HF

4

30

NOx (NO and

NO

2,

expressed as

NO

2

400

30

Total dioxins and

furans

0.1

ngETQ/Nm

3

8 hours

Cd+Th+their

compounds

0.05

2 hours

Hg and its

compounds

0.05

2 hours

Sb+As+Pb+Co+

Cr+Cu+Mn+Ni+

V+their

compounds

0.50

2 hours

1

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.481(E), dated

26.6.2008.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

518

Notes:

i. All monitored values shall be corrected to

11 % oxygen on dry basis.

ii. The CO

2

concentration in tail gas shall not

be less than 7%.

iii. In case, halogenated organic waste is less

than 1% by weight in input waste, all the

facilities in twin chamber incinerators shall

be designed to achieve a minimum

temperature of 950

o

C in secondary

combustion chamber and with a gas

residence time in secondary combustion

chamber not less than 2 (two) seconds.

iv. In case halogenated organic waste is more

than 1% by weight in input waste, waste

shall be incinerated only in twin chamber

incinerators and all the facilities shall be

designed to achieve a minimum

temperature of 1100

o

C in secondary

combustion chamber with a gas residence

time in secondary combustion chamber not

less than 2 (two seconds).

v. Incineration plants shall be operated

(combustion chambers) with such

temperature, retention time and turbulence,

as to achieve Total Organic Carbon (TOC)

content in the slag and bottom ashes less

than 3%, or their loss on ignition is less

than 5% of the dry weight].

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

519

1

[101. INCINERATOR FOR PESTICIDE INDUSTRY

A. EMISSION

Limiting

concentration

in mg/Nm

3

unless stated

Sampling

Duration in

(minutes)

unless stated

Particulate Matter

50

30

HCL

50

30

SO

2

200

30

CO

100

Daily

average

Total Organic Carbon

20

30

Total Dioxins

and Furans*

Existing

Incinerator

0.2

ngTEQ/Nm

3

8 hours

New

Incinerator

0.1

8 hours

Sb+As+Pb+Cr

+Co+Cu+Mn+Ni +V+ their

compounds

1.5

2 hours

* The existing plant shall comply with norms for dioxins and

furans as 0.1 ng/TEQ/Nm

3

within a period of five years from

the date of publication of this notification.

Notes:

i. All monitored values shall be corrected to 11% oxygen on

dry basis.

ii The CO

2

concentration in tail gas shall note be less than

7%.

iii. In case, halogenated organic waste is less than 1% by

weight in input waste, all the facilities in single chamber

incinerators shall be designed so as to achieve a minimum

temperature of 1100°C, in the incinerator. For fluidized

bed technology Incinerator, temperature shall be

maintained at 950°C.

1

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.600(E), dated

18.8.2008.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

520

iv. In case halogenated organic waste in more than 1% by

weight in input waste, waste shall be incinerated only in

twin chamber incinerators and all the facilities shall be

designed to achieve a minimum temperature of 1100

o

C in

secondary combustion chamber with a gas residence time

in secondary combustion chamber not less than two

seconds.

v. Scrubber meant for scrubbing emissions shall not be less

used as quencher.

vi Incineration plants shall be operated (combustion

chambers) with such temperature, retention time and

turbulence, as to achieve Total Organic Carbon (TOC)

content in the slag and bottom ashes less than 3%, and

their loss on ignition is less than 5% of the dry weight.

vii The incinerators shall have a chimney of atleast thirty

metre height.

B. Wastewater

i Wastewater (scrubber water and floor washings) shall be

discharged into receiving water conforming to the norms

prescribed under Schedule VI: General Standards for

Discharge of Environment Pollutions (Part A : Effluents)

notified under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

ii The built up in Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in

wastewater of floor washings shall not exceed 1000 mg/l

over and above the TDS of raw water used.

1

[102. REFRACTORY INDUSTRY

A. Emission Standards

(i) Down Draft Kiln (Fuel:Coal)

Category *

limiting

concentration

(mg/Nm

3

)

Particulate

matter

Small/

medium/large

350

Minimum (metres)

1

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R.97(E), dated 18.2.2009.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

521

Stack height

Small

Medium

Large

15

18

21

(ii) Other than Down Draft Kiln (Fuel:Coal)

Category *

Limiting

concentration

(mg/Nm

3

)

Particulate

matter

Small

Medium

Large

300

200

150

Stack height

Small

Medium

Large

Minimum (metres)

15

18

21

(iii) Box, Tunnel Down Draft Kiln, etc. (Fuel:Natural

Gas/Producer Gas/LPG or a combination of

Fuels/Furnance Oil as Secondary Fuel)

Category*

Limiting

concentration

(mg/Nm

3

)

Particulate

matter

Small

Medium/

Large

200

150

Stack height

Small

Medium

Large

Minimum (metres)

12

15

18

Category*

small kiln

Medium kiln

Large kiln

Production (tpa)

<15,000

15,001-50,000

above 50,000

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

522

(iv) Rotary Kiln (Fuel: Furnance Oil)

Category**

Limiting

concentration

(mg/Nm

3

)

Particulate

matter

Small

Medium/

Large

200

150

Stack height

Small

Medium

Large

Minimum (metres)

35

45

60

Category**

Small/rotary

kiln

medium rotary

kiln

large rotary

kiln

Production (tpd)

<50

51-100

Above 100

Note:-

(i) All values of particulate matter are to be corrected at 6 per cent Carbon

Dioxide.

(ii) Fugitive emission shall not exceed 10 mg/m

3

from any process or plant.

(iii) Each stack shall be at least 2 metre above the top most point of the

building, shed or plant in the industry excluding bucket elevator, mill

house and vibrating screen.

(iv) If more than one kiln is connected to single stack, sum of the

production capacity of all the kilns would be considered for

determining the capacity of the kiln and accordingly depending upon

the total capacity, emission standard and stack height would be

implemented.

(v) Monitoring of stack shall be carried out at the time of charging and

after the completion of charging and average of these two results shall

be considered as emission level.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

523

B. EFFLUENT STANDARDS

Limiting value for

concentration (mg/l

except for pH)

Inland Surface Water

Public

Sewer

Land for

Irrigation

pH

5.5 to 9.0

Oil and Grease

10

20

10

BOD BOD

3 days, 27

o

C

30

250

100

COD

250

-

Suspended Solids

100

600

200

Phenols

1.0

5.0

-

Cyanide as CN

0.2

2.0

0.2

Cr(Hexavalent)

0.1

2.0

1.0

Cr(Total)

2.0

2.0]

1

[103 CASHEW SEED PROCESSING INDUSTRY

A. EMISSION STANDARDS

Process

Limiting

concentration in

mg/Nm

3

Roasting

250

Particulate

Matter

Cooking (roasted

shell/deoiled cake

as fuel)

150

Borma Oven

Heater (roasted

shell/deoiled cake

as fuel)

150

1

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2010 notified vide GSR 1(E), dated 1.1.2010.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

524

Minimum (metres)

Stack height

Roasting

20

Cooking

15

Borma Oven

Heater

15

Note:

 All values of particulate matter shall be corrected at

4% Carbon Dioxide.

 Each stack shall be at least 2 metres above the top

most point of the building, shed or plant in the

industry.

 The emissions from ‗Dog-house‘ shall be channelized

alongwith Roasting-drum emissions and shall pass

through wet scrubber.

 Bio-gasifier shall be installed if roasted shells are used

as fuel in the unit.

B-EFFLUENT STANDARDS

Limiting concentration in mg/l, except for pH

Inland surface

Water

Public sewer

Land for Irrigation

pH

6.5 to 8.5

Oil & Grease

10

20

10

BOD

3days, 27oC

30

250

100

Suspended

Solids

100

600

200

Phenols

1.0

5.0

-]

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

525

1

[104 PLASTER OF PARIS INDUSTRY

A. Stack Emission Standards

Stack Production Capacity upto 30 tonnes per day (tpd)

Source

Limiting

concentration in

mg/Nm

3

Particulate

Matter

Crusher

500

Calciner

500

Furnace/Grinder

150

Production capacity above 30 tpd

Particulate matter

Crusher/

Calciner/ Furnace

Grinder

150

Notes:

1. The units having production capacity up to 30 tpd shall

channelize their emission through a stack or chimney of

height at least ten metres above ground level or three

metres above the top of shed or building of the industry,

whichever is more.

2. The units having production capacity above 30 tpd shall

channelize their emission through a stack or chimney of

height at least thirty metres above the ground level or

three metres above the top of shed or building whichever

is more.

B. FUGITIVE EMISSION STANDARDS (µG/M

3

)

Particulate Matter

2,000

Note: Fugitive emission shall be monitored at a distance of

10 + 1 metres from the source, irrespective of

production capacity.]

1

Inserted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 2010 notified vide G.S.R..61(E), dated

5.2.2010.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

526

(F. No. Q-15017/95/2000-CPW)

(R. K. VAISH)

JOINT SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA

Note :

The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number S.O. 844(E), dated the

19

th

November, 1986 and subsequently amended vide S.O. 433(E), dated the 18

th

April, 1987,

S.O.64(E) dated the 18

th

January, 1988, S.O. 3(E) dated 3

rd

January, 1989, S.O. 190(E), dated

the 15

th

March, 1989, G.S.R. 913(E), dated the24th October, 1989, S.O. 12(E), dated the 8

th

January, 1990, G.S.R.742(E), dated the 30

th

August, 1990, S.O. 23(E), dated the16th January,

1991, G.S.R. No.93(E), dated the t21st February, 1991, G.S.R. 95(E), dated the 12

th

February,

1992, G.S.R. 329(E), dated the 13

th

March, 1992, G.S.R. 475(E), dated the 5

th

May, 1992,

G.S.R. 797 (E), dated the 1

st

October, 1992, G.S.R. 386(E), dated the 28

th

April, 1993, G.S.R.

422(E), dated the 19

th

May, 1993, G.S.R. 801(E), dated the31st December, 1993, G.S.R.

176(E), dated the 3

rd

April, 1996, G.S.R. 631(E), dated the 31

st

October, 1997, G.S.R. 504(E),

dated the 20

th

August, 1998, G.S.R.7 (E), dated the 2

nd

January, 1999, G.S.R. 682(E), dated

the 5

th

October, 1999, G.S.R.742(E), dated the 25

th

September, 2000, G.S.R. 72(E), dated the

6

th

February, 2001, G.S.R. 54(E), dated the 22

nd

January, 2002, G.S.R. 371(E), dated the 17

th

May, 2002, G.S.R. 489(E), dated the 9

th

July, 2002, S.O.1088(E), dated the 11

th

October,

2002, G.S.R. 849(E), dated the 30

th

December, 2002, G.S.R. 520(E), dated the 1

st

July, 2003,

G.S.R. 92(E), dated the 29

th

January, 2004, G.S.R.448(E), dated the 12

th

July, 2005,

Corrigenda G.S.R. 520(E), dated the 12

th

August, 2004, G.S.R.272(E), dated the 5

th

May,

2005, G.S.R.315(E), dated the 16

th

May, 2005 and G.S.R.546(E), dated 30

th

August, 2005,

G.S.R.46(E), dated the 3

rd

February, 2006, G.S.R.464(E), dated the 7

th

August, 2006,

G.S.R.640(E), dated the 16

th

October, 2006, G.S.R.566(E), dated the 29

th

August, 2007,

G.S.R.704(E), dated the 12

th

November, 2007, G.S.R.186(E), dated the 18

th

March, 2008,

G.S.R.280(E), dated the 11

th

April, 2008, G.S.R.344(E), dated the 7

th

May 2008,

G.S.R.414(E), dated the 30

th

May, 2008, G.S.R.481(E), dated the 26

th

June, 2008,

G.S.R.579(E), dated the 6

th

August, 2008, G.S.R.600(E), dated the 18

th

August, 2008,

G.S.R.752(E), dated the 24

th

October, 2008, G.S.R.97(E), dated the 18

th

February, 2009,

G.S.R.149(E), dated the 4

th

March, 2009, G.S.R.512(E), dated the 9

th

July, 2009,

G.S.R.543(E), dated the 22

nd

July, 2009, G.S.R.595(E), dated 21

st

August, 2009,

G.S.R.794(E), dated the 4

th

November, 2009, G.S.R.826(E), dated the 16

th

November, 2009

G.S.R.1(E), dated 1

st

January, 2010 and G.S.R.61(E), dated the 5

th

February, 2010.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

527

APPENDIX A

FORM I

(See rule 7)

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO HAVE SAMPLE ANALYSED

To

……………………………………………………………………………………

Take this notice that it is intended to have analysed the same of …………………

Which has been taken today, the ……………. day of …………………….19…………

from …………………………………………………………………………(Name and

designation of the person who takes the sample)

_______________________________________

*Specify the place where the sample is taken.

(SEAL)

DATE

FORM II

(See rule 8)

MEMORANDUM TO GOVERNMENT ANALYST

From

………………………………………….

To

The Government Analyst

………………………………………….

The portion of sample described below is sent herewith for analysis under rule 6 of the

Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986.

The portion of the sample has been marked by me with the following mark :

Details of the portion of sample taken

Name and designation of person who sends sample

Date………………. (SEAL)

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

528

FORM III

(See Rule 8)

REPORT BY GOVERNMENT ANALYST

Report No. …………………..

Date . …………………………

I hereby certify that I ……………………………………………………………..

Government Analyst duly appointed under section 13 of the Environment (Protection)

Act, 1986 received on the ………………… day of ……………….. 19…………………..

from ...………………………………………………………………………………………

1

……….……………………………………………………………………………………

a sample of …………………………………………….. for analysis.

The sample was in a condition fit for analysis as reported below :

I further certify that I have analysed the aforementioned sample on ……………

…………………… and declare the result of the analysis to be as follows :

2……………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

The Condition of seals, fastening of sample on receipt was as follows :

………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signed this ……………………………………….day of …...……………………………..

19……………………………..

Signature

Address………………………

(Government Analyst)

………………………………………

1

Here write the name of the officer/authority from whom sample was obtained.

2

Here write full details of analysis and refer to method of analysis.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

529

FORM IV

(See rule 11)

FORM OF NOTICE

By registered post

acknowledgement due

From (1)

Shri ……………………………

…………………………………

To

…………………………………

Notice under section 19(b) of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Whereas an offence under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has been

committed/ is being committed by …………………………………………………………

(2) I/we hereby give notice of 60 days under section 19(b) of the Environment

(Protection) Act, 1986 of my/our intention to file a complaint in the court against

…………………………………………………………(2) for violation of section of the

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

In support of my/our notice, I am /we are enclosed the following documents(3) as

evidence of proof of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Signature(s)

Place…………………….

Dated ……………………

Explanation :

(1) In case the notice is given in the name of a Company, documentary evidence

authorising the persons to sign the notice on behalf of the company shall be

enclosed to this notice.

Company for this purpose means a company defined in explanation to sub-

rule(6) of rule 4.

(2) Here give the name and address of the alleged offender. In case of a

manufacturing/processing/operation unit, indicate the name/location/nature of

activity etc.

(3) Documentary evidence shall include photograph/ technical reports/ health report

of the area, etc. for enabling enquiry into the alleged violation/ offence.

[No. 1(18)/86-PL]

T.N. SESHAN, Secy.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

530

1

[FORM-V]

(See rule 14)

Environmental statement for the financial year ending the 31

st

March ………..

PART-A

(i) Name and address of the owner/occupier of the industry operation or process

(ii) Industry category Primary – (STC Code) Secondary – (SIC Code)

(iii) Production capacity – Units ----------

(iv) Year of Establishment

(v) Date of last environmental statement submitted

PART-B

Water and Raw Material Consumption

(i) Water consumption m3/d

Process

Cooling

Domestic

Name of Products

Process water consumption per unit of product output.

During the previous

financial year

During the current

financial year

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(3)

1 Substituted by Rule 2(b) of Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1993 notified vide G.S.R. 386 (E) dated

22.04.1993.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

531

(ii) Raw material consumption

*Name of raw

materials

Name of Products

Consumption of raw material per unit of output

During the previous

financial year

During the current

financial year

* Industry may use codes if disclosing details of raw material would violate contractual

obligations, otherwise all industries have to name the raw materials used.

PART-C

Pollution discharged to environment/unit of output

(Parameter as specified in the consent issued)

(1) Pollutants

Quality of

Pollutants

discharged

(mass/day)

Concentrations of

pollutants

discharges

(Mass/volume)

Percentage of

variation from

prescribed standards

with reasons.

(a) Water

(b) Air

PART-D

HAZARDOUS WASTES

(As specified under

1

[Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundry

Movement) Rules, 2008)]

Hazardous Wastes

Total Quantity (Kg.)

During the previous

financial year

During the current

financial year

(a) From process

(b) From pollution control facilities

1

The Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 notified vide S.O.2265(E),

dated 24.9.2008.

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532

PART-E

Solid Wastes

Total Quantity

During the previous

financial year

During the current

financial year

(a) From process

(b) From pollution control facilities

(c) (1) Quantity recycled or re-utilized within the unit.

(2) Sold

(3) Disposed

PART-F

Please specify the characterizations (in terms of composition of quantum) of

hazardous as well as solid wastes and indicate disposal practice adopted for both these

categories of wastes.

PART-G

Impact of the pollution abatement measures taken on conservation of natural

resources and on the cost of production.

PART-H

Additional measures/investment proposal for environmental protection including

abatement of pollution, prevention of pollution.

PART-I

Any other particulars for improving the quality of the environment.

[F.No. Q-15015/1/90-CPA]

MUKUL SANWAL, Jt. Secy.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

533

1

[SCHEDULE II]

(See rule 3)

General standards for discharge of effluents

Sl.

No.

Parameter

Standards

Inland surface

water

Public

sewers

Land for

irrigation

Marine coastal areas

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1.

Colour and odour

See Note 1

-

See Note 1

2.

Suspended solids, mg/l, Max

100

600

200

(a) For process waste

water-100

(b) For cooling water

effluent-10 per cent

above total

suspended matter of

influent cooling

water.

3.

Particle size of suspended

solids

Shall pass 850

micron IS Sieve

(a) Floatable solids,Max

3 mm

(b) Settleable solids Max

850 microns.

4.

Dissolved Solids (inorganic),

mg/a, max.

2100

5.

PH value

5.5 to 9.0

6.

Temperature 0

o

C, Max

Shall not exceed

40 in any section

of the stream

within 15 meters

down stream

from the effluent

outlet

45 at the

point of

discharge

-

45 at the point of

discharge.

7.

Oil and grease, mg/l max.

10

20

10

20

8.

Total residual chlorine, mg/l,

Max.

1.0

-

1.0

9.

Ammonical nitrogen (as N),

mg/l, Max.

50

-

50

10.

Total kjeldahl nitrogen (as N),

mg/l, Max.

100

-

100

11.

Free Ammonia (as NH3), Mg/l,

Max.

5.0

-

5.0

12.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand

2

[3 days at 27C] Max.

30

350

100

1

Schedule II inserted vide G.S.R. 919(E) dt. 12.9.88, published in the Gazette no. 488 dt. 12.9.88 and omitted by

G.S.R.801(E), dated 31.12.1993.

2

Substituted by Rule2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176, dated 2.4.1996

may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

534

13.

Chemical Oxygen Demand,

mg/l Max.

250

-

250

14.

Arsenic (as As), mg/l, Max.

0.2

15.

Mercury (As Hg), Mg/l Max.

0.01

-

0.01

16.

Lead (as Pb), Mg/l, Max.

0.1

1.0

-

1.0

17.

Cadmium (as Cd) Mg/l,Max.

2.0

1.0

-

2.0

18.

Hexavalent chromium (as

Cr+6) mg/l, Max.

0.1

2.0

-

1.0

19.

Total chromium (as Cr), mg/l,

Max.

2.0

-

2.0

20.

Copper (As Cu) mg/l, Max.

3.0

-

3.0

21.

Zinc. (as Zn), mg/l, Max.

5.0

15

-

15

22.

Selenium (as Se), mg/l, Max.

0.05

-

0.05

23.

Nickel (as Ni), mg/l, Max

3.0

-

5.0

24.

Boron (as B), mg/l, Max

2.0

-

25.

Percent sodium, Max.

-

60

-

26.

Residual Sodium carbonate,

mg/l, Max.

-

5.0

-

27.

Cynide (as CN), mg/l, Max.

0.2

2.0

0.2

28.

Chloride (asCl), mg/l, Max.

1000

600

-

29.

Fluoride (as F), mg/l, Max.

2.0

15

-

15

30.

Dissolved Phosphates (as P)

mg/l, Max.

5.0

-

31.

Sulphate (as SO

4

), mg/l, Max.

1000

-

32.

Sulphide (as S), mg/l, Max.

2.0

-

5.0

33.

Pesticides

Absent

34.

Phenolic compounds (as

C

6

H

5

OH) mg/l, Max.

1.0

5.0

-

5.0

35.

Radioactive materials :

(a) Alpha emitters MC/ml.

Max.

10 –

7

10 –

7

10 –

8

10 –

7

(b) Beta emitters c/ml.

Max

10 –

6

10 –

6

10 –

7

10 –

6

Note : 1. All efforts should be made to remove colour and unpleasant odocur as far as

practicable.

2. The standards mentioned in this notification shall apply to all the effluents

discharged such as industrial mining and mineral processing activities municipal

sewage etc.

3.

1

[***…..]

1 Omitted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 1992 vide Notification GSR 797(E)

dated 01.01.1992, Gazette No. 396 dated 01.01.1992.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

535

1

[SCHEDULE III]

(See rule 3)

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN RESPECT OF NOISE

Area Code

Category of Area

Limits in dB(A) Leq.

Date Time

Night Times

(A)

Industrial Area

75

70

(B)

Commercial Area

65

55

(C)

Residential Area

55

45

(D)

Silence Zone

50

40

Note :

1. Day time is reckoned in between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

2. Night time is reckoned in between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

3. Silence zone is defined as areas upto 100 meters around such premises as

hospitals, educational institutions and courts. The Silence zones are to be

declared by the Competent Authority.

Use of vehicular horns, loudspeakers and bursting of crackers shall be

banned in these zones.

4. Mixed categories of areas should be declared as one of the four above

mentioned categories by the Competent Authority and the corresponding

standards shall apply.

1

Schedule III inserted vide GSR 1063(E), dt. 26.12.89, published in the Gazette No. 643 dt. 26.12.89.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

536

1

[SCHEDULE IV]

(See rule 3)

STANDARDS FOR EMISSION OF SMOKE, VAPOUR ETC. FROM MOTOR VEHICLES :

(1) Every motor vehicles shall be manufactured and maintained in such condition

and shall be so driven that smoke, visible vapour, grit, sparks, ashes, cinders or

oily substance do not emit therefrom.

(2) On and from the 1

st

day of March, 1990, every motor vehicle in use shall comply

with the following standards :

(a) Idling CO (Carbon monoxide) emission limit for all four wheeled petrol

driven vehicles shall not exceed 3 per cent by volume;

(b) Idling CO emission limit for all two and three wheeled petrol driven

vehicles shall not exceed 4.5 per cent by volume;

(c) Smoke density for all diesel driven vehicles shall be as follows :

Method of Test

Maximum smoke density

Light

absorption

coefficient m-

1

Bosch units

Harridge units

(a) Full load at a speed of 60% to 70% of

maximum enginerated speed declared by

the manufacturer.

3.1

5.2

75

(b) Free acceleration

2.3

-

65

(3) On and from the 1

st

day of April, 1991 all petrol driven vehicles shall be so

manufactured that they comply with the mass emission standards as specified at

Annexure ‘I’. The breakdown of the operating cycle used for the test shall be as

specified at Annexure ‘II’ and the reference fuel for all such tests shall be as

specified in Annexure ‘III’ to this Schedule.

(4) On and from the 1

st

day of April, 1991, all diesel driven vehicles shall be so

manufactured that they comply with the mass emission standards based on

exhaust gas capacity as specified at Annexure ‘IV’ to this Schedule.

(5) On and from the 1

st

day of April, 1992, all diesel driven vehicles shall be so

manufactured that they comply with the following levels of emission under the

Indian driving cycle :-

1

Schedule IV inserted vide G.S.R. 54 (E) dt. 5.2.90 published in the Gazette No. 45 dt. 5.2.90.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

537

Mass of Carbon

Monoxide (CO)

Maximum, Grams per

KWH

Mass of Hydroxy carbons

(HC)

Maximum Grams per

KHW

Mass of Nitrogen Oxides

(NC)

Maximum Grams per

KWH

14

3.5

18

(6) Each motor vehicle manufactured on and after the dates specified in paragraphs

(2), (3), (4) and (5) shall be certified by the manufacturers to tbe conforming to

the standards specified in the said paragraphs and the manufacturers shall further

certify that the components liable to effect the emission of gaseous pollutants are

so designed, constructed and assembled as to enable the vehicle, in formal use,

despite the vibration to which it may be subjected, to comply with the provisions

of the said paragraphs.

(7) Test for smoke emission level and carbon monoxide level for motor vehicles –

(a) Any officer not below the ranks of a sub-inspector of police or an inspector

of motor vehicles, who has reason to believe that a motor vehicle is by

virtue of smoke emitted from it or other pollutants like carbon monoxide

emitted from it, is likely to cause environmental pollution, endangering the

health or safety of any other user of the road or the public, may direct the

driver or any person incharge of the vehicle to submit the vehicle for

undergoing a test to measure the standard of black smoke or the standard of

any of the other pollutants.

(b) The driver or any person incharge of the vehicle shall upon demand by any

officer referred to in sub-paragraph (a) submit the vehicle for testing for the

purpose of measuring the standard of smoke or the levels of other

pollutants or both.

(c) The measurement of standard of smoke shall be done with a smoke meter

of a type approved by the State Government and the measurement of other

pollutants like carbon monoxide shall be done with instruments of a type

approved by the State Government.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

538

ANNEXURE-I

(See paragraph 3)

MASS EMISSION STANDARDS FOR PETROL DRIVEN VEHICLES

1. Type Approval Tests :

Two and Three Wheeler Vehicles

Reference Mass, R (Kg)

CO (g/km)

HC(g/km)

1

2

3

R  150

12

8

150<R350

12 +

8 +

R>350

30

12

Two and Three Wheeler Vehicles

Reference Mass, R (Kg)

CO (g/km)

HC(g/km)

1

2

3

rw1020

14.3

2.0

1020<rw1250

16.5

2.1

1250<rw1470

18.8

2.1

1470<rw1700

20.7

2.3

1700<rw1930

22.9

2.5

1930<rw2150

24.9

2.7

rw>2150

27.1

2.9

18 (R-150)

200

4 (R-150)

200

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

539

2. Conformity of Production tests :

Two and Three Wheeler vehicles :

Reference Mass, R (Kg)

CO (g/km)

HC(g/km)

1

2

3

R - 150

15

10

150<R350

15 +

10 +

R>350

40

15

Light Duty Vehicles :

Reference Mass, rw (Kg)

CO (g/km)

HC(g/km)

1

2

3

rw1020

17.3

2.7

1020<rw1250

19.7

2.7

1250<rw1470

22.5

2.8

1470<rw1700

24.9

3.0

1700<rw1930

27.6

3.3

1930<rw2150

29.9

3.5

rw>2150

32.6

3.7

For any of the pollutants referred to above of the three results obtained may exceed the

limit specified for the vehicles by not more than 10 per cent.

Explanation : Mass emission standards refers to the gm. of Pollutants emitted per Km.

run of the vehicle as determined by the chassis dynamometer test using the Indian

Driving Cycle.

25 (R-150)

200

5 (R-150)

200

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

540

ANNEXURE-II

(See Paragraph 3)

BREAKDOWN OF THE OPERATING CYCLE, USED FOR THE TESTS

No. of Operation

Acceleration

(m/acc

2

)

Speed

(Km/h)

Duration of

each

operation(s)

Cumulative

time(s)

1

2

3

4

5

01. Idling

-

16

02. Acceleration

0.65

0-14

6

22

03. Acceleration

0.56

14 – 22

4

26

04. Declaration

-0.63

22 – 13

4

30

05. Steady speed

-

13

2

32

06. Acceleration

0.56

13 – 23

5

37

07. Acceleration

0.44

23 – 31

5

42

08. Deceleration

-0.56

31 – 25

3

45

09. Steady Speed

-

25

4

49

10. Deceleration

-0.56

25 – 21

2

51

11. Acceleration

0.45

21 – 34

8

59

12. Acceleration

0.32

34 – 42

7

66

13. Deceleration

0.46

42 – 37

3

69

14. Steady speed

-

37

7

76

15. Deceleration

-0.42

37 – 34

2

78

16. Acceleration

0.32

34 – 42

7

85

17. Deceleration

-0.46

42 – 27

9

94

18. Deceleration

-0.52

27 – 14

7

101

19. Deceleration

-0.56

14 – 00

7

108

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

541

ANNEXURE-III

(See Paragraph 3)

REFERENCE FUEL FOR TYPE AND PRODUCTION CONFORMITY TESTS

S.

No.

Characteristics

Requirements

Method of

test (ref. of P:

or IS: 1448*)

87 Octane

93 Octane

1

2

3

4

5

1.

Colour, visual

Orange

Red

-

2.

Copper-strip corrosion for 3 hours at 50

o

C

Not worse than No. 1

P : 15 (1968)

3.

Density at 15

o

C

Not limited but to be

reported

P : 16 (1967)

4.

Distillation :

P: 18 (1967)

(a) Initial boiling point

* methods for test for petroleum and

its products.

Not limited but to be

reported

(b) Recovery up to 20

o

C percent by volume

min.

10

(c) Recovery upto 125

o

C 50 percent by

volume

50

(d) Recovery upto 130

o

C percent by volume

90

(e) Final boiling point, Max.

215

o

C

215

o

C

(f) Residue percent by volume Max.

2

5.

Octane number (Research method) Max.

87

94

P : 27 (1960)

6.

Oxidation stability in minutes, Min.

360

P : 28 (2966)

7.

Residue on evaporation mg/100 ml. Max.

4.0

P : 29 (1960)

(Air-jat solvent

washed)

8.

Sulphur, total, percent by weight Max.

0.25

0.20

P : 34 (1966)

9.

Lead content (as Pb), g/l Max.

0.56

0.80

P : 37 (1967)

or P :38 (1967)

10

Reid Vapour pressure at 38 degree C. kg/Cm

3

Max.

0.70

P : 39 (1967)

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

542

1

ANNEXURE-IV

(See Paragraph 4)

LIMIT VALUES OF EXHAUST GAS CAPACITY APPLICABLE

FOR DIESEL DRIVEN VEHICLES

THE ENGINE TESTS AT STEADY SPEED

Nominal Flow

G(l/s)

Absorption

Coefficient

(Km-1)

Nominal Flow

G(l/s)

Absorption

Coefficient

(K9-1)

42

2.00

120

1.20

45

1,91

125

1.17

50

1.82

130

1.15

55

1.75

135

1.31

60

1.68

140

1.11

65

1.61

145

1.09

70

1.56

150

1.07

75

1.50

155

1.05

80

1.46

160

1.04

85

1.41

165

1.02

90

1.38

170

1.01

95

1.34

175

1.00

100

1.31

180

0.99

105

1.27

185

0.97

110

1.25

190

0.96

115

1.22

195

0.95

> 200

0.93

1

Annexure IV inserted vide G.S.R. 54 (E) dt. 5.2.90 published in the Gazette no. 45 dt. 5.2.90.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

543

1

[SCHEDULE V]

(See rule 12)

S.

No.

Place at which the discharge of any

environmental Pollutant in excess

of prescribed standards occurs or is

apprehended to occur

Authorities or

agencies to be

intimated

Appointed under

1

2

3

4

1.

Factories as defined under the

Factories Act, 1948

(a) owned by Central Government

and engaged in carrying out

the purposes of the Atomic

Energy Act;1962;

(i) The Atomic

Energy Regu-

latory Board

(AERB)

The Atomic Energy

Act, 1962

(ii) The Ministry of

Environment

and

Forests.

(b) Factories other than those

mentioned in paragraph (a)

(i) The Chief

Inspector of

Factories

The Factories Act,

1948

(ii) The Inspector of

Factories having

local jurisdiction.

- do -

(iii) The Ministry of

Environment and

Forests

2.

Mine as defined under the Mines

and Minerals (Regulation and

Development) Act, 1957

(i) The Controller

General, Indian

Bureau of Mines

The Mines and Minerals

(Regulation &

Development)Act,1957

1

Schedule II relating to rule 12 re-numbered as Schedule V vide G.S.R. 422 (E) dated 19.05.1993, published in the

Gazette No. 174 dated 19.05.1993.

Entries relating to S.No. 2 corrected in terms of S.O. 64(E) published in Gazette No. 42 dt. 18.01.1988 and

corrigendum No. G.S.R. 434(E) dt. 07.04.1988 published in the Gazette No. 181 dt. 07.04.1988.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

544

(ii) Regional

Controller of

Mines having

local jurisdiction

- do -

(iii) The Ministry of

Environment and

Forests.

-

3.

Port as defined under the Indian

Ports Act, 1908

(i) Conservator of

Ports

The Indian Ports

Act, 1908

(ii) The Ministry of

Environment &

Forests

-

4.

Plantation as defined under the

Plantations Labour Act, 1951

(i) The Chief

Inspector of

Plantations.

The Plantations

Labour Act, 1951

(ii) The Inspector of

Plantation having

local jurisdiction.

- do -

(iii) The Ministry of

Environment &

Forests.

-

5.

Motor Vehicles as defined under

the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939

(i) State Transport

Authority

The Motor Vehicles

Act, 1939

(ii) Regional

Transport

Authority having

regional

jurisdiction.

- do -

(iii) The Ministry of

Environment &

Forests.

-

6.

Ship as defined under the Merchant

Shipping Act, 1958

(i) Director General

of Shipping

The Merchant

Shipping Act, 1958

(ii) Surveyor having

jurisdiction.

- do -

(iii) The Ministry of

Environment &

Forests.

-

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

545

1

[SCHEDULE – VI]

(See rule 3A)

GENERAL STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL

POLLUTANTS PART-A : EFFLUENTS

S.

No.

Parameter

Standards

Inland

surface

water

Public

Sewers

Land for

irrigation

Marine coastal

areas

1

2

3

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1.

Colour and odour

See 6 of

Annexure-I

--

See 6 of

Annexure

-I

See 6 of

Annexure-I

2.

Suspended solids

mg/l, Max.

100

600

200

(a) For process

waste water-

100

(b) For cooling

water effluent

10 percent

above total

suspended

matter of

influent.

3.

Particulate size of

suspended solids

Shall pass 850

micron IS

Sieve

--

(a) Floatable

solids, max. 3

mm.

(b) Settleable

solids, max.

850 microns.

2

4.

***

*

--

***

--

5.

pH Value

5.5 to 9.0

6.

Temperature

shall not

exceed 5

o

C

above the

receiving water

temperature

--

shall not exceed

5

o

C above the

receiving water

temperature

1

Schedule VI inserted by Rule 2(d) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 1993 notified

vide G.S.R. 422(E) dated 19.05.1993, published in the Gazette No. 174 dated 19.05.1993.

2

Omitted by Rule 2(d)(i) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 1993 vide Notification

No.G.S.R.801(E), dated 31.12.1993.

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546

S.

No.

Parameter

Standards

Inland

surface

water

Public

Sewers

Land for

irrigation

Marine coastal

areas

1

2

3

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

7.

Oil and grease

mg/l Max.

10

20

10

20

8.

Total residual

chlorin mg/l Max.

1.0

--

1.0

9.

Ammonical

nitrogen (as N),

mg/l Max.

50

--

50

10.

Total Kjeldahl

Nitrogen (as NH

3

)

mg/l, Max.

100

--

100

11.

Free ammonia (as

NH

3

) mg/l, Max.

5.0

--

5.0

12.

Biochemical

Oxygen demand

1

[3

days at 27

o

C] mg/l

max.

30

350

100

13.

Chemical Oxygen

Demand, mg/l,

max.

250

--

250

14.

Arsenic (as As),

mg/l, max.

0.2

15.

Mercury (as Hg),

mg/l, Max.

0.01

--

0.01

16.

Lead (as Pb) mg/l,

Max.

0.1

1.0

--

2.0

17.

Cadmium (as Cd)

mg/l, Max.

2.0

1.0

--

2.0

18.

Hexavalent

Chromium (as

Cr+6), mg/l max.

0.1

2.0

--

1.0

1

Substituted by Rule2 of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 1996 notified by G.S.R.176, dated 2.4.1996

may be read as BOD (3 days at 27

o

C) wherever BOD 5 days 20

o

C occurred.

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547

S.

No.

Parameter

Standards

Inland

surface

water

Public

Sewers

Land for

irrigation

Marine coastal

areas

1

2

3

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

19.

Total chromium (as

Cr.) mg/l, Max.

2.0

--

2.0

20.

Copper (as Cu)

mg/l, Max.

3.0

--

3.0

21.

Zinc (As Zn.) mg/l,

Max.

5.0

15

--

15

22.

Selenium (as Se.)

mg/l, Max.

0.05

--

0.05

23.

Nickel (as Ni) mg/l,

Max.

3.0

--

5.0

1

24.

* * *

*

1

25.

* * *

*

1

26.

* * *

*

27.

Cyanide (as CN)

mg/l Max.

0.2

2.0

0.2

1

28.

* * *

*

29.

Fluoride (as F) mg/l

Max.

2.0

15

--

15

30.

Dissolved

Phosphates (as P),

mg/l Max.

5.0

--

2

31.

* * *

*

32.

Sulphide (as S)

mg/l Max.

2.0

--

5.0

33.

Phenoile

compounds (as

C

6

H

5

OH) mg/l,

Max.

1.0

5.0

--

5.0

1

Omitted by Rule 2(d)(i) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 1993 vide Notification

No.G.S.R.801(E), dated 31.12.1993.

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548

S.

No.

Parameter

Standards

Inland

surface

water

Public

Sewers

Land for

irrigation

Marine coastal

areas

1

2

3

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

34.

Radioactive

materials :

(a) Alpha emitter

micro curie/ml.

10

-7

10

-7

10

-8

10

-7

(b) Beta emitter

micro curie/ml.

10

-6

10

-6

10

-7

10

-6

35.

Bio-assay test

90% survival of

fish after 96

hours in 100%

effluent

90%

survival of

fish after

96 hours

in 100%

effluent

90%

survival of

fish after

96 hours

in 100%

effluent

90% survival of

fish after 96

hours in 100%

effluent

36.

Manganese (as

Mn)

2 mg/l

--

2 mg/l

37.

Iron (as Fe)

3 mg/l

--

3 mg/l

38.

Vanadium (as V)

0.2 mg/l

--

0.2 mg/l

39.

Nitrate Nitrogen

10 mg/l

--

20 mg/l

1

40.

* * *

*

1

Omitted by Rule 2(d)(i) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 1993 vide Notification No. G.S.R.

801(E) dated 31.12.1993

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549

WASTE WATER GENERATION STANDARDS - PART-B

S.No.

Industry

Quantum

1.

Integrated Iron & Steel

16 m

3

/tonne of finished steel

2.

Sugar

0.4 m

3

/tonne of cane crushed

3.

Pulp & Paper Industries

(a) Larger pulp & paper

(i) Pulp & Paper

175 m

3

/tonne of paper produced

(ii)Viscose Staple Fibre

150 m

3

/tonne of product

(iii)Viscose Filament Yarn

500 m

3

/tonne of product

(b) Small Pulp & Paper :

(i) Agro residue based

150 m

3

/tonne of paper produced

(ii) Waste paper based

50 m

3

/tonne of paper produced

4.

Fermentation Industries :

(a) Maltry

3.5 m

3

/tonne of grain produced

(b) Brewery

0,.25 m

3

/KL of beer produced

(c) Distillery

12 m

3

/KL of alcohol produced

5.

Caustic Soda

(a) Membrane cell process

1 m

3

/tonne of caustic soda produced

excluding cooling tower blowdown

(b) Mercury cell process

4 m

3

/tonne of caustic soda produced

(mercury bearing)

10% blowdown permitted for cooling

tower

6.

Textile Industries :

Man-made Fibre

(i) Nylon & Polyster

120 m

3

/tonne of fibre produced

(ii) Vixcose rayon

150 m

3

/tonne of product

7.

Tanneries

28 m

3

/tonne of raw hide

8.

Starch. Glucose and related

products

8 m

3

/tonne of maize crushed

9.

Dairy

3 m

3

/KL of Milk

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550

10.

Natural rubber processing

industry

4 m

3

/tonne of rubber

11.

Fertilizer

(a) Straight nitrogenous

fertilizer

5 m

3

/tonne of urea or equivalent

produced

(b) Straight phosphatic fertilizer

(SSP & TSP) excluding

manufacture of any acid

0.5 m

3

/tonne of SSP/TSP

(c) Complex fertilizer

Standards of nitrogenous and

phosphatic fertilizers are applicable

depending on the primary product

LOAD BASED STANDARDS - PART-C

1

[1. Petroleum Oil Refinery:

Parameter

1

Standard

2

Quantum limit in Kg/l 1,000 tonne of

crude processed

1. Oil & Grease

2.0

2. BOD

3 days, 27

o

C

6.0

3. COD

50

4. Suspended Solids

8.0

5. Phenols

0.14

6. Sulphides

0.2

7. CN

0.08

8. Ammonia as N

6.0

9. TKN

16

10. P

1.2

11. Cr (Hexavalent )

0.04

12. Cr(Total)

0.8

13. Pb

0.04

14. Hg

0.004

15. Zn

2.0

16. Ni

0.4

17. Cu

0.4

18. V

0.8

19. Benzene

0.04

20. Benzo (a) – Pyrene

0.08

1

Substituted by Rule 2(ii)(a) of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.186(E), dated

18.3.2008

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551

Notes:

(i) Quantum limit shall be applicable for discharge of total effluent

(process effluent, cooling water blow down including sea cooling

water blow down, washings, etc.) to receiving environment

(excluding direct application on land for irrigation/horticulture

purposes within the premises of refinery).

(ii) In order to measure the quantity of effluent (separately for

discharge to receiving environment, application for

irrigation/horticulture purposes within the premises of refinery &

blow-down of cooling systems), appropriate flow measuring

devices (e.g. V-notch, flow meters) shall be provided with.

(iii) Quantum of pollutants shall be calculated on the basis of daily

average of concentration values (one 24-hourly composite

sample or average of three grab samples, as the case may be),

average flow of effluent during the day and crude throughput

capacity of the refinery.

(iv) Limit for quantity of effluent discharged (excluding blow-down

from seawater cooling) shall be 400 m

3

/1000 tonne of crude

processed. However, for refineries located in high rain fall area,

limit of quantity of effluent only during rainy days shall be 700

m

3

/1000 tonne of crude processed].

2. Large Pulp & Paper, News Print/ Rayon grade Plants

of capacity above 24000 tonne/ Annum

Parameter

Quantum

Total Organic Chloride (TOCI)

2 kg/tonne of product.

GENERAL EMISSION STANDARDS - PART-D

I. Concentration Based Standards

Sl.

No.

Parameter

Standard

Concentration not to exceed (in

mg/Nm

3

)

1.

Particulate Matter (PM)

150

2.

Total Fluoride

25

3.

Asbestos

4 Fibres/cc and dust should not be

more than 2 mg/Nm

3

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552

4.

Mercury

0.2

5.

Chlrine

15

6.

Hydrochloric acid vapour and

mist

35

1

7.

* * *

*

8.

Sulphuric acid mist

50

9.

Carbon monoxide

1% max. (v/v)

1

10.

* * *

*

11.

Lead

10 mg/Nm

3

1

12.

* * *

*

II. Equipment based Standards

2

[For dispersal of sulphur dioxide, in minimum stack height limit is accordingly

prescribed as below]

Sl. No.

Parameter

Standard

1.

Sulphur dioxide

Stack-height limit in metre

(i) Power generation capacity :

- 500 MW and more

275

- 200/210 MW and above to

less than 500 MW

220

- less than 200/210 MW

H=14(Q)

0.3

(ii) Steam generation capacity

- Less than 2 tonne/h

Less than 8.5 MT

9

- 2 to 5 tonne/h

8.5 to 21 MT

12

- 5 to 10 tonne/h

21 to 42 MT

15

- 10 to 15 tonne/h

42 to 64 MT

18

- 15 to 20 tonne/h

64 to 104 MT

21

- 20 to 25 tonne/h

104 to 105 MT

24

- 25 to 30 tonne/h

105 to 126 MT

27

- More than 30 tonne/h

More than 126 MT

30

or using the formula H=14(Q)

0.3

1

Omitted by Rule 2 (g) (iv) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 1993 vide G.S.R. 801(E)

dated 31.12.1993.

2

Substituted by Rule 2(h)(i), ibid.

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553

Note : H – Physical height of the stack in metre

Q – Emission rate of SO

2

in kg/hr.

III. Load/Mass based Standards

Sl.

No.

Industry

Parameter

Standard

1.

Fertiliser (Urea)

Commissioned Prior to 1.1.82

Particulate Matter

(PM)

2 kg/tonne of product

Commissioned after 1.1.82

Particulate Matter

(PM)

0.5 kg/tonne of product

2.

Copper, Lead and Zinc

Smelter/converter

Sulphur dioxide

4 kg/tonne of

concentrated (100% acid

produced

3.

Nitric Acid

Oxides of Nitrogen

3 kg/tonne of weak acid

(before concentration)

produced

1

[4.

Sulphuric Acid Plant

Quantum Limit in

kg/tonne

Plant capacity for 100%

Existing Unit

New Unit

concentration of

Sulphuric Acid

(tonne/day)

Sulphur dioxide

(SO

2

)

Upto 300

2.5

2.0

Above 100

2.0

1.5]

5.

Coke Oven

Carbon Monoxide

3 kg/tonne of coke

produced.

* SRU – Sulphur Recovery Unit]

1

Substituted by Rule 2(ii) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.344(E),

dated 7.5.2008.

2

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R.595(E), dated

21.8.2009.

2

[6.

Petroleum Oil

Refinery (Sulphur

Recovery)

Installed

Capacity of

SRU*

(tonne/day)

Kg/tonne of sulphur in the

feed to SRU

Existing

SRU

New SRU

Sulphur

Dioxide

Above 20

26

10

5 to 20

80

40

Upto 5

120

80

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554

7. Aluminium Plants :

(i) Anode Bake Oven Total Fluoride 0.3 Kg/MT of Aluminium

(ii) Pot room

(a) VSS -do- 4.7 Kg/MT of Aluminium

(b) HSS -do- 6 Kg/MT of Aluminium

(c) PBSW -do- 2.5 Kg/MT of Aluminium

(d) PBCW -do- 1.0 Kg/MT of Aluminium

Note : VSS = Vertical Stud Soderberg

HSS = Horizontal Stud Soderberg

PBSW = Pre Backed Side Work

PBCW = Pre Backed Centre Work

8. Glass Industry :

(a) Furnace Capacity

(i) Up in the product draw Particulate matter 2 Kg/hr ca

capacity of 60 MTD/Day

(ii) Product draw capacity -do- 0.8 Kg/MT of Product drawn

more than 60 MT/Day



NOISE STANDARDS - PART-E

A. Noise Limits for Automobiles (Free Field Distance at 7.5 Metre in

dB(A) at the manufacturing Stage

(a) Motorcycle, Scooters & Three Wheelers 80

(b) Passenger Cars 82

(c) Passenger or Commercial vehicles upto 4 MT 85

(d) Passenger or Commercial vehicles above 4 MT

and upto 12 MT 89

(e) Passenger or Commercial vehicles exceeding

12MT 91



Standards notified at S. No. 46 may also be referred.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

555

1

[AA. Noise limits for vehicles at manufacturing stage

The test method to be followed shall be IS:3028-1998.

(1) Noise limits for vehicles applicable at manufacturing stage from the year 2003

Serial

Number

Type of vehicle

Noise

limits

dB(A)

Date of

implementation

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1.

Two wheeler

1

st

January,2003

Displacement upto 80 cm

3

75

Displacement more than 80 cm

3

but upto 175

cm

3

77

Displacement more than 175 cm

3

80

2.

Three wheeler

1

st

January,2003

Displacement upto 175 cm

3

77

Displacement more than 175 cm

3

80

3.

Passenger Car

75

1

st

January, 2003

4.

Passenger or Commercial Vehicles

1

st

July, 2003

Gross vehicle weight upto 4 tonnes

80

Gross vehicle weight more than 4 tonnes but

upto 12 tonnes.

83

Gross vehicle weight more than 12 tonnes.

85

(2)Noise limits for vehicles at manufacturing stage applicable on and from 1

st

April,

2005

Serial

Number

Type of vehicles

Noise

limits

dB(A)

1.0

Two wheelers

1.1

Displacement upto 80 cc

75

1.2

Displacement more than 80 cc but upto 175 cc

77

1.3

Displacement more than 175 cc

80

2.0

Three wheelers

2.1

Displacement upto 175 cc

77

2.2

Displacement more than 175 cc

80

3.0

Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and capable of

having not more than nine seats, including the driver’s seat

74

1

Substituted by Rule 2 of the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2002 notified vide Notificat6ion

G.S.R.849(E), dated 30.12.2002 (Earlier ‘AA – Noise limits for vehicles w.e.f. 1

st

January 2003’ inserted by Rule 2 (2)

of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2000 notified vide Notification G.S.R. 742(E), dated 25.9.2000.)

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556

4.0

Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers having more

than nine seats, including the driver’s seat, and a maximum

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of more than 3.5 tonnes

4.1

With an engine power less than 150 KW

78

4.2

With an engine power of 150 KW or above.

80

5.0

Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers having more

than nine seats, including the driver’s seat : vehicles used for

the carriage of goods.

5.1

With a maximum GVW not exceeding 2 tonnes

76

5.2

With a maximum GVW greater than 3 tonnes but not exceeding

3.5 tonnes

77

6.0

Vehicles used for the transport of goods with a

maximum GVW exceeding 3.5 tonnes.

6.1

With an engine power less than 75 KW

77

6.2

With an engine power of 75 KW or above but less than 150

KW.

78

6.3

With an engine power of 150 KW or above.

80]

1

[Provided that for vehicles mentioned at serial numbers 3.0 to 6.3, the noise

limits for the following States shall be applicable on and from the date specified

against that State,-

(i) Himachal Pradesh with effect from 1

st

October, 2005

(ii) Jammu and Kashmir with effect from 1

st

October, 2005

(iii) Madhya Pradesh with effect from 1

st

September, 2005

(iv) Punjab with effect from 1

st

October, 2005

(v) Rajasthan with effect from 1

st

June, 2005

(vi) Uttar Pradesh (Mathura, Kannauj, Muzaffarnagar, Aligarh, Farukkabad,

Saharanpur, Badaun, Barreily, Moradabad, Hathras, Rampur, Bijnor,

Agra, Pilibhit, J.P. Nagar, Mainpuri, Lalitpur, Hardio, Ferozabad, Jhansi,

Shahjahanpur, Etawah, Jalon, Lakhimpur, Kheri, Etah, Mahoba, and

Sitapur) with effect from 1

st

June, 2005.

(vii) Uttranchal with effect from 1

st

July, 2005.]

B. Domestic appliances and construction equipments at the manufacturing

stage to be achieved by 31

st

December,1993.

(a) Window Air Conditioners of 1 ton to 1.5 ton 68

(b) Air Coolers 60

(c) Refrigerators 46

2

[(d) * * * …… …]

(e) Compactors (rollers),Front Loaders,Concrete

mixers,Cranes(moveable),Vibrators and Saws 75

1

Inserted by the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2005 notified vide Notification G.S.R.272 (E), dated

5.5.2005.

2

Entry (d) relating to ‘Diesel Generator of Domestic Purposes…….85 – 90’ omitted by Rule 3 of the Environment

(Protection) Second Amendment, Rules, 2002 notified vide Notification G.S.R. 371(E), dated 17.5.2002.

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557

ANNEXURE-I

(For the purposes of Parts – A, B and C)

The State Boards shall following guide-lines in enforcing the standards

specified under the schedule VI :

(1) the waste waters and gases are to be treated with the best

available technology (BAT) in order to achieve the prescribed

standards.

(2) the industries need to be encouraged for recycling and reuse, of

waste materials as far as practicable in order to minimize the

discharge of wastes into the environments.

(3) the industries are to be encouraged for recovery of biogas, energy

and reusable materials.

(4) while permitting the discharge of effluent and emission into the

environment, State Boards have to take into account the

assimilative capacities of the receiving bodies, especially water

bodies so that quality of the intended use of the receiving waters

is not affected. Where such quality is likely to be effected

discharges should not be allowed into water bodies.

(5) the Central and State Boards shall put emphasis on the

implementation of clean technologies by the industries in order to

increase fuel efficiency and reduce the generation of

environmental pollutants.

(6) All efforts should be made to remove colour and unpleasant odour

as far as practicable.

(7) The standards mentioned in the Schedule shall also apply to all

other effluents discharged such as industrial mining, and mineral

processing activities and sewage.

(8) the limit given for the total concentration of mercury in the final

effluent of caustic soda industry, is for the combined effluent from

(a) Cell house, (b) Brine Plant, (c) Chlorine handling, (d) hydrogen

handling and (e) hydro choleric acid plant.

(9)

1

[(a)….(f)]

(10) All effluents discharge including from the industries such as cotton

textile, composite woolen mills, synthetic rubber, small pulp &

paper, natural rubber, petro-chemicals, tanneries, point dyes,

1

Omitted by Rule 4 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1996 notified by notification G.S.R. 176(E), dated 2.4.1996.

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558

slaughter houses, food & fruit processing and diary industries into

surface waters shall conform to be BOD limit specified above,

namely 30 mg/l. For discharge an effluent having a BOD more

than 30 mg./l, the standards shall conform to those given, above

for other receiving bodies, namely, sewers, coastal waters, and

land for irrigation.

(11)

1

[***…….]

(12) In case of fertilizer industry the limits in respect of chromium and

fluoride shall be complied with at the outlet of chromium and

fluoride removal units respectively.

(13) In case of pesticides :

(a) The limits should be complied with at the end of the

treatment plant before dilution.

(b) Bio-assay test should be carried out with the available

species of fish in the receiving water, the COD limits to be

specified in the consent conditions should be correlated with

the BOD limits.

(c) In case metabolites and isomers of the Pesticides in the

given list are found in significant concentration, standards

should be prescribed for these also in the same

concentration as the individual pesticides.

(d) Industries are required to analyze pesticides in waste water

by advanced analytical methods such as GLC/HPLC.

(

2

14) The chemical oxygen demands (COD) concentration in a treated

effluent, if observed to be persistently greater than 250 mg/l

before disposal to any receiving body (public sewer, land for

irrigation, inland surface water and marine coastal areas), such

industrial units are required to identify chemicals causing the

same. In case these are found to be toxic as defined in the

Schedule I of the Hazardous Rules 1989 the State Board in such

cases shall direct the industries to install tertiary treatment

stipulating time limit.

(15) Standards specified in Part A of Schedule – VI for discharge of

effluent into the public sewer shall be applicable only if such sewer

leads to a secondary treatment including biological treatment

system, otherwise the discharge into sewers shall be treated as

discharge into inland surface waters].

1

Omitted by Rule, 2(k) (vii) of the Environment (Protection) Third amendment Rules, 1993 vide G.S.R. 801 (E), dated

31.12.1993.

2

Inserted by rule 2(k) (ix), ibid.

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559

ANNEXURE-II

(For the purpose of Part-D)

The State Boards shall follow the following guidelines in enforcing the

standards specified under Schedule VI:

(a) In case of cement plants, the total dust (from all sections) shall be within

400 mg/Nm

3

and 250 mg/Nm

3

for the plants upto 200 t/d and more than

200 t/d capacities respectively.

(b) In respect of calcinations process (e.g. Aluminum Plants) Kilns. and step

Grate Bagasse fired-Boilers. Particulate Matter (PM) emissions shall be

within 250 mg/Nm

3

.

(c) In case of thermal power plants commissioned prior to 01.01.1982 and

having generation capacity less than 62.5 MW, the PM emission shall be

within 350 mg/Nm

3

.

(d) In case of Lime Kilns of capacity more than 5 t/day and upto 40 t/day, the

PM emission shall be within 500 mg/Nm

3

.

(e) In case of horse shoe/pulsating Grate and Spreader Stroker Bagasse-

fired-Boilders, the PM emission shall be within 500 (12% CO

2

) and 800

(12% CO

2

) mg/Nm

3

respectively. In respect of these boilers, if more than

attached to a single stack, the emission standards shall be fixed, based

on added capacity of all the boilers connected with the stack.

(f) In case of asbestos dust, the same shall not exceed 2mg/Nm

3

.

(g) In case of the urea plants commissioned after 01.01.92, coke ovens and

lead glass units, the PM emission shall be within 50 mg/Nm

3

.

(h) In case of small boilers of capacity less than 2 tons/hour and between 2

to 5 tons/ hour, the PM emissions shall be within 1000 and 1200 mg/Nm

3

.

(i) In case of integrated Iron and Steel Plants, PM emission upto 400

mg/Nm

3

shall be allowed during oxygen lancing.

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560

(j) In case of stone crushing units, the suspended PM contribution value at a

distance of 40 meters from a controlled, isolated as well as from a unit

located in cluster should be less than 600 micrograms/Nm

3

.

1

[* * *] These

units must also adopt the following pollution control measures :

(i) Dust containment cum suppression system for the equipment;

(ii) Construction of wind breaking walls;

(iii) Construction of the metalled roads within the premises;

(iv) Regular cleaning and wetting of the ground within the premises;

(v) Growing of a green belt along with periphery.

(k) In case of Ceramic industry, from the other sources of pollution, such as

basic raw materials and processing operations, heat recovery dryers,

mechanical finishing operation, all possible preventive measures should

be taken to control PM emission as far as practicable.

2. The total fluoride emission in respect of Glass and Phosphatic Fertilizers

shall not exceed 5 mg/Nm

3

and 25 mg/Nm

3

respectively.

2

3. [In case of copper, lead and zinc smelting, the off-gases may, as far as

possible, be utilized for manufacturing sulphuric acid]

3

4. [In case of cupolas (Foundries) having capacity (melting rate) less than 3

tonne/hour, the particulate matter emission shall be within 450 mg/Nm

3

.

In these cases it is essential that stack is constructed over the cupolas

beyond the charging door and the emissions are directed through the

stack, which should be at least six times the diameter of cupola. In

respect of Arc Furnaces and Induction Furnaces, provision has to be

made for collecting the fumes before discharging the emissions through

the stack].

[No. Q-15017/24/89-CPW]

MUKUL SANWAL, Jt. Secy.

1

Omitted by Rule 2(i)(iii) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 1993, vide G.S.R. 801(E) dated

31.12.1993.

2

Substituted by Rule 2(1)(i); Ibid.

3

Added by Rule 2(1)(ii), Ibid.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

561

1

[SCHEDULE VII]

[See Rule 3(3B)]

NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

S.

No.

Pollutant

Time

Weighted

Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Industrial,

Residential,

Rural and

Other Area

Ecologically

Sensitive Area

(notified by

Central

Government)

Methods of

Measurement

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

1

Sulphur Dioxide

(SO

2

), µg/m

3

Annual*

24 hours**

50

80

20

80

- Improved West and

Gaeke

- Ultraviolet

fluorescence

2

Nitrogen

Dioxide

(NO

2

), µg/m

3

Annual*

24 hours**

40

80

30

80

- Modified Jacob &

Hochheiser (Na-

Arsenite)

-Chemiluminescence

3

Particulate

Matter (size less

than 10µm) or

PM

10

µg/m

3

Annual*

24 hours**

60

100

60

100

- Gravimetric

- TOEM

- Beta attenuation

4

Particulate

Matter (size less

than 2.5µm) or

PM

2.5

µg/m

3

Annual*

24 hours**

40

60

40

60

- Gravimetric

- TOEM

- Beta attenuation

5

Ozone (O

3

)

µg/m

3

8 hours**

1 hour**

100

180

100

180

- UV photometric

- Chemilminescence

- Chemical Method

6

Lead (Pb)

µg/m

3

Annual*

24 hours**

0.50

1.0

0.50

1.0

- AAS /ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

- ED-XRF using

Teflon filter

7

Carbon

Monoxide (CO)

mg/m

3

8 hours**

1 hour**

02

04

02

04

- Non Dispersive

Infra Red (NDIR)

spectroscopy

8

Ammonia

(NH

3

) µg/m

3

Annual*

24 hours**

100

400

100

400

- Chemiluminescence

- Indophenol blue

method

1

Substituted by Rule 3 of the Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2009 notified by G.S.R. 826 (E)

dated 16.11.2009.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

562

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

9

Benzene (C

6

H

6

)

µg/m

3

Annual*

05

- Gas chromatography

based continuous

analyzer

- Adsorption and

Desorption followed

by GC analysis

10

Benzo(a)Pyre

ne (BaP) -

particulate

phase only,

ng/m

3

Annual*

01

- Solvent extraction

followed by

HPLC/GC analysis

11

Arsenic (As),

ng/m

3

Annual*

06

- AAS /ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

12

Nickel (Ni),

ng/m

3

Annual*

20

- AAS /ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

 Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular

site taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform intervals.

** 24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be

complied with 98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed the

limits but not on two consecutive days of monitoring.

Note. ― Whenever and wherever monitoring results on two consecutive days of

monitoring exceed the limits specified above for the respective category, it shall be

considered adequate reason to institute regular or continuous monitoring and further

investigation.]

[File No. Q-15017/43/2007-CPW]

RAJNEESH DUBE, Jr. Secretary

Note : The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide Number S.O. 844(E),

dated the 19

th

November, 1986 and subsequently amended vide S.O. 433 (E) dated 18

th

April, 1987, S.O. 64 (E) dated the 18

th

January, 1988, S.O. 8(E) dated the 3

rd

January,

1989, S.O. 190 (E) dated the 15

th

March, 1989, G.S.R. 913 (E) dated the 24

th

October,

1989, S.O. 12(E), dated the 8

th

January, 1990, GSR 742 (E), dated 30

th

August, 1990,

S.O. 23(E), dated the 16

th

January, 1991, GSR 93(E), dated the 21

st

February, 1991, GSR

95(E) dated the 12

th

February, 1992, GSR 329 (E) dated the 13

th

March, 1992, GSR

475(E), dated the 5

th

May, 1992, GSR 797 (E) dated the 1

st

October, 1992, GSR 386(E),

dated the 28

th

April, 1993, GSR 422(E), dated the 19

th

May, 1993, GSR 801(E) dated the

31

st

December, 1993, GSR 176(E), dated the 2

nd

April, 1996, GSR 97(E), dated the 18

th

February, 2009, GSR 149(E), dated the 4

th

March, 2009, GSR 512(E), dated the 9

th

July,

2009, GSR 543(E), dated the 22

nd

July, 2009, GSR 595(E), dated the 21

st

August, 2009

and GSR 794(E), dated the 4

th

November, 2009.