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Type	Rules
Year	1986
Jurisdiction	State of Chhattisgarh
Ministry	State Government
Status	In force as published by the source
Text	Published as one document, as the source published it
Subjects	environment

THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) RULES, 1986 (As amended to date) The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 389 THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) RULES, 1986 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (Department of Environment, Forest and Wildlife) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19 th November, 1986 1 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); 2 [(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);

(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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 390 1 [(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; 1 [(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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 391 1 [(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 2[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.] 3[(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. 1 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 392 1 [(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.] 2 [(8) On and from the 1 st day of 3 [June, 2002], the following coal based thermal power plants shall use 4 [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 pithead; 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. 5 [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. 1 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 393

(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.;

(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. 1 [(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. 2 [(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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 394 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;

(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 The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 395

(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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 396

(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 1 [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. 2 [(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).] 3 [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 1 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. 3 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 397 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; The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 398

(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); The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 399

(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. 1 [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.] 1 Rule 12 inserted vide Notification No. S.O. 32(E) dated 16.2.87 published in the Gazette No. 66 dated 16.2.87. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 400 1 [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. 1 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 401

(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.] 1 [14. SUBMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL 2 [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 2 [statement] for the financial year ending the 31 st March in Form V to the concerned State Pollution Control Board on or before the 3 [thirtieth day of September] every year, beginning 1993.] 1 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 3 Substituted by Rule 2(a) (ii), ibid The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 402 STANDARDS FOR EMISSION OR DISCHARGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS 1

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 1 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. 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred. 3 Substituted by Rule 2 (i) of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2008 notified by G.S.R.186(E), dated 18.3.2008. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 403 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 (SO2) Gas 50 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 5 Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) in fuel gas Liquid / Gas 150 150 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 SO2 and NO2. 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 (SO2) 500 1700 500 (for hydroprocessed feed) 850 for other feed) Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 400 450 350 Particulate Matter (PM) 100 100 50 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 400 400 300 Nickel and Vanadium (Ni+V) 2 5 2 Opacity, % 30 30 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 SO2 and NOx. 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 H2S, mg/Nm 3 15 10 Sulphur recovery, % 5-20 96 98 Sulphur recovery, % 1-5 94 96 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), 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 SO2. 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 Immediately Any component with visible leaks Immediately 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC 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 C4H2OH) 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC 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 C6H5OH) 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 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 SO4) 1000 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH)

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 C6H5OH) 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC 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 The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 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] 30 350 100 100 pH

6.0 – 9.0 6.0 – 9.0 6.0 – 9.0 6.0 – 9.0 Chlorides (as Cl) 1000 1000 200 - Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6)

0.1 0.2 0.1 1.0 Total 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 Chromium (as Cr) Sulphides (as S) 2.0 5.0 - 5.0 Sodium percent - 60 60 - Boron (as B) 2.0 2.0 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 419 Sr. No. Industry 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 6.5 – 8.0 Ammonical Nitrogen 50 75 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 100 150 Free Ammonical Nitrogen 4 4 Nitrate Nitrogen 10 10 Cynide as CN 0.2 0.2 Vanadium as V 0.2 0.2 Arsenic as As 0.2 0.2 Suspended solids 100 100 Oil and Grease 10 10 * Hexavalent Chromium as Cr.

0.1 0.1 *Total Chromium as Cr.

2.0 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 420 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 2 3 4

(a) (b) pH 6.5 – 8.0 6.5 – 8.0 Ammonical Nitrogen 50 75 Total Kjeidahl Nitrogen 150 Free Ammonical Nitrogen 4 4 Nitrate Nitrogen 20 20 Cynide as CN 0.2 0.2 Vanadium as V 0.2 0.2 Arsenic as As 0.2 0.2 Suspended solids 100 100 Oil and Grease 10 10  Hexavalent Chromium as Cr

0.1 0.1 *Total Chromium as Cr

2.0 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 6.5 – 8.0 Ammonical Nitrogen 50 75 Free Ammonical Nitrogen 4 4 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 100 100 Nitrate Nitrogen 10 10  To be complied with at the outlet of Chromate removal unit. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 421 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 2 3 4 Cynide as CN 0.2 0.2 Vanadium as V 0.2 0.2 Arsenic as As 0.2 0.2 Phsophate as P 5 5 Suspended solids 100 100 Oil and Grease 10 10 * Fluoride as F 10 10 ** Hexavalent Chromium as Cr

0.1 0.1 **Total Chromium as Cr

2.0 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 6.5 – 8.0 Ammonical Nitrogen 50 75 Free Ammonical Nitrogen 100 100 Nitrate Nitrogen 20 20 Cynide as CN 0.2 0.2 Vanadium as V 0.2 0.2 Arsenic as As 0.2 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 422 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 2 3 4 Phosphate as P 5 5 Oil and Grease 10 10 Suspended Solids 10 100 * Fluoride as F 10 10 ** Hexavalent Chromium as Cr.

0.1 0.1 **Total Chromium as Cr

2.0 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 423 Sr. 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 424 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 2 3 4 Existing Unit New Unit Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 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 SO2 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 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 NH3) 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 426 Sr. No. Industry 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

35.0

29. LARGE PULP AND PAPER EMISSIONS Concentration in mg/m 3 (normal) Particulate matter 250 ** H2S 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/m3 (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/m3 (normal). The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 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 SO2 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 429 Sr. No. Industry 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 The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 430 Sr. 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 SO2 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 431 Sr. 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.

(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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 432 Sr. No. Industry 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/Nm3 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred. 3 Corrected as per CORRIGENDUM Notification S.O. 8(E) dated 31.12.1990. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 433 Sr. No. Industry 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 5.5-9.0 BOD3 days, 27 o C 30 100 Total Suspended Solids 50 100 Oil & Grease 10 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 5.5-9.0 BOD3 days, 27 o C 100 100 Total Suspended Solids 100 100 Oil & Grease 10 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 434 Sr. No. Industry 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 435 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 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.

1.0

(d) Inorganics Arsenics (As As) 0.2 Cyanide (as CN) 0.2 Nitrate (as NO3) 50.0 Phosphate (as P) 5.0 The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 436 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 2 3 4 1 [EMISSIONS Not to exceed mg/Nm 3 HCl 20 Cl2 5 H2S 5 P2O5 (as H3PO4) 10 NH3 30 Particulate matter with pesticides compounds 20 CH3Cl 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 437 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 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 BOD5 1 [(3 days at 27 o C)] 50 Phenolics as C6H5OH 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 438 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 439 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 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 C12 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 C6H5OH 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 440 Sl.No. 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

(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

(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 The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 441 Sr. No. Industry 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 SO2 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 442 Sr. No. 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 SO2 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 443 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 444 Sr. No. Industry Parameter Standards 1 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC occurred. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 445 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 27oC) wherever BOD 5 days 20oC 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. The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 446 Sr. No. Industry 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 C6H5OH)

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 The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 447 Sr. No. Industry P

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