REGD. NO. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 494] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2000/ASVINA 3,1922 2593 GI/2000 (1) 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 3 4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : E X T R A O R D I N A R Y [PART II—SEC. 3 ( I ) ] 5 6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC 3(i)] 7 8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(I)] MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 25th September, 2000 G.S.R. 742(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 further to amend the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, namely.
1. (l) These rules may be called the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2000.
(2) Save as otherwise provided in this notification, they shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986,—
(1) In Schedule I, after serial number 89 relating to Noise standards for fire crackers and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall be inserted, namely: — "90. Standards for coal mines
1. Air Quality Standards The Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 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.
9 Table 1 Category 1 I New Coal Mines (Coal Mines commenced operation after the date of publication of this notification) Pollutant 2 Suspended Particulates Matter (SPM) Respirable Particulate Matter (size less than 10 um) (RPM) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Oxide of Nitrogen as NO2 Time weighted average 3 Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Concentration in Ambient Air 4 360 ug/m3 500 ug/m3 180 ug/m3 250 ug/m3 80 ug/m3 120 ug/m3 80 ug/m3 120 ug/m3 Method of Measurement 5 i High Volume Sampling (Average flow rate not less than 1.1 m3/minute) Respirable Particulate Matter sampling And analysis
1. improved west and Gaeke method
2. Ultraviolet fluorescene
1. Jacob & Hochheiser Modified (Na-Arsenic) Method 2 Gas phase Chemiluminescence 2593 GI/2000-2 10 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] Table II Category 1 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 Pollutant 2 Suspended Particulates Matter (SPM) Respirable Particulate Matter (size less than 10 um) (RPM) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Oxide of Nitrogen as NO2 Time weighted average 3 Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* •24 hours** Annual* Average 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Concentration in Ambient Air 4 430 ug/m3 600 ug/m3 215 ug/m3 300 ug/m3 80 ug/m3 120 ug/m3 80 ug/m3 120 ug/m3 Method of Measurement 5 High Volume Sampling (Average flow rate not less than 1.1 m3/minute) Respirable Particulate Matter sampling and analysis
1. Improved west and Gaeke method
2. Ultraviolet fluorescene
1. Jacob & Hochheiser Modified (Na-Arsenic) Method 2 Gas phase Chemiluminescence 11 Table III Category 1 III Coal mines located in the coal fields of - jharia - Raniganj - Bokaro Pollutant 2 Suspended Particulates Matter (SPM) Respirable Particulate Matter (size less than 10 um) (RPM) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Oxide of Nitrogen as NO2 Time weighted average 3 Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Concentration in Ambient Air 4 500 ug/m3 700 ug/m3 250 ug/m3 300 ug/m3 80 ug/m3 120 ug/m3 80 ug/m3 120 ug/m3 Method of Measurement 5 .
- High Volume Sampling (Average flow rate not less than 1.1 m3/minute) Respirable Particulate Matter sampling and analysts
1. Improved west and Gaeke method
2. Ultraviolet fluorescene
1. Jacob & Hochheiser Modified (Na-Arsenic) Method 2, Gas phase Chemiluminescence Note:
* Annual Arithmatic 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.
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, 12 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I I — S E C . 3(i)]
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 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Oil & Grease (O & G)
5.5 to 9.0 250 mg/l 100 mg/l 200 mg/1 (Land for irrigation) 10 mg/1 (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 fortnight) Occupational exposure limit of noise specified by Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS) shall be complied with by the coal mines.
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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:
Sound Power Level LWA Noise Limit from September 1, 2001 90 dBA September 1, 2002 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 a 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.
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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. September 2001 or September 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) Automotive 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.
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92. Standards for Effluents from Textile Industry Parameter pH Total suspended solids Bio-chemical oxygen demand (BOD) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) Total residual chlorine Oil and grease Total chromium as Cr Sulphide as S Phenolic compounds as C6H5OH Concentration not to exceed, milligram per litre (mg/1), except pH
5.5-90 100 30 250 1 10 '2 2 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/1 and COD to 400 mg/1.
2. The quantity of effluent (litre per kilogram of product) shall not exceed 100, 250 and 80 in composite cotton textile industry, composite woollen textile industry and textile processing industry, respectively.
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93. Primary Water Quality Criteria for Bathing Waters.
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 uses 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.
Table 1.
PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR BATHING WATER (Water used for organised outdoor bathing) CRITERIA
1. Fecal Coliform MPN/100 ml:
2. Fecal Streptococci MPN/100 ml:
2.pH:
3. Dissolved Oxygen:
4. Biochemical Oxygen demand 3 day,27°C:
500 (desirable) 2500 (Maximum Permissible) 100 (desirable) 500 (Maximum Permissible) Between 6.5 -8.5 5 mg/1 or more 3 mg/1 or less RATIONALE 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.
The range provides protection to the skin and delicate organs like eyes, nose, ears etc. which are directly exposed during outdoor bathing.
The minimum dissolved oxygen concentration of 5 mg/1 ensures reasonable freedom from oxygen consuming organic pollution immediately upstream which is necessary for preventing production of anaerobic gases (obnoxious gases) from sediment.
The Biochemical Oxygen Demand of 3 mg/1 or less of the water ensures reasonable freedom from oxygen demanding pollutants and prevent production of obnoxious gases";
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(2) in Schedule VI, in Part E relating to Noise Standards, after A relating to Noise Limits for Automobiles, the following shall be inserted, namely:
"AA Noise limits for vehicles with effect from the 1st January, 2003 The following noise limits for vehicles shall be applicable from the 1st day of January, 2003. The test method to be followed shall be IS:3028-1998.
S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Type of vehicle Two wheeler Displacement upto 80 cm3 Displacement more than 80 cm3 but upto 175 cm3 Displacement more than 175 cm3 Three wheeler Displacement upto 175 cm3 Displacement more than 175 cm3 Passenger car Passenger or commercial vehicle Gross vehicle weight upto 4 tonne Gross vehicle weight more than 4 tonne but upto 12 tonne Gross vehicle weight more than 12 tonne Noise Limits from 1st January, 2003, dBA 75 77 80 77 80 75 77 80 82 The existing limits on pass-by noise shall continue with the test method IS 3028- 1998 till 1st January, 2003."
[F. No. Q-15017/16/99-CPW] VIJAI SHARMA, Jt. Secy, 2593 GI/2000-3 18 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] Note:-The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number SO.
844(E) dated the 19th November, 1986 and subsequently amended vide S.O. 433(E) dated the 18th April, 1987, S.O. 64(E) dated the 18 th January, 1988, S.O. 3(E) dated 3rd January, 1989, S.O. 190(E) dated the 15th March, 1989, G.S.R. 913(E) dated the 24th October, 1989, S.O. 12(E) dated 8th January, 1990, G.S.R 742(E) dated the 30th August 1990, S.O. 23(E) dated the 16th January, 1991, G.S.R. 93(E) dated the 21st February, 1991, G.S.R. 95(E) dated the 12th February, 1992, G.S.R. 329(E) dated the 13th March, 1992, G.S.R. 475(E) dated the 5th May, 1992, GSR. 797(E) dated the 1st October, 1992, G.S.R. 386 (E) dated the 28th April, 1993, G.S.R. 422(E) dated the 19th May, 1993, G.S.R 801 (E) dated the 31st December, 1993, G.S.R. 176 (E) dated the 3rd April, 1996, G.S.R 631 (E) dated the 31st October 1997, G.S.R 504 (E) dated the 20th August, 1998, G.S.R 7 dated the 2nd January, 1999 and G.S.R. 682 (E) dated the 5th October, 1999.
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