Updated on December 20, 2024 12:29:49 PM
The state of Jharkhand though is one of the richest in mineral deposit and known for its booming industrial estates has several issues in the management of hazardous waste being produced in different sectors. Such sectors include mining, production of steel, chemicals, and other manufacturing industries considered as pillars of a country’s economy that perhaps can be very much detrimental to the environment in case of poor management. In order to mitigate them, the government of Jharkhand has framed elaborate legal provisions prior to disposal and handling of hazardous waste along with treatment. This framework is very vital in conserving and maintaining the quality of environment and health which is affected through contamination by hazardous wastes like soils, water and air. In this blog let us discuss, the stepwise hazardous waste management authorization in Jharkhand which includes understanding about the details of rules and regulation as per the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling, and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, especially guidelines provided by Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB). We will also emphasize the documentation including permits and compliance reports; authorities that undertake the implementations of these regulations. Thus, understanding these processes helps the industries to act in accordance with the corresponding standards and prevent negative impacts on the environment in Jharkhand.
Hazardous waste management can be defined as the systems used in identification, collection, transport, processing, recycling and disposal of waste products that may be injurious to the health of humans and other living organisms, as well as the surrounding environment. These materials which are categorized to be hazardous may be in solid, liquid or gaseous state and usually contain poisonous, acidic or alkaline, inflammable or explosive and reactive chemicals. But good management must be undertaken so as to avoid any negative interaction with the compound and pollution of the environment.
Planning entails the identification and categorisation of the hazardous waste, after that comes the collection and storage of the waste. This step is critical to prevent types and amounts which are more hazardous from being generated in the first place and thus avoid more unusual and serious types of environmental pollution. Different types of wastes require different methods of treatment; however, they normally comprise chemical, biological, or thermal processes that seek to remove menacing compounds. On some occasions, hazardous waste can be reclaimed or find another use thus they do not require disposal.
Disposal is the last one, normally in a secure landfill that has been constructed to avoid any escape of wastes and possible pollution of the environment. Legalities that aim at providing a proper way of dealing with hazardous wastes are strictly enacted with both regional, national, and even international policies being in place.
The benefits of Hazardous Waste Management Authorization include:
To obtain Hazardous Waste Management Authorization (HWA) in India, the following procedure must be followed, as outlined in the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
Complete the Form I, which involves crucial data about the person applying for the license, the type and amount of hazardous waste produced, and the plan for the disposal of the waste.
The application must be submitted accompanied by the fee once a person wants to commence commercial production.
Gather all the required documents for the procedure
The application will be observed and examined by the pollution control authority to determine compliance to the hazardous waste management.
If the application meets all the requirements, the HWA will be issued which is normally for a period not exceeding five years from the date of issue.
Renewal applications can only be filed 120 days to the date by which the existing authorization is set to expire. That same process is also used when renewal of either a single or multiple licenses is needed.
These documents are required to be submitted for the assessment of the applicant’s capability of managing, treating, storing and disposing hazardous wastes effectively by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee (PCC). The list of the main documents obligatory for hazardous waste management in India is briefly outlined below:
Particulars | Fees for Authorization (5 years) |
---|---|
All industry generation, managing, handling, storing, treating, disposing of Hazardous Waste | ₹10,000/- |
Professional Fees | ₹50,000/- |
Total | ₹60,000/- |
The validity of hazardous waste management authorization is 5 years. renewal of the authorization, An application for renewal of authorization should be filed one hundred and twenty days before the expiration of the existing authorization.
It is a legal requirement for industries in Jharkhand to seek authorization for hazardous waste management to avoid polluting the environment and endangering people’s lives. Structural characteristics of regulation means that industries are able to govern hazardous waste and avoid polluting the environment. It is only when these formalities are met along with the generation of the appropriate documents does a business stand a chance of getting the required permission from the board of the Jharkhand State Pollution Control. This not only supports increasing the efficiency of production and providing quality goods and services but also becomes one of the ways to promote the development of sustainable production activities while preserving the environment in the state and protecting public health.
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Hazardous waste management refers to the process of identification, collection, treatment, and disposal of waste products that are stated to have adverse effects to humans and the environment. In Jharkhand, it is essential because the state houses most of the industries such as mining and chemical industries found in India and these industries generate a lot of hazardous waste. Appropriate management lessens the occurrence of cases involving soil pollution, water pollution, as well as air pollution thus protecting the environment to enhance the wellbeing of the society.
The hazardous waste management authorization issued in Jharkhand is for a total of 5 years. The existing authorization of use of the mark is for a limited period and the businesses should apply for renewal 120 days to the expiry of the current permit.
The organization functioning at the state level in Jharkhand is known as the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) which focuses on hazardous waste management. They are responsible for compliance with the requirements and issue all the permits.
International policies are meant to provide directions and measures to follow when handling dangerous waste products to avoid cross border compliance and health issues. They assist countries such as India in adopting or leveling with the best international standards in the preservation of the environment and sustainability.
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