Updated on December 20, 2024 12:29:49 PM
A state with a vibrant industrial front, Karnataka faces a number of challenges in the proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste. Considering the ongoing attempts to improve the level of waste management, new articles provide much information about existing deficiencies in the system, which can be considered threatening both for the environment and legislation. The rate of industrialization within the state has boosted the production of the dangerous waste, and therefore requires a strong and efficient program. In this blog, there will be a discussion on the present status of hazardous waste management in Karnataka and will provide detailed analysis of the process of authorization. We shall review the existing regulations in relation with the matter analyzed; we shall determine and describe the roles and responsibilities of the different authorities implicated; we shall evaluate the adequateness of the measures applied. In this respect, it will be ensured that the blog sheds light on such critical aspects that people will get a better perspective of the issues and difficulties encountered in hazardous waste management within the state. These will lead to a more enhanced compliance level concerning the environment in Karnataka as well as the overall support to sustainable industrial development.
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.
In Karnataka, getting the Hazardous Waste Management Authorization is mandatory to avoid handling it in the wrong way. The process consists of filing Form I, the other documents, and the fees needed for the application, and the documentation’s review by the appropriate pollution control authority. Often recognized by authorization spanning for five years, it assists in the avoidance of pollution, decrease of greenhouse emissions and the encouragement of sustainable activities. Organization, which is to be authorized for a period of five years, has to pay ₹ 60000 in fees. Industries have to renew it 120 days prior to the expiry of the authorization. Good hazardous waste disposal not only maintains ecology but also the well-being of the community and employment, a better Karnataka to let out.
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Any industry or entity that is involved in the generation, collection, storage, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste requires HWA. This encompasses production factories, chemical processing plants, and other such establishments that generate or deal with dangerous substances.
The process contains filing of form I along with the information of hazardous waste management plan, enclosing required documents, payment of fee and certification from the pollution control board. The authorization is normally for a period of five years which then can be renewed if needed.
Lists of documents include the Aadhaar card and the PAN card of the applicant, GST certificate, proof of owning the property, manufacturing or trading license, electricity bill, the layout plan of the factory or manufacturing unit, Certificate of Incorporation, the MOA and AOA, and a board resolution appointing an authorized representative.
The total amount to be charged for HWA is ₹ 60000 for five years, including ₹ 10000 for authorization and ₹ 50000 for professional fees. .
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