Updated on December 20, 2024 12:29:50 PM
The state of Meghalaya in north east India, famous for its bio and cultural diversity is now witnessing a growing problem in the disposal of hazardous wastes arising from the growing industrial base. As industrial activities increase the state is faced with the challenge of proper handling and disposal of the generated hazardous wastes in order to enhance protection of the peoples’ health and conserve the ecological base. In this regard, Meghalaya has put in place sound legal instruments that effectively protect hazardous waste handling, treatment, and disposal. This framework is essential especially when it comes to controlling environmental and health risks of hazardous wastes, as well as encouraging the sustainable industrial activities. The procedure of authorization and licensing involving hazardous waste management is central in this structure in Meghalaya demands businesses to adhere to some basic set of guidelines, the documents that need to submit, and the permits one needs to obtain from all the competent authorities such as the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). This blog will also consider the personal experience of the authorization process with details on various steps, legal permits, documents, and roles of the agencies in the proper management of hazardous waste in Meghalaya.
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.
The authorisation on Hazardous Waste Management in Meghalaya is helpful to tide the state from the mismanagers in the safe and appropriate managing, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. As the industrialization of Meghalaya establishment increases, the effects under hazardous waste management become hard to handle and hence, the need for this authorization will help in safeguarding the health of the public and the environment. The process includes application and provision of relevant documents and following directions of MSPCB and MoEFCC guidelines for forest and climate change. This power is granted for a period of five years only; it is renewable though.
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In Meghalaya, the authorization is critical largely due to the rising industrialization of the state, thus producing more acute hazardous wastes. The authorization plays a role in effective management of this waste thus reducing the effects of environmental pollution and health harm.
The process involves filling a nominated application form, tendering the necessary fee, furnishing the necessary documents, checking and approval by the pollution control authority, and obtaining the authorization if compliant. Generally the authorization lasts for 5 years and in mid of it authorization can be renewed.
If authorization is expired means, you will need to apply for a renewal 120 days before the expiry date to remain in legal compliance and continue dealing with hazardous wastes legally.
The Meghalaya state pollution control board and ministry of environment forestry and climate change are in charge of the authorization procedure as laid down by the rules and regulations.
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