Updated on December 20, 2024 12:43:58 PM
Tamil Nadu as a state has a complex and vast Industrial coverage and in terms of proper management and effectiveness in handling hazardous waste, the state faces considerable challenges. In response there is efficient and extensive framework legislation developed by the state to fight these problems and avoid unsafe sanitation and waste disposal. The procedure of authorizing the hazardous waste management in Tamil Nadu has laid some strict regulations and guidelines for dealing with the wastes that have the potentiality of causing harm to life and the environment. This blog will explain the complex procedure of getting authorization for the management of hazardous wastes in Tamil Nadu, also the regulation and guideline to manage these wastes were described. It will also define the papers which are to be provided for authorization and also indicate the functions of different authorities in the process. This blog’s intent is to help explain the procedures, specifications and advantages of hazardous waste management authorization through research carried out into how Tamil Nadu is addressing the issues of industrial waste management and creating a safer and more efficient environment for its population and industries.
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.
Tamil Nadu hazardous waste management means the right methods to undertake an investigation, collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous substances in order to conserve human life and the environment. It sums up to reduction of greenhouse gasses emissions, pollution prevention, enhancement of the general health of the public, provision of employment and provocation of sustainable measures. To get the authorization for riding one needs to fill the following papers, inspection, and its renewal after 5 years. The identity proofs consist of passport size photographs, GST certificate, proof of ownership documents of the property and factory/trade license. The charges for authorisation are ₹ 60,000, this is for the application and for other professional fees. This is evident due to the time limitation whereby it shows that there is a necessity to produce new outputs added to the existing to ensure that they are compliant.
At Professional Utilities, we leverage our industry knowledge and expertise to help businesses navigate complex regulations, minimize risks, and optimize operations for maximum efficiency and profitability.
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The main regulatory authority of hazardous wastes in Tamil Nadu is the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the board imposes the Hazardous Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
Every sector that comes under the process of generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste is bound to get an authorization. These include manufacturing units, chemical processing plants, hospitals, laboratories, and any establishments that work with dangerous products.
Due to large industrial activities in Tamil Nadu, the time has come to manage hazardous wastes to avoid polluting the environment, affecting people’s health, and deteriorating the environment.
The other documents included are the Aadhaar and PAN card copy of the applicant, GST certificate, proof of ownership or lease, factory or trade license, electricity bill, layout plan, certificate of incorporation and other essential documents of the company such as memorandum and articles of association and a board resolution appointing a person for the same. .
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