Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

Updated on December 26, 2024 12:52:18 PM

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board is tasked with enforcing the laws regarding protecting the environment in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Pollution Board has been working to control and prevent water and air pollution in the state. The primary function of the board includes granting consent under the Water and Air Act, as well as overseeing environmental law compliance of industries in the state.

The board has issued specific guidelines in different heads like Coastal Regulation Zone and Eco-Sensitive Zone and also specific guidelines for poultry farms, brick Kilns, etc. The MPCB manages authorisation and licenses Environmental Quality and Waste Management.

What is Maharashtra Pollution Control Board?

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) is a statutory organization working under the Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Maharashtra State, Govt. of Maharashtra. As an agency of government, it ensures the implementation of environmental laws and standards to check pollution in the state’s environment. MPCB regularly measures, analyzes and supervises air, water & soil monitoring data, issues PCC (pollution control consent to establish and operate), and checks conformance to environmental norms & standards by the industries. It also provides and implements environmental sensitization programs and also offers policy advice to the government on environmental issues. MPCB operates under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, promoting sustainable development.

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Objectives of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and NOC

The following are some objectives of MPCB registration and NOC:

Registration:

  • Develop a Comprehensive program for pollution prevention, control, eradication and to ensure its implementation.
  • Collect and disseminate information on pollution and its prevention, control, or emission reduction.
  • Examine wastewater or trade effluent treatment and disposal facilities, with air pollution control systems, and review plans, requirements, disposal systems, and air pollution control systems.
  • Supporting and encouraging developments in pollution control, waste reuse and recycling eco-friendly practices, and so on.
  • To choose the best pollution prevention tools and methods in order to inform and mentor entrepreneurs in improving the environment
  • Establishing guidelines for handling waste that is disposed of into a particular stream.
  • Creating public awareness about the importance of a clean and healthy environment, as well as responding to public complaints about pollution.

No Objection Certificate

  • To control water and air pollution as well as to maintain and improve the overall quality of the water for a variety of uses.
  • By relocating existing and locating new companies when needed, the demand for pollution management can be reduced.
  • To make a comprehensive scheme for the preventative measures, control, or eradication of pollution, within the state, and to ensure its implementation.
  • To encourage investigation and examination of pollution-related matters, conduct such investigations and participate in such investigations.
  • To advice the state government on issues regarding pollution management, prevention, or locating the source.
  • Develop cost-effective methods for waste disposal.
  • Pollution control at the source while considering the techno-economic efficiency of both liquid and gaseous effluents.
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Documents required to get Consent Certificates by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

The following are the documents required for consent:

  • Balance sheet, capital investment, and CA certificate
  • Manufacturing process and site plan
  • Pan and Aadhar card
  • GST certificate
  • Business Registration
  • A land registry certificate
  • A thorough pollution control system proposal
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    Authorization and Supporting services by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

    Hazardous Waste Management

    • Hazardous Waste Authorization under Form 1
    • Hazardous Waste Annual Return under Form 4
    • Dangerous Waste Trader Registration under Form 7
    • Hazardous Waste Accident Report under Form 11
    • Hazardous Waste Filing Appeal (under Form 12)
    • Manifest for Hazardous and Other Waste (Form 10)

    Plastic Related Services

    • Plastic registration as mandated by the MPCB
    • Annual report on Plastic Waste Management to be submitted to the local body under Form V
    • Annual report by the operator of Plastic Waste Processing or recycling Facility under Form IV

    Biomedical Waste (BMW) Application

    • Biomedical Waste Authorisation (combined consent)
    • BMW Annual Return

    Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management

    • MSW Authorisation
    • MSW Annual Report
    • E-waste application
    • E-waste Authorisation under Form-1a
    • E-waste Annual Return
    • E-waste Authorisation for dismantlers and recyclers

    Battery related Application

    • Battery dealer registration
    • Half-yearly form to file a return of sale of new batteries and collection of new batteries
    • Form for filing annual returns by recyclers of used batteries under Form-VII
    • Filing of half-yearly returns for bulk consumers under Form VIII
    • Filing half-yearly returns by the auctioneer of used batteries under Form IX
    • Filing of returns of the sale of new batteries and collection of old batteries to be submitted by dealers under Form V

    Environment Statement under Form V

    Water Cess under Form I

    Construction and Demolition Waste Management

    • C&D Authorisation under Form I

    Other Applications entertained by the MPCB

    • Inclusion of by-products in CTO
    • NOC for rejected/confiscated goods received at Custom/Police or any other department
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    Validity of Consent by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

    The validity period for the Consent to Establish is a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years. Permission to operate is issued for the balance of the current fiscal year and needs to be renewed on a regular basis after that, the CTO is only available for the last five months of the current fiscal year and needs to be renewed sporadically after that.

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    Industries Categorization as per Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

    The categorization processes have been primarily based on the scale of the industries and resources consumption, and pollution from the release of pollutants and effluents, as well as its anticipated impact on health, has not been regarded as a primary criterion. The purpose of classifying industries into Red, Orange, Green, and White was to determine the best locations for these businesses. Any industrial sector's Pollution Index, or PI, is a number between 0 to 100, and the higher the PI value, the greater the pollution from that sector.

    • Red category: Industrial sectors having a pollution index score of 60 and above
    • Orange category: Industrial sectors having a pollution index score of 41 to 59
    • Green category: Industrial sectors having pollution index score 21 to 40
    • White category: Industrial sectors having pollution index scores up to 20

    With the help of categorization, cleaner technology will be adopted by industrial sectors, which will ultimately produce no or very little pollution. It will also make sure that the industry is formed in a way that aligns with environmental goals.

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    Conclusion

    In conclusion, CPCB guidelines are established to prevent and control pollution and to ensure that these guidelines are followed in each state. State boards have been formed and MPCB is also part of it. Following its obligation, MPCB ensures to protect the environment by controlling and preventing the pollution released by the establishments. The MPCB classified the industries into red, orange, green, and white categories for regulation and also issued CTE and CTO certificates to those industries. They provide advice to the state government on pollution prevention and control measures. So if you want to have smooth operations, industries need to obtain clearances from MPCB.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What is MPCB?

    The MPCB is a statutory body established by the Government of Maharastra. The board is responsible for controlling and preventing water and air pollution in the state of Maharastra. The board is also responsible for enforcing and monitoring environmental laws and regulations in the state.

    What is the validity of the MPCB certificate?

    The validity of the MPCB certificate is five years from the date of issue.

    What is the Maharashtra Pollution Registration and Consent Certificate?

    The Maharashtra Pollution Registration and Consent Certificate is a document issued by MPCB to an industrial unit in the state of Maharashtra. Both documents are required for an industrial unit to operate legally in the state.

    How the MPCB has classified its Industrial activities?

    The MPCB has classified its industrial activities into four categories: A, B, C, and H. A-category industries have the least potential for causing environmental pollution, while the H-category has the most potential for causing environmental pollution.

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