Envt Protectin Act, 1986n.pptx

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THE ENVIRONMENT

(PROTECTION) ACT, 1986

Ms. Sonali Murzello

Asst. Professor, SJIMR

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

MMS II (SEM IV)


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Purpose An Act to provide for the protection and

improvement of environment and for

matters connected there with.


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Definition

Environment" includes water, air and land

and the inter- relationship which exists among

and between water, air and land, and human

beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-

organism and property.

Hazardous substance" means any substance

by reason of its chemical or physico-chemical

properties or handling, is liable to cause harm

to human beings, other living creatures, plant,

micro-organism, property or the environment.


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GENERAL POWERS OF THE CENTRAL

GOVERNMENTPOWER OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE MEASURES TO

PROTECT AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT

Laying down standards for the quality of environment in itsvarious aspects.

Laying down standards for emission or discharge of

environmental pollutants from various sources.

Laying down procedures and safeguards for the prevention of

accidents which may cause environmental pollution and

remedial measures for such accidents.


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GENERAL POWERS OF THE

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Examination of such manufacturing processes, materials and

substances as are likely to cause environmental pollution.

Carrying out and sponsoring investigations and research relating

to problems of environmental pollution.

Collection and broadcasting of information in respect of matters

relating to environmental pollution;

Preparation of manuals, codes or guides relating to the

prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution;


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RULES TO REGULATE ENVIRONMENTAL

POLLUTION

The Central Government may, by notification in the Official

Gazette, make rules in respect of all or any of the matters -

(a) the standards of quality of air, water or soil for various areas

and purposes;

(b) the maximum allowable limits of concentration of various

environmental pollutants (including noise) for different areas;

(c) the procedures and safeguards for the handling of hazardous

substances;

(d) the prohibition and restrictions on the handling of hazardous

substances in different areas;


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PENALTY AND THE RULES, ORDERS AND

DIRECTIONS

Penalties for non-compliance

Imprisonment which may extend to 5 years with fine which

may extend to 1 lakh rupees,

OR both,

In case of failure to pay the amount, an additional fine which

may extend to Rs. 5,000/- per day


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Coastal Regulation Zone

Introduction

Coastal zones occupy less than 15% of the earths land surface

but are inhabited by roughly 60% of the worlds population.

Coastal habitats such as coral reefs, coastal mangroves, sea

grass beds maintain a fragile balance in the ecosystem.

India with its 7500km coastline in 9 coastal states holds about

49% of countrys population.


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Regulation of permissible activities in

CRZ areaThe population load and multifaceted activity in the region

have led to the deterioration in the quality of Coastal life.

No new construction activity will be permitted within 500

metres from the High Tide Line except that needed for

carrying treated effluents and waste water discharges into the

sea. This zone is considered No- development zone.


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Classification of the CRZ

For the purpose of conserving and protecting the coastal areas

and marine waters, the CRZ area shall be classified as follows,

CRZ-I

A. The areas that are ecologically sensitive

B. The area between Low Tide Line and High Tide Line


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(ii) CRZ-II-

The areas that have been developed upto or close to the

shoreline For the purposes of the expression developed area is referred

to as that area within the existing municipal limits or in other

existing legally designated urban areas which are substantially

built-up and has been provided with drainage and approachroads and other infrastructural facilities, such as water supply

and sewerage mains.


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(iii) CRZ-III-

Areas that are relatively undisturbed and those do not belong

to either CRZ-I or II which include coastal zone in the ruralareas (developed and undeveloped).


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(iv) CRZ-IV-

CRZ IV category include Andaman Nicobar, Lakshadweep

and other small islands.

In these areas dredging and under water blasting in and around

coral formation are not permitted.


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Prohibited activities within CRZ

Setting up of new industries and expansion of existing industries,manufacture or handling oil storage or disposal of hazardous

substance.

Setting up and expansion of fish processing units including

warehousing except hatchery and natural fish drying in permittedareas.

Land reclamation, bunding or disturbing the natural course of

seawater.

Discharge of untreated waste and effluents from industries, citiesor towns and other human settlements.

Dumping of city or town wastes including construction debris,

industrial solid wastes, fly ash for the purpose of land filling.


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Prohibited activities within CRZ Port and harbour projects in high eroding stretches of the

coast, except those projects classified as strategic and defence

related.

Reclamation for commercial purposes such as shopping and

housing complexes, hotels and entertainment activities.

Mining of sand, rocks and other sub-strata materials except,-

rare minerals not available outside the CRZ area, exploration

and exploitation of Oil and Natural Gas.

Dressing or altering the sand dunes, hills, natural features

including landscape changes for beautification, recreation and

other such purpose.

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