
The State Pollution Control Board is entrusted with several functions under the provisions of Water (PCP) Act 1974, Air (PCP) Act 1981, Water Cess Act 1977 and different Rules and notifications issued under the Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
The goal of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 are is to improve the quality of air, promote cleanliness of water bodies and to prevent pollution. In order to realize the goal, the Board is mandated to carry out the following functions:
The most significant regulatory changes have been the introduction of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, an umbrella act which was enacted in 1986 wherein, the State Pollution Control Board has been entrusted with varied of responsibilities. The various notifications and rules under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, in which State Pollution Control Board plays a very important role, are the following:
Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 amended in 2000 | |
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Manufacture, use, import, Export, Storage of Hazardous Microorganism, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells Rules, 1989.
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Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989,amended in 2000. |
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Director (Environment), Forest & Environment Department, Government of Orissa
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Environment Audit Notification, 1993 |
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EIA (27.01.1994) and Notification for conducting public hearing (10.04.1997) prior to the issue of NOC (Consent to establish a statutory requirement under EP Act and rules) |
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Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 |
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Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness & Response) Rules, 1996 |
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Biomedical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998 |
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Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 |
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Recycled Plastics Manufactures and Usage Rules, 1998 amended in 1999 |
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Notification on Flyash (14th September 1999) |
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The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control Rules, 2000 |
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Ozone Depleting Substance (Regulation) Rules, 2000 |
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Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001 |