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Recknor Hazardous Waste Management
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Foreword
The Ministry of
Environment & Forests, Government of India, has notified the Hazardous
Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, in July 1989 under the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986. .On 6th of January, 2000, major amendments
to these rules with re-defined categories of hazardous wastes and
harmonising them with the international laws, were notified. In order
to facilitate implementation it is felt necessary to provide a set
of guidelines on the Criteria for Hazardous Waste Landfills for the
use of industries, implementing agencies and the general public.
The task of preparation of the guidelines was entrusted to a group
comprising Prof. Manoj Datta, Indian Institute of Technology, New
Delhi, Dr. D.B Boralkar, Assistant Secretary, Central Pollution Control
Board, Delhi |
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Ms. Sanchita Jindal, Joint Director (HSMD), Ministry of Environment
& Forests, New Delhi. Useful criticism and suggestions were provided
by National Productivity Council, New Delhi. The draft document was
discussed and finalised by an Expert Committee under the Chairmanship
of the Chairman, CPCB.
The Expert Committee opined that secured disposal facilities need
to be properly designed, constructed, commissioned and operated and
that such facilities may not serve for the disposal of high-volume
low-toxic waste. The present document provides guidance in respect
of criteria for location, site selection a~d investigation, planning
and design, waste acceptance, landfill liner system and cover, construction
and operation, inspection, monitoring & record keeping, post-closure,
financial assurance and contingency plan for emergencies.
This document on criteria for hazardous waste landfills has been brought
out for use by implementing agencies, operators of landfills and others
concerned. |
Dilip Biswas
Chairman, CPCB |
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