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| Environmental
Standards for Ambient, Automobiles, Fuels, Industries and Noise |
| Foreword
TThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has developed National Standards for
Effluents and Emission under the statutory powers of the Water (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, i 981. These standards have bden approved and notified by the Government
of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests, under Section 25 of the Environmental
(Protection) Act, 1986. Till now, Effluent standards for 37 categories of industrie3
and Emission Standards for 31 categories of industries have been evolved and notified
besides standards for ambient air quality, ambient noise, automobile and fuels
quality specifications for petrol and diesel; Guidelines have also been developed
separately for hospital waste management
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| Dr. B. Sengupta,
Member Secretary and Dr. S.K. Paliwal, scientist 'B' have put in a lot of efforts
in preparing this document. This document is intended to facilitate a ready reference
to all standards notified so far. I hope, it would be useful to the industry,
regulatory agencies, consultants & others interested pollution control. |
Dilip Biswas Chairman, CPCB | |
