What Are The Powers And Functions Of Pollution Control Board

Acts play a crucial role in the legal framework. They are a subdivision of law that records rules and regulations formed by the respective legislature. Acts are framed to make people aware of certain events under certain rules and regulations. In order to prevent and control Air and Water Pollution, two acts were passed i.e. The Air Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and The Water Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. These acts are passed by the Parliament of India to put a stop to the harmful effects of air and water pollution and restore the purity of the environment. The CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) and SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) are formed under the Water Act 1974. These State boards and Central boards work under the directions of Central and State governments. Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Board under the Air Act, 1981 and Water Act, 1974 have been assigned certain powers and functions. Functions of CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) They work to prevent and control the harmful effects of air pollution and along with it strive to maintain the purity of water bodies and also advise the central government They run programs at a national level to create awareness regarding water and air pollution. The CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) looks after the activities of the state board and resolves issues between them if needed. The SPCBs (State Pollution Control Boards) are provided with technical guidance by the central board in order to perform any research pertaining to water and air pollution, and their prevention, control, or mitigation. The Central Pollution Control Board also provides training to the people involved in R&D programs on the prevention and control of pollution. Central Pollution Control Board conducts mass media awareness programs to address the problem of pollution. CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) collects the baseline data, and technical, and statistical data. On the basis of data results, it formulates policies to control and prevent water and air pollution. Circulate and spread information as far as water pollution and air pollution control and mitigation are concerned. Draft or layout or modify the standards Functions of SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) Issue of Pollution NOC-Consent to Establish or CTE NOC to the industries or units Issue of Consent to Operate certificate- CTO NOC under provisions of sections 25 and 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Issue of Consent to Operate certificate – CTO NOC under provisions of section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. SPCB collaborates with the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) to train the persons related to control, mitigation, and reduction of pollution problems. They also organise mass media training and education programs to address the problem. SPCB gets the notification done as far as effluent and emission standards are concerned. It can also modify the trade effluent discharge standards from time to time as required. SPCB (State Pollution Control Board) takes legal actions against the defaulting industries. It can also inspect wastewater or trade effluent released from the plants or industries as far as the grant of any CTO NOC consent to operate certificate or Pollution NOC as required under this Act. State Pollution Control Board institutes or develops Pollution Control technologies. Pollution Control Board can revoke any order or Consent to establish (CTE) certificate and consent to operate (CTO) certificate granted to factories or industries for the prevention, control, or mitigation of waste into drains or streams or wells It grants hazardous waste authorization permission under Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989. To enforce the provisions of Noise pollution (Regulations & Rules) 2020. To enforce the provisions of the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export, and Storage of Hazardous microorganisms Genetically engineered organisms or cells To enforce the provisions of the Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996. To enforce the provisions of the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989, as amended to date To enforce the provisions of the Recycled Plastics Manufacture and Usage Rules, 1999. To enforce the provisions of the Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation) Rules, 2000. To enforce the provisions of the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. To enforce the provisions of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. To enforce the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 Under Section 18 of the Water Act 1974, CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) or the State Government may give necessary directions or orders to the State Pollution Control Board in writing. CPCB is bound to follow the o