NOC from Himachal State Pollution Control Board

NOC from Himachal State Pollution Control Board

The H.P. State Pollution Control Board is a nodal institution in the State Government's administrative structure responsible for the design, promotion, coordination, and oversight of environmental activities. It has been nearly three decades since the cornerstone of the current environmental direction was established, and a legislative base was initially formed at the national level to safeguard the environment from the negative effects of fast expanding industrial civilization. The legislative and technological basis have significantly expanded in the ensuing time, mostly as a result of the aggregation and multiplication of problems caused by progress surpassing the capacity to resolve them.

In mid-seventies incorporating and integrating environmental problems in a complete national policy proved fairly effective with a demonstrable degree of success in following years with highly visible kinds of environmental pollution and other substantial immediate concerns. This triggered regular policy and legal evaluations, as well as appropriate adjustments where necessary, to defend the country from the looming threat of environmental degradation. The Board has made a concerted effort throughout the years to expand its activities in order to meet the needs of developing ecological issues, difficulties, and new statutes. The primary activities of the H.P. State Pollution Control Board are pollution prevention and control, as well as environmental protection, within the scope of the following legislations. Water (Pollution Prevention and Control) Act of 1974: In the 25th year of the Republic, the Parliament passed this act in accordance with Clause - 1 of Article 252 of the Indian Constitution, with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution as well as maintaining and restoring the wholesomeness of water. Under the provisions of this Act, the H.P. State Pollution Control Board was established in 1974. A body of water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977: This Act establishes a cess on water consumed for particular purposes in order to discourage wasteful and injudicious usage of water.

Environmental Protection Act of 1986: In order to improve the effectiveness of existing legislation for controlling water and air pollution and to address gaps in existing legislation, the Union Government introduced another umbrella legislation in the 37th year of the Republic. The primary goal of the Act was to fill existing statutory gaps by entrusting the State Board with enormous obligations in the form of functions. The following important rules and notices are significant in the context of the H.P. State Pollution Control Board's responsibilities and functions:

1. Hazardous Chemical Manufacture, Storage, and Import Rules, 1989
2. Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989/2000
3. Rules for the Manufacturing, Use, Import, Export, and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms, or Cells, 1989
4. The Noise Pollution (Control and Regulation) Rules of 1999.
5. Bio-medical Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998.
6. Recycled Plastics Manufacture and Usage Regulations, 1999/2003.
7. Municipal Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules, 2000.
8. Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Regulations, 2000.
9. Batteries (Management and Handling) Regulations, 2000.

What are the objectives of HPSPCB?

Sustainable Development: - Sustainable development is a broad term that encompasses the need for economic progress while also taking into account environmental conservation and social equality. Controlling the prevention of natural resources is referred to as preventive.

Waste Management: Waste Management is an excellent way to safeguard the environment.

Consumer awareness:  Consumer awareness can help reduce pollution by persuading the general people to use CFLs, paper bags, and public transportation instead of firecrackers, plastic bags, and other non-biodegradable products.

Compliance: In order to limit pollution in Himachal Pradesh, the HPSPCB established specific criteria for companies and health care facilities.

What are the Functions of HPSPCB?

• Make recommendations to the Himachal Pradesh government on any issue relating to the prevention and control of water & air pollution, as well as the improvement of air quality.
• Through the media, organize consumer awareness initiatives on the prevention and control of air and water pollution, as well as waste management.
• Collect, compile, & prepare technical and statistical data on contamination of the air and water.
• Set sewage and trade effluents standards, as well as emission standards for industrial plants, autos, and health care facilities.
• To assist with the development of new technology for sewage treatment, trade effluent treatment, and control equipment.
• Consent certificates are issued to industries that fit into several categories, such as Red, Orange, Green, and White.
• Issuing authorizations to companies and health-care facilities, which fall under the categories of Bio-Medical Waste Authorization and Hazardous Waste Management.
• Authorization, Plastic Waste Management, Battery Waste Management, & E-waste Authorization are all topics that need to be addressed.

Why HPSPCB certification is important?

• For the formation of new industries or the continuation of established one.
• For the installation of a new or different electricity connections.
• For the installation of a new water connection or a change in an existing one.
• For acquiring a license from the Municipal Authority or renewing an existing one.
• To receive a police license or renew an eating house license to obtain a NOC from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).
• Obtaining a letter of authorization from the Fire Department.
• For acquiring an International Trade License.

What are the Documents required to obtain NOC from HPSPCB?

• Pan card for Authorized Persons
• Aadhar card for Authorized Persons
• In the case of a Partnership/Company Authorization letter,
• the unit's Pan card is required (except Proprietorship)
• CA Site Plan /Naksha
• FSSAI Certificate for food industries
• Letter for overall project cost
• Ownership Documentation
• GST Certificate for Water Bills

Who are entitle to obtain the HPSPCB NOC?

So, the manufacturing units, Health care establishments, Traders, E-waste management entities, Solid waste management entities, Hazardous waste management entities, Battery waste management entities, Plastic waste management entities, & Bio-medical waste management entities are eligible to apply for the NOC from Himachal Pradesh.

How Copbiz can assist you?

• Guidance in obtaining the NOC from SPCB
• Consultation from our professional team
• Drafting the application for NOC and regular monitoring with the Authority Concern
• Arranging and providing the required Documents 
• Delivering of License
• End-to-end Assistance