CTE (Consent to Establish) from Pollution Board
Securing your Consent to Establish is crucial for industrial establishments to ensure legal compliance, environmental protection, and sustainable operations, fostering a positive relationship with the community and stakeholders
Why do businesses need a Consent to Establish (CTE) from the Pollution Control Board?
According to Sections 25, 26, and 27 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, all industrial and non-industrial projects or units must get prior consent to establish from the State Pollution Control Board before starting operations. This consent is also known as a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
To get the CTE NOC, industries need to submit an application in the required format along with the necessary documents.
Projects or units, whether residential, commercial, like hotels, hospitals, malls, etc., are categorized into Red, Orange, Green, and White categories based on the pollution they produce and its impact on the environment (land, water, air).
This categorization is important for getting the consent to establish (NOC) under the Water and Air Pollution Acts, following the guidelines of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as per the letter dated 07.03.2016. This categorization replaces the earlier one issued on 15.04.2014 and updated over time.
What are the specific documents necessary to apply for a Pollution NOC?
Land Use Permission: Approval letter, NOC, or allotment letter from the Town & Country Planning Department, municipal authority, village panchayat, or any relevant authority for land use change.
Land Ownership or Agreement: Documents such as rent agreement, lease deed (if the land is rented), collaboration deed, Khasra Khatauni, Sijra map, or land registry.
Capital Investment Certificate: A certificate from a Chartered Accountant detailing the capital investment for land, building, and machinery for the proposed project.
Manufacturing Process: Detailed description of the manufacturing process along with a flowchart.
Pollution Control Design: Design and calculation of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), air pollution control devices, and hazardous waste management system, based on pollution load and prescribed standards.
Forest Department NOC: NOC from the District Forest Officer or Deputy Commissioner for areas under the Aravali Notification.
Wildlife NOC: If the project is located in a protected area, National Park, or Wildlife Sanctuary.
Environmental Clearance: Environmental clearance certificate for projects covered under the EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006.
Layout Plan: A detailed layout showing manufacturing processes, stacks/chimneys, ETP/STP, air pollution control devices, hazardous waste storage, water supply, tube wells, drains, and effluent disposal points.
Authorization Documents: Board resolution, power of attorney, or authorization letter for signing applications and correspondence.
NOC Fee and Performance Security: Payment of the NOC/CTE fee and performance security/bank guarantee based on the project’s capital investment (land, building, machinery).
Pollution Control Declaration: A declaration or undertaking confirming awareness of pollution control laws and standards as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Groundwater NOC: NOC or permission from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) or state government for groundwater usage.
Hazardous Chemicals Transportation: If transporting hazardous chemicals, provide details of the chemicals, transportation method, and safety measures.
Online Monitoring System: Proposal for installing a continuous online monitoring system for wastewater and emissions, as required.
Eco-Sensitive Area NOCs: NOCs from the Forest Department or Wildlife authorities if the project is in eco-sensitive zones, protected forest areas, wildlife sanctuaries, or the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), if applicable.
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FAQ: Frequently asked questions
The pollution control laws include the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (Section 25, 26, and 27), and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (Section 21). These laws require both industrial and non-industrial projects to obtain a "Consent to Establish" (No Objection Certificate) from the State Pollution Control Board before they can begin operations.
The "Consent to Establish" or NOC is a pollution control certificate that industrial and non-industrial projects must obtain from the State Pollution Control Board before establishing their units. It certifies that the project complies with environmental standards under the Water and Air Pollution Acts.
All industrial and non-industrial projects, including residential, commercial, hotels, hospitals, and malls, must apply for the NOC. The classification is based on their environmental impact and pollution discharge levels.
Projects are classified into four categories: Red, Orange, Green, and White. The classification is based on the pollution discharge, its impact on the environment (land, water, air), and the pollution index. This classification helps determine the conditions for obtaining consent under the Water and Air Pollution Acts.
The project classification follows the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, which were updated by order vide letter no. B-29012/ESS(CPA)/2015-16/8571 dated 07.03.2016. This order supersedes earlier categorization issued on 15.04.2014 and has been amended periodically.
Industries are required to submit an application in a prescribed format, along with necessary enclosures, to the State Pollution Control Board. The specific format and enclosures are outlined in the respective pollution control laws.
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