1. Environmental Legislations and Industry Obligations Cement Sector

2. Integrated Cement Plant
Involves:
Cement Plants
Power Plants
Mines ( Limestone)

3. Applicable Stages; Stages of Project; Planning Execution Operation
Decommissioning/ Mine Closure

4. Planning Stage S No Name of Act /Rule Obligations 1
MMDR AMENDMENT ACT, 2015
Mining , Mineral Conservation Mine Plan Approval and Mine Closure. 2
Land Acquisition R&R Act 2013, FRA 2006
SIA Study, R&R approval and Monitoring of R&R Implementation and FRA settlements 3
EP Act 1986, FC Act 1980 and EIA Notification 2006
Obtain Forest and Environment Clearance; Consent to Establish. 4
Factory Act, 1948
Obtain Factory Registration Certificate. 5
India Explosive Rules 2008
License to Store Explosives/ construct magazine. Restriction on imports

5. Execution Stage S No Name of Act /Rule Obligations 1 LARR 2013
Implementation of R&R Plan and regular Monitoring 2
EIA Notification 2006
Implementation of EC Conditions during construction of the project 3
EPA 1986, Water Act 1974, Air Act 1981, SWM Rules, 2016
Obtain CTE, CTO and Authorization for HW disposal 4
Water Abstraction
Permission from concerned Authorities (Irrigation Department or CGWB. 5
Factory Act, 1948
Regular Monitoring of health of construction workers.

6. Operational Stage

7. WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974
Provide information to the PCB
Provide access to the PCB for taking samples
Allow entry to the PCB to ascertain that the provisions of the Act are being complied with
Not to discharge, knowingly, any effluent not confirming to standards
Furnish information to the PCB of any accidental or unforeseen event
Comply with the directions issued in writing by the PCB
The directions may include : Conditions as prescribed in the “Consent to Establish” or “Consent to Operate”

8. WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974
Responsibilities
Obtain “Consent to Establish”
Obtain “Consent to Operate”
Apply for renewal of the “Consent to Operate” before the expiry of validity period
Consent to be deemed as granted automatically and unconditionally after four months from the date of application already given or refused before this period. Refusal must be in record not verbal by PCB.

9. THE AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
Comply with the conditions in the “Consent to Establish” or “Consent to Operate”
Not to discharge air pollutant (s) in excess of the prescribed standards
Furnish information to the PCB of any accident or unforeseen act or event
Allow entry to the PCB to ascertain that provision of the Act are being compiled with

10. THE AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF
POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
Provide information to enable PCB to implement the Act
Provide access to the PCB for taking samples
Comply with the directions issues in writing by the PCB

11. THE AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
Obtain “Consent to Establish”
Obtain “Consent to Operate”
Apply for the renewal of “Consent to Operate” before expiry of the validity period
Consent to be deemed as granted after four months from the date of receipt of application

12. ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986
Comply with the directions issued by the Central
Government. The directions may include;
Closure, prohibition or regulation of any industry; or
Stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity, water or any other service
Prevent discharges or emissions excess of the prescribed standards
Furnish information of any accidental or unforeseen event

13. ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986
Allow entry and inspection to ascertain compliance
Allow samples to be taken

14. ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986
Submit an “Environmental Statement” every year, before 30th September, to the PCB
Obtain prior “Environmental Clearance” from MoEF, in case of a new project or for modernization/ expansion of the existing project

15. THE HAZARDOUS AND OTHER WASTES (MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING AND TRANSBOUNDRY MOVEMENT ) RULES, 2016
Check whether the waste(s) generated covered in Schedule 1 and 2 of the rules.
If covered, apply in the Prescribed Format to obtain an “Authorization” for proper treatment and disposal of hazardous waste(s) and comply with the conditions specified in the authorization
Take steps, wherever feasible for reduction, recovery and recycling of wastes

16. THE HAZARDOUS AND OTHER WASTES (MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING AND TRANSBOUNDRY MOVEMENT ) RULES, 2016
Ensure proper collection, reception, treatment, storage
and disposal of hazardous wastes
Apply for renewal of authorization before expiry of the
validity period
Maintain records of hazardous wastes handling,
Submit “Annual Returns” to the SPCB
Report to the SPCB any accident
Labelling/Packaging/Transportation of HW as per Motor
Vehicle Act, 1988 and Rules, 1989

17. REGULATION ON RECYCLING OF WASTE
MATERIALS, 1999, 2000
The waste materials targeted : waste oils, lead-acid batteries, non-ferrous wastes
The auction/sale of these materials to only authorized recyclers who are registered with the MOEFCC, Govt. of India
No trader can take such type of waste

18. THE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE ACT, 1991
Owner to provide relief in case of death or injury or damage to property from an accident on the principle of no fault
Owner to draw insurance policies more than the paid-up capital but less than Rs. 50 crores
“Paid-up Capital” is the market value of all assets and
stock on the date of insurance
Owner to pay additional amounts as contribution to the
“Environmental Relief Fund”

19. THE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE ACT, 1991
Owner to provide any information required for ascertaining compliance with the provisions of the Act
Owner to allow entry and inspection to ascertain compliance with the provisions of the act
Owner to pay the amount of an award as specified by the collector

20. THE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE ACT, 1991
Comply with the directions issued in writing by the
Central Government, directions may include;
Prohibition or regulation of handling of any
hazardous substances; or
Stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity,
water or any other service

21. THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL
ACT, 2010
The National Green Tribunal has been established on under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.
Environment Management

22. BIO-MEDICAL WASTE (MANAGEMENT & HANDLING) RULES, 2016
Proper segregation of wastes and labeling as specified
Install Pollution Control Systems like Incinerators, autoclaves or microwaves or adopt deep burial and meet the prescribed limits of emissions
Comply with the dead-line stipulated to install the pollution control systems
Transportation of waste as per the norms

23. NOISE POLLUTION (REGULATION & CONTROL RULES) 2000
Aiming to regulate and control noise from sources like,
industrial activity, construction activity, generator sets,
loud speakers, public address systems, music systems,
vehicular horns and other mechanical devices
The prescribed Ambient Noise Levels are to be complied with
A loud speaker should not be used except after obtaining written permission from the authority
If the noise level exceeds the ambient standards by 10d(B)A, complaint can be lodged to the “authority”

24. NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL ACT 2010
The National Green Tribunal has been established on under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.

25. EIA NOTIFICATION 2006
TO BE DEALT SEPARATELY BY SUJIT FOR Plant, Mines and POWER Plants.

26. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE CEMENT INDUSTRY
Seek from SPCB the Consent to establish and consent to operate under Water and Air Acts and apply fortheir renewal
Comply with the effluent/emission standards for source or General Standards as per the EP Act
Seek from SPCB an “authorisation” under the H &OW(MH TB)
Rules and apply for its renewal
Submit Compliance report to CREP requirements for CEMENT and Power Plants.
Maintain the records of the hazardous waste produced

27. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE AN INDUSTRY Contd..
Seek Environmental Clearance and Forest Clearance for the specified project
Submit Environmental Statement every year
For the chemicals handled, check under which schedule of MSIHC, Rules it is covered
Follow the requirements given in the MSIHC, Rules 1989
Provide the workers with information, training and equipment for handling Hazardous chemicals

28. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE AN INDUSTRY Contd…
Inform the major accidents to the prescribed authority
Notification of Site and submit Safety Report if applicable
Prepare on-site emergency plan
Undertake mock audits
Submit “safety Audit Report” to the Prescribed Authority
Labelling, packaging and transportation of hazardous chemicals according to Motor Vehicle Act/Rules

29. WATER ACT
General standard for discharge of environmental Pollutants (inland surface water)
PARMETER STANDARD (MAX.)
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) MG/LITRE
PH VALUE TO 9.0
OIL & GREASE MG/LITRE
AMMONIACAL NITROGEN MG/LITRE
FREE AMMONIA MG/LITRE
BIOLOGICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) 30 MG/LITRE
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD) MG/LITRE
CYANIDES MG/LITRE
HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM MG/LITRE
CADMIUM MG/LITRE
IRON (AS Fe) MG./LITRE
CAPPER (AS Cu) MG/LITRE
ZINC (AS Zn) MG/LITRE
NICTUAL (AS Ni) MG/LITRE
Note : There are 39 parameters for which standard has
been prescribed in the Act

30. NOISE LEVEL Permissible exposure in areas of continuous noise.
Hours of Exposure Sound Pressure Level dB(A)* ¾ ½ ¼
* Continuous or a number of short exposures per day.

31. Emission Standards for Cement without co-processing
AIR ACT
Emission Standards for Cement without
co-processing
Parameter Standard
PM 30 mg/NM3 (wef and < gms /t clinker wef
SO , 700 and 1000 mg/NM3 for S in LS as <0.25; >0.25 but< 0.5 and >0.5 % respectively.
NOx and 800 mg/NM3 for new ( ), before and

32. Emission Standards for Cement with co-processing
PM 30 mg/NM3 (wef and <125 gms /t clinker wef
SO2 100, 700 and 1000 mg/NM3 for S in LS as <0.25; >0.25 but< 0.5 and >0.5 % respectively.
NOx 600 and 800 mg/NM3 for new ( ), before
HCL- 10 mg/NM3; HF- 1 mg?NM3; TOC- 10 Mg/NM3;
Hg Mg?NM3; Cd+Ti Mg/NM3;
HM- 0.5 Mg?NM3 and
Dioxin and Furan -0.1 NgTEQ/NM3.

33. Emission Standards for Power Plants
Parameter Standard
PM mg/NM3 30( )( 50 for older units after )
SO2 Mg/NM ( )(600 for <5ooMW; and >500MW)
Nox Mg/NM ( )( 300 for old units)
Hg Mg/NM for all

34. OTHER REGULATIONS THAT HAVE ENVIRONMENTAL RELEVANCE
The Factories Act, 1948
The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 & Rules 1989
The Petroleum Act, 1934 and Rules 1976
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

35. OTHER REGULATIONS THAT HAVE ENVIRONMENTAL RELEVANCE
The Indian Boilers Act 1923 & Rules 1961
The Indian Electricity Act 1910 & Rules 1956
The Explosives Act, Gas Cylinder Rules 1981
The Pressure Vessels Act, Rules, 1981

36. DECOMMIDDIONING /MINES CLOSURE

37. Mine Plan and Amendments
Decontamination of Soil
Land scaping
Revival of land for Tourism, Agriculture, Real estate etc

38. THANKS