❏The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board is an acronym for MPCB. It is an establishment that implements various environmental legislation over the territory of Maharashtra State. Contact Bizadvisors for any queries related to MPCB and its registration.

❖Overview of MPCB

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board is an acronym for MPCB. It is an establishment that implements various environmental legislation over the territory of Maharashtra State. With the development towards industrialization, the pollution level over space has also been increasing day by day. This is leading to the demolition of the environment's natural beauty. Thus, the need for a pollution control board arrived. 

In Maharashtra, the Pollution Control Board was adopted on September 7, 1970. The MPCB is governed by the Environment Department of the Maharashtra Government. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board is mainly responsible for pollution control in the state of Maharashtra. It lays down various rules, regulations, and precautions for the same.

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board provides the consent certificate, i.e., consent to establish and consent to operate the industry, establishments, and units in the state of Maharashtra. By providing consent to industries, the MPCB also binds the industrial units to comply with the safety and protection of the environment and try to make it pollution-free. 

❖Consent Permission for Establish, Operate and Renewal

Consent to establish, consent to operate, and renewal of consent application online submission to MPCB. We take care of these tasks and handle any legal issues. A few things are required, like a site plan, DD for fees, manufacturing details, and approval from the government and local bodies as per the Water Act of 1974 and the Air Act of 1981.

Establishing a new manufacturing company is a big challenge for an entrepreneur. It also requires many approvals, i.e., consent to operate (CTO approval) and consent to establish (CTE approval), from government authorities. If the required guidelines are not followed properly for getting approval from the government, then the situation may become difficult.

One of the major consents is from the Pollution Control Board. It is also called the MPCB Certificate. 🙂

❖Installation of ETP and approval of Plan

Wastewater from industries and households has to be treated before it can be discharged into the environment. A water treatment plant (WTP) generally refers to units that treat ground or stored water to specific standards where it becomes fit for human consumption. These facilities are generally operated by local municipal corporations tasked with supplying potable water to households. However, this article will focus on the plants that treat industrial effluents (ETP) and domestic sewage waste (STP). The standard of treatment for this wastewater category varies according to the purpose it will be deployed for. Generally, wastewater from industries and sewage is treated, discharged into water streams, or reused for industries, irrigation purposes, etc. The wastewater from domestic sewage discharge is also treated through water treatment plants. While physical and chemical treatment of water is the primary purpose at these facilities, their scope is not limited. An effluent treatment plant is employed for cleaning industrial discharges, whereas a sewage treatment plant cleanses household water. In this article, we will focus on the checklist for consent to establish a water treatment plant, which will cover all necessary aspects to be considered if one wants to install such a facility. The article will include details like the category of the water treatment plant, data and reports needed to prepare layout plans, flowcharts and pollution control measures, and most importantly, the procedure for obtaining CTE.

❖Environment Clearance Certificate

The Environmental Clearance Certificate is a mandatory requirement for the project activities included in the Schedule of EIA notification dated September 14, 2006 { under Environment (Protection) Act 1986},  before initiating any project-related activities on the site. The procedure for obtaining an environmental clearance certificate involves the following major steps:.

Submission of an application in a prescribed application format either to the Ministry of Environment & Forest of New Delhi (in case of Category A projects) or the Department of Environment & Forest of the respective State Government (in case of Category B projects)

Approval of Terms of Reference for the Preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report by the Concerned Authority

Preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report as per the approved TOR (covering environmental quality data for one full season other than monsoon) only by the NABET-accredited EIA Consultant

Public Hearing Process Based on the Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report Prepared

Submission of the Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report along with minutes of the public hearing to the concerned authority for the final appraisal and issuance of the ECC.

The anticipated duration for getting ECC ranges ranging between 6 months to 12 months. Ramans Enviro Services Private Ltd. provides complete technical support for the process of obtaining ECC.

❖Membership Certificate for Mumbai Hazardous Waste and Common CETP

Common effluent treatment Plants not only help industries control pollution but also act as a step towards a cleaner environment. The concerted approach of joint or common effluent treatment provisions has many advantages. The wastewater of individual industries often contains a significant concentration of pollutants, and to reduce them by individual treatment up to the desired concentration becomes technologically and economically difficult. The combined treatment provides a better and more economical option because of the equalization and neutralization taking place in the CETP. The wastewater is treated as per guidelines laid down by the CPCB and MPCB.

❖Return submission of Water Cess

After the establishment of a plant for a manufacturing company, there is a tax on water consumption, i.e., cess returns, as per the First Water Cess Act of 1977. The last amendment year was 2003. As per the Water Cess Act of 2003, it is calculated based on the purpose of usage.

It is payable to the central or state pollution control board.

❏OK, What is Water cess Act?

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act was first introduced in 1977 to control water pollution and its usage. As per this act, based on water consumption, a water tax needs to be paid to the government.

❏Installing meters to measure water consumption

As per Water Cess rules for accurate measurement of water consumed by every place (purpose) in a company, meters (standard) should be affixed at every point. For example, the rate of water consumed by a canteen will be different from the rate of the rate of water consumed by a manufacturing unit.

❖Annual return of the Environment Statement

The environmental statement is a process of self-inspection for improvement in processes and reduction in waste over the last year.

In today’s world, every industry is optimizing their sources, equipment, and processes to face increasing competition and minimize environmental pollution. There is pressure on pollution-contributing industries to optimize their production by improving production technologies.