The Haryana State Pollution Control Board also referred to as HSPCB is a statutory body. It puts into effect environmental laws like the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981. To protect the air water and soil the Board keeps an eye on how well-adjusted industries and other establishments are to pollution regulations. In industrial projects the HSPCB grants what is referred to as a No Objection Certificate (NOC) which is part of the environment clearance process. Therefore, the NOC certifies that the planned project complies with environmental laws regarding pollution control and environmental checks. The Board does review project information and environmental management plans that the applicants need to provide for them to be issued with the NOC. Industries that are required by the NOC to obtain authorization prior to starting production are required to address pollution hazards as part of the approval process.

Advantages of Haryana Pollution Control Board NOC

• Regulatory Compliance: Checks that industries adhere to the state and national environmental laws and hence no legal consequences shall occur.
• Environmental Protection: Encourages the use of measures that reduce pollution to levels of acceptable interference with the environment.
• Smooth Project Approval: It makes the work of obtaining approvals from other regulatory authorities easier.
• Improved Public Image: The company’s image is also positively impacted since the company’s ecological responsibility is well illustrated.
• Sustainable Operations: Incentivises the adoption of cleaner technologies and therefore sustains the utilisation of cleaner practices in the long run.
• Operational Continuity: Combined with it facilitates timely renewal and continuous continuation of business activities without legal interruptions.
• Community Trust: Enhances confidence among local communities on pollution controls norms for the companies.

Objectives of Haryana Pollution Control Board NOC

• Strategically locate industries to minimize pollution.
• Enhance reuse and recycling of treated waste.
• Maintain water quality for various uses.
• Regulate pollution at source, considering efficiency.
• Prevent untreated municipal waste from contaminating water bodies.
• Implement comprehensive pollution prevention programs.
• Advise government on pollution-related matters.
• Gather and disseminate pollution data.
• Promote research on pollution issues.
• Collaborate with Central Pollution Control Board for training and public education.
• Inspect waste treatment facilities and review plans.
• Establish and revise effluent standards.
• Develop economical waste treatment methods considering regional conditions.

Importance of Haryana Pollution Control Board NOC

• Pollution Assessment: Scrutinises the potential effects of proposed industrial or infrastructure projects for granting the NOC.
• Regulatory Compliance: Make sure industries follow the state and central environmental laws as listed in the water Act, Air Act and Environmental protection.
• Monitoring Emissions: Supervises pollution from industries touching, air and noise pollution as well as water pollution, keeping to the set standards.
• Waste Management: Safety in the disposal and treatment offreash and non- fresh waste generated by industries.
• Environmental Auditing: Conducts occasional check on and assessments of businesses with regard to their consistency in the compliance of environmental standards.
• Categorization of Industries: Divides industries into Red, Orange, Green, and White List depending on their pollution index and hence NOC needs appropriate execution.
• Public Grievance Redressal: Handles grievances regarding the emission of wastes and lighting the torch on the nonconformity of producers.

Functions of Haryana Pollution Control Board

• Implementation of Environmental Laws: Implements provisions of vital environmental legislation, including: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
• Issuance of NOCs and Consents: Issues No objection certificates to industries and consents to establish and operate industries with compliance to environmental norms.
• Pollution Monitoring: Examines the level of pollution of air, water and soil through physical field checks, taking samples, and testing in laboratories through field inspection.
• Industrial Categorization: Division of industries by Red, Orange, Green and White list depending on the polluting index and regulation thereby involved.
• Public Awareness and Education: Informs the public on matters of pollutions control and protection of the environment.

Categories of industries Classified by Haryana Pollution Control Board

The Pollution Index (PI) for any industrial sector is a numerical value ranging from 0 to 100, with a higher PI indicating a greater level of pollution generated by that sector.

• Red Category: Highly polluting industries with significant potential to cause environmental damage. Industries falling under the Red Category possess a Pollution Index score exceeding 60. Examples: Chemical manufacturing, cement plants, dye and dye intermediates, paper mills,
• Orange Category: Moderately polluting industries that have the potential to impact the environment but to a lesser extent than the Red category. Industries in the Orange Category have a Pollution Index that falls between 41 and 59. Examples: Food processing units, plastic product manufacturing, hotels, textile manufacturing, and metal processing.
• Green Category: Low pollution potential industries that have minimal environmental impact. Industries classified as Green Category have a Pollution Index ranging from 21 to 40. Examples: Electronics assembling, small-scale furniture manufacturing, cotton spinning mills, bakery units, and auto parts manufacturing.
• White Category: Non-polluting or negligible pollution industries. These industries are exempt from obtaining consent, as their activities do not cause significant environmental harm. Industries classified as White Category have a Pollution Index ranging from 0 to 20. Examples: Handicrafts, solar power generation, small IT units, garment stitching, and wind power generation.

Industries that require an HSPCB NOC:

1) Red Category (Highly Polluting Industries)

• Cement manufacturing plants
• Chemical manufacturing units
• Paper and pulp industries
• Fertilizer production units
• Thermal power plants
• Distilleries and breweries
• Steel and iron processing units
• Oil refineries and petrochemical industries

2) Orange Category (Moderately Polluting Industries):

• Food processing units (meat, fish, dairy products)
• Automobile service stations
• Textile dyeing and printing units
• Pharmaceuticals
• Metal fabrication industries
• Rubber products manufacturing
• Plastic goods manufacturing
• Engineering workshops

3) Green Category (Low Pollution Potential Industries):

• Auto parts manufacturing
• Paper packaging
• Small-scale food processing units (without harmful effluents)
• Furniture manufacturing
• Agricultural equipment manufacturing
• Electrical and electronics assembly

4) Exempted Industries (White Category):

White category industries, such as solar power generation, IT units, and small-scale handicrafts, generally do not require an NOC as they have negligible pollution potential. However, some may need to register with HSPCB for compliance purposes.

Consent to Establish (CTE):

• Purpose: This is a pre-requisite for starting any industrial or infrastructure project. The CTE ensures that the proposed project complies with environmental norms and has adequate pollution control measures in place before construction or operation begins.
• When to Apply: It must be obtained before the commencement of any construction or setup of the project.

Applicable Acts:

• Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
• Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Consent to Operate (CTO):

• Purpose: After obtaining the CTE and completing the project setup, industries must secure a CTO before beginning operations. The CTO certifies that the pollution control measures installed during the establishment phase are functioning effectively and that the industry is operating within permissible pollution levels.
• When to Apply: After the setup is complete and before the actual operation of the industry.
• Renewal: The CTO is time-bound and must be renewed periodically based on the industry category (Red, Orange, or Green).

Documents Required for Haryana Pollution Control Board NOC

For Consent to Establish (CTE):

• Filled application form
• Detailed project report
• Site plan and layout
• Land ownership/lease documents
• Pollution control measures details
• Water requirement and source info
• Effluent treatment plans
• Environmental clearance (if applicable)
• Compliance affidavit

For Consent to Operate (CTO):

• Filled application form
• Compliance report
• Pollution control systems details
• Monitoring reports
• Water and air pollution data
• Waste management plan
• Renewal application (for CTO renewal)

Additional Documents (if applicable):

• Environmental clearance
• Hazardous waste management authorization
• Local authorities' NOC
• Fire safety certificate
• DG set details

Procedure for obtaining for Haryana Pollution Control Board NOC

1) Filing an Application

Applicants who are manufacturers have to apply in the prescribed format through the website of Haryana Enterprise.

Promotion Centre for designation along with necessary fees and necessary documents. Besides, when using CTE, one also has to deposit performance security.

2) Reviewing the application

The moment the application is online, the application and the documents that are downloaded are reviewed and checked according to the rules set down by the Haryana Pollution Control Board.

3) Inspection

Once the authorities consider the application, an official goes to the site physical assessment. Thereafter, the format of the inspection report is formulated. Field inspection is only necessary in case the manufacturer is applying for Consent to Operate.

4) Grant of Certificate

Furthermore, the report is analysed. Meanwhile, if the applicant insiders produce an inspection report for the operation of the industry, and the report meets the required standards, the applicant is issued the consent certificate.

Validity of the NOC

The validity of the NOC is contingent upon the acquisition of necessary permits or the commissioning date of the project, whichever occurs first. For projects requiring environmental clearance, the Consent to Establish (CTE) will be granted for a duration of up to seven (7) years. In contrast, for projects that do not require environmental approval, the CTE will be valid for a period of up to five (5) years from the date the facility is commissioned. Furthermore, the Consent to Operate (CTO) for industries classified under the Red and Orange categories will be valid for five years, while the Green category will have a maximum validity of ten years. The validity for industries in the White category will extend to seven years.

Renewal of NOC

To renew a CTE, units must submit an online application through the HEPC portal at least 90 days prior to the expiration of their current CTE if they wish for it to be automatically renewed by the Board.

The CTE can be extended only once for a maximum duration of two years after the initial period has lapsed, contingent upon the continued validity of the applicable EC.

If the required NOC/CTE payments are made, the option for CTE renewal is limited to one term. In this case, units must include the necessary NOC/CTE fees with their application for automatic renewal, which can only be submitted once for the consent to establish.

Furthermore, the 50% performance security deposited by the unit at the time of the initial CTE issuance will be forfeited if the unit fails to apply for renewal at least 90 days before the CTE expiration and instead applies after that period, up until the expiration date.

Units that have received a CTE but do not plan to proceed with the construction and installation of their project after the CTE's validity must submit a formal undertaking to the Board at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the CTE, using the prescribed format.

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