REQUIREMENTSREMARKS
  • Power Generation requiring the submission of the EIA Report
  • Main Environment Protection Act which covers all industrial Activities, including power generation and transmission
  • Regulation for noise levels for any activities. Amendment with regards to the noise standards for power station located in industrial zone
  • Noise levels for power plants located in residential area. Changes to power station on account of the location
  • Emission standards applicable to power station.

      - Flue gas analysis

      - Smoke quality from the stack

      - Ambient Air Quality

  • Discharge of wastewater generated from power station.Treatment of Wastes stream coming out of the power plant that are considered as hazardous
  • Various standards may be applicable depending on the location of the power station E.g Engine oils, PCB's in transformers, oils spills, etc.
  • Bill introduced to improve the EPA 2002 to take into account present day legislations and activities
     - Changes in the validity of the EIA license
     - Schedule on Eyesores
  • The regulation implies that all thermal power generation shall submit an audit of the wastes generated on a regular basis
  • All non-conformance must be addressed through submission of Environment Management Plan if necessary and submit the Report.