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Categorization of Industry by Pollution Control Board

Industries have been categorized based on their pollution capacity and hazard in Indian states. The purpose of such categorization is to protect ecologically sensitive areas or areas of specific importance. This has for the first time brought the concept of categorization of industries to” Red”, “Orange “and “Green” and restrict their operation in certain areas of importance. These categories are important as the time limit of NOC and fees which has to be paid at the time of registration vary based on the categorization.

Categorization of Industry

Types of Industries categorized are as follows:

  • Red Category
  • Orange Category
  • Green Category
  • White Category

When an industry is categorized as a White category, it does not have to apply for a CTE or CTO in the pollution control board. These industries are considered to not be polluting and just a simple intimation from the business to the State Pollution Board would amount to their NOC.

Following are the different types of NOCs:

TYPES OF NOC explained

Consent to Establish: – Consent to Establish (CTE) needs to be obtained by a plant or manufacturing concern before establishing the business. This permit allows the businesses to start construction of a manufacturing plant and get permission to establish it in a certain place. Adequate information regarding scale and type of production needs to be filed and consent for the same needs to be taken from the state government. This also helps the government to keep a record of all the industrial pollution in the country

Consent to operate: – Consent to Operate is the full form of CTO in pollution control boards given by the government and is necessary as a separate NOC. It ensures the industry is in compliance with pollution norms and needs to be renewed after a certain period of one year.

Renewal of Consent to Operate: This type of consent is availed by industries that already have consent to operate and need to renew their NOC. Renewal is based on the categorization of Red, Orange, and Green Industries. While CTE can be said to be a single-time construction permit that is not required for an already established business. CTO in the pollution control board is supposed to be maintained and renewed as it is not perpetual.

Documents required to obtain Pollution Control Board NOC

  1. ID Proof of the concerned authorized individual of the entity
  2. Address Proof,
  3. PAN Card for partnership or company
  4. Factory License obtained by the establishmentTrade License in the name of the entity
  5. Registration Proof of the entity
  6. CA Letter describing the total project cost and other related to it
  7. If the entity is operating a food business, its FSSAI Certificate
  8. Electricity bill and other utility bill supporting the entity existence
  9. NOC Compliance Report
  10. Related Reports for Water NOC
  11. Related Reports for Air NOC
  12. Hazardous waste management details.

Procedure and Documentation for Import of Hazardous Waste Authorization

Procedure for Hazardous Waste Authorization

  • Fill the requisite form that form I, II or III as per the kind of business
  • Attach all the required attachment with forms
  • Documents should be signed by an authorized person
  • Submit the form to the concern SPCB or pollution board
  • Do the liasoning with concern department
  • IF the form is proper and fine the department will grant the certificate

Documents required for Hazardous Waste Management Authorization

  • Aadhar card of authorized person
  • PAN copy of authorized person
  • GST certificate of organization
  • Rent/lease/ proof of ownership
  • Factory license/trade license
  • Electricity bill
  • Layout/plan
  • CIN(certificate of incorporation) in case of company/LLP
  • Memorandum of association 
  • Article of association 
  • Board resolution for appointing an authorized person

Documents required for authorization under Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016

Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016

For bedded Health Care Facilities (HCFs)

  • Application in Form-ll of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016
  • Authorization fees for five years for the Red Category (Total wastewater Generation of more than 100 KLD or with incinerator) and ten years for the Orange-category (Total wastewater generation of up to 100 KLD and without Incinerator) through online payment as per the Board’s fee structure.
  • Copy of consent to operate order issued by SPCB, Odisha.
  • Agreement copy with the Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (in case of units joined with CBWTF).

For non-bedded Health Care Facilities (HCFs)

  • Application in Form-ll of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016.
  • Authorization fees one time through online payment as per Board’s fee structure.
  • Agreement copy with the Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (in case of units joined with CBWTF).

For Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF)

  • Application in Form-ll of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016.
  • Authorization fee for five years through online payment as per Board’s fee structure.
  • Copy of consent to operate order issued by SPCB, Odisha.
  • Map with GPS locations of CBWTF and area of coverage. 
  • Contingency plan of CBWTF.

Frequently Asked Questions

The major Difference between Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) is that CTE needs to be taken before initiating construction of the plant and after a site inspection of completion of construction of the plant one can apply for CTO.

An NOC is valid for a period of six months. Once the NOC is expired, you will not be able to produce the same for re-registering.

A NOC or a No Objection Certificate is an essential legal document issued by an organization, agency or even by individuals stating no objection to the covenants mentioned in the certificate. This document serves many purposes including immigration, general litigation and even employment.

 

In conclusion, it’s really important for businesses to handle environmental issues well. This includes putting industries into different categories like Red, Orange, Green, and White, and getting the right approvals from the Pollution Control Board. Getting permissions like Consents to Establish and Operate is crucial to follow the rules. Dealing with Hazardous Waste Authorization and Biomedical Waste Management needs careful paperwork and sticking to the rules. 

If you want an easy way through all of this, 999 Waste Management Services is here to help.  Just reach out to us, and we’ll make sure you get the right permissions for eco-friendly operations.

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