LAWS REGARDING INDUSTRIALPOLLUTION

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 environmental pollutant" "handling "hazardous substance

Air (prevention and control of pollution)Act,1981

In April 1994 the central pollution control Board (CPCB) cotified the national Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for major pollutants. HAZARDOUS WASTES (MANAGEMENT AND HANDLING) AMENDMENT RULES, 2003

These Rules classify used mineral oil as hazardous waste

 1977 - The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess

Act Provides for the levy and collection of cess or fees on water consuming industries and local authorities. 1997 - The National Environment Appellate Authority Act To hear appeals with respect to restrictions of areas in which classes of industries. 1999 - The Environment (Siting for Industrial Projects) Rules Relating to areas to be avoided for siting of industries, precautionary measures to be taken for site selecting

 1982 - The Atomic Energy Act deals with the radioactive waste 1948 The Factories Act and Amendment in 1987 the first to express concern for the working environment of the workers. its environmental focus and expanded its application to hazardous processes.