Overview of the Karnataka StatePollution Control Board

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) was constituted on September 21, 1974, by the Government of Karnataka under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. KSPCB was formed to prevent and control increasing water pollution and to improve the overall quality of water. But, later, with the enactment of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, the scope of responsibilities of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board regarding water pollution control increased to include air pollution. Further, the role of KSPCB became broader with the enactment of various laws regarding the protection of the environment, including the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The rules which were enacted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 are: -

1. The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
2. Fly Ash Notification, 1999 and 2008
3. The Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000
4. Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006
5. Batteries (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2010
6. Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016
7. The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
8. Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016
9. The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016
10. The E-waste (Management) Rules 2016

Environmental Clearance from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

Environmental clearance is the license required to assess the effect of the planned project of industries on the environment and nearby residents. The environmental clearance process includes screening, scoping and evaluating of upcoming projects.

The detailed process of Environmental clearance is as follows: -

• At first, the project's location is analysed as per the guidelines specified. The proponent is asked to change the site if the location is not under the rules.
• The project is then examined as to whether the proposed activity/clearance comes under the scope of environmental clearance; if yes, then the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is conducted.
• Once the EIA report is prepared, the role of state authorities comes into the picture where Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and the State Forest Department inspect the pollution that may be caused by the industry and scrutinise it as per the given guidelines. Once it is reviewed thoroughly by KSPCB, the Consent to Establish is issued, which is valid for 15 years.

The Consent Certificates granted by KSPCB

To regularise the amount of pollution that is caused by industrial activity, the state authorities provide industries with Consent certificates. These certificates are mandatory for industries where manufacturing processesor activities cause water or air pollution. These certificates are provided by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board provides these certificates under the provisions of the Water and Air Act. These certificates are ofthree types, namely

• Consent to Establish - This certificate is granted before the industry is to be established.
• Consent to Operate - This certificate is authorised once the industry is established and is ready to operate.
• Consent for Expansion - This certificate is provided when the industry is to be expanded or modified.

KSPCB authorises these certificates as per different categories of industries: -

• Green Category: These include industries that are the least polluting units.
• Orange Category: These include industries that are moderate pollution potential units.

Red Category: These include industries that are high pollution potential units.

Documents required for acquiring Consent Certificates by Karnataka Pollution Control Board

Documents for Consent to Establish

Under the Air and Water Act, many documents need to be attached while filing for application for Consent to Establish. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board asks for the following documents -

1. Information on proposed measures that are taken by industries to control pollution
2. Land/site details which may include rent or lease agreement
3. Allotment letter from KIADB/KSSIDC if the enterprise is established in the Industrial area
4. SSI Certificate
5. Layout plan
6. Copy of partnership/ company deed
7. Hazardous Waste Management details
8. Schematic diagram
9. Manufacturing process
10. Details of water and wastewater balance
11. Details of material balance
12. Auditor’s certificate
13. Consent fee under Water and Air Acts
14. Groundwater clearance
15. Sewage Treatment Plant Proposal
16. Effluent Treatment Plant Proposal
17. Air pollution control measures
18. Risk assessment report
19. Environmental clearance (if applicable)

Document required for Consent to Operate

Karnataka State Pollution Control Board needs the following documents for the granting of Consent to Operate -

1. Details of the manufacturing process in the form of a flow chart
2. Compliance report on the certificate to establish conditions
3. The audited balance sheet
4. Details on manufactured products
5. Details of any changes in the effluents from the industry
6. Details of any changes in the emissions from the industry
7. Details of amendments in the name of the management/Board of Directors
8. Analysis report of the wastewater treatment plant
9. Compliance report on the latest consent/renewal of consent under the Water and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

The annual report under Hazardous Waste Management Rules

Procedure for acquiring Consent Certificate from KSPCB

The procedure for acquiring Consent Certificate from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board is governed under the WaterAct and the Air Act, 1981. The detailed procedure is given below -

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