Approved List of Empanelled Reference Organizations for the following two Categories under Rule 7 of "the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025”

**Executive Summary** The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi, has released an approved list of empanelled reference organizations under Rule 7 of "the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025". These organizations are categorized as either Category-A, capable of carrying out preliminary and detailed assessments and preparing remediation plans, or Category-B, capable of implementing remediation activities as per the remediation plan. The list includes the organization names and their locations. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Document Scope:** The document lists approved reference organizations for environmental protection concerning contaminated sites. * **Regulatory Context:** This list is issued under Rule 7 of "the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025." * **Categorization of Organizations:** * **Category A:** Organizations approved for preliminary assessment, detailed assessment, and preparation of remediation plans. * **Category B:** Organizations approved for implementation of remediation activities according to the remediation plan. * **List of Empanelled Organizations:** * A table lists Category A empanelled organizations with their addresses. * M/s ERM India Private Limited * M/s Surbana Jurong India Private Limited * M/s Stratus India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai * M/s Ramboll India Private Limited, Gurugram * M/s Kadam Environmental Consultants * M/s The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) * M/s Re Sustainability Services Private Limited, Hyderabad * M/s ONGC TERI Biotech Ltd. (OTBL), Delhi * M/s IBI Arcadis, Gurugram * M/s National Productivity Council, Delhi * M/s Visiontek Consultancy Service * M/s AECOM India Private Limited, Gurugram * A table lists Category B empanelled organizations with their addresses. * M/s ERM India Private Limited * M/s Stratus India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai * M/s Ramboll India Private Limited, Gurugram * M/s Kadam Environmental Consultants * M/s The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) * M/s Re Sustainability Services Private Limited, Hyderabad * M/s ONGC TERI Biotech Ltd. (OTBL), Delhi * M/s IBI Arcadis, Gurugram * M/s National Productivity Council, Delhi **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Entities Responsible for Contaminated Site Management** **Impact:** Can select from the list of approved Category A and Category B organizations to conduct assessments, prepare plans, and implement remediation activities as required under the specified environmental protection rules. **Action Required:** Consult the provided list when seeking reference organizations to manage contaminated sites. **Stakeholder: Empanelled Reference Organizations** **Impact:** Listed organizations are now authorized to provide their respective services (assessment, planning, or implementation) related to contaminated site management within the regulatory framework of Rule 7. **Action Required:** Be prepared to provide services as per the environmental guidelines and requirements. **Stakeholder: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)** **Impact:** CPCB is responsible for enforcing the listed reference organizations. **Action Required:** Uphold environmental standards.

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