Date: 2015-04-06Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause (v) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) read with clause (d) of sub-rule (3) and sub-rule (4) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Govt. hereby makes the following amendments in the said notification.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, amends the Coastal Regulation Zone notification of 2011. It addresses the submission of draft Coastal Zone Management Plans and extends the validity of previously approved plans. The key deadline is that existing Coastal Zone Management Plans are valid until January 31, 2016, or until new plans are approved, whichever is earlier.
Key Points / Main Content:
Coastal Zone Management Plans:
* The Coastal Zone Management Authority of a State or Union territory must submit the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan, incorporating stakeholder feedback, to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
* Coastal Zone Management Plans already approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forests are valid until January 31, 2016, or until the Ministry approves new plans, whichever comes first.
Amendments:
* Replaces item viii in paragraph 5 of the Coastal Regulation Zone notification, 2011, regarding the submission of draft Coastal Zone Management Plans.
* Replaces item xii in paragraph 5 of the Coastal Regulation Zone notification, 2011, regarding the validity of existing Coastal Zone Management Plans.
Impact Analysis:
State and Union Territory Coastal Zone Management Authorities:
* Impact: Responsible for submitting draft Coastal Zone Management Plans to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
* Action Required: Submit draft Coastal Zone Management Plans incorporating stakeholder feedback to the Ministry.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change:
* Impact: Responsible for receiving and approving Coastal Zone Management Plans.
* Action Required: Review and approve submitted Coastal Zone Management Plans.
Stakeholders (including industries, operations, and processes in the Coastal Regulation Zone):
* Impact: Subject to the Coastal Regulation Zone and the provisions of the Coastal Zone Management Plans.
* Action Required: Adhere to the existing and newly approved Coastal Zone Management Plans.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The Indian government ministry responsible for environment, forestry and climate change.
Coastal Regulation Zone: A zone along the coast where certain restrictions are imposed on industries, operations, and processes.
Coastal Zone Management Authority: The authority of a State Government or Union Territory responsible for submitting the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan.
Coastal Zone Management Plan: A plan outlining the management of coastal zones, including recommendations and stakeholder input.
Environment Protection Act, 1986: An act of the Parliament of India. Enacted in 1986, it has provisions for protection and improvement of the environment.
Environment Protection Rules, 1986: Rules framed under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 to provide a framework for environmental protection.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
BISHWANATH SINHA: Joint Secretary who signed the notification.
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 31st March, 2015
S.O. 938(E).—Whereas, by notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment
and Forests number S.O.19 (E), dated the 6th January, 2011 (hereinafter referred to as the said notification), the Central
Government had declared certain coastal stretches as Coastal Regulation Zone and restrictions were imposed on the
setting up and expansion of industries, operations and processes in the said Zone;
And whereas, under clause (viii) of paragraph 5 of the said notification, the Coastal Zone Management
Authority of a State Government or of a Union territory is required to submit the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan
along with its recommendations to the Ministry of Environment and Forests within a period of six months, i.e., on or
before the 30th September, 2013, after incorporating the suggestions and objections received from the stakeholders;
And Whereas, under clause (xii) of paragraph 5 of the said notification, the Coastal Zone Management Plans
already approved under the CRZ notification, 1991, shall be valid for a period of twenty-four months unless the said
period is extended by the Ministry of Environment and Forest by a specific notification;
And whereas after the periodic review of the status of preparation of the Coastal Zone Management Plans, the
Central Government is satisfied that it may take some more time for the States and Union territories to submit their
respective draft Coastal Zone Management Plans for approval;
And whereas the Central Government, having regard to provision of sub-rule (4) of rule 5 of the Environment
(Protection) Rules, 1986, is of the opinion that it is in public interest to dispense with the requirement of notice under
clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the said rules for amending the said notifications;¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3 (ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause (v) of sub-section (2) of
section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) read with clause (d) of sub-rule (3) and sub-rule (4) of
rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in
the said notification, namely:-
In the said Coastal Regulation Zone, notification, 2011,-
(a) in paragraph 5,-
(i) for item (viii), the following item shall be substituted, namely:-
“(viii) The Coastal Zone Management Authority of a State or of a Union territory shall submit the draft Coastal
Zone Management Plan along with its recommendations to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, after incorporating the suggestions and objections received from the stakeholders”.
(ii) for item (xii), the following item shall be substituted, namely:-
“(xii) The Coastal Zone Management Plans as already approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forests
shall be valid up to the 31st day of January, 2016, or till such time as the approval is given by that Ministry to
the fresh Coastal Zone Management Plans made under the said notification, whichever is earlier.”
[No. J-17011/18/96-IA-III]
BISHWANATH SINHA, Jt. Secy.
Note: The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India. Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii),
vide number S.O. 19(E), dated the 6th January, 2011 and subsequently amended as follows:
1. S.O. 2557 (E), dated the 22nd August, 2013;
2. S.O. 1244 (E), dated the 30th April, 2014;
3. S.O. 3085 (E), dated the 28th November, 2014;
4. S.O. 383 (E), dated the 4th February, 2015; and
5. S.O. 556 (E), dated the 17th February, 2015;
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