Date: 2014-12-08Category: 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-rules (3) and (4) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Govt. hereby makes the following amendments in the CRZ notification.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, amends the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification of 2011. It delegates powers for clearing certain activities to State Governments or regional authorities and addresses requirements for environmental clearances, particularly concerning activities not listed in the EIA notification of 2006. The amendments are effective as of December 8, 2014.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to CRZ Notification:
Paragraph 4(i)(a): In clause (d), the words "for approval" shall be inserted after the words "shall be considered".
Paragraph 4(i)(b): In clause (f), the words "and salt works" shall be inserted after the words "erosion control measures".
Paragraph 4(ii): Activities require clearance from MoEF after recommendation by the concerned CZMA shall be inserted.
Paragraph 4(ii)(a): Clause (a) is substituted with a clause stating activities listed under category A in the EIA notification 2006 and permissible under the said notification shall be cleared.
Paragraph 4.2(ii): Clause (c) is inserted, specifying that SEIAA is responsible for projects under paragraph 4(i), excluding item (d) related to building projects less than 20,000 sq. mts and projects not attracting EIA notification, 2006.
Paragraph 8(iI)(iib): The words "erosion control measures" shall be inserted after the word "jetties".
Impact Analysis:
State Governments/Regional Authorities:
Impact: They are delegated powers for clearing specific activities within the CRZ, potentially increasing their responsibilities and authority in environmental regulation.
Action Required: They must prepare to handle additional clearance responsibilities according to the amended guidelines.
Project Proponents:
Impact: The amendment affects the process for obtaining environmental clearances for projects in the CRZ area, potentially streamlining approvals for certain activities while maintaining oversight for others.
Action Required: Project proponents need to understand the revised clearance processes and ensure compliance with the amended CRZ notification.
Coastal Zone Management Authorities (CZMA):
Impact: Their role in recommending activities for clearance to MoEF is formally recognized in the notification.
Action Required: CZMAs must review and update their processes to align with their new role in recommending activities for clearance.
SEIAA
Impact: Are responsible for projects specified under paragraph 4(i), excluding item (d) related to building projects less than 20,000 sq. mts and projects not attracting EIA notification, 2006
Action Required: Prepare to handle clearance responsibilities according to the amended guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Coastal Regulation Zone: Area where restrictions have been imposed on industries, operations and processes.
CRZ notification: Notification pertaining to the Coastal Regulation Zone and related regulations.
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change: The Indian government ministry responsible for environmental protection and conservation.
Environment Impact Assessment notification, 2006: Notification pertaining to Environment Impact Assessment.
Environment Protection Act, 1986: An act of the Parliament of India to protect and improve the environment.
Environment Protection Rules, 1986: Rules established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Central Government: The executive branch of the government of India.
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority: State level authority involved in Environment Impact Assessment.
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th November , 2014
S.O. 3085 (E).-Whereas by a 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 CRZ notification), coastal
stretches are declared as Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and restrictions have been imposed on industries, operations
and processes in the CRZ area;
And whereas under para 4 (ii) (a) of the CRZ notification, the activities not listed in the notification number
S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 (hereinafter referred to as the EIA notification, 2006) require clearance
from the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
And whereas it has become necessary to delegate the powers of clearing such activities either to the State
Government or to the regional authorities;
And whereas, the Central Government 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 Environment (Protection) Rules;
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-rules (3) and (4) of rule 5 of
the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the CRZ
notification, namely:-
In the CRZ notification,-
(1) in paragraph 4,in sub-paragraph (i)
(a) in clause (d), after the words “shall be considered”, the words “for approval” shall be inserted;
(b) in clause (f), after the words ‘erosion control measures’, the words “and salt works” shall be inserted;
(2) In sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph 4,-
(a) after the words, “the following activities shall require clearance from MoEF, the words “after being recommended by
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(b) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:-
(a) “those activities listed under category ‘A’ in the EIA notification 2006 and permissible under the said notification”;
(3) In paragraph 4.2, in sub-paragraph (ii), after clause (b), the following clause shall be inserted, namely;-
“ (c) SEIAA, for the projects specified under paragraph 4(i) (except with respect to item (d) thereof relating to building
projects with less than 20,000 sq. mts of built-up area) and for the projects not attracting EIA notification, 2006”
(4) In paragraph 8 (i)I (ii)(b), after the word ‘jetties’, the words “erosion control measures” shall be inserted.
[No. 12-3/2008-IA.III]
BISHWANATH SINHA, Jt. Secy.
Note: (1) The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3,
Sub-section (ii), vide numbers S.O.19 (E), dated the 6th January, 2011.
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