The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) on January 07, 2021 has issued a circular for the revised auto-renewal mechanism for consent to operate based on self-certification.
The following guidelines have been given:
• The application for the auto-renewal shall be given within 2 months for the purpose of consent to operate.
• There shall be no pending appeals form the appellate authorities.
• The auto-renewal shall be obtained for a period of 5 years for red category, 10 years for orange category and 15 years for green category.
• The prescribed fee, latest capital investment and self-certification shall be provided with the application.
