The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) on August 04, 2022 has issued notification regarding the compliance of guidelines titled ‘Integrated Framework for Chemicals Safety in respect of the Isolated Storages and Industries covered under Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989’
The following directions has been given namely: -
• While issuing/forwarding Consent to Establish (CET) or Consent to Operate (CTO) or renewing CET/CTO accorded to a plant, industry or process, details pertaining to Onsite Emergency Plan, Safety Reports and Safety Audit Reports as required has to be compulsorily sought from occupier, industry or installation engaged in handling of hazardous chemicals in quantity equal to or more than the threshold quantity specified.
[Notification No. PCB-20279/1/2022-PCB-DEPT-PCB]
