Environmental clearance is a procedure that involves obtaining government clearance for certain projects that can cause significant environmental impacts or pollution. It is mandatory to get environmental clearance for projects that fall under the categories specified in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006. The main purpose of environmental clearance is to assess the environmental impacts of the proposed project and to ensure that the project is environmentally sound and sustainable.
Eligibility / Pre-Licensing / Mandatory Pre-Requisites
Any project proponent, whether individual or organization, can avail of our environmental clearance services, provided that:
1: The project falls under one of the categories specified in the EIA Notification, 2006, such as mining, thermal power, river valley, infrastructure, industrial estates, etc.
2: The project has a valid registration or license to operate in India.
3: The project has the necessary documents and information to demonstrate its feasibility, viability, and sustainability.
4: The project has the consent and cooperation of the local people and other stakeholders who might be affected by the project.
Documents Required for Environmental Clearance
The documents required for environmental clearance may vary depending on the type, category, and stage of the project. However, some of the common documents that are usually needed for environmental clearance are:
1: Project profile and feasibility report, which contains the details of the project, such as location, land, water, power, raw materials, products, processes, technology, capital, employment, etc.
2: EIA report, which contains the details of the environmental impacts of the project, such as baseline data, impact prediction, impact assessment, impact mitigation, environmental management plan, risk assessment, etc.
3: Public consultation report, which contains the details of the public consultation and hearing, such as public notice, EIA summary, public comments and suggestions, public hearing proceedings, action taken report, etc.
4: NOC or consent from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or the Pollution Control Committee (PCC), which indicate the compliance of the project with the pollution control norms and standards.
5: Clearance or approval from other authorities, such as forest clearance, wildlife clearance, CRZ clearance, heritage clearance, etc., if applicable to the project.
6: Affidavit or undertaking, which declares the authenticity and accuracy of the documents and information submitted by the project proponent.