Environment Clearance (PCB)
Environmental Clearance (EC), Consent to Establish (CTE), and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Pollution Control Board.
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Eligibility & Requirements
- Environmental Clearance (EC) for projects listed in EIA Notification 2006
- Consent to Establish (CTE) before starting construction
- Consent to Operate (CTO) before commencing operations
- State-level clearance for smaller projects, Central MoEFCC for larger
- EIA report required for large/sensitive category projects
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which projects require Environmental Clearance?
Projects listed in the Schedule to EIA Notification 2006 — mining, thermal power, chemical industries, cement plants, oil refineries, airports, ports, large hotels, townships — require EC. Projects are categorized as A (central MoEFCC clearance) or B (state clearance).
What is the difference between CTE and CTO?
CTE (Consent to Establish) is required before starting factory construction. CTO (Consent to Operate) is required before commencing actual production. Both are issued by the State Pollution Control Board and must be renewed periodically.
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