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It is intimated the HCF has applied for fresh authorization under the said act for 01 chair only. The application was scrutinized and it was found that the HCF has submitted all the required documents. The HCF is having 1 chair as per certificate submitted by the HCF. The HCF has also deposited authorization fee amounting Rs. 1000/- vide UTR no. SBIN424155380789 dated 03.06.2024, which is valid forever as per the new BMW fee structure dated 06.01.2023. The HCF has also submitted MOU signed with M/s Medicare Environmental Management Pvt. Ltd., Opps. Central Jail, Tajpur Road, Ludhiana, which is valid up to 31.03.2029. The HCF has also submitted manifest record The Bio-Medical Waste is being lifted by CBWTF and the HCF has maintained the record of the same as the HCF has submitted the manifest slips record alongwith the application. As per the record, it is clear that the HCF is regularly lifting its Bio-Medical waste to CBWTF.
The HCF has also submitted an undertaking that the entire Bio-Medical Waste is lifted by CBWTF except liquid waste and that is being pretreated with (1-2)% Sodium Hypochlorite Solution and then is finally discharged into sewer. The site of HCF falls within MC limits of Ludhiana city and is connected to the terminal STP. Therefore, the HCF is complying with the provisions of Bio Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016.
Now, as per the Board’s notification no. 379 dated 27.10.2023, the HCFs upto 30 bed capacity which are discharging their liquid waste into public sewer and operating within MC limits of towns, where terminal STPs have been installed, shall be granted Consent to Operate under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 as well as authorization by PPCB without installation of ETPs, as an interim arrangement, subject to condition that the HCF shall ensure to comply with the effluent standards as notified by the MoEF&CC under Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016 as amended up to date and subsequent amendments if any.
Keeping in view of the above, it is recommended that the renewal of authorization under Bio Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016 may be granted for one time with special conditions as follows:
1. The HCF shall ensure to comply with the effluent standards as notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016 as amended up to date and subsequent amendments if any.
2. The HCF shall renew its Agreement with Common Bio Medical Treatment Facility immediately before its expiry.
3. The HCF will apply for fresh authorization under Bio Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016 and varied Consent to Operate Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981, if it becomes a bedded hospital (for non-bedded) or if it increases its bed capacity or dental chairs.
Competency: Environmental Engineer
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