Ministry : Central Pollution Control Board (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Environmental Laboratory Recognition
This gazette notification issues recognition to environmental laboratories and government analysts under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, specifying the parameters for which they are authorized to conduct analysis.
Key Points
- Laboratory Recognition: Recognizes "M/s Central Laboratory Gujarat Pollution Control Board" as an Environmental Laboratory.
- Parameter Groups: The laboratory is authorized for Physical, Inorganic, Organics, Microbiological, Toxicological, and Biological tests, along with Hazardous Waste characterization and Air/Noise monitoring.
- Government Analyst Recognition: Recognizes specific individuals (e.g., Dr. Suresh Kumar, Sh. H.A Rathod) as Government Analysts for sample analysis.
- Validity: Recognition is valid until the dates specified in column (5), linked to the analyst's service tenure or superannuation.
- Amendments: This notification adds entry SI No. 200 to the main list published under S.O. 728(E) dated 21.7.1987 and its amendments.
Summary
This Extraordinary Gazette notification formally recognizes a Gujarat-based environmental laboratory and its analysts, empowering them to legally conduct specified pollution analysis tests on air, water, soil, and solid waste. The update expands the official registry of certified laboratories and government analysts, ensuring standardized environmental monitoring and compliance assessment across the specified parameter groups until their designated validity periods expire.
