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    Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 (ECR'97)

    ECR'97 is a set of rules implemented in Bangladesh under the Environment Conservation


    Act, 1995. It regulates various aspects of environmental protection and conservation,
    including:

    1. Project Categorization and Environmental Clearance:

     ECR'97 classifies industrial units and projects into four categories based on their
    potential environmental impact:
    o Green: Minimal impact, requiring self-declaration and compliance with
    general standards.
    o Orange-A: Moderate impact, requiring an initial environmental examination
    and environmental clearance from the Department of Environment (DoE).
    o Orange-B: Significant impact, requiring a detailed environmental impact
    assessment (EIA) and environmental clearance from the DoE.
    o Red: Highly hazardous or polluting, requiring a comprehensive EIA and public
    hearing before environmental clearance.
     The rules prescribe procedures for obtaining environmental clearance for different
    categories of projects.

    2. Ecologically Critical Areas:

     ECR'97 empowers the government to declare certain areas as "Ecologically Critical


    Areas" due to their environmental significance. This restricts certain activities within
    these areas to protect sensitive ecosystems.

    3. Pollution Standards and Emission Limits:

     The rules set ambient air, water, and noise pollution standards for different areas and
    prescribe permitted discharge/emission levels for various industrial activities and
    sources.

    4. Waste Management:

     ECR'97 regulates the collection, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of


    various types of waste, including hazardous waste, medical waste, and electronic
    waste.

    5. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting:

     The rules require industries to monitor their environmental performance and submit
    regular reports to the DoE.

    6. Enforcement and Penalties:


     ECR'97 empowers the DoE to inspect and monitor industries for compliance with
    environmental regulations. The rules also prescribe penalties for violations of the
    rules.

    Additional Resources:

     Full text of ECR'97: https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bgd19918.pdf


     Environmental Clearance
    Procedure: http://doe.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/doe.portal.gov.bd/page/
    71a829c3_6b74_4ee9_90a6_158e2898b228/Environmental%20Clearance
    %20Procedure.pdf
     Department of Environment (DoE) Website: http://www.doe.gov.bd/

    Please note: This is a brief overview of ECR'97. For specific details and current
    regulations, please refer to the official documents and DoE websites.

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