PANAJI
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has made it mandatory for all stone crushing units to install CCTV cameras, ensuring that the entire site is covered.
Following the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the State Pollution authority has issued stringent directions to curb the noise and air pollution as a result of stone crushing units. The stone crushing units have to apply for consent to operate as well as consent to establish under the Air and Water Act.
Stone crusher unit should be operated only during day time that is from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm to avoid inconvenience to the nearby residents due to ambient noise, states the guidelines.
The unit operators are directed to install manual or online air monitoring system in the crushing zone area. The material transporting vehicle has to ensure that the vehicle is completely covered and regular wetting of roads should be done to suppress dust as a measure to curb air pollution.
A green belt has to be also developed as per the lease plan that is approved by the State government. The GSPCB has made it mandatory for the unit operator to undertake health survey of the workers employed on half yearly basis.
