Andhra Pradesh PCB will now accept CFO and CFE applications through A.P. Single Desk Portal; validity period for CFO and CFE increased

The Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board has brought about certain reforms with respect to filing of Consent for Operation (“CFO”) and Consent for Establishment (“CFE”) applications.

Key takeaways:

Ø  CFE & CFO applications along with requisite fee and necessary enclosures have to be filed online through A.P. Single Desk Portal.

Ø  Consent orders are to be uploaded with digital signature in the Andhra Pradesh Single Desk Portal.

Ø  The validity of Consent for Establishment is increased from 5 years to 7 years.

Ø  The validity period for Consent for Operation (CFO) is increased from 3/4/5 years (Red/Orange/Green) to 5/10/15 years (Red/Orange/Green).

Ø  Auto Renewal system (Green Channel) has been introduced in order to renew CFO orders based on self-certification of the industry. No physical inspection is required for renewing the consent order.

Ø  Green and white categories of industries are exempted for compliance inspections.

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SourcePollution Control Board, Andhra Pradesh(attached)

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