Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region invokes actions under Stages-l and Stage-II of the GRAP in NCR Region

Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region ( “Commission”) has clarified that actions under Stages-l and Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (“GRAP”) shall remain invoked and be implemented, monitored and reviewed by all agencies concerned in the entire NCR.

All implementing agencies should keep strict vigil and especially intensify following measures under stage-l.

• Ensure proper implementation of guidelines on dust mitigation measures and sound environmental management of Construction and Demolition (C&D) wastes.

• Stop C&D activities in respect of such projects with plot size equal to or more than 500sqm which have still not registered on the web portal of the respective state /GNCTD for remote monitoring.

• Ensure that C&D materials & waste are properly contained, covered, and stored within the premises and Construction & Demolition waste is recycled at the processing facility.

• Enforce guidelines for use of anti-smog guns at construction sites.

• Stringently enforce prohibition on open burning of biomass and municipal solid waste. Impose heavy fine upon violation.

• Ensure strict penal / legal action against non-compliant and illegal industrial units.

• Ensure that only approved fuel issued by industries and stringent action is taken against violations.

• Ensure that diesel generator sets are not used as regular source of power supply.

• Avoid dust generating construction activities.

Source : Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region