Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (EPR, 1986)
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The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 were notified by the Government of India under Sections 6 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. These Rules provide the operational framework for implementation of the Environment (Protection) Act and prescribe standards for emissions, effluent discharge, handling of hazardous substances, environmental monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements.
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