Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KPSCB) is a legal entity entrusted for control of pollution in the Indian state of Karnataka. The board regulates air, water and environmental pollution. Some projects require KPSCB approval.

As of 2013 the Board Chairman was Mr. A. S. Sadashivaiah.

See also

Apart from the above said Acts, the Board is also enforcing the following Acts & Rules : The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977, and as amended from time to time. The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Rules, 1978. The following Rules and Notifications framed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 : Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008. Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989. Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006. Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998, and Amendment Rules 2000. Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. The Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000. Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000. Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000. Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 20014.The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991. The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.