The Chemical Accidents Rules 1996

<p>Once in forty five days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To review all district off-site emergency plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within thirty days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To suggest measures for prevention and to check recurrence of major chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1st August, 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Central Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemical Accidents Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ministry of Environment &amp; Forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>District Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assist in the management of chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conduct full scale mock-drills</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have the power granted by the Central Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They assist in the preparation of the district off-site emergency plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information on chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and mitigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information on chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and mitigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information on local emergency plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They assist in informing persons likely to be affected by a chemical accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A chemical that satisfies the criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving a fortuitous, sudden, or unintended occurrence while handling any hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any industrial zone ear-marked by the Industrial Development Corporation of the State Government or by the State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storage of a hazardous chemical other than storage associated with an installation on the same site specified in Schedule 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An occurrence involving an emission, fire or explosion resulting from uncontrolled developments in the course of industrial activity or transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Movement of hazardous chemicals by any means over land, water or air</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Review district off-site emergency plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitor post-accident situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Once in three months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thirty days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As specified in Schedule 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As specified in Schedule 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Review district off-site emergency plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemical Accidents Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On the date of their publication in the Official Gazette</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide assistance to the District Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide assistance to the Central Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide assistance to the Local Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ministry of Environment &amp; Forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuous monitoring of every chemical accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Members of the District Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assisting in the preparation of the district off-site emergency plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assist in the preparation of the district off-site emergency plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving a release of chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>45 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Handling major chemical accidents in the district</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A designated area within a district for industrial activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving a sudden or unintended occurrence while handling any hazardous chemicals resulting in death or injury to any person or damage to any property</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any chemical which satisfies the criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule 1 or is listed in Part 2 of Schedule 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An operation or process carried out in an industrial installation referred to in Schedule 4 involving or likely to involve one or more hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storage of a hazardous chemical other than storage associated with an installation on the same site specified in Schedule 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An occurrence involving one or more hazardous chemicals resulting from uncontrolled developments in the course of industrial activity or transportation leading to serious effects both immediate or delayed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolated storage and industrial activity at a site, handling of hazardous chemicals equal to or, in excess of the threshold quantities specified in column 3 of Schedule 2 and 3 respectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As specified in Schedule 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1st August, 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide guidelines for chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Representatives from Central and State Governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>60 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Central Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Once in three months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>State Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within thirty days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every forty five days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every month</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To review all district off-site emergency plans in the State</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any chemical which satisfies any of the criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any industrial zone ear-marked by the Industrial Development Corporation of the State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storage of a hazardous chemical other than storage associated with an installation on the same site specified in Schedule 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An occurrence including any particular major emission, fire or explosion involving one or more hazardous chemicals and resulting from uncontrolled developments in the course of industrial activity or transportation or due to natural events leading to serious effects both immediate or delayed, inside or outside the installation likely to cause substantial loss of life and property including adverse effects on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolated storage and industrial activity at a site, handling (including transport through carrier or pipeline) of hazardous chemicals equal to or, in excess of the threshold quantities specified in column 3 of Schedule 2 and 3 respectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A plan prepared under rule 14 of the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pipe (together with any apparatus and works associated therewith) or system of pipes (together with any apparatus and works associated therewith) for the conveyance of a hazardous chemical other than a flammable gas as set out in column 2 of Part 11 of Schedule 1, at a pressure of less than 8 bars absolute</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assist in the preparation of the district off-site emergency plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apex body in the district to deal with major chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide expert guidance for handling chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Composition of the Central Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To review all on-site emergency plans prepared by the occupier of Major Accident Hazards installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within 3 months of the notification of these rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deal with major chemical accidents and provide expert guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving a Major Accident Hazards installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Central Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To review district off-site emergency plans and suggest measures to reduce risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Installations that have a high risk of chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every month</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storage of hazardous chemicals in a separate location</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide expert guidance for handling major chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1st August, 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To respond to chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>State</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coordinating efforts in planning, preparedness, and mitigation of a chemical accident in the industrial pocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident that results in the release of hazardous substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assist in the preparation of the district off-site emergency plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Members empowered by the Central Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within 30 days of a chemical accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prepare the district off-site emergency plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A chemical that poses a risk of causing major accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide information on chemical accident prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Members empowered by the State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any chemical which satisfies any of the criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule 1 or is listed in Part 2 of the said schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An operation or process carried out in an industrial installation referred to in Schedule -4 involving or likely to involve one or more hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An occurrence including any particular major emission, fire or explosion involving one or more hazardous chemicals and resulting from uncontrolled developments in the course of industrial activity or transportation or due to natural events leading to serious effects both immediate or delayed, inside or outside the installation likely to cause substantial loss of life and property including adverse effects on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storage of a hazardous chemical other than storage associated with an installation on the same site specified in Schedule 4 where that storage involves at least the quantities of that chemical set out in Schedule-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any industrial zone ear-marked by the Industrial Development Corporation of the State Government or by the State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving a fortuitous, or sudden or unintended occurrence while handling any hazardous chemicals resulting in continuous, intermittent or repeated exposure to death, or injury to, any person or damage to any property but does not include an accident by reason only of war or radio-activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pipe (together with any apparatus and works associated therewith) or system of pipes (together with any apparatus and works associated therewith) for the conveyance of a hazardous chemical other than a flammable gas as set out in column 2 of Part 11 of Schedule 1, at a pressure of less than 8 bars absolute</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conduct post-accident analysis of major chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every 45 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As specified in Schedule 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meet every month and forward proceedings to the District Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within 30 days from the date of commencement of the rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Review all district off-site emergency plans in the State</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide expert guidance for handling major chemical accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An incident resulting in the release of hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To continuously monitor the post-accident situation arising out of a major chemical accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving hazardous chemicals that results in significant damage or loss of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Representatives from the local government, police, fire department, and other relevant stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Within 3 months from the date of publication of the Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storage of hazardous chemicals in a separate and secure area</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>District Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every year</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assist in the preparation of the district off-site emergency plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schedule 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schedule 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schedule 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schedule 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide information on chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and mitigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A plan prepared by the District Crisis Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storage of a hazardous chemical involving at least the quantities specified in Schedule-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As specified in Schedule 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An occurrence including any particular major emission, fire or explosion involving one or more hazardous chemicals and resulting from uncontrolled developments in the course of industrial activity or transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accident involving a fortuitous, or sudden or unintended occurrence while handling any hazardous chemicals resulting in continuous, intermittent or repeated exposure to death, or injury to, any person or damage to any property</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An operation or process carried out in an industrial installation involving or likely to involve one or more hazardous chemicals, on-site storage or on-site transport, isolated storage, pipeline, and industrial pocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pipe (together with any apparatus and works associated therewith) or system of pipes (together with any apparatus and works associated therewith) for the conveyance of a hazardous chemical other than a flammable gas as set out in column 2 of Part 11 of Schedule 1, at a pressure of less than 8 bars absolute</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Construction phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To combat overruns</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pre-investment Phase, Investment Phase, Implementation Phase, Evaluation Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of a project</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure proper planning, execution, and control of the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industry and Minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breaking down project components and developing accurate cost estimates</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs. 787,591 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Narora Atomic Power Plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Level of accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.1-million tonnes/year</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Up to one year</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Construction stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing social, financial, economic, and technical cost-benefits and feasibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pre-feasibility study, techno-economic feasibility study, detailed project report</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To elicit the preliminary sanction for further feasibility study</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Failure in planning for important resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs. 1572 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law and order problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs. 1,251 and Rs. 1,350 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plant organization and overhead cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supply of raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simple rate of return (SRR)</p> Signup and view all the answers