Smog and Acid Rain — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act	1987	This amendment introduced significant changes to the original 1981 Act, including empowering the Central Government to assume powers of State Boards in certain circumstances, increasing penalties for non-compliance, and expanding the definition of 'air pollutant' to include noise. It strengthened the regulatory framework for air pollution control.	Enhanced the punitive and enforcement powers of pollution control boards, making the Act more effective in tackling air pollution. The inclusion of noise as an air pollutant broadened the scope of environmental protection.
Environment (Protection) Rules	1986 (and subsequent amendments)	While not an amendment to the Act itself, the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, framed under the EPA, are frequently updated with specific standards for emissions, effluents, and ambient air quality. These rules are the operational backbone of environmental regulation, detailing permissible limits for various pollutants from diverse sources.	Provides the granular detail and specific standards necessary for implementing the broad provisions of the EPA. Regular updates allow the government to respond to evolving environmental challenges and technological advancements, such as the notification of stricter emission norms for industries and vehicles.

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