Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025:
1.The Rules establish a legally binding, time-bound procedure for identifying, assessing, and remediating chemically contaminated sites.
2.The rules apply to all types of pollution, including radioactive waste, mining contamination, and marine oil spills.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: The rules mandate a stepwise process for site management with liability resting on the polluter, and, where untraceable, subsequent owners or public agencies; funding can be drawn from the Environmental Relief Fund if necessary.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The rules specifically exclude radioactive waste, mining-related pollution, marine oil pollution, and municipal solid waste dumps, which are dealt with by separate legislation.
Source: HT
