Which rules define the process of identification, determination, and remediation of contaminated sites?
Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025
The Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 were notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
These rules lay down the procedure for the identification, assessment and remediation of sites contaminated by hazardous substances, along with the responsibilities of polluters and authorities.
They provide a framework for cleaning up polluted land and restoring it to safe use, following the polluter-pays principle.
Hence, the correct answer is the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025.
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