When was the Environmental Protection Act (1986) last amended.

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The Environmental Protection Act (1986) was last amended in 1991.

Environmental Protection Act (1986):

The Environment (Protection) Amendment Act, 1991 was passed by the Parliament of India on June 23, 1991, with the objective of further strengthening the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
The Act was amended to include new provisions on hazardous substances, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, and environmental impact assessment.
The following are some of the key provisions of the Environment (Protection) Amendment Act, 1991:
- The definition of "hazardous substance" was expanded to include new substances.
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was given the power to regulate the import and export of hazardous substances.
- The CPCB was also given the power to set standards for the discharge of hazardous substances into the environment.
- The Act also established the National Environment Tribunal to hear appeals against the orders of the CPCB.
The Environment (Protection) Amendment Act, 1991 was a significant step in strengthening the environmental laws in India.
The Act has helped to improve the management of hazardous substances, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, and environmental impact assessment in India.