Environmental clearance , CRZ clearance

Environmental Clearance and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearance are mandatory approvals for projects located in ecologically sensitive or regulated coastal areas. The service evaluates project impacts on land, water, marine ecosystems, and coastal habitats. It includes preparation of EIA reports, CRZ mapping, documentation, and compliance assessments as per applicable regulations. The process aligns with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It ensures that development activities comply with environmental safeguards and coastal protection norms. The clearance process helps identify mitigation measures to minimize ecological disturbance. It is essential for obtaining statutory approvals and ensuring legally compliant project execution in regulated zones.

What is the service: Regulatory clearance for projects in environmentally sensitive areas, including Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ).

Who needs it: Project proponents in CRZ and other sensitive zones.

Scope of service: We provide end-to-end support for obtaining environmental and CRZ clearances. This involves determining the applicable category and zone, preparing the CRZ map and necessary studies, compiling the application with project details and environmental safeguards, liaising with the State Coastal Zone Management Authority (SCZMA) and MoEFCC, and navigating the entire approval process until clearance is granted.

Process flow: Determination of project category and CRZ classification → Preparation of application with project details, CRZ plan, and EIA/EMP if required → Submission to the concerned authorities (SCZMA, SEIAA, MoEFCC) → Coordination for presentations and committee meetings → Addressing queries and submitting additional information → Follow-up through the appraisal process until formal clearance is issued.