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Starting from August 2024, these environmental regulations and standards will be officially implemented!

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2024-08-02

Starting from August 2024, these environmental regulations and standards will be officially implemented!

Starting from August 1, 2024, these environmental laws and regulations, as well as environmental norms and standards, will be officially implemented. Come and learn more.

1、 National documents and standards

01、General Principles for Technical Guidelines for Ecological Environment Planning (HJ 1359-2024)

In order to implement laws and regulations such as the Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China, the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Soil Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Solid Waste Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Marine Environment Protection Law of the People's Republic of China, the Noise Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Radioactive Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Yangtze River Protection Law of the People's Republic of China, and the Yellow River Protection Law of the People's Republic of China, guide and regulate the preparation of ecological environment planning work, this standard is formulated. This standard specifies the general principles, procedures, content, methods, and requirements for the preparation of ecological environment planning. Appendix A of this standard is normative, while Appendix B and Appendix C are informative. This standard is being released for the first time.

02、Technical Guidelines for Reuse of Industrial Concentrated Saltwater (GB/T 43950-2024)

The Technical Guidelines for the Reuse of Industrial Concentrated Saltwater (GB/T 43950-2024) is a Chinese national standard aimed at regulating the reuse technology of industrial concentrated brine to promote the conservation and recycling of water resources. This document provides a detailed set of technical guidance for the reuse of industrial concentrated salt water, covering various stages from pretreatment to post-treatment, and puts forward specific requirements for key links such as water quality monitoring and sludge treatment. Through these regulations, it is possible to effectively promote the resource utilization of industrial wastewater, reduce environmental pollution, and improve the efficiency of water resource utilization. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

03. Management Measures for Natural Gas Utilization

The "Management Measures for Natural Gas Utilization" is a regulation formulated by the People's Republic of China for natural gas utilization activities, aimed at regulating the use of natural gas, optimizing consumption structure, improving utilization efficiency, promoting conservation and use, and ensuring energy security. By clarifying the classification, priority order, and management department of natural gas utilization, the aim is to improve the efficiency of natural gas utilization, promote resource conservation and environmental protection, while ensuring energy security. The method also stipulates the requirements for the implementation of gas sources for new construction projects, as well as punishment measures for violations. This method shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

04. Evaluation Indicators for Green Manufacturing (GB/T 43914-2024)

The Green Manufacturing Evaluation Index (GB/T 43914-2024) is a Chinese national standard aimed at promoting the green, low-carbon, circular, and high-quality development of the manufacturing industry. This standard specifies the principles, framework, and specific indicators for constructing a green manufacturing evaluation index system, which is applicable to the green evaluation of organizations, products, and processes. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

05. Implementation Guidelines for Green Supply Chain Management in Green Manufacturing Enterprises (GB/T 43902-2024)

The Implementation Guidelines for Green Supply Chain Management in Green Manufacturing Enterprises (GB/T 43902-2024) is a Chinese national standard aimed at providing systematic guidance and recommendations for manufacturing enterprises to implement green supply chain management. This standard provides a comprehensive framework for manufacturing enterprises to achieve green supply chain management, covering all aspects from planning, implementation to monitoring and improvement. It emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance, risk management, information transparency, and continuous improvement, aiming to promote enterprises to make positive contributions in environmental protection and resource conservation. This guide will be implemented from August 1, 2024.

06. Technical Specification for Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration of Petroleum and Natural Gas Projects (GB/T 43936-2024)

The Technical Specification for Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration of Oil and Gas Projects (GB/T 43936-2024) is a Chinese national standard aimed at regulating the work of oil and gas projects in land reclamation and ecological restoration, ensuring minimal environmental damage during development, and promoting the restoration and improvement of ecosystems. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

07. Technical Standard for Reducing Construction Waste on Construction Sites (JGJ/T498-2024)

The Technical Standard for Reducing Construction Waste on Construction Sites (JGJ/T498-2024) is formulated to implement the concept of green development, implement carbon peak and carbon neutrality decisions, promote the implementation of relevant laws and policies on solid waste pollution prevention and control, regulate and guide the efficient utilization of construction waste on construction sites, reduce the discharge of construction waste on construction sites, achieve resource conservation and environmental protection. Suitable for reducing construction waste on construction sites. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

08. Technical Specification for Monitoring and Evaluation of Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration in Mines (GB/T 43935-2024)

The Technical Specification for Monitoring and Evaluation of Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration in Mines (GB/T 43935-2024) is a Chinese national standard aimed at regulating the monitoring and evaluation of land reclamation and ecological restoration in mines. This standard was issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Standardization Administration, released on April 25, 2024, and implemented on August 1, 2024. This document was proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China and is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Natural Resources and Land Spatial Planning (SAC/TC 93). This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

09. Technical Specifications for Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration in Coal Mines (GB_T 43934-2024)

The Technical Specification for Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration of Coal Mines (GB_T 43934-2024) is a national standard in China, aimed at regulating various aspects of land reclamation and ecological restoration in coal mines. This standard provides a comprehensive set of technical guidance for land reclamation and ecological restoration after coal mining, aiming to promote ecological restoration and sustainable development in mining areas. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

10. Technical Specification for Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration of Metal Mines (GB_T 43933-2024)

The Technical Specification for Land Reclamation and Ecological Restoration of Metal Mines (GB_T 43933-2024) is a Chinese national standard aimed at guiding land reclamation and ecological restoration work during the mining process of metal mines. Overall, this standard provides a comprehensive set of technical guidance for the reclamation and ecological restoration of metal mining land, aiming to achieve the coordination and unity of economic, social, and ecological benefits. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

11. Regulations on Fair Competition Review

In order to standardize the review of fair competition, promote fair market competition, optimize the business environment, and build a unified national market, this regulation is formulated in accordance with the Anti Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China and other laws. Drafting laws, administrative regulations, local regulations, rules, normative documents and specific policy measures related to the economic activities of operators, administrative organs and organizations authorized by laws and regulations to manage public affairs shall conduct fair competition audits in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation. This regulation shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

12. Notice on Strictly Controlling the Production and Construction Projects of Hydrofluorocarbons in Chemical Industry

In order to effectively implement the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Regulations on the Management of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"), the following notice is hereby issued to strictly control the construction of the second batch of

13 hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) chemical production projects and strengthen the environmental management of all 18 HFC chemical production facilities. This notice shall come into effect from August 1, 2024.

13. Technical Standards for Operation, Maintenance and Safety of Fecal Treatment Plants (CIJ/T 30-2024)

To improve the operation, maintenance, and safety management level of fecal treatment plants, and ensure their stable and safe operation, this standard is formulated. This standard is applicable to the operation, maintenance, and safety management of newly built, expanded, or renovated fecal treatment plants in cities. In addition to complying with this standard, the operation, maintenance, and safety management of fecal treatment plants should also comply with the relevant national standards currently in effect. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

14. Technical Standards for Fecal Treatment Plants (CJJ/T 64-2024)

To standardize the technical requirements of fecal treatment plants, achieve pollution prevention and control, hygiene and epidemic prevention, meet emission standards, and harmless treatment, this standard is formulated. This standard is applicable to the design, construction, and acceptance of newly built, expanded, or renovated fecal treatment plants in cities. In addition to complying with this standard, the design, construction, and acceptance of fecal treatment plants should also comply with the current relevant national standards. This standard will be implemented from August 1, 2024.

2、 Local/group documents and standards

01. "Norms of Guangdong Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment on Networking and Supervision of Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection Institutions"

In order to implement the requirements of laws and regulations such as the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Guangdong Provincial Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution, and the Guangdong Provincial Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution, and to guide and regulate local ecological and environmental authorities in the networking and supervision of motor vehicle emission inspection agencies, this standard is formulated. This specification shall come into effect on August 1, 2024 and shall be valid for 5 years.

02. Zhongshan City Landmark "Construction and Management Standards for Self Monitoring Laboratories of Centralized Pollutant Discharge Units"

This document specifies the terminology and definitions, basic requirements, management requirements, self-monitoring process requirements, etc. for the self-monitoring laboratory of centralized pollutant discharge units. This document is applicable to testing laboratories in Zhongshan City that undertake self-monitoring work for centralized pollutant discharge units. Other types of environmental testing laboratories can refer to it for implementation. This standard shall come into effect on August 11, 2024.

03. Huizhou landmark "Fire Safety Guidelines for Installation, Maintenance, and Maintenance of Waste Gas Collection and Treatment Facilities"

This document specifies the terminology and definitions, general principles, design and installation, maintenance, hot work safety management, fire safety management, and emergency response for the installation, maintenance, and fire safety of exhaust gas collection and treatment facilities. This document is applicable to fire safety management during the design, installation, maintenance, and upkeep of waste gas collection and treatment facilities. This document is not applicable to waste gas collection and treatment facilities in industries such as petrochemicals, waste incineration, and power generation. This standard shall come into effect on August 6, 2024.

04. Shenzhen Municipal Drainage Plant Station Odor Pollutant Emission Standards

This document specifies the requirements for controlling the emission of odorous pollutants from municipal drainage plant stations, as well as related content such as monitoring, sampling, and analysis methods. This document is applicable to the management of odor pollutant emissions from newly built, renovated, and expanded municipal drainage plants and stations in Shenzhen (excluding the Shenzhen Shantou Special Cooperation Zone) that have not obtained approval or been filed for environmental impact assessment. The environmental impact assessment, environmental protection facility design, completion environmental protection acceptance, issuance of pollutant discharge permits, and the management of odor pollutants after production shall be carried out in accordance with the approved (including filed) environmental impact assessment documents or pollutant discharge permits. Note: The term "municipal drainage plant station" referred to in this document specifically refers to sewage treatment plants (water purification plants), sewage pumping stations, and external sewage storage facilities. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

05. Technical Guidelines for Compilation of Environmental Protection Acceptance Reports for Construction Projects in Shenzhen

This document specifies the content, preparation procedures, and technical requirements of the environmental protection acceptance report for the completion of construction projects. This document is applicable to the preparation of environmental protection acceptance investigation reports (forms) for ecological impact construction projects in Shenzhen (including the Shenzhen Shantou Special Cooperation Zone), environmental protection acceptance monitoring reports (forms) for pollution impact construction projects, acceptance opinions, and other matters that need to be explained. If not specified in this document, construction projects may refer to the corresponding technical specifications for environmental protection acceptance upon completion based on industry categories. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

06. Technical Specification for Risk Prevention and Control Services of Compulsory Liability Insurance for Environmental Pollution in Shenzhen

This document specifies the overall requirements, service content and form, service process, and service guarantee for underwriting institutions to carry out environmental pollution compulsory liability insurance risk prevention and control services. This document applies to the environmental risk prevention and control services provided by the Shenzhen Environmental Pollution Compulsory Liability Insurance underwriting institution to the insured. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

07. Anhui Province's Comprehensive Emission Standards for Fixed Source Volatile Organic Compounds Part 6: Other Industries

This document specifies the requirements, implementation, and supervision of organized emission control, unorganized emission control, enterprise boundary monitoring, pollutant monitoring, and standard determination for volatile organic compound emissions in the chemical fiber manufacturing industry, coal chemical industry, rubber products industry, plastic products industry, enameled wire manufacturing industry, automobile manufacturing industry, casting industry, and other industries involving surface coating processes. This document is applicable to the volatile organic compound emission management of chemical fiber manufacturing industry, coal chemical industry, rubber products industry, plastic products industry, enameled wire manufacturing industry, automobile manufacturing industry, casting industry, other surface coating process related industrial enterprises or production facilities, as well as the environmental impact assessment, environmental protection facility design, completion environmental protection acceptance, emission permit issuance, and volatile organic compound emission management of construction projects in chemical fiber manufacturing industry, coal chemical industry, rubber products industry, plastic products industry, enameled wire manufacturing industry, automobile manufacturing industry, casting industry, and other surface coating process related industrial construction projects. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

08. Anhui Province's Comprehensive Emission Standards for Fixed Source Volatile Organic Compounds Part 5: Electronic Industry

09. Anhui Province's Comprehensive Emission Standards for Fixed Source Volatile Organic Compounds Part 4: Printing Industry

This document specifies the requirements, implementation, and supervision of organized emission control, unorganized emission control, enterprise boundary monitoring, pollutant monitoring, and compliance determination of volatile organic compounds in the printing industry. This document applies to the management of volatile organic compound emissions in existing printing industry enterprises or production facilities, as well as the environmental impact assessment, environmental protection facility design, completion environmental protection acceptance, issuance of pollutant discharge permits, and management of volatile organic compound emissions after the production of printing industry construction projects. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

10. Anhui Province's Comprehensive Emission Standards for Fixed Source Volatile Organic Compounds Part 3: Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry

11. Anhui Province's Comprehensive Emission Standards for Fixed Source Volatile Organic Compounds Part 2: Pesticide Manufacturing Industry

This document specifies the requirements, implementation, and supervision of organized emission control, unorganized emission control, enterprise boundary monitoring, pollutant monitoring, and compliance determination for volatile organic compound emission standards in the pesticide manufacturing industry. This document applies to the management of volatile organic compound emissions from existing pesticide manufacturing enterprises or production facilities, as well as the environmental impact assessment, environmental protection facility design, completion environmental protection acceptance, issuance of pollutant discharge permits, and management of volatile organic compound emissions after the production of pesticide manufacturing industry construction projects. This document also applies to the volatile organic compound emission management of pesticide intermediate enterprises and their production facilities for pesticide production, as well as pesticide research and development institutions and their experimental facilities. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

12. Anhui Province's Comprehensive Emission Standards for Fixed Source Volatile Organic Compounds Part 1: Coatings, Inks, and Adhesives Industry

13. Anhui Province's "Emission Standards for Particulate Matter from Construction Sites"

This document specifies the concentration limits, criteria for determining compliance, emission control and monitoring requirements, as well as implementation and supervision of particulate matter monitoring points on construction sites. It is applicable to the control and management of particulate matter on construction sites throughout Anhui Province. This document is applicable to the management of particulate matter emissions at construction sites, as well as the management of atmospheric pollutant emissions related to environmental impact assessments and environmental protection engineering designs for construction projects at construction sites. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

14. Anhui Province's "Emission Standards for Air Pollutants in the Wood Processing Industry"

This document specifies the requirements for controlling, monitoring, and supervising the emission of air pollutants in the wood processing industry. This document is applicable to the management of air pollutant emissions from existing enterprises in the wood processing industry, as well as the environmental impact assessment, environmental protection engineering design, completion environmental protection acceptance, emission permit issuance, and post production air pollutant emission management of construction projects in the wood processing industry. This standard shall come into effect on August 1, 2024.

15. Guidelines for On site Verification of Qualification Recognition of Inspection and Testing Institutions in Fujian Province (DB35T2178-2024)

This document specifies the overall requirements and verification content for the on-site verification work of the qualification certification notification commitment of inspection and testing institutions. This document is applicable to the qualification certification management department of inspection and testing institutions or their commissioned professional technical evaluation institutions for subsequent verification and supervision of inspection and testing institutions that have obtained qualification certification through notification and commitment. This standard shall come into effect on August 9, 2024.

16. Technical Specification for Classification of Concentrated Areas of Noise Sensitive Buildings in Henan Province (DB41/T 2670-2024)

This standard clarifies the scope of application, basic principles, preparation work, division methods, and results of the division of concentrated areas of noise sensitive buildings, providing guidance and compliance for the division of concentrated areas of noise sensitive buildings in Henan Province, improving the scientific, authoritative, and unified results of the division of concentrated areas of noise sensitive buildings in the province, filling the gap in the field of concentrated area division of noise sensitive buildings in China, improving the standard system for sound environment protection, and laying the foundation for noise environment management in Henan Province. This standard shall come into effect on August 30, 2024.

17. Dynamic Update Plan for Ecological Environment Zoning Control in Hangzhou City

Ecological environment zoning control is centered on improving the quality of the ecological environment, clarifying the ecological protection red line, environmental quality bottom line, resource utilization upper line, delineating ecological environment control units, implementing the control requirements of the "three lines" on a single map, compiling an ecological environment access list, and constructing an ecological environment zoning control system. By clarifying the bottom line and drawing boundaries, optimizing spatial layout, adjusting industrial structure, and ensuring ecological functions, we provide a basis and support for the implementation of strategic and planning environmental impact assessments, as well as project environmental impact assessment management. We also provide a lever for strengthening ecological environment protection, promoting the formation of green development and production and lifestyle. This plan will be implemented from August 12, 2024.

18. Determination of Total Nitrogen in Water Quality - Pre made Chromogenic Acid Reagent Spectrometric Method (T/ZJATA 0025-2024)

This document describes a pre made chromogenic acid reagent spectrophotometric method for determining total nitrogen in water. This document is applicable for the determination of total nitrogen in groundwater, domestic sewage, and industrial wastewater. The detection limit of the method in this document is 1.0mg/L, the lower limit of determination is 4.0mg/L, and the upper limit of determination for undiluted water samples is 100mg/L. This standard shall come into effect on August 8, 2024.

19. Determination of Total Phosphorus in Water Quality - Pre made Phosphomolybdenum Blue and Vanadium Molybdenum Yellow Reagent Spectrometric Method (T/ZJATA 0026-2024)

This document describes a pre made phosphomolybdic blue (vanadium molybdenum yellow) reagent spectrophotometric method for determining total phosphorus in water. This document is applicable for the determination of total phosphorus in surface water, groundwater, domestic sewage, and industrial wastewater. When using low range measurement, the detection limit of the method in this document is 0.01mg/L, the lower limit of determination is 0.04mg/L, and the upper limit of determination for undiluted water samples is 2.0mg/L. When using high range measurement, the detection limit of the method in this document is 0.07mg/L, the lower limit of determination is 0.28mg/L, and the upper limit of determination for undiluted water samples is 30.0mg/L. This standard shall come into effect on August 8, 2024.