The CPC Jiangsu Provincial Committee’s disciplinary inspection committee and the provincial supervisory commission have joined hands to crack down on environmental violations so as to promote the people’s sense of acquisition, happiness and security.
Since early last year, the two watchdog agencies have carried out special programs to address environmental violations in the chemical industry by placing on files 129 cases concerning the violation of pollution control laws and regulations by small chemical factories.
Clues to 220 cases were tipped off while 108 cases were filed for further investigation. 29 suspects were detained for interrogation.
80 officials were tasked to disciplinary punishment by the party committees or governments at all levels in the province.
On April 21, last year, an enterprise in Ganyu district, Lianyungang city, was suspected of collusion between government officials and business owners.
The enterprise was ordered to suspend operation for environmental overhaul.
The move was hailed by the local residents as the air quality has been improved.
China will enforce the regulation on management of pollution discharge permits starting on March 1, according to a State Council decree signed by Premier Li Keqiang on Jan 24 and issued on Jan 29.
The regulation was passed at the State Council executive meeting on Dec 9 and aims to manage and control the pollution discharge of enterprises and public institutions to ensure a sound ecological environment.
Those involved in the discharge of pollutants should apply for a pollution discharge permit, and unpermitted discharge of pollutants will be banned.
Classified management of the permits was introduced based on the amount of pollutants produced and discharged, as well as the impact on the environment.
The ecology and environment protection departments of the State Council will supervise and take charge of the national pollution permit system with better online services.
The regulation specifies requirements and procedures for application and approval of the permits.
Pollution permits can be applied online via a national permit management platform, the regulation stated, adding decisions on whether an application is accepted for processing should be made public on the platform.
Permit-approving departments can conduct on-site examination of polluters' production and operation facilities, and issue permits to those meeting specified requirements.
A pollution permit bears validity for 5 years.
