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Government expands the list of permitted chemicals for storage in coastal areas

Times of India1 source1 min read6 days agoFiled September 24, 2026

Coastal Regulation Zone-IA Linear Alkyl Benzene; N-Paraffin; Carbon Black Feedstock National Coastal Zone Management Authority The Times of India Union environment ministryVishwa Mohanallowing the receipt and storage of Linear Alkyl Benzene, N-Paraffin, and Carbon Black Feedstock in CRZ areas, excluding Coastal Regulation Zone-IAamendment to the CRZ notification, 2019 crude oil; LPG; kerosene; aviation fuel; high-speed diesel; lubricating oil; CNG; naphtha; acetic acid; methanol; liquefied natural gas; furnace oilexclusion from storage of the newly permitted products (like mangroves, coral reefs, and turtle nesting grounds)existing CRZ notification, 2019provision for storing 26 petroleum and chemical products in the coastal areas instead of 23 such products permitted earlier

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Times of IndiaBroke itSep 24, 2026, 4:30 PM
Government expands the list of permitted chemicals for storage in coastal areas

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