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" Avatar 1: hellou there and Welcome to our EGreenNews Conversations.! Avatar 2: Pleasure to be here with you today. Avatar 1: What topics should we cover first? " "Governments creates legal framework to clean contamination New rules require district reports, 90‑day expert assessments, and liable parties to fund remediation, with state support where needed — a pragmatic, measured step toward restoring soils, groundwater and ecosystems while aligning enforcement with public health priorities. This is part of the research of the Government of India from the Gazette notification called Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 Big ideas and bigger questions The Government of India has notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, creating for the first time a dedicated legal framework to identify, assess and remediate chemically contaminated sites across the country. The rules mandate district authorities to prepare reports of suspected contaminated sites. Within 90 days, an expert board will conduct a preliminary assessment; if contamination is confirmed, a detailed survey will follow. Those responsible for contamination must bear remediation costs, and where responsible parties are unable to pay, the Centre and State will arrange for cleanup costs. Currently, 103 contaminated sites are identified across the country, but remedial operations have begun at only seven. The rules apply to sites where hazardous and chemical wastes were dumped, often decades ago, contaminating soil, groundwater and ecosystems. The regulations also provide for imposing financial and criminal liability on polluters; criminal liabilities apply if contamination causes loss of life or damage, as defined by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2023). The rules do not cover radioactive waste, mining operations, marine oil pollution or municipal solid waste sites, which remain addressed under other legislations. Measured and analytical in intent, these provisions raise pragmatic questions about funding, technical capacity, timelines and long‑term monitoring — all essential to turning regulation into recovery. And training and leadership is key for any disaster remediation. **Avatar 2:** Hmm, tell me more. **Avatar 1:** **Avatar 1:** Well today I want to share that ""The International Spill Response Summit isn’t just another industry event—it’s a collaborative platform where responders, innovators, policymakers, and leaders come together to transform how we manage spill response."" **Avatar 2:** ""Right. The agenda is designed to guide participants through two action-packed days of discussions, demonstrations, and interactive forums—all focused on breakthrough technologies, best practices, and strategies to protect our environment."" **Avatar 1:** ""I And by the way, this is at the Mobile Convention Center in historic downtown, 2200 Perimeter Road, Mobile, Alabama."" **Avatar 2:** "Exactly. Whether it’s through keynote presentations, forums, or live demos, this summit is about advancing response efficiency, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring we’re better prepared to protect our environment." **Avatar 1:** "Remember, if you want to join or sponsor, you can call (251) 510-4994 or visit the website at internationalspillresponsesummit.com." **Avatar 1:**