The Lahore
laboratories complex formerly known as the West Regional
Laboratories started functioning with a nucleus staff in a
wing of the Punjab University Institute of Chemistry in
1953. This nucleus set up was shifted in 1956 to the
present permanent site for which 100 acres of land were
earmarked by the Punjab Government in 1955.
The
research staff of 17 in 1956 has increased to 148
including 22 Ph.D. by 1964. The present manpower strength
of the Lahore Laboratories is 581, half of which is
scientific & technical staff including 43 Ph.D. The
scientists/technologists have been trained in some of the
finest universities/i/institutions in the world.
FUNCTIONS
major
functions of centre for Environmental Protection Studies
Development
t of technologies for industrial wastes treatment and
designing of treatment plants.
Preparation
of environmental impact assessment
Carrying
out environmental impact assessment.
Evaluation/characterization
of materials and wastes.
Carrying
out environmental related surveys
Provision
of technical expert guidance on environmental related
problems and issues in national and international Perspex
climate convention/change, ozone depletion) and help in
chalking out action plans on environment as desired by
Government of Pakistan, public and private sectors.
Preparation
of environmental management related documents.
Wastes
management
Technical
guidance to Government of Pakistan in setting/revision of
national environment quality standards.
Precession
System Training Centre, Lahore
