Section 3(1) EPA 1986 confers on the CENTRAL GOVERNMENT the power to:

1. Section 3(1) EPA 1986: 'Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government shall have the power to take all such measures as it deems necessary or expedient for the purpose of protecting and improving the quality of the environment and preventing, controlling and abating environmental pollution.' 2. Section 3(2) enumerates 14 specific powers, including: planning and execution of nationwide programs; coordination of actions by States; standards for emission and discharge; examination of manufacturing processes; investigation and research; inspection of premises; establishment of environmental laboratories; collection and dissemination of information; preparation of manuals. 3. Section 3(3) empowers Central Government to constitute authorities. 4. Hence option B is correct. _Source: EPA 1986 / Constitution of India / Stockholm/Rio/Paris / Indian SC environmental jurisprudence — Environment (Protection) Act 1986, Section 3(1)_