Import/export and domestic control of hazardous waste limited to recycling, with SPCB authorisations and manifest requirements. The rules create a permit-based regime requiring occupiers, recyclers, transporters and disposal operators to obtain SPCB authorisation, maintain records and annual returns, implement emergency response plans, and follow labelling, packaging and a manifest system. Imports are allowed only for recycling, recovery, reuse or utilisation: hazardous wastes in Schedule III Part A require prior informed consent and Ministry permission; certain wastes are prohibited from import. The Ministry is the nodal authority for transboundary movement, Customs must verify movement documents and illegal traffic must be re-exported or managed per the rules.
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Import/export and domestic control of hazardous waste limited to recycling, with SPCB authorisations and manifest requirements.
The rules create a permit-based regime requiring occupiers, recyclers, transporters and disposal operators to obtain SPCB authorisation, maintain records and annual returns, implement emergency response plans, and follow labelling, packaging and a manifest system. Imports are allowed only for recycling, recovery, reuse or utilisation: hazardous wastes in Schedule III Part A require prior informed consent and Ministry permission; certain wastes are prohibited from import. The Ministry is the nodal authority for transboundary movement, Customs must verify movement documents and illegal traffic must be re-exported or managed per the rules.
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