Exemption from cost recovery charges requires meeting prescribed performance norms for two consecutive years, with waivers prospective. Exemption from payment of cost recovery charges is available when a facility meets prescribed performance norms for two consecutive financial years; waivers are prospective, require no outstanding charges, and are proposed by jurisdictional Commissioners to the Board. Different facility categories-ICD/CFS, sea ports, air cargo complexes, courier terminals, diamond plazas and airports-must satisfy specific paired performance metrics annually, with certain benchmarks reduced for facilities handling exclusively imports or exports.