Businesses Face Show Cause Notices For Failure To File EPR Plastic Waste Annual Returns
CPCB has observed that only 9129 PIBOs have submitted annual returns. The notice further lists a total of 3590 entities who have failed to furnish their annual returns for 2022-2023 along with the applicable environmental compensation for each defaulting entity.
Revised Environment Compensation for Violation of Plastic Waste Management Rules
The Environmental Compensation (EC) regime takes into account the cost incurred in managing plastic waste, which is estimated to be approximately Rs. 4000 per ton. To act as a deterrent, a deterrent factor of 2.5 is applied to the calculated EC, resulting in a total levy of Rs. 5000 per ton of plastic waste. The EC factor is inversely proportional to the collection of each category of plastic packaging waste, with higher ECs imposed for lower collection rates.
Electronic Trading and Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging Operator
CPCB has published the Draft Guidelines for Authorization of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Electronic Trading & Settlement Platform for Plastic Packaging (EPRETPPP) Operator. The EPRETPPP Operator shall provide the platform for trading of EPR Certificates between the various registered entities in accordance with the provisions of EPR Guidelines.
TNPCB Releases Handbook to Guide Businesses on Plastic Packaging Waste Management
The handbook simplifies the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines for plastic packaging waste, explaining the roles and responsibilities of each party involved. Businesses can utilize this guide to understand their obligations under the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules and ensure seamless compliance.
Deadline Extended for Annual Plastic Waste Reports
The CPCB acknowledges that the EPR portal for plastic packaging underwent maintenance for security upgrades in January-March 2024, limiting access during this period. Considering this downtime, the CPCB has extended the deadline for filing annual reports for the financial year 2022-23 to May 31st, 2024.
Plastic EPR Implementation Committee Discusses Challenges and Makes Recommendations
The meeting, chaired by the CPCB Chairman, included representatives from central ministries, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and other relevant organizations. The CPCB presented an overview of EPR implementation, addressed issues related to EPR implementation and made recommendations on improving implementation of EPR regimes.
Customs Urged to Clear Importer Plastic Packaging Consignments Based on Existing Registration
CPCB is urging customs authorities to consider existing EPR certificates for importers, even if they mention a one-year validity period. These certificates should be recognized as valid one-time registrations under the amended rules.
Producers, Importers, Brand Owners Required to Register on EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging Waste
CPCB now mandates that all entities involved in the plastic packaging supply chain must register on the EPR Portal by May 31, 2024. This includes producers, importers, and brand owners. The notice clarifies that even if producers fail to register by the deadline, their EPR obligations remain applicable for the intervening period. The notice clarifies that even if PIBOs fail to register by the deadline, their EPR obligations remain applicable for the intervening period.
CPCB Publishes Details on Enhanced Security Features of EPR Portal
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has published a detailed video on its enhanced security features of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal for plastic waste. The services of the EPR Portal were resumed with enhanced security features on March 01, 2024.
CPCB Issues Draft SOP on Assessment of Plastic Waste Generation
The Draft SOP provides a comprehensive methodology for assessing plastic waste generation and characterizing different types of plastic packaging. It also outlines procedures for validating data reported by local bodies, ensuring transparency and accountability in the reporting process.
