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Instructions to follow with respect toImportl Export of Hazardous Wastesl OtherWastes under Hazardous and other Wastes(Management, Handling and Trans-boundaryMovement) Rules, 2016

(a) The application shall be addressed to Joint Director,Hazardous Substances Management Division, Jal Block,2nd Floor, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi-110003.

(b) From the 73rd meeting of the Expert Committee allapplications seeking import/ export permissionsunder Hazardous and other Wastes (Management,Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016shall be submitted online through Ministry's wastemanagement portal (www.iwms.nic.in). The steps forsubmitting online applications are already availableon Ministry's website.

(c) Applicants are requested to frequently visit the website ofthe Ministry for agenda, minutes, meeting notice andother such information (http://www.moefnic.in/division/ importexport).

(d) Please ensure that the Mobile No. and e-mail address ofthe contact person is mentioned in the forwarding letterof the application.

(e) For other queries/ clarification, the applicant maycontact Ministry or call on 011-24695444 between 4.30PM to 5.30 PM only on working days.

(f) The applicants who are applying for the first time in theMinistry may invariably be present in the ExpertCommittee Meeting for a technical discussion.

(g) Subsequent to the acceptance of online application inthis Ministry, the applicant should submit hard copy ofthe entire set of documents along with the application tothis Ministry through post or in person before/ during thescheduled meeting of the Expert Committee.

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(h)The applicants called for presentation by the ExpertCommittee need to ensure their presence within twoensuing meetings of the Expert Committee. Subsequentto which, their application would be cancelled and theywill have to submit a fresh application for considerationby the Ministry.

(i) The 'check list' of the documents to be submitted to theMinistry along with the application may be referredbelow.

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Checklist indicating the requirement for appraisalof the applications for import !export of hazardouswaste as listed in Schedule III A and III B ofHazardous and Other Wastes (Management andTransboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 of theMinistry

(i) Import of Lead Scrap/Batteries Scrap

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for import(c) Valid Consent to Operate under Water Act, 1974 and

Air Act, 1981.(d) Valid Authorization under Hazardous and other Waste

Rules, 2016.(e) Copy of lead analysis report in soil, air, water, stack

and blood of the workers.(f) Process flow chart indicating adequate pollution control

equipment including alkaline scrubber and batterybreaking system for unit of more than 10,000 MTA ofISRI Code RAINS.

(g) Photographs & Video CD of running plant.(h) If imported previously, evidence of list of users the

product has been supplied to(not for the first timers)(i) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from

concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) /Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

m Document depicting the status of employmentgeneration indicating the no. of people benefitted

(k) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by thisMinistry

(ii) Import of waste tyres/rubber scrap*

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for import(c) Valid Consent to Operate under Water Act, 1974 and

Air Act, 1981.(d) Valid authorization under Hazardous and other Waste

Rules, 2016.(e) Process flow chart indicating adequate pollution control

equipments.(f) List of users(g) Photographs & Video CD of running plant.(h) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from

concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) /Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

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(i) If imported previously, evidence of list of users theproduct has been supplied to(not for the first timers)

U) Document depicting the status of employmentgeneration indicating the no. of people benefitted

(k) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by thisMinistry

* With respect to consideration of applications of import of waste tyresfor production of tyre pyrolysis oil, along with above cited documents,the applicant need to submit certificate from the concerned StatePollution Control Board/Pollution Control Committee along withinspection report certifying that the unit is in compliance with StandardOperating Procedure issued by the Ministry.

Note for Electrical and Electronic Assemblies: The Ministryencourages the waste management hierarchy of reduce, reuse andrecycle and emphasizes on the re-export of used EEAs subsequent toits use so as to minimize the dumping of e-waste/ hazardous waste inthe country. The Ministry may prefer the application committing to re-export the used EEA/ EEEs after use or a minimum specified timeline.

(Hi) EEAs for repair or renting in India and to be re-exported after one year**

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for import(c) Undertaking for re-export specifying the time period for

re-export(d) Details of previous import, if there has been any and

confirmation regarding their re- export(e) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from

concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) jPollution Control Committee (PCC)

(f) Certification from exporting company for accepting there-export of repairedjunrepairedj defective EEAs andsparesjpartjcomponentjconsumables after thespecified time

(g) Document depicting the status of employmentgeneration indicating the no. of people benefitted

(h) Extended Producer Responsibility-Authorisation asproducer under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, ifthe EEAs to be imported are listed in Schedule I of theE-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016

(i) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by this

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,** "Used electrical and electronic assemblies imported fc~r repair/rental purpose and to be re-exported back after repair/use within oneyear of import are in Schedule 111D of Hazardous and other wasteRules, 2016" and thus are exempted from the need of Ministry'spermission, subject to the condition prescribed within the Rules.

(iv) Import of used EEAs for Testing purpose/Projects/R&Dand to be re-exported after three years***

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for import(c) If being imported on returnable basis than undertaking

for re-export specifying the time period(d) Chartered Engineer Certificate from the exporting

country indicating the functionality, manufacturingdate, residual life and serial number.

(e) Details of previous import, if there has been any andconfirmation regarding their re- export, if applicable.

(f) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application fromconcerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) /Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

(g) Certification from exporting company for accepting there-export of defective or second hand EEEs, and thespares/part/ component/ consumables after thespecified time.

(h) Document depicting the status of employmentgeneration indicating the no. of people benefitted

(i) Extended Producer Responsibility-Authorisation asproducer under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, ifthe EEAs to be imported are listed in Schedule I of theE-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016

(j) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by thisMinistry

*** "Used electrical and electronic assemblies imported for testing,research and development, project work purposes and to be re-exported back within a period of three years from the date of import"are in Schedule III D of Hazardous and other waste Rules, 2016 andthus are exempted from the need of Ministry's permission, subject tothe condition prescribed within the Rules.

(v) Import of used EEAs including medical equipment fortheir re-use purpose ****

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for import

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(c) If being imported on returnable basis than undertaking forre-export then specifying the time period

(d) Chartered Engineer Certificate from exporting countryindicating the functionality, manufacturing date, residuallife and serial number.

(e) Details of previous import, if there has been any andconfirmation regarding their re- export.

(f) In case of capital items particularly medical equipment thefact that the machine has been refurbished at the OEMfactory and after sales service is provided by thesupplier /importer.

(g) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application fromconcerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)/ PollutionControl Committee (PCC)

(h) Certification from exporting company for accepting there-export of defective or second hand EEEs, after thespecified time.

(i) Document depicting the status of employment generationindicating the no. of people benefitted

(j) Extended Producer Responsibility-Authorisation asproducer under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, if theEEAs to be imported are listed in Schedule I of the E-Waste(Management) Rules, 2016

(k) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by thisMinistry

**** "Used critical care medical equipment for re-use" falls in ScheduleVI of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016 and is prohibited forimport purpose.

(vi) Import of refurbished spare/parts/components forwarranty replacement and to be re-exported after oneyear*****

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for import(c) If being imported on returnable basis than undertaking for

re-export(d) If refurbished components being imported as replacement

to defective component than undertaking for export ofequivalent numbers of defective components

(e) Details of previous import, if there has been ~y andconfirmation regarding their re- export.

(f) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application fromconcerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)/ PollutionControl Committee (PCC)

(g) Certification from exporting company for accepting there-export of defective

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spares/part/ component/ consumables after the specifiedtime period.

(h) Document on the declared policy regarding the use ofsecond hand or refurbished spare parts of repairs of EEEduring warranty period, if applicable

(i) Document depicting the status of employment generationindicating the no. of people benefitted

Ul Extended Producer Responsibility-Authorisation asproducer under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, if theEEAs to be imported are listed in Schedule I of the E-waste(Management) Rules, 2016

(k) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by thisMinistry

***** "Spares imported for warranty replacements provided equalnumber of defective or non-functional parts are exported back withinone year of the import" are in Schedule III D of Hazardous and otherwaste Rules, 2016 and thus are exempted from the need of Ministry'spermission, subject to the condition prescribed within the Rules.

(vii) Import of used Oil

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for import(c) Valid Consent to Operate under Water Act, 1974 and

Air Act, 1981.(d) Valid Authorization as per the Hazardous and Other

Waste Rules, 2016.(e) Composition analysis of waste Oil from the recognized

lab.(f) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from

concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) /Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

(g) Agreement copy between the buyer and seller(h) Details of previous import, if any(i) Video CD of running plant/photograph of equipmentUl Document depicting the status of employment

generation indicating the no. of people benefitted(k) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by this

Ministry

(viii) Export of used EEAs/ EEAspare parts/EEAs scrap

(a) Form 5 Other Waste Rules, 2016.(hi Justification for~ :-

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(c) Valid Consent to Operate under Water Act, 1974 andAir Act, 1981.

(d) Valid Authorization as per the Hazardous and otherWaste Rules, 2016 or e-waste (Management) Rules,2016.

(e) Insurance policy covering liability to health andenvironment during transit

(f) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application fromconcerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) /Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

(1) Document depicting the status of employmentgeneration indicating the no. of people benefitted

(m)Copy of the agreement between the buyer andseller / importer and exporter

(n) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by thisMinistry

(ix) Export of Catalytic Convertor or other such wastes

referred in Hazardous and other Waste Rules, 2016

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for export.(c) Valid Authorization under Hazardous and other Waste

Rules, 2016, if actual user.(d) Composition analysis's of waste from lab recognized

under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.(e) Insurance policy covering liability to health and

environment during transit(f) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from

concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) /Pollution Control Committee (PCC)

(g) Document depicting the status of employmentgeneration indicating the no. of people benefitted

(h) Copy of the agreement between the buyer andseller /importer and exporter

(i) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by thisMinistry

(x) Import of any other type of waste excluding those listedabove '

(a) Form 5 of Hazardous and Other Waste Rules, 2016.(b) Justification for import(c) Valid Consent to Operate under Water Act, 1974 and

Air Act, 1981

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(d) Valid Authorization under Hazardous and other WasteRules, 2016

(e) Chemical analysis report of the waste to be importedfrom laboratory accredited or recognized by theexporting country

(f) Process flow chart indicating adequate pollution controlequipment

(g) Photographs & Video CD of running plant.(h) If imported previously, evidence of list of users the

product has been supplied to(not for the first timers)(i) Acknowledgement for receipt of copy of application from

concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) /Pollution Control Committee (PCe)

Ul Document depicting the status of employmentgeneration indicating the no. of people benefitted

(k) Copy of the previous latest permission issued by thisMinistry

Note: This checklist may be revised from time to time on thebasis of policy decision in the Ministry

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