CPCB

Direction

16-12-2023

Karnataka SPCB

Reply for Notice issued on 26th Oct- CPCB issued Directions regarding compliance of various provisions under Schedule-II of PWMR Guidelines on EPR

CPCB issued Direction on 26.10.2023 to Karnataka State Pollution Control Board under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 directing them to take necessary actions and ensuring compliance of the directions issued. In response, KSPCB has demonstrated its commitment by releasing VI Annexuresdetailing specific actions aligned with CPCB's directives.

CPCB

Notice

09-11-2023

PIBOs

Compliance of EPR obligation for the financial year 2022-23.

The PIBOs are reminded that their plastic packaging compliance application for the financial year 2022-23 is incomplete due to the non-submission of their application based on CPCB comments. Registration on the EPR Portal is necessary before filing the Annual Report, with a deadline of November 30, 2023. The PIBOs are urged to re-submit the complete application within seven days to prevent potential actions against their unit.

CPCB

Direction

20-11-2023

PIBOs

Direction to Registered PIBOs regarding filling of Annual Return on the portal

CPCB issues Direction dated 20.11.2023 to all registered PIBOs to file Annual Return for FY 22-23 by 30th November 2023.

CPCB

Direction

20-11-2023

SPCBs/PCCs

Directive to take immediate and necessary actions against defaulted PWPs

Multiple non-compliances and irregularities were identified by CPCB officials during audit revealing a systematic violation of EPR Guidelines and regulations under Schedule II of the PWM Rules by some units, as per MoEFCC and CPCB directives, with no monitoring from the enforcing agencies SPCB/PCC despite their designated role. The directives are issued to SPCB and PCC to take immediate and necessary actions �To implement necessary measures to improve the system of granting registration, conducting thorough investigations into observed violations, and initiating disciplinary actions against officials found in breach based on the outcomes of the aforementioned inquiries. �To suspend consent/authorization/registration, issue a show cause notice for a one-year debarment from the EPR framework, levy Environmental Compensation, and initiate legal action against defaulted PWPs. �To enforce compliance measures by ensuring PWPs adhere to all conditions, such as generating GST E-invoices for finished product sales and uploading them on the EPR Portal.

CPCB

Direction

20-11-2023

SPCBs/PCCs

Implementation of ban on Single Use Plastic (SUP)

SPCB/PCCs to enforce a ban on Single Use Plastics (SUP) through regular joint drives with State UDD, prioritize the resolution of SUP-related complaints, furnish information on alternative SUP producers/suppliers and closed SUP manufacturing units, and provide details on the processing/disposal of seized SUP items by December 31, 2023.

CPCB

Direction

20-11-2023

PIBOs

Direction to Registered PIBOs regarding filling of Annual Return on the portal

CPCB issues Direction dated 20.11.2023 to all registered PIBOs to file Annual Return for FY 22-23 by 30th November 2023.

CPCB

Notice

20-11-2023

PIBOS & PWPs

Removal of Difficulties for Implementation of EPR Guidelines for Plastic Packaging

CPCB issued Notice 1 for Removal of Difficulties 1. Surplus EPR Credits for Cat III can be utilized �for the deficit EPR Credits of Cat IV to complete filing Annual Returns for FY 22-23. 2. PWPs can generate EPR Credits for sales done till Nov 30, 2023 for utilization of EPR Credits for FY 22-23. All PIBOs / PWPs must adhere to these directions for effective EPR Guidelines implementation.

CPCB

Direction

06-12-2023

Airline Operators (As per list)

Directions to Airline Operators of ban on Single Use Plastic (SUP) & obtaining Registration as per EPR Guideliens

CPCB issued Direction dated 06.12.2023 to Airline Operators requesting to submit Actions taken for enforcement of SUP ban and obtain registration under EPR on CPCB�s online EPR Plastic Portal.

CPCB

Show Cause Notice

18-12-2023

PIBOs

Non-Compliance of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

CPCB issued the Show Cause Notice to Tobacco manufacturing operater- Godfrey Phillips on 18.12.2023 levying Environment Compensation under Section 5 of EPA, 1986 for non-compliance under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended). The Show cause notice mentioned Environmental Compensation for: 1. Non-compliance of CPCB's Directions dated 03.02.2021 under EPA, 1986 for enforcement of provisions of PWMR for storing, packing or selling cigarette & tobacco in all forms � - Interim EC of INR 5,00,00,000/- (Rupees Five Crore only) for violations - Closure of cigarette manufacturing operations for units with non-compliance. - Time-bound Action Plan within 30 days to shift to environmentally friendly alternatives for cigarette packaging. - Compliance Report within 15 days. 2. For non-compliance for use of (SUP) single-used plastic- EC of INR 5000/ton. 3. As per provisions 4(h) and 10 (3) of PWM Rules, 2016 (as amended) Manufacturers and Seller of biodegradable plastics must conform to the tentative lndian standard IS 17899 T:2022 notified-by the Bureau of lndian Standards - Godfrey Phillips claim was invalid as there were no registrations as per the above provisions by CPCB till then.

CPCB

Show Cause Notice

18-12-2023

PIBOs

Non-Compliance of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

CPCB issued the Show Cause Notice to Tobacco manufacturing operater- VST industries on 18.12.2023 levying Environment Compensation under Section 5 of EPA, 1986 for non-compliance under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (as amended). The Show cause notice mentioned Environmental Compensation for: 1. Non-compliance of CPCB's Directions dated 03.02.2021 under EPA, 1986 for enforcement of provisions of PWMR for storing, packing or selling cigarette & tobacco in all forms � - Interim EC of INR 5,00,00,000/- (Rupees Five Crore only) for violations - Closure of cigarette manufacturing operations for units with non-compliance. - Time-bound Action Plan within 30 days to shift to environmentally friendly alternatives for cigarette packaging. - Compliance Report within 15 days. 2. For non-compliance for use of (SUP) single-used plastic- EC of INR 5000/ton. 3. As per provisions 4(h) and 10 (3) of PWM Rules, 2016 (as amended) Manufacturers and Seller of biodegradable plastics must conform to the tentative lndian standard IS 17899 T:2022 notified-by the Bureau of lndian Standards - Godfrey Phillips claim was invalid as there were no registrations as per the above provisions by CPCB till then.