Hazardous waste Authorisation (HWA) NOC

“Hazardous waste” means any waste which by reason of characteriscs such as physical, chemical, biological, reacve, toxic, flammable, explosive or corrosive, causes danger or is likely to cause danger to health or environment

Waste water and exhaust gases as covered under the provisions of the Water (Prevenon and Control of Polluon) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974) and the Air (Prevenon and Control of Polluon) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981), wastes arising out of operaons from ships beyond five (5) KM, radio-acve wastes, bio-medical wastes, e Municipal Solid Wastes

A. If the waste is listed in Schedule 1 (List of processes generating hazardous wastes) B. If the waste exceeds the conc. limits of waste constituents based on TCLP/STLP listed in Class A, Schedule II C. If the waste exceeds the conc. limits of waste constituents based on TCLP listed in Class B, Schedule II D. if the waste is classified as per hazardous characteristics listed in Class C, Schedule II.

Generators of hazardous waste can store it for a maximum of 90 days and 10 tons. The State Pollution Control Board may extend this storage period up to 180 days in the following cases: a. Small generators (up to 10 tons per year) b. Actual users and disposal facility operators c. Occupiers without access to a treatment facility in the state d. Waste requiring specific storage for process development (recycling, recovery, etc.) Additional extensions, up to 180 days, may be granted on justified grounds.

Large generators: Build your own secure landfill and incinerator (least preferred). Smaller generators: Send your waste to a local CHWTSDF facility. If there isn't one in your state, find the nearest TSDF in another state and get permission from both state SPCBs. High-calorie waste: Consider co-processing your waste with the cement industry (Rule 9). Commonly recyclable waste: Send it to authorized recyclers (Rule 9, Schedule IV). Wastes with other uses: Send them to authorized facilities under Rule 9.

It stands for "Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility"

All generators and operators of hazardous waste disposal facilities must submit annual reports in Form 4 to the State Pollution Control Board by June 30th, covering the previous April-March period

Occupier": Person controlling a factory/premises (includes waste possessor)

The person sending hazardous waste must create 7 color-coded copies of Form 10 (manifest) and sign each one

Minimize spills. Equip your premises for response. Upon spillage, quickly identify, isolate, and control it with lime (if applicable). Contact spill specialists, cordon off the area, and remediate after damage assessment.

Importing hazardous waste is prohibited for disposal under Rule 12 of the HOWTM Rules, 2016. However, actual users can import it for recycling and recovery purposes, as outlined in Rules 13, Part A, and Part B of Schedule III.

To import hazardous waste specified in Part A and Part B of Schedule III, submit Form 5 to MOEF&CC, including required documents and prior informed consent (PIC) from the exporting country. Send a copy to the State Pollution Board for their information.

Importing wastes listed in Part D of Schedule III doesn't require MOEF&CC permission. However, you'll need to provide Form 6 with the following documents to Customs: Import license from DGFT (if applicable) Valid consents under the Water Act, 1974, Air Act, 1981, and these Rules Authorization under E-Waste Rules, 2016 (if applicable)

Importing wastes listed in Part D of Schedule III doesn't require MOEF&CC permission. However, you'll need to provide Form 6 with the following documents to Customs: Import license from DGFT (if applicable) Valid consents under the Water Act, 1974, Air Act, 1981, and these Rules Authorization under E-Waste Rules, 2016 (if applicable)

Importing used electrical or electronic items listed in Part B of Schedule III and Schedule I of the E-Waste Rules, 2016, requires Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorization as a producer under those rules