{"id":38685,"date":"2021-12-16T14:28:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T08:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=38685"},"modified":"2021-12-16T14:28:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T08:58:48","slug":"latest-moefcc-notification-underpins-new-epr-target-for-pibos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/latest-moefcc-notification-underpins-new-epr-target-for-pibos\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest MoEFCC Notification Underpins New EPR targets for PIBOs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Extended producer responsibility, i.e. EPR, serves as a definitive critical policy mechanism that aims to decrease the environmental impact, advance the circular economy, and advocate the principle of \u201cpolluter pays\u201d by vesting the producer with the obligation to handle plastic waste for the entire product\u2019s lifecycle. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change rolled out a draft EPR policy for the effective administration of plastic waste in India on Oct 6, 2021. Centre for Science and Environment (CSR), the non-profit institution, has shared its recommendations to MoEFCC, setting out the viable achievements and loopholes with the draft policy on <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/epr-registration\"><strong>EPR<\/strong><\/a> of plastics.  This blog will discuss the\u00a0Latest MoEFCC Notification Underpins New EPR target for PIBOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 brings the notion of EPR\ninto the light to administer plastic waste in India. While the EPR has yet to\nattain maturity in the Indian sub-continent, the preceding five years have\nfailed to turn policy into action, owing to the lack of commitment from the\nproducer and the absence of enforcement from the concerned authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest draft rules seem more practical and legit when it comes\nto ensuring effective plastic management in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/latest-moefcc-notification-underpins-new-epr-target-for-pibos\/#Notable_Highlight_of_the_Draft_EPR_policy\" >Notable Highlight of the Draft EPR policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/latest-moefcc-notification-underpins-new-epr-target-for-pibos\/#EPR_Targets_for_PIBOs_Underpinned_by_the_Regulatory_Authority\" >EPR Targets for PIBOs Underpinned by the Regulatory\nAuthority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/latest-moefcc-notification-underpins-new-epr-target-for-pibos\/#Environmental_Compensation_%E2%80%93_Collection_and_Use\" >Environmental Compensation \u2013 Collection and Use&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/latest-moefcc-notification-underpins-new-epr-target-for-pibos\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Highlight_of_the_Draft_EPR_policy\"><\/span>Notable Highlight of the Draft EPR policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Brand owners and online business\nowners have been encompassed under EPR<\/li><li>EPR now covers the pre-consumer\nas well as post-consumer plastic packaging waste<\/li><li>Producers &amp; brand owners,\ni.e. PIBO, has been provided with assigned targets for collection relating to\nplastic waste. <\/li><li>Targets and rules for waste collection,\nre-use (by brand owners), recycling (by Producers &amp; brand owners) and use\nof re-processed plastic by PIBOs have been set out. <\/li><li>Bi-annual plastic\ncharacterisation studies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPR_Targets_for_PIBOs_Underpinned_by_the_Regulatory_Authority\"><\/span>EPR Targets for PIBOs Underpinned by the Regulatory\nAuthority <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>7.1 The EPR target for the producer and brand owner shall be laid\nout category-wise and State\/UT wise.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>7.2 Producer (P)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&nbsp;EPR Target <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Eligible Quantity in MT (Q 1)&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Q 1 (in MT) = (A + B) \u2013 C<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Here the expression A refers to an average weight of materials made\nfor plastic packaging (category-wise and state-wise)&nbsp;sold in the preceding\nto FY.<\/li><li>The expression B denotes the average quality relating to\npre-consumer plastic&nbsp;packaging waste in the last two financial years.<\/li><li>The expression C implies the yearly quantity supplied to the\ncompanies that come under sub-clause 4 (iii) in the previous financial year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The EPR Target shall be laid out on the basis of category and state and cited in the action plan, as shown below: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic Packaging Category\n  <\/td><td>\n  Year\n  <\/td><td>\n  EPR Target\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  2021-22\n  <\/td><td>\n  35 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  2022 \u2013 23\n  <\/td><td>\n  70 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023 \u2013 24 and onwards\n  <\/td><td>\n  100 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>b) Recycling\u00a0based obligations <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Minimum threshold of recycling (not taking the end of life disposal\ninto account) of plastic packaging waste&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(% of EPR Target)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic Packaging Category\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023-24\n  <\/td><td>\n  2024-25\n  <\/td><td>\n  2025-26\n  <\/td><td>\n  2026-27&nbsp;and onwards\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><td>\n  70\n  <\/td><td>\n  80\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c) End of life disposal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastics that are not recyclable such as MLPs \u2013should be senta &nbsp;to the end of life disposal as per the norms\nin PWM Rule, 2016: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Road Construction<\/li><li>Waste to Energy<\/li><li>Waste to Oil&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>d) Obligation for the utilization of recycled plastic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the percentage of plastic packaging which must\ncomprise recycled plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a0(Percentage of plastic manufactured for the financial year)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic packaging category\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023-24\n  <\/td><td>\n  2024-25\n  <\/td><td>\n  2025-26\n  <\/td><td>\n  2026-27 and onwards\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  20\n  <\/td><td>\n  20\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  5\n  <\/td><td>\n  5\n  <\/td><td>\n  10\n  <\/td><td>\n  10\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In case the aforementioned accountabilities are not fulfilled: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CPCB can provide an exemption on case-wise basis <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producer and brand owners must meet their obligations by securing a\n\u2018certificate\u2019 of equal qt from PIBOs that have surpassed their obligation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exchange mechanism will be worked out by authority via an online\nportal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>7.3 Importer&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible Quantity in Metric Tonnes (Q 2)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q 1 (in Metric Tonnes) = (A + B) \u2013 C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Here the expression A refers to an average weight of plastic packaging\nmaterial (state-wise and category-wise) imported in the preceding two FYs. <\/li><li>The expression B implies the average quantity relating to\npre-consumer plastic&nbsp;packaging waste in the preceding two FYs. <\/li><li>Meanwhile, C denotes the annual quantity&nbsp;supplied to the\nregistered companies cited under sub-clause 4 (iii) in the previous financial\nyear.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The EPR target will be laid out, state-wise and category-wise and cited in the Action plan, as mentioned below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic Packaging Category\n  <\/td><td>\n  Year\n  <\/td><td>\n  EPR Target\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  2021-22\n  <\/td><td>\n  35 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  2022 \u2013 23\n  <\/td><td>\n  70 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023 \u2013 24 and onwards\n  <\/td><td>\n  100 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recycling obligations <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mini. threshold of recycling (excluding end of life disposal) of\nwaste relating to plastic packaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0(% of EPR Target)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic Packaging Category\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023-24\n  <\/td><td>\n  2024-25\n  <\/td><td>\n  2025-26\n  <\/td><td>\n  2026-27&nbsp;and onwards\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><td>\n  70\n  <\/td><td>\n  80\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>c) End of life disposal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastics lacking recycling characteristics such as MLPs \u2013 should be\nsent to end of life disposal such as (as per the norms in PWM Rule, 2016):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Road Construction<\/li><li>Waste to Oil&nbsp;<\/li><li>Waste to Energy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>d) Obligation for the utilization of recycled plastic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below manifests the percentage of plastic packaging which\nshould comprise recycled plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0(Percentage of plastic produced for the year)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic packaging category\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023-24\n  <\/td><td>\n  2024-25\n  <\/td><td>\n  2025-26\n  <\/td><td>\n  2026-27 and onwards\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  20\n  <\/td><td>\n  20\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  5\n  <\/td><td>\n  5\n  <\/td><td>\n  10\n  <\/td><td>\n  10\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>In the event aforementioned obligations are not addressed: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>CPCB can provide relaxation on\nthe case-wise basis <\/li><li>PIBOs ought to meet their\nobligations by securing a \u2018certificate\u2019 of equal qt from PIBOs that have\nsurpassed their obligation<\/li><li>The exchange mechanism shall be\nworked out by the concerned authority via a web-based central portal. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>7.4 Brand Owner (BO)&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible Quantity in Metric Tonnes (Q 3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q 3 (in MT) = A + B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In the above expression, the A refers to the average weight of new plastic packaging material procured and rolled out in the marketplace in the last two FYs. <\/li><li>Meanwhile, B implies an average quantity relating to the pre-consumer plastic\u00a0packaging in the preceding two FYs. <\/li><li>The EPR target will be laid out, state\/UT wise and category-wise and cited in the Action plan, as shown below. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic packaging category\n  <\/td><td>\n  Year\n  <\/td><td>\n  EPR Target\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  2021-22\n  <\/td><td>\n  35 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  2022 \u2013 23\n  <\/td><td>\n  70 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023 \u2013 24 &amp; onwards\n  <\/td><td>\n  100 %\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>b) Obligation relating to reuse&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand owners utilizing Category 1 (rigid) plastic packaging must be\nmandated to fulfil the obligation of reusing&nbsp;the packaging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The table below shows the minimum obligation of reuse:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td>\n  Year\n  <\/td><td>\n  Target (as % of Category I rigid plastic packaging in the product\n  sold out annually)\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  A\n  <\/td><td>\n  Category I rigid plastic packaging of product with vol. or weight\n  equivalent or more than 0.9 litres or kg but less than 4.9 litres or kg, depending\n  on the case. \n  <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023 \u2013 24\n  <\/td><td>\n  10\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  II\n  <\/td><td>\n  2024 \u2013 25\n  <\/td><td>\n  15\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  III\n  <\/td><td>\n  2025 \u2013 26\n  <\/td><td>\n  20\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  IV\n  <\/td><td>\n  2026 \u2013 27 and onwards\n  <\/td><td>\n  25\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  B\n  <\/td><td>\n  Category I rigid plastic packaging of product with vol. of weight\n  equivalent or more than 4.9 litres or kg.\n  <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023 \u2013 24\n  <\/td><td>\n  70\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  II\n  <\/td><td>\n  2024 \u2013 25\n  <\/td><td>\n  75\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  III\n  <\/td><td>\n  2025 \u2013 26\n  <\/td><td>\n  80\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  IV\n  <\/td><td>\n  2026 \u2013 27 and onwards\n  <\/td><td>\n  85\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estimation of the quantity of rigid\u00a0plastic that is being reused? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Minimizing new plastic packaging manufacturing\/procuring\/importing\nthat FY<\/li><li>Information must be shared with the authority via centralised online\nportal<\/li><li>The quantity of Category I rigid plastic packaging exposed to\nre-utilization during the FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 shall be reduced from the overall\nplastic packaging used under Category I.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Obligation for recycling\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum threshold of recycling (not including end of life disposal)\nof plastic packaging waste&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a0(% of EPR Target)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic Packaging Category\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023-24\n  <\/td><td>\n  2024-25\n  <\/td><td>\n  2025-26\n  <\/td><td>\n  2026-27&nbsp;and onwards\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><td>\n  70\n  <\/td><td>\n  80\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>c) End of life disposal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic that lacks recyclable characteristics such as MLPs \u2013should\nbe mandatorily sent to the end of the life disposal such as (as per the norms\nof PWM Rule, 2016):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Road Construction<\/li><li>Waste to Oil&nbsp;<\/li><li>Waste to Energy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>d) Obligation for the use of recycled plastic content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the percentage of <em><strong>plastic<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plastic\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup> packaging which must comprise recycled plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a0(Percentage of plastic manufactured for the year)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Plastic packaging category\n  <\/td><td>\n  2023-24\n  <\/td><td>\n  2024-25\n  <\/td><td>\n  2025-26\n  <\/td><td>\n  2026-27 and onwards\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category I\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  <\/td><td>\n  60\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category II\n  <\/td><td>\n  20\n  <\/td><td>\n  20\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Category III\n  <\/td><td>\n  5\n  <\/td><td>\n  5\n  <\/td><td>\n  10\n  <\/td><td>\n  10\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the event aforementioned obligations are not addressed: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>CPCB can provide relaxation on the case-wise basis <\/li><li>PIBOs ought to meet their obligations by securing a \u2018certificate\u2019 of\nequal qt from PIBOs that have surpassed their obligation<\/li><li>The exchange mechanism shall be worked out by the concerned\nauthority via a web-based central portal. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Surplus Targets Fulfilled<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(8.1)&nbsp;Producers and brand owners who have met their EPR\ntargets, state-wise and category-wise, can utilize the surplus&nbsp;for the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Compensating previous FY shortfall<\/li><li>Sell it other entities <\/li><li>Carry forward for use in succeeding year&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(8.2)&nbsp;The use of Surplus in one category is limited to off-setting. This further\ncan be carried forward and sold in the same category.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>A surplus under;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Reuse can be used for reuse, recycling and end of life\ndisposal.&nbsp;<\/li><li>recycling can be used for recycling and end of life disposal<\/li><li>End-of-life disposal cannot be used for reuse or recycling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(8.3)&nbsp;EPR Certificates secured by entities in case incomplete\ntargets, must do so in the same category.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(8.4)&nbsp;PIBOs are mandated to furnish the aforementioned details\non web-portal during filling of annual returns. The regulatory authority, CPCB,\nshall develop the credits exchange mechanism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Environmental Compensation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Guidelines relating to the Environmental Compensation&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(9.2)&nbsp;If the EPR guidelines are left unaddressed, CPCB shall levy the\ncollection of an environmental compensation&nbsp;on PIBOs, authorized\nrecyclers, and end of life processors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(9.3)&nbsp;If PIBO is functional in more than two states- the CPCB shall impose\nthe environment compensation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(9.4)&nbsp;If PIBO is not functioning in more than two states, the respective\nSPCB shall levy the environmental compensation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case, the SPCB\/PCC fails to take measures in acceptable timeline, the CPCB shall roll out the guidelines to the SPCB\/PCC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Compensation_%E2%80%93_Collection_and_Use\"><\/span>Environmental Compensation \u2013 Collection and Use&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(9.5)&nbsp;All PIBOs are mandated to fulfil their EPR target for the\ngiven year, even in the case of paying Environmental Compensation.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will be provided with a timeline of three years to fulfil the\ntargets unaddressed in that particular FY. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The environmental compensation imposed will be returned to the PIBOs\nin the following way: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within one year of the imposition of environmental compensation: 75%\nreturn&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within three years, 40 per cent post completion of three years on\nenvironmental compensation owing to the entire EC amount shall be forfeited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(9.6)&nbsp;the payment\nregarding the compensation shall be made into an escrow account administered by\nCPCB\/SPCB\/PCC, which shall be used for gathering, recycling and end-of-life\ndisposal of uncatered waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(9.7)&nbsp;Violation of\naccountabilities enlisted under these norms shall lure actions in view of&nbsp; Section 15 of EP Act, 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With this notification, the ministry aims to speed up its effort to\nbring the Circular economy to ensure effective utilization of resources.\nFurther, the government intends to promote \u2018Reuse\u2019 and \u2018obligatory use of\nRecycled Content\u2019 to minimize wastages and pollution.&nbsp; Moreover, the MoEFCC has broadened the scope\nof PIBOs in relation to the EPR targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the notification brings the notion of plastic credits and\ntrading into effect, which will enable companies to meet their targets via\nfinancial transaction in case of compromised waste management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, environmental compensation- is a form of collateral used by the\nconcerned authority when entities fail to fulfil their EPR targets for that\nparticular year. In view of this, PIBOs are mandated to meet their target\nwithin the subsequent three years and can avail a refund on their compensation\npaid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, the pollution authority has greatly emphasised the\nutilization of the web portal for filings, trade of EPR certificate and so on.\nWith an endeavour to systematic calibrates the fragmented waste management\necosystem, the web-portal, along with a clarified explanation of the procedure,\nwill revolutionise the way entities are held obligated for their EPR targets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is noteworthy that entities have to deal with offline fillings\nuntil the advent of the fully functional online portal. Fourth, to underpin a\nproductive compliance system, the draft calls for periodic probing and audits\neither by the regulatory authority or a designated agency. The clause ensures\nthe comprehensive and systematic tracking of the material claimed to be\nprocessed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fifth, the EPR targets are identical to PIBOs. With one additional accountability for brand owners- they are obligated to mandatorily reuse rigid plastic in their packaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-obtain-pro-authorization-e-waste\/\">How to obtain PRO Authorization \u2013 E-waste? <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extended producer responsibility, i.e. EPR, serves as a definitive critical policy mechanism that aims to decrease the environmental impact, advance the circular economy, and advocate the principle of \u201cpolluter pays\u201d by vesting the producer with the obligation to handle plastic waste for the entire product\u2019s lifecycle. 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