Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Recycling/reuse International trade Procedural matters Processing/handling PIC-prior informed consent

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia

Entry into force notes

These Rules enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

These Rules, consisting of 24 sections divided into six Chapters, eight Schedules and 12 Forms, regulate the Management and Transboundary Movement of Hazardous and other Wastes. These rules shall apply to the management of hazardous and other wastes as specified in the Schedules, but shall not apply to: a) waste-water and exhaust gases as covered under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974) and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and the rules made; b) wastes arising out of the operation from ships beyond five km of the relevant baseline as covered under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) and the rules made thereunder and as amended from time to time; c) radio-active wastes as covered under the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962) and the rules made thereunder and as amended from time to time; d) bio-medical wastes covered under the Bio-Medical Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 made under the Act and as amended from time to time; and e) wastes covered under the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 made under the Act and as amended from time to time.

Full text

English

Website

www.moef.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986).

Legislation | India | 1986

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008.

Legislation | India | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX