EHS Gazette Notifications
Released Date: 7th May, 2021
Central
Registration Of Producers, Importers And Brand Owners Under The Provisions Of Plastic Waste Management Rules In Telangana
The Telangana State Pollution Control Board has issued notification for registration of Producers, Importers and Brand Owners (PIBOs) under the provisions of the Plastic waste management Rules 2016 as they are required to fulfil the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) for the plastic waste generated due to the products introduced by them in the market. The notice is issued by the TSPCB to inform all the PIBOs to obtain registration from CPCB/SPCB/PCC (as applicable). To this extent, they are informed to submit an application for registration latest by 15th May 2021. TSPCB has also informed that action will be taken against defaulters which may include levying of Environmental Compensation or even closure of PIBOs operation. Please refer the notification for more details
Effective Date: 7th May, 2021
SHRM SSO