- The rules have been changed by MoEFCC as per the powers conferred by the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- New rules are to amend the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022.
- Amendments
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shall fix the highest and lowest price for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates.
- It shall be equal to 100% and 30%, respectively of the environmental compensation leviable on the obligated entities for non-fulfilment of EPR.
- EPR strategy holds producers responsible for the end-of-life consequences of their goods.
- The exchange price of the EPR certificate between registered entities through the portal shall be between the highest and lowest prices.
- CPCB shall prepare and recommend guidelines for the imposition and collection of environmental compensation in cases of non-compliance with rules.
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shall fix the highest and lowest price for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates.
- Objectives of Battery Waste Management
- Promoting circular economy by recycling and ensuring environmentally sound management of waste batteries.
- Promoting new industries and entrepreneurship in the collection and recycling/refurbishment of waste batteries.
- Implementing the polluter pays principle through EPR
- Reducing the dependency on new raw materials and saving natural resources.