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- Defines hazardous waste and distinguishes it from other wastes, recognizing the latter as resources for recycling and reuse.
- Incorporates waste management hierarchy emphasizing prevention, minimization, reuse, recycling, recovery, and safe disposal.
- Streamlines approval processes and provides for co-processing of hazardous waste for energy recovery.
- Mandates state governments to ensure environmentally sound management of hazardous and other wastes.
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Hazardous and Other Wastes Amendment Rules, 2019
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- Prohibits the import of solid plastic waste into the country.
- Exempts exporters of silk waste from requiring permission for export.
- Allows defective electrical and electronic assemblies and components exported from India to be imported back without permission.
- Industries exempted from water and air pollution control consent are also exempted from authorization under hazardous waste rules if wastes are managed appropriately.
These regulations aim to improve waste management practices, minimize environmental impact, and promote sustainable development by effectively managing solid and hazardous wastes.
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