Important Update!
CPCB Issues Show Cause Notice to PIBOs and PWPs
On August 19, 2024, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued show cause notices to a number of Producers, Importers, and Brand Owners (PIBOs) as well as Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) for failing to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) targets and not submitting their Annual Returns for the fiscal year 2022-23. Immediate action is required in response to this notice to avoid any penalties for non-compliance with environmental regulations.
View the notices below:
PIBO’s
Number of PIBOs: 291 PIBO’s
Reason: Non- fulfilment of EPR compliance
Directive: Complete EPR obligations for the 2022-23 period by transferring the required EPR certificates.
Concern: On not fulfilling the EPR compliance for 2022-2023, there would be an Environmental Compensation charged by CPCB.
Deadline: September 1, 2024.
PIBO’s
Number of PIBOs: 3,590 PIBO’s
Reason: Non-compliance in filing Annual Returns
Directive: Submit Annual Returns along with the required annual processing charges on the EPR Portal.
Concern: On not fulfilling the EPR compliance for 2022-2023, there would be an Environmental Compensation charged by CPCB.
Deadline: September 1, 2024.
PWP’s
Number of PWPs: 1,004 PWP’s
Reason: Non-compliance in filing Annual Returns
Directive: Immediately submit the Annual Report for FY 2022-23 on the EPR portal, along with the required annual processing charges.
Concern: On not fulfilling the EPR compliance for 2022-2023, there would be an Environmental Compensation charged by CPCB.
Deadline: September 1, 2024.
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