How to get MOEF permission for import of lead scrap?

 The import of lead scrap into the Country means that a larger quantity of lead residues would remain in India, thus it is crucial before import of any such material to take permission from the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MOEFCC). The import of lead scrap in India is permitted only to the registered recyclers and that too only up to an extent of 1/3 of the recycling capacity of the particular unit.

 

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MOEF&CC grants permissions, also called as MOEF NOC, for the export and import of hazardous wastes. In India, MOEF&CC is the designated authority for issuing the license to the importer and exporter entities who want to start processing, recycling or reuse of lead scrap in the Country. The MOEF permission is granted only after the careful examination of the said goods, including the test reports from an accredited laboratory.

 

MOEF responsibility of imports of leads scrap
MOEF is responsible regarding the products and their packaging & labelling, they ensure quality of the item from the occupier end, and also handles the issues related to any accidental cases. The Ministry also connects with the buyers and sellers for the imports and exports post the completion of inspection procedure.

MOEF website & online portal for online application for import of lead scrap
The business entities planning to important lead scarp can refer to the official website of MOEF. The MOEF website provides detailed information regarding:
·       Wildlife laws
·       Forests policies followed by MOEF and the rules & regulations related to water pollution
·       Concerns related to the conversation of the environment and elimination of pollution etc.
Interested importers and exporters can check this MOEF portal for any updates and for their online application submission, tracking and annual compliance submission.

Import of Hazardous Waste

The businesses planning to import and transit for Trans boundary movement of hazardous wastes must complete all the formalities. Since, the environment and even human beings are affected by the hazardous wastes, so it must be disposed off in an organized manner. A proper hazardous waste management must be followed including collection, recycling, treatment, disposal and transportation of wastes.
The businesses need to get permission of MOEF and only after the getting the permission, the authority allows the imports of the lead scrap, in case all rules have been followed. All the recyclers & end users planning to import hazardous wastes like metal scrap used lead acid batteries, rubber, anode buds etc. are required to first get MOEF permission and then proceed for actual operations.

MOEF permission for import of lead scrap

The import of lead wastes and their processing to produce secondary lead appears to be a sustainable process. As mentioned earlier, MOEF permission is needed for the import of any hazardous waste the import could be carried out only if the desirable entity secures authorization from the MOEF. While importing hazardous waste into the country the business entity has to keep in mind that the motive should be recycling & reuse of the said item and not the disposal of the waste in India. 
The same procedure is followed in many other countries and they have put up in place a hazardous wastes management system that deals in the required field.  Authorities which are dealing with imports of activated carbon should follow the term and conditions of such hazardous waste. In India getting an environment clearance (EC), in some cases, is mandatory whenever there is an import or export of such hazardous waste.  

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