OIL EPR Annual Filing Services

Introduction

Disposal and recycling of used oil is an environmental and regulatory issue that has emerged as an important concern in the industrial and automobile markets in India which are rapidly expanding. In order to handle this, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) of Used Oil was presented under the Hazardous and Other wastes (management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 with the recent guidelines released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2022.

Under this requirement, all the producers and importers of base oil, lubricant or finished lubricating products, have to make a declaration on the Annual Return indicating their oil production, their importations and the end of life management of the oil. At [Your Company Name], we make this complicated compliance procedure easy and convenient to you with the promise of smooth seasonal OIL EPR Annual Filing.

What does OIL EPR Annual Filing mean?

EPR annual filing OIL- EPR Annual Filing is the process by which producers and importers of oil/lubricants have an annual filing of their environmental compliance submissions to the CPCB. Under this filing, the parties report the amount of oil they presented in the market and present their case of optimal environmental management of those oil–mainly by collection and recycling by registering re-refiners.

This will be under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirement which has to be registered each year through the Central EPR Portal initiated by CPCB.

Why is OIL EPR Annual Filing Required?

Legal Requirement: According to the EPR Guidelines of used oil by CPCB, all producers, and importers are supposed to submit a return before 30th June of the last financial year. Renewal of authorization and continuance of business is compulsory.

Environmental Responsibility: Oil which has been used has dangerous contaminants. Collection and re-refining of the proper way leads to minimization of environmental degradation besides conserving the resources.

Avoiding Penalties: The non-compliance is capable of attracting:

• Environmental compensation fees
• Authorisation suspension
• Environmental protection Act, 1986 Legal action

Eligibility Criteria

• Manufacturers of base oil /lubricants
• Base oil or finished lubricants importers
• Re-refiners of used oil
• Mass buyers (in some instances)
• Zones of blenders and re-packagers of lubricants

EPR Registration of Used Oil should be obtained first by all the entities under CPCB.

Documents Required

• Legitimate EPR Authorization Certificate given by the concerned authority
• Business Registration Certificate that is GST based
• The business or companies PAN Card
• Invoices pertaining sales or importation of oil products
• Product-by-product information on the quantities of oil sold in the period of reporting
• Documents to indicate amounts of oil that were gathered, re-utilized, or recycled
• Agreements with registered recyclers and re-refiner certificates copies
• Collection log of used oil by bulked consumers
• Transporter records, in case transportation of used oil was to be made
• EPR portal authentication ID and code, as well as an authorization letter to file on the company behalf

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Data Collection – Collect data rubrics on oil production/import and recycling records on a year-by-year basis.

Step 2: Login EPR Portal – Enter the appropriate Uses Oil EPR Portal of CPCB using the registered user ID/credentials.

Step 3: Fill Return Form – Provide such information as:

• Species and amount of oil released in the market
• Collection and disposal Information
• Re-refiner name and authorization was utilized

Step 4: Posted documents – Include such supporting papers as the sales records, recycler certificates and invoices.

Step 5: Finish and Submit – Make sure that every place is correct. Ensure filling of the return on or before the 30th of June.

Timeline

For timely compliance, it is advisable to initiate the process by early June.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

• Environmental Compensation Charges (Notified CPCB)
• Revocation, Suspension or Cancellation of EPR authorization
• Statutory implications of the Environment (protection) Act, 1986
• Exclusion on future government tenders/ registrations

Why Choose Us?

• Substantive Regulatory Expertise: We are conversant with the CPCB norms as well as used oil EPR guidelines.
• End-to-End Support: We take care of all, data compilation, preparation of filing on CPCB portal.
• Timely Compliance: We make sure that we do your returns at the right time and in the right manner so as to evade penalties.
• Transparent Pricing: No extra charges. Just simple obedience at low costs.
• Dedicated Team: Our personnel collaborates with oil producers, importers and recyclers to facilitate filing in the easiest way possible.

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