(a) whether waste oil containers in large numbers are lying unclaimed in various
ports of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether there are any guidelines to check such situation in ports;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(f) the corrective steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G.K. VASAN)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c)&(d): The Hazardous Waste (Management, handling and transboundary movement) Rules,
2008 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 for handling import/export/treatment/
storage/disposal/transport and movement of hazardous waste, including waste oil have
been notified by the Ministry of Environment & Forests. The Hon’ble Supreme Court had
also issued orders on the subject and a Monitoring Committee was also constituted by
them to oversee the compliance of the order.
(e)&(f): Does not arise.