The “Communiqué on Waste-Derived Fuel, Supplementary Fuel, and Alternative Raw Materials” establishes a regulatory framework for safely utilizing waste as a fuel or raw material without harming the environment. It governs the preparation and usage of waste-derived fuel (WDF) and supplementary fuels, detailing technical and administrative requirements for production and co-incineration facilities. WDF use is promoted in industries such as cement, thermal power, and steel, where automatic feeding systems are mandated based on annual feed quantities. Acceptance criteria, laboratory analyses, and environmental safety measures for incoming waste are strictly regulated. The communiqué also defines infrastructure standards for WDF facilities, including layout, fire prevention, ventilation, waterproofing, storage, and licensing requirements.

Additionally, it outlines procedures for applying to use waste as alternative raw material, requiring supporting documents such as academic evaluations and declarations of waste origin. The physical and chemical properties of WDF must match the thermal process specifications. Facilities are required to implement fire detection, suppression, emergency response systems, and employ responsible engineers. Trial burns, continuous emission measurements, reliability range calculations, and exemption conditions are covered in detail. Infrastructure standards for unloading, loading, and storage operations are defined, alongside mandatory hygiene, protective equipment, and training obligations for workers. Overall, the communiqué aims to minimize environmental risks while contributing to circular economy and sustainable waste management practices.

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