(1) This rule shall apply to a chemical which satisfies any oC the criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule 1 and is listed in Column 2 of Part II of this Schedule.
(2) Any person responsible for importing hazardous chemicals in India shall provide at the time of import or within thirty days from the date of import to the concerned authorities as identified in Column 2 of Schedule 5 the information pertaining to—
(i) the name and address of the person receiving the consignment in India ;
(ii) the port of entry in Tndia ;
(iii) mode of transport from the exporting country to India ;
(iv) the quantity of chemical(s) being imported;
and
(v) complete product safety information.
(3) If the concerned authority at the State is satisfied that the chemical being imported is likely to cause major accident, it may direct the importer to take such steps including stoppage of such imports as the concerned authority at the State may deem it appropriaten
(4) The concerned authority at the State shall simultaneously inform the concerned Port Authority to take appropriate steps legarding sale handling and storage ol hazardous chemicals wnile off-loading the consignment within the port premises.
(5) Any person importing hazardous chemicals shall maintain the records ol' the hazardous chemicals imported as specified in Schedule 10 and the records so maintained shall be open lor inspection by the concerned authority at the Mate or the Ministry oi Environment and Forests or any officer appointed by them in this behalf.
(<>) The importer of the hazardous chemical or H. person working on his behalt shall ensure that transport of hazardous chemicals from port of entry to Hie ultimate destination is in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 framed under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1938.