Myanmar promulgates notification on used EV batteries and other EV wastes

On August 7, 2024, the Myanmar Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation promulgated "Notification No.70/2024 Concerning the Management of Waste Batteries and Other Waste of Electric Vehicles." This Notification provides for definition of electric vehicle (EV) battery waste and other EV-related waste, specifying requirements for disposal and import/export thereof. Violations against the Notification are subject to penalties in accordance with the Environmental Protection Law.