MASE Modifies Loading/Unloading Register and FIR Compilation Procedures, Incorporating Clarifications and Correcting Operational Guidelines
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has updated the operational instructions for filling out the chronological waste loading and unloading register and the waste identification form (FIR).
The updates are contained in Directorial Decree No. 210 of July 31, 2026, which amends the procedures previously established by Directorial Decree No. 251 of December 19, 2023. The measure approves two new documents—annexed to and forming an integral part of the decree—designed to replace and update the prior application guidelines regarding the models regulated by Articles 4 and 5 of Ministerial Decree No. 59 of April 4, 2023, which is one of the regulatory pillars of the RENTRI system.
Chronological Loading and Unloading Register
The first document, contained in Annex 1, covers instructions for filling out the form required under Article 4 of M.D. No. 59/2023 regarding the chronological waste loading and unloading register. The guidelines have been updated with the July 2026 revision to make the obligations clearer for entities required to keep the register, standardizing operational procedures and offering guidance aligned with practical needs that emerged during the system’s rollout.
Updates for the Waste Form (FIR)
The second document, set out in Annex 2, contains the new compilation instructions for the form governed by Article 5 of M.D. No. 59/2023—namely, the waste identification form. This is also an updated July 2026 revision aimed at facilitating correct completion of the form and clarifying practical aspects that might create interpretive or operational doubts for operators handling and transporting waste.
Clarifications and Corrections to Previous Instructions
MASE’s intervention goes beyond a formal review of the documentation. The new instructions were also prepared to coordinate form content with clarifications already provided through fact sheets and FAQs published on the RENTRI portal. The goal is to consolidate useful completion guidelines into organized, up-to-date documents, preventing discrepancies between formal instructions and guidance released during system implementation.
Additionally, the changes eliminate several typographical errors from previous versions and incorporate further operational guidance drawn from user experience. The update affects both formal aspects of the templates and practical rules for completion and use.
A More Uniform System for Operators
Ultimately, the revision aims to standardize how obligated entities complete the chronological register and the form. Clearer instructions should facilitate compliance with RENTRI rules and reduce errors in managing documentation. Operators should refer to the updated instructions approved by Directorial Decree No. 210/2026, checking the guidance in both annexes for specific duties.
Paper FIR Until September 15, 2026
The transitional period for the waste identification form must also be considered. Until September 15, 2026, the FIR may still be issued in paper format as an alternative to the digital procedure specified in Article 7 of M.D. No. 59/2023. This deadline is particularly significant, as it coincides with another step toward full operation of digital procedures tied to RENTRI.
Penalties for Data Transmission Take Effect in September
Starting September 15, 2026, penalties for failing to transmit or incompletely transmitting FIR data to RENTRI will also take effect. This effective date was set by Article 13 of Law No. 26 of February 27, 2026, converting Decree-Law No. 200 of December 31, 2025 (the “Milleproroghe” decree).
This timeline makes MASE’s updated instructions crucial: affected operators must familiarize themselves with the new register and FIR completion procedures before moving to the next system phase, where data transmission obligations and penalties apply in full.
CSIA remains, as always, available for any further information.
