Act containing rules relative to the transportation of hazardous substances. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous waste Hazardous substances Transport/storage Offences/penalties Waste management Navigation Freshwater pollution Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Act provides rules relative to the transportation of hazardous substances by rail or road or on inland waterways. The rules apply to packaging and handling of hazardous substances for transportation. By Decree, substances or categories of substances shall be designated to which (specified) rules shall apply. The Act also creates a legal framework for the implementation of international agreements. Full text Dutch Website www.st-ab.nl