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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