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Consolidated version of Chapter 8 of Title 24 - Hazardous Wastes and Materials.

Country/Territory
American Samoa (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous waste Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Waste management Waste disposal Hazardous substances Transport/storage Solid waste Pesticides Early warning system Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Chapter establishes the standards and rules for transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes and materials in American Samoa. The goal of these standards and rules is to prevent pollution and protect the public health and safety and the environment by regulating the use, treatment and handling of all hazardous substances imported or introduced for use in the Territory. “Hazardous material” means the materials regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation that require special handling and controls; "hazardous waste" refers to solid waste which poses a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed or otherwise managed. One rule concerns the handling of pesticides by farmers. The Chapter also concerns response to accidents.

Full text
English
Website
www.asbar.org