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Decision No. 26 on Hazardous Wastes and Residues.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hazardous waste International trade Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources EIA Enforcement/compliance Inspection Waste management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Act concerns the storage and transport of hazardous substances and waste. Under section 1, the importation of hazardous substances and residues is banned, unless, with the required authorization (sect. 3). Other provisions concern the requirement to perform impact assessment of row materials and discharges on the environment. Under section 6 concerns discharges of economic activities into sewerage waters and section 7 states the responsibility of persons involved in productive activities to dispose of hazardous wastes in compliance with the standards for environmental protection. The Act provides for actions to be taken in case of emergencies (sect. 9), authorizations for importation and exportation of wastes (sects. 10-14), inspection (sect. 15) and enforcement of the Act.

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