Decree-Law No. 227-C/2000 (1st and 2nd Part) regulating hazardous substances transport by train. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 220/2000 (I-A), Supplement, 22 September 2000, pp. 5114-(2-448). Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Pollution control Transport/storage Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force 60 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law regulates hazardous substances transport by train. The aim of this Decree-Law is to establish, regulate and control all the requirements relevant with the aforementioned activity in order to avoid environmental pollution, according to EC Council Directives No. 96/49 No. 96/87 and Commission Directive No. 1999/48, on the International Transport by Train of Hazardous substances. Full text Portuguese Website dre.pt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 96/49/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail. Legislation | European Union | 1996 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX