Decree-Law No. 296/95 regulating the transport of wastes. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 266 (I-A), 17 November 1995, pp. 7079-7081. Subject Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Harbour Navigation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Transboundary movement of waste Transport/storage Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law regulates the maritime transport of wastes. It is composed of 13 articles and 1 annex dealing with the requirements to be satisfied in the transfer of wastes and residues from and to EC harbours. It also establishes competent authorities to carry out controls on such activity and prescribes taxes to be paid by involved entities and sanctions for offenders. Full text Portuguese