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Decree No. 36/99 regulating solid waste disposal.

Country/Territory
Sao Tome and Principe
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 12, 30 November 1999, pp. 128-135.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Solid waste Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Inspection Offences/penalties Subsidy/incentive Enforcement/compliance Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Decree shall enter into force 60 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree regulates solid waste disposal requirements. It consists of 10 chapters and 1 annex establishing the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform the aforementioned activity (including solid residues originated from domestic, industrial, hospital, agricultural activity). It is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. 1); Classsification of wastes (2); Competencies of the Central Administration (3); Residues treatment (4); Licensing of treatment infrastructures (5); Sanitary requirements (6); Incentives (7); Controls (8); Enforcement and sanctions (9); Final provisions (10). The annex lists harmful and toxic substances to be treated. A form for solid waste disposal is attached to the text.

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