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Decree on the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Country/Territory
Czechia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 384 of 2001.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Packaging/labelling Waste management
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters into force on 1 January 2002.
Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Environment, which is composed of seven articles, lays down rules and measures for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). It sets out (i) technical requirements for the elimination of PCBs and technical requirements for devices containing such materials; (ii) methods for setting the total concentration of PCBs in materials and devices; (iii) proceedings for assessing the absence of PCBs; (iv) rules for marking devices containing PCBs; (v) rules on marking of decontaminated devices.

Full text
Czech
Website
www.podnikame.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Wastes Act No. 185/2001.

Legislation | Czechia | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Wastes Act No. 541/2020.

Legislation | Czechia | 2020 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX