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Environment Protection (Collection, Storage, Treatment, Use and Disposal of Used Oil) Regulations 2005 (G.N. No. 4 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Oil pollution Authorization/permit Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
These Regulations shall come into operation on 1 October 2005.
Abstract

This Regulation provides for the licensing of persons who collect, transport, recover or dispose of any oil which has become unfit for use as a result of any permanent change, physical or chemical, in its original composition and properties. The Regulation further regulates the storage, disposal and processing of such oil. No person shall collect, transport, recover or dispose of used oil, unless he or she is a licensee but this prohibition shall not apply any person who collects, transports or disposes of cooking oil, in relation to his or her household activities.

Full text
English
Website
supremecourt.intnet.mu

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2002 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Early warning system, Hazards, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Environment Protection (Standards for Hazardous Wastes) Regulations 2001 (G.N. No. 157 of 2001).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2001

Keyword: Pollution control, Inspection, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environment Protection (Collection, Storage, Treatment, Use and Disposal of Waste Oil) Regulations 2006 (G.N. No. 208 of 2006).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Oil pollution, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX