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

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Waste disposal Oil pollution Authorization/permit Transport/storage

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Small Island Developing States

Entry into force notes

These Regulations shall come into operation on 1 November 2006.

Abstract

These Regulations provide for the control of the collection, treatment and disposal of oil used in relation with mechanic devices, cooking oil and similar oils. Treatment or disposal of such oil requires a licence to be granted under these Regulations. Any person whose industrial, commercial or other activity generates waste oil (“generator”) shall treat, store and label the oil in the manner as prescribed by these Regulations or by the enforcing agency in relation to solid wastes and hazardous

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References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Mauritius | 2002

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

Repeals

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

Legislation | Mauritius | 2004 | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX