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 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 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 wastes. A licensee shall draw up an inventory of the waste oil received and treated by him or her during a given month, in the form specified in the First Schedule and prepare a contingency plan, providing for a prompt response and mitigating measures, in case of an accidental spill on the premises of the treatment facility. The Regulations further lay down rules applicable to carriers of waste oil and for the storage of oil by big and small generators and place restrictions on the disposal of waste oil.

Full text

English

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

Repeals

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

Legislation | Mauritius | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Act, no. 3 of 2023.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2023

Keyword: Protection of environment, Public health, Resource/damage valuation, Pollution control, Plant protection, Framework law, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse, Solid waste, Sustainable use, Waste management, Waste prevention, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Institution, Integrated management, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Local government, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX