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Environmental Protection (Metal Coating) Regulations 2001.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Pollution control Protection of environment Waste disposal Waste prevention Hazardous waste Public health Offences/penalties Waste management Effluent waste water/discharge Rainwater
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

These regulations apply to metal coating premises described in Schedule 1 Part 2 category 81 of the Environmental Protection Regulations 1987. They allow spray painting in the open, but recommend the use of spray painting booth; conversely, powder coating must done inside a booth. Conditions and standards are set for the design, construction, installment, and maintenance of the booths. Storage of chemical must not cause pollution and liquid waste cannot escape or disposed into the environment. An operator must also ensure that solid waste is disposed of at a landfill site or waste treatment facility licensed under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act 1986.

Legislation | Australia | 1986 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Protection of environment, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX