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Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Waste prevention Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste non-domestic sources Transport/storage Waste domestic sources Early warning system
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Regulation implements the Environmental Protection Act 1994; it consists of 73 sections and is divided in eight Parts. The purposes of the Regulation are to: minimize the impact of waste on the environment including, in particular, the impact of waste so far as it directly affects human health; and establish an integrated framework for minimising and managing waste under the principles of ecologically sustainable development. Part 2 is dedicated to waste management in local government areas. Part 3 addresses waste receival and disposal, thus facilities for the recycling, storage and disposal of waste. Part 4 concerns the transportation of certain regulated waste (“trackable waste” as defined in schedule 1). Part 5 covers the management and disposal of clinical and related waste. Part 6 is dedicated to the management of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), it requires the preparation of emergency plans for places where PCBs are disposed of. Parts 7 and 8 contain provisions of miscellaneous nature and transitional provisions. The Regulation is completed by nine Schedules.

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

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Mining, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Concession, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2021)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Special fund, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2019)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX