Environmental Quality (Prescribed Premises) (Scheduled Wastes Treatment and Disposal Facilities) Order 1989.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Soil pollution/quality Waste disposal Waste management Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

The Order came into force on 1 May 1989.

Abstract

As provided for by section 18 of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, the Minister after consultation with the Council may by order prescribe the premises (the so called "prescribed premises") the occupation or use of which by any person shall, unless he is the holder of a licence issued in respect of those premises, be an offence. For the purpose of implementing said section, the Order lists the prescribed premises as follows: (a) off-site storage facilities; (b) off-site treatment facilities; (c) off-site recovery facilities; (d) scheduled waste incinerators; (e) land treatment facilities; (f) secure landfills.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Quality Act 1974 (No. 127 of 1974).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1974 (2001)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Framework law, Education, Oil pollution, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Special fund, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX