Executive Decree No. 17/13 approving the legal regime for residue management originated from building and demolition activity. Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 15. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste management Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Environmental planning Standards Waste prevention Soil pollution/quality Solid waste Policy/planning Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Executive Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Executive Decree, consisting of 4 Chapters and 3 Annexes, approves the legal regime for residue management originated from building and demolition works activity (RCD). It establishes work residues pollution control measures, including prevention and re-utilization, collection, transport, storage, treatment, valorisation and elimination of solid wastes. Residues management will be carried out according to self-sufficiency, prevention and reduction waste disposal principles. The Executive Decree is divided as follows: (Chap. I); Operations and methodology of RCD (Chap. II); Information and licensing requirements (Chap. III); Inspections and controls (Chap. IV). Annexes specifies environmental requirements, model forms and competent authority to issue authorization. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org