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KSPL No. K8-204-2008 Rules Regulations Recycling Efforts Act.

Country/Territory
Palau
Territorial subdivision
Koror State
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to authorize the Governor to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation and coordination of State and national recycling efforts, and for related purposes.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Access-to-information Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Court/tribunal Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Recycling/reuse Solid waste Waste domestic sources Waste management Waste non-domestic sources
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall become effective upon its becoming law of the State of Koror by operation of the Koror State constitution. The rules and regulations authorized by this Act shall become effective 90 days after formal adoption by the Governor.
Abstract

This Act authorizes the Governor to issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the implementation, coordination, and enforcement of recycling efforts in the State of Koror. Such comprehensive regulations may include definitions, implementation of "3R" ("Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle") efforts, establishment of recycling requirements for homes, businesses, and government entities, solid waste collection activities and requirements, a permitting system for recycling, development and implementation of further solid waste management plaits, public information programs and projects, enforcement efforts including penalties, and any incidental matters relating to recycling efforts. The regulations must be approved and adopted by the Legislature before becoming effective. Such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law, and may be enforced in the courts of the Republic of Palau.

Full text
English
Website
www.kororstategov.com