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Law No. 140-Z of 1998 on basic transport activity.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazardous waste Transport/storage Hazards
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from 1 July 1998.
Abstract

The document consists of 7 Chapters that contain 31 articles. The present Act is applicable to any transport activity in the Republic of Belarus except for technological transportation within internal territory of enterprises. The Law establishes that producers of transportation services shall ensure the application of safety requirements and strictly observe ecological and sanitary and hygienic requirements in the process of carrying out transportation activity. Producers of transportation services shall ensure special conditions for the transportation of hazardous substances. Producers of transportation services shall immediately undertake arrangements for the elimination of the consequences of emergencies and environmental disasters in accordance with the decisions by the Council of Ministers and authorized institutions.

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