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Ministerial Decision No. 18/93 issuing Regulations on the Management of Hazardous Waste.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Waste management Waste prevention Hazardous waste Inspection Internal trade International trade Authorization/permit Packaging/labelling Pollution control Recycling/reuse Transport/storage Waste disposal
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the first day of the month following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation is composed of 16 articles. Terms and definitions are given in article 1. The application submitted for the hazardous waste licence shall be compatible with the standard format developed by the Ministry (art. 2). Every holder of a NEO (environmental authorization certificate) or licence, previously issued according to the Law of environmental conservation and pollution prevention, shall have to to submit an application to the Ministry to obtain a Hazardous Waste Licence within 3 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation (art. 3). Every hazardous waste generator shall complete a consignment note for each category of hazardous waste (art. 5). Hazardous waste or its components may be recycled according to this Regulation (art. 7). Hazardous waste shall be stored in an authorized deposit (art. 8). Hazardous waste shall be collected, handled, stored, disposed of and transported by transporters authorized by the Ministry (art. 9). The owners of sites for the pre-treatment of hazardous waste shall apply to the Ministry to obtain a previous licence (art. 12). The owners of sites for hazardous waste landfill shall apply to the Ministry to obtain an authorization (art. 13). The Officers nominated by a resolution of the Minister may carry out the inspection without a previous notification (art. 14). Importation or exportation of hazardous waste shall be carried out upon an authorization of the Minister (art. 15). It shall be necessary to obtain an approval of the Ministry of Public Health before issuing any licence concerning the aforementioned subjects (art. 16).

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Ministerial Decision No. 56 of 2002 amending Regulations on the Management of Hazardous Waste issued by Ministerial Decision No. 18 of 1993.

Legislation | Oman | 2002

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decision No.10 of 2017 amending some provisions of Hazardous Wastes Management Regulations issued by Ministerial Decision No. 18 of 1993.

Legislation | Oman | 2017

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX