Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Ministerial Resolution No.152 of 2013 regulating the Passage and Export of Hazardous Waste Shipments across the Country's Borders.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
International agreement-implementation Environmental planning Hazardous waste Transboundary movement of waste Authorization/permit
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 8 articles aim at protecting the marine, air and soil environment by prohibiting transboundary movements of hazardous wastes without previous written permit issued by the Ministry of Environment and Water.

Full text
Website
www.moccae.gov.ae

Other references

Implements treaty

Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

Treaty | Multilateral | Basel |

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Transboundary movement of waste, Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Recycling/reuse, Offences/penalties, Technology transfer, Waste management, Data collection/reporting

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001003)