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Natural Resources Conservation (Wastewater and Sludge) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 69A of 2013).

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Jamaica Gazette Supplement, No. 29A of 24 April 2013.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Sewerage Registration Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Data collection/reporting Monitoring Irrigation Recycling/reuse Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations of the Minister, made under section 38 of the National Resources Conservation Authority Act, concern the discharge of wastewater and sludge. The issuing of the Regulations forms part of Jamaica’s compliance to the Cartagena Convention concerning Pollution from Land Based Sources and its Protocol. The Regulations provide the framework for the operation of treatment facilities, their monitoring and the reporting mechanisms that are be required, as well as issues related to compliance and a discharge fee system. The Regulations apply to all wastewater treatment facilities that collect and treat wastewater using natural or man-made means to generate an effluent with a quality that satisfies one of three specific limits for Effluent Standards set out in the Schedules to these Regulations. Waters shall be classified in accordance with the Convention in Class I and Class II waters. Licences for wastewater treatment plants must be obtained from the National Resources Conservation Authority. The Regulations set out rules relative to the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants. The Authority may issue a Control Order in respect of breach of conditions of a licence. The Authority shall maintain a Pollutant Release and Transfer Register.

Full text
English
Website
www.nepa.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, 1991.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1991 (1993)

Keyword: Framework law, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Waste management, EIA, Protected area, Court/tribunal, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX