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Natural Resources (Hazardous Waste) (Control of Transboundary Movement) Regulations, 2002.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Jamaica, 29 pp.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Transboundary movement of waste Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made under the Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, stipulate rules relative to the transboundary movement of hazardous waste to and from Jamaica. The Regulations shall not apply to radioactive waste which is subject to international control systems.

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.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