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Prevention of Sea Pollution (Dumping of Waste) Regulation, 1984 (5744-1984).

Country/Territory
Israel
Document type
Regulation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Marine pollution Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry Into Force On July 31, 1984.
Abstract

This Regulation, of 14 Sections and Four Annexes, gives definitions and establishes conditions for the dumping of waste in sea in Israel. Section (1) gives definitions. Section (2) establishes that in order to dump waste in sea a permit must be obtained. Sections (3) to (5) and (8) to (10) provide with permit obtaining procedures and Permit Committee procedures. Annex One provides with permit request forms and Annex Four provides with permit authorization conditions. Section (6) regards substances (listed in Annex Two) that are prohibited for sea dumping unless one of the listed conditions is fulfilled. Section (7) regards substances (listed in Annex Three) that are permitted for sea dumping. Section (11) provides the Permit Committee with monitoring powers regarding the ecological and sanitarian effects produced by the dumping. Sections (12) and (13) regard reporting procedures for sea dumping. Section (14) gives powers to the Permit Committee to revoke a given permit if: a) permit conditions have not been respected, b) new conditions have emerged since permit has been obtained.

Full text
English/Hebrew
Website
www.sviva.gov.il

References - Legislation

Implements

Prevention of Sea Pollution (Dumping of Waste) Law, 1983.

Legislation | Israel | 1983 (1996)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Polluter pays principle, Liability/compensation, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX