Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Regional Legislative Decree No. 29/2011/A establishing the regime for preventing and managing hazardous residues.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Territorial subdivision
Azores
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário Da República, Series I, No. 220, 16 November 2011, pp. 4871-4956.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Residues Hazardous substances Waste disposal Waste prevention Packaging/labelling Classification/declassification Disinfection/disinfestation Waste management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regional Legislative Decree enters into force 30 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Regional Legislative Decree, consisting of VII Titles, divided in 246 articles and XI Annexes, establishes the regime for preventing and managing hazardous residues within the Autonomous Region of Azores. It applies for all activities related with residue management (including: collection, transport, storage, treatment, processing and elimination of residues, soil decontamination and monitoring of final locations for storing harmful residues). It also applies for all packaging and containers placed on the market (for local or external market uses). The aim of this Decree is to protect and prevent the negative impact that these residues may have on the natural environment and on the human health. In particular it provides for preventing the pollution of the following natural elements: environment, superficial and underground waters, soil, air and atmosphere, in particular focusing on the reduction of the production of greenhouse effect. Annexes list requirements, standards, criteria and classification of harmful residues for the environment.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regional Legislative Decree No. 20/2007/A on waste management in Azores Region.

Legislation | Portugal | 2007

Keyword: Waste management, Classification/declassification, Concession, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Decree No. 6/99/A adopting sanitary measures to combat bovine spongiform encephalopaty (BSE) in the animal feed.

Legislation | Portugal | 1999

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Legislative Decree No. 40/2008/A on waste management.

Legislation | Portugal | 2008

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regional Legislative Decree No. 24/2012/A approving the specific norms regulating, prevention and management of hazardous residues.

Legislation | Portugal | 2012

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Residues, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX