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Regulation No. 15 regarding Requirements for Construction of Landfill Sites, as well as Management, Closure and Re-cultivation of Landfill Sites and Dumps.

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Organic waste Waste disposal Waste management Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Hazardous waste
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation prescribes the requirements for construction of waste landfill sites (hereinafter – landfill site), as well as the management, closure and re-cultivation of landfill sites and dumps. This Regulation applies to dumps and landfill sites, including sites where the owner of waste disposes of the waste in the location of the generation thereof, as well as to specially equipped sites for temporary storage of waste, where the waste is stored for more than a year, except cases referred to in sub-clause 3.2 of the present Regulation. The Regulation contains of 5 Sections that contain 60 articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-5) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 6-25) regards construction of a landfill site. Section 3 (arts. 26-46) regards management of landfill sites and dumps. Section 4 (arts. 47-55) regards closure and re-cultivation of a landfill site and dump. Section 5 (arts. 56-60) lays down closing provisions.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Law on waste management.

Legislation | Latvia | 2000

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental fees/charges, Waste disposal, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX