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Regulation No. 24 of 2005 on the management, transportation and circulation of hazardous and dangerous substances.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Waste management Pollution control Transport/storage Classification/declassification Institution International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation is composed of 11 articles. Articles 1 and 2 deal with terms and definitions. Article 3 provides for the establishment of the Technical Committee formed by 12 members. Article 4 deals with competences and duties of the Committee, as follows: (a) classification of hazardous and dangerous substances; (b) preparation of directives and instructions for defining technical and scientific requirements and methods necessary for transporting, gathering, storing and treating hazardous and dangerous substances; (c) adoption of Authorization Forms for the circulation of hazardous and dangerous substances; (d) adoption of Authorization Forms for the gathering of hazardous and dangerous substances; and, (e) definition of suitable sites for the treatment of hazardous and dangerous substances. Article 5 deals with the internal organization and management of the Committee. Article 6 prohibits the use and dealing of hazardous and dangerous substances without a previous authorization from the Ministry of Environment. Article 7 lists obligations to be taken by licence-holders for the treatment and use of hazardous and dangerous substances. Article 8 prohibits the introduction, importation, placement, exportation, etc. of any hazardous and dangerous substance unless upon a issue of a resolution by the Minister of Environment. Article 10 entrusts the Minister of Environment to issue the necessary implementing regulations.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moenv.gov.jo

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regulation No. 43 of 1999 on management and circulation of harmful and hazardous materials.

Legislation | Jordan | 1999

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Institution, Waste disposal, Waste management, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Amendments to the system of management of harmful and dangerous substances No.24 of 2005.

Legislation | Jordan | 2013

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Public health, Pesticides, PIC-prior informed consent, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX