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Regulation No. 26 approving the Procedure for Issuing, Amending, Suspension, Cancellation and Publishing of Hazardous Waste Handling Licences.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste non-domestic sources Hazardous waste Waste management Waste disposal Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the date of issuance.
Abstract

This Procedure regulates the issuing, amendment, suspension and cancellation of hazardous waste handling licences, publishing of applications for handling licence and of issued licences, and establishes the list of documents required for application for a licence. A hazardous waste handling licence is an operation permit that gives the holder the right to provide the commercial service of treating hazardous waste generated and delivered by other persons, and sets out conditions for realization of the right. Handling licences shall be issued by the Minister of the Environment. In order to obtain a hazardous waste handling licence, the applicant shall submit to the Ministry of the Environment the following documents: (a) an application following the format attached to this Procedure, along with the positions of the county governor and the municipal government of the waste management facility regarding the planned activity; (b) copies of hazardous waste handling licences previously issued to the applicant; (c) in first application for a handling licence - in the case of a trading company, copies of the decision on entry in the trade register and of the registry card of the register; in the case of a self-employed natural person, a notarized copy of the registry card. In the case of a trading company being established, the undertaker shall submit attested copies of documents submitted when applying for registration in the trade register; (d) the register of associates or shareholders of the undertaker, indicating also the per cent of individual shares at the time of application for the licence; (e) a statement on lack of tax liabilities from the local office of the Tax Board; (f) description of the planned waste handling, including the description of technological processes and installations, along with the relevant schemes or drawings; (g) explanation of measures planned to be taken by the undertaker to avoid possible environmental impact and air, water and ground pollution; (h) the Health Board’s statement on conformity of the waste handling facilities and conditions with the effective health protection requirements; (i) information on the types, volumes, foreseen further treatment, or foreseen transfer to other enterprises, of waste generated in the process of waste handling; (j) information on the relevant qualification, vocational training background or skills of the applicant in the relevant field (availability of the necessary specialists, proof of their education, their earlier experience, etc.); (k) in the case of fixed waste handling facilities, information on the facilities (e.g. map, location scheme of the territory, geological, hydrological or other conditions relevant to environmental protection) and documents proving the right to use the facilities; (l) description of the planned safety measures, measures and plan for the case of emergencies and accidents; (m) confirmation on the existence of a safety deposit and insurance for the case of possible and accidents and casualties; and (n) draft of a public announcement drawn up pursuant to section 39 of this Procedure. Hazardous waste handling licences shall be issued on the following conditions: (a) the waste handling facilities, technology and installations meet environmental requirements; (b) the staff has the appropriate qualification, training or skills; and (c) the safety deposit or insurance for the case of possible accidents or casualties is sufficient. Handling licences shall be issued for an unlimited term. Licences for a shorter term may be issued on the basis of a relevant application of the applicant.

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