Regulation on authorization for import to territory of Poland, export from territory of Poland or transit through this territory of radioactive wastes.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Transport/storage Transboundary movement of waste Hazardous waste Waste management

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Regulation entered into force on the day when Poland became a member of the European Union.

Abstract

This Regulation of the Council of Ministers is composed of six Sections and one Annex. The Sections are: General provisions (sect. 1); Transport between the Republic of Poland and other member countries of the European Union (sect. 2); Shipment between the Republic of Poland and non-member countries of the European Union (sect. 3); Return transportations (sect. 4); Standard document (sect. 5); Final provision (sect. 6). The Annex lays down the standard document for monitoring radioactive waste shipments (Directive 92/3/Euratom), composed of the following Sections: Application for shipment authorization; Approval by the competent authorities consulted; Shipment authorization; List of packages; Acknowledgement of receipt of the waste.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Atomic Law.

Legislation | Poland | 2000 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Radiation, Early warning system, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX