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Regulation on handling devices and waste containing polychlorinated compounds.

Country/Territory
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Territorial subdivision
Federation BiH
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Processing/handling Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Packaging/labelling Registration Data collection/reporting Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after publication in the Official Gazette (published on 24 November 2021).
Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Law on waste management of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, determines the content, appearance of the label and manner for labelling devices containing polychlorinated compounds (or PCBs) and sets issues aimed for premises or facilities in which they are located, as well as for decontaminated devices; method of disposal of PCB or PCB waste, decontamination of devices containing PCBs and test methods for possible presence of such PCB content; the content of data reports and rules regarding the register of devices in use that are containing PCBs and PCB waste and the content of requests for issuance of necessary permits for decontamination of devices containing PCBs. Participants of these processes are as follows: Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism; Environmental Protection Fund of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina; Cantonal Ministries for Environmental Protection; owners of equipment and waste containing polychlorinated compounds. The Annex is also part of this publication (containing the set of relevant technical sheets, indication lists and labels).

Full text
Bosnian
Website
fzofbih.org.ba

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Waste Management.

Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Soil rehabilitation, Solid waste, Institution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX