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Regulation on the permits for import, export and transit shipment of wastes.(No. 166)

Country/Territory
Bulgaria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Authorization/permit Internal trade Registration Transport/storage Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 January 1999.
Abstract

This Regulation sets out requirements and conditions for applying and permitting of the import, export and transit shipment of wastes and the cases when a bank guarantee is required. The Regulation is divided into 5 chapters, Conclusion Provisions and 4 Annexes. Chapter 1 deals with the general requirements. Chapter 2 deals with the permitting conditions. Chapter 2 is divided into two parts, i.e.: (1)the list of the permitting conditions for import and transit shipment of wastes; (2) the list of the permitting conditions for export of wastes. Chapter 3 sets the content of the permit. Chapter 4 regulates the requirements to the permit issuance, the register procedure and the reporting on the permits for import, export and transit shipment of wastes. Chapter 5 deals with the establishment of bank guarantee. Annex 1 enlists the wastes relating to the import, export and transit shipment regime. Annex 2 enlists the wastes categories subject to control according to the Basel Convention. Annex 3 enlists the wastes categories subject to special attention according to the Basel Convention. Annex 4 consists of the sample of the documents needed for the permitting of the import, export and transit shipment of wastes.

Full text
Bulgarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Reduction of the harmful impact of waste upon the environment Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1997

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Registration, Solid waste, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX