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Resolution No. 202 of 2008 on the circulation and handling of hazardous wastes emitting ionizing radiations.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 247, 27 October 2008, 17 pp
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Authorization/permit Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Internal trade Royalties/fees Radiation Pollution control Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 15 articles, 2 Annexes and 3 Lists. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Article 2 classifies wastes mentioned in the List I as hazardous wastes. Article 3 decrees the ban on the circulation and handling of the aforementioned wastes without obtaining a licence from the Authority of Atomic Energy. Article 5 defines requirements and conditions for the issuance of licences for hazardous wastes emitting ionizing radiations, in particular: to provide all information and documents mentioned in the Annex II; availability of specialists, equipment, means and systems for the secure and safe handling of wastes; and, availability of necessary requirements for facing eventual emergency and protection of the public health and environment. Article 6 deals with the revocation of licences or stopping of activities. Article 7 subjects holders of licences to articles 28, 29 and 30 of the Implementing Regulation of the Environment Law. Article 9 defines licence’s fees. Article 13 gives all activities related to the circulation and handling of the aforementioned wastes 6 months to regulate their situations. Annex I contains terms and definitions. Annex II contains information and documents necessary for obtaining licences. List I contains hazardous wastes. List II contains minerals and elements of uranium and thorium.

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