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Resolution No. 3 of 2006 on the management of hazardous wastes.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 2741, 31 May 2006, 49 pp
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Monitoring Pollution control Transport/storage Waste management
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force 6 months after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The aim of this Resolution is to lay down an adequate system for the control and monitoring of production, storage, transportation and treatment of hazardous wastes in order to protect the environment, wildlife and public health. It is composed of 7 Chapters divided into 35 articles and 6 Annexes. Chapter I gives terms and definitions. Chapter II defines the scope of application and objectives of this Resolution. Chapters III and IV pertain to obligations of producers and transporters of hazardous wastes. Chapters V and VI deal with Hazardous Waste treatment Unit and importation and exportation of hazardous wastes. Chapter VII contains general provisions. Annexes I to V deal with the following matters: not included production wastes; treatment operations; waste categories which should be controlled and monitored; hazardous characteristics; and, toxicity characteristic leaching procedures. Annex VI contains Lists A and B concerning hazardous and un-hazardous wastes.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Resolution No.7 of 2013 amending Resolution No.3 of 2006 with respect to Hazardous Waste Management.

Legislation | Bahrain | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, International trade, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX