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Resolution No. 4 of 2005 on the management of used oil.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Liability/compensation Oil pollution Pollution control Recycling/reuse Transport/storage Waste management Waste disposal Oil Monitoring Public health International trade
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 appropriate system for monitoring and controlling used oil treatment, transport, storage, and disposal. It allows monitoring of such oils, thus preventing their detrimental effects on public health and eliminating pollution of the environment. The present Resolution is composed of 7 Chapters divided into 25 articles. Chapter 1 deals with terms and definitions. Chapter 2 provides for objectives and scope of this Resolution. Chapters 3 and 4 refer to obligations and tasks of oil producers and transporters. Chapter 5 refers to the Used Oil Treatment Unit. Chapter 6 addresses the importation and exportation of used oil. Chapter 7 contains general provisions.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh