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Toilet Facilities and Sewage Disposal Regulations.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Effluent waste water/discharge Sewerage Waste management
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe standards for the construction of sewage systems and septic tanks in public buildings and dwellings. Construction requires a permit from the Environmental Protection Authority. Applications for a permit shall be made in accordance with article 14. The Authority may impose special conditions or special requirements when granting a permit. Article 37 prohibits disposal of treated, semi-treated or untreated sewage into pounds, wells, reservoirs or body of water, into the ground unless for one of the reasons listed in the article. A special permit shall be obtained for such disposal.

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References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Protection Act 1984.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1984 (2006)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, EIA, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Potable water, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX