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Waste from Titanium Dioxide Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 223 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette No. 17,139 of 2001, pp. B 2159-B 2185.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances, Water
Keyword
Pollution control Freshwater pollution Soil pollution/quality Waste disposal Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Standards Waste management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations provide for the prevention and control of discharge of waste (defined) in the air, waters and soil of titanium dioxide. They also define methods for the monitoring of discharges (Annex). The Competent Authority, being the Department of Environment Protection (reg. 2) shall ensure the prevention and progressive reduction of pollution caused by waste with a view to its elimination (reg. 3). Regulations 6, 7 and 8 concern authorization for the discharge, dumping, storage, tipping and injection of waste. Regulation 9 concerns the monitoring of the discharge, etc. of waste, whereas regulation 10 requires the Competent Authority to take appropriate steps to remedy harmful situations, including damage to fish and fish breeding. The Authority shall also draw up a programme for the progressive reduction and elimination of waste pursuant to regulation 11. Other regulations concern authorization of new establishments, surveillance and monitoring, reports by the Competent Authority, non-application of the present Regulations, consultations with other States, of offences and penalties.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001).

Legislation | Malta | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX