The benefits of Basel Author Grout D.Z. Journal/Series Environmental Forum | Vol. 16(1); 19- 25; 7 p. Date 1999 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-064600) Publisher | Place of publication Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA Document type Article in periodical Language English Country/Territory United States of America Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous waste Abstract Legislation that would allow the United States to become a party to the Basel Convention - to which the Senate gave its advice and consent in 1992 - would give us important new controls over exports and imports of hazardous waste. Controversy over a 1995 amendment banning exports to non-OECD countries need not stand in the way Other references Treaty Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal Treaty | Multilateral | Basel | Apr 5, 1989 Keyword: Waste disposal, Technology transfer, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste management, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Dispute settlement, Transboundary movement of waste, Liability/compensation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001003)