Consolidated version of Chapter 8 of Title 24 - Hazardous Wastes and Materials. País/Territorio Samoa Americana (EUA) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2001 (2011) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Agua, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Residuos peligrosos Control de la contaminación Contaminación del suelo/calidad Gestión de desechos Eliminación de desechos Sustancias peligrosas Transporte/depósito Residuos sólidos Plaguicidas Sistema de alerta temprana Infracciones/sanciones Contaminación de las aguas dulces Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur Resumen This Chapter establishes the standards and rules for transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes and materials in American Samoa. The goal of these standards and rules is to prevent pollution and protect the public health and safety and the environment by regulating the use, treatment and handling of all hazardous substances imported or introduced for use in the Territory. “Hazardous material” means the materials regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation that require special handling and controls; "hazardous waste" refers to solid waste which poses a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed or otherwise managed. One rule concerns the handling of pesticides by farmers. The Chapter also concerns response to accidents. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.asbar.org