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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