Decree-Law No. 64/2013 repealing Decree-Law No. 14/2003 and creating the Environmental Impact Tax (TIA). País/Territorio Santo Tomé y Príncipe Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2013 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Diário da República, 24th Supplement, No. 163. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Eliminación de desechos Gestión de desechos Tarifas/cánones relativos al medio ambiente Planificación ambiental Principio contaminador-pagador Control de la contaminación Residuos sólidos Política/planificación Envasado/etiquetado Área geográphica Africa, Africa Central, Países menos desarrollados, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force immediately. Resumen This Decree-Law introduces the principle of the extended responsibility of the producer of goods to the production of waste as a cornerstone for the proper management of urban solid waste and the protection of the environment. This Decree-Law is applicable to a set of products and articles placed on the market, which by their nature are considered priorities in terms of waste management. Art. 5 establishes the Environmental Impact Fee (called TIA), to be paid by all economic agents importing packaging, products and articles included in the attached list. The list of products attached to this law, defined according to its impact on the environment and on waste management, should be the subject of a revision proposal in accordance with article 8, which will be under the Direction of Customs. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.legis-palop.org Referencias - Legislación Revoca Decree-Law No. 14/2003 establishing the principles and standards applicable to the management of packaging, and products originated from packaging waste. Legislación | Santo Tomé y Príncipe | 2003 Palabra clave: Eliminación de desechos, Gestión de desechos, Envasado/etiquetado Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX