Environment Management (Litter and Waste Control) Regulations 2016. País/Territorio Tonga Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2016 (2020) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Eliminación de desechos Residuos domésticos Residuos no domésticos Sustancias peligrosas Residuos peligrosos Gestión de desechos Cumplimiento/aplicación Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur Entry into force notes These Regulations shall enter into force on 30 May 2016. Resumen These Regulations lay down litter control measures, waste related offences, enforcement provisions, and infringement notices. These Regulations made by the Minister of Environment under section 19(1)(c) of the Environment Management Act 2010, defines duties and offences in relation to waste pollution. Every owner and occupier of land or premises shall keep their land and premises free from litter and other waste which may become litter. Waste offences include the offence to dump waste or hazardous waste, the offence of dumping of waste that causes pollution, the offence of burning litter and waste or noxious or hazardous waste, the offence of disposal or dumping of prescribed hazardous waste. “Prescribed hazardous waste” includes ― (a) all ozone depleting substances; (b) all persistent organic pollutants; (c) asbestos, or any product containing asbestos; and (d) any other type of waste determined in accordance with any law to be a hazardous waste. Certain waste shall not be used for land filling or reclamation. An environment officer or any other authorised officer may issue a notice to cease certain activities concerning waste or issue a Notice of Infringement. Texto completo Inglés Página web crownlaw.gov.to Referencias - Legislación Implementa Environment Management Act 2010 (No. 27 of 2010). Legislación | Tonga | 2010 Palabra clave: Ley marco, Legislación básica, Control de la contaminación, Institución, Cambio climático, EIA, Cumplimiento/aplicación, Infracciones/sanciones, Ordenación/conservación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX