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Consolidated version of Chapter 8 of Title 24 - Hazardous Wastes and Materials.

Pays/Territoire
Samoa Américaines (EUA)
Type du document
Législation
Date
2001 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Environnement gén., Eau, Déchets et substances dangereuses
Mot clé
Déchets dangereux Lutte contre la pollution Pollution du sol/qualité Gestion des déchets Élimination de déchets Substances dangereuses Transport/dépôt Déchets solides Pesticides Système d'alerte précoce Infractions/sanctions Pollution des eaux douces
Aire géographique
Asie et Pacifique, Océanie, Polinesie, Petits états insulaires en développement, Pacifique Sud
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.asbar.org