Basel Convention

BURKINA FASO

Status of Ratification/Accession/Acceptance/Approval:	04.11.1999 (a)
Ratification/Acceptance of the Amendment to the Basel Convention:	Not yet as of 20.11.2002

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Direction Gènérale de la Préservation de l’Environement 03 BP 7044 – Ouagadougou 03 tel: [phone] fax: [phone] and 31-1676	Direction Gènérale de la Préservation de l’Environement 03 BP 7044 – Ouagadougou 03 tel: [phone] and 32-4089 fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

National Definition

There is no general definition of waste, but according to article 5 of Law 005/97/ADP establishing the Environmental Code for Burkina Faso, there are specific definitions of urban, industrial and hazardous waste. Hazardous waste is any waste presenting risks for public health and security and the environment. Waste coming from abroad is presumed to be hazardous. There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel Convention. In Burkina Faso there are no wastes other than those pursuant to Art. 1 (1)a and/or Art. 1 (1)b of the Basel Convention that require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.

Data* on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes** and Other Wastes*** in 2000 (as reported)

		Quantities (in metric tonnes)
Generation	Total amount of hazardous wastesgenerated	No data
	Total amount of other wastesgenerated	No data
Transboundary Movement	Total amount of hazardous wastesand other wastesexported	No export
	Total amount of hazardous wastesand other wastesimported	No import

* Figures are rounded to the nearest integer.

** Covers wastes under Art. 1 (1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) and Art. 1 (1)b.

*** Covers wastes under (Annex II: Y46-Y47).

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Burkina Faso.
	Restrictions on export for final disposal According to article 39 of the Law 005/97/ADP establishing the Environmental Code for Burkina Faso, any activity regarding the transit, import, purchase, sale, transport, treatment, deposit or storage of hazardous wastes is prohibited in Burkina Faso.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery According to article 39 of the Law 005/97/ADP establishing the Environmental Code for Burkina Faso, any activity regarding the transit, import, purchase, sale, transport, treatment, deposit or storage of hazardous wastes is prohibited in Burkina Faso.
	Restrictions on transit According to article 39 of the Law 005/97/ADP establishing the Environmental Code for Burkina Faso, any activity regarding the transit, import, purchase, sale, transport, treatment, deposit or storage of hazardous wastes is prohibited in Burkina Faso.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies The national strategy for reduction and elimination of hazardous materials and other waste has been defined in a management plan for industrial and household wastes. But the strategy is insufficient or is difficult to implement.
	Legislation, regulations and guidelines Burkina Faso has an Environment Code that seeks to create fundamental principles aimed at preserving the environment and improving the standard of living. These fundamental principles are combating desertification, implementing international agreements ratified by Burkina Faso and preparation and adoption of regulations.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives A National Commission for Investments has been created in Burkina Faso to grant exemptions for the import of equipment for cleaning up pollution. In addition, recognized businesses will be subject to the payment of a single tax. Furthermore, an annual tax will be charged on activities considered dangerous.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures	National strategies/policies None.
	Legislation, regulations and guidelines Article 39 of the Environmental Code prohibits any activity related to the transit, import, purchase, sale, transport, treatment, deposit or storage of hazardous material in Burkina Faso.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities

None.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

None.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

None.

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