Memorandum

Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2003 (as reported)		Quantities (in metric tons)
Generation	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC
	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
	Total amount of hazardous wastes generated	Not reported
	Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)	Not reported
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	Not reported
	Amount of other wastes exported	Not reported
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	Not reported
	Amount of other wastes imported	Not reported

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2003

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	16.03.2001 (a)
Amendment to the Basel Convention:	-
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:	-

(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Federal Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment Titova 9A, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovinia tel.: [phone] e-mail.: [e-mail] website: Multiple Authorities (list available from the Focal Point).	Federal Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment Marsala Tita 9a Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (387 33) 44 50 31 E-Mail: Website:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Bosnia & Herzegovina. "Waste" means any substance or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard, belongs to one of the categories in Annex I and appears in the list of wastes adopted in a separate legal regulation. National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Bosnia & Herzegovina. "Hazardous waste" means any waste which is covered by separate regulations and which has one or more of the properties, which poses a hazard to human health and to the environment due to its origin, composition or concentration, and which is listed in the list of wastes adopted by a separate regulation as 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. Bosnia & Herzegovina requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: Non-hazardous waste require special consideration when subjected to transboundary movement.

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
	Restrictions on transit and export for final disposal and for recovery Bosnia & Herzegovina has no restrictions on the transit and export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal Bosnia & Herzegovina restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. (1) Law on waste management (‘’Official Gazette of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’’, number: 33/03’’), which entered into force on 19 July 2003. (2) Law on waste management (‘’Official Gazette of Republic Srpska’’, No.53/02), entered into force on 2002. (3) Law on waste management (‘’Official Gazette of District Brcko’’, No.25/04), entered into force on 2004. The restriction applies to all countries and all wastes. The import of hazardous waste is prohibited. No capacity within the country for recovery or disposal of hazardous wastes.
	Restrictions on import for recovery Bosnia & Herzegovina restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. Law on waste management, which entered into force on 19 July 2003. The restriction applies to all countries and all wastes. The import of hazardous waste is prohibited. No capacity within the country for recycling, recovery or reuse of hazardous waste.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies National strategies for hazardous waste is not prepared. Legislation, regulations and guidelines None. Economic instruments/ initiatives None.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators None.
	Others None.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures

None.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities

No facilities available.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

No agreements.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

No assistance available.