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	^1)
	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
	Total amount of hazardous wastes generated	^1)
	Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)	Not reported
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	6,511
	Amount of other wastes exported	0
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	4,815
	Amount of other wastes imported	0

1) Amounts of generation of hazardous wastes under Art. 1(1)a are not available as Japan’s waste classification system for the internal waste control is different from those of Basel Convention.

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2002

Jordan

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	22.06.1989 (AA)
Amendment to the Basel Convention:	06.12.2004 (AA)
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:	-

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

Competent Authority	Focal Point
The Secretary General Ministry of Environment P.O. Box 1408, Amman 11941 Jordan Telephone: [phone] or 534 58 48 Telefax: (962 6) 535 00 84 E-Mail: [e-mail] or              [e-mail] Website:	The Secretary General Ministry of Environment P.O. Box 1408, Amman 11941 Jordan Telephone: [phone] or 534 58 48 Telefax: (962 6) 535 00 84 E-Mail: [e-mail] or               [e-mail] Website:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Jordan. Any material which cannot be disposed of at the public garbage dump sites or drainage network due to its hazardous characteristics, harmful impact on the environment and the safety of the organism and which require special means for handling and disposing of, same as are specified in table No.3 which is annexed to Regulation No. 43/1999. National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Jordan. Any material which cannot be disposed of at the public garbage dump sites or drainage network due to its hazardous characteristics, harmful impact on the environment and the safety of the organism and which require special means for handling and disposing of, same as are specified in table No.3 which is annexed to Regulation No. 43/1999. 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 Jordan 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.

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Jordan.
	Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recovery Jordan has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery Jordan restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Environment Protection Law No. 12/1995 and its Regulation No. 43/1999: Management and Circulation of the Harmful and Hazardous Materials. The restriction covers all countries.
	Restrictions on transit Jordan restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. In accordance with Basel Convention. The restriction covers all parties to the Basel convention.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies Encourage recycling; use production procedure that are environment friendly; and use alternatives for hazard inputs. Legislation, regulations and guidelines Practice of applying hazardous waste treatment fees is in preparation.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives None.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators Use production ways that are environment friendly; and use alternative for hazard inputs, if available.
	Others None.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures	National strategies/policies Wastes are exported only if there is no facility within the country to treat them or dispose of them. Legislation, regulations and guidelines None.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives None.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators None.
	Others None.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities	Disposal facilities Swaga storage and disposal central facility. Swaga, Jordan/General Corporation for Environment Protection; Storage areas and landfill cells are operated. Treatment units are under consideration.
	Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company; Used oil recovery; R9

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

No agreements.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

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