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	No data
	Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)	No data
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	269
	Amount of other wastes exported	Not reported
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	0
	Amount of other wastes imported	0

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2002

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	05.01.1993 (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
Department of the Environment No. 187 Ostad Nejatollahi Ave Tehran P.O. Box 5181, 15875 Tehran Islamic Republic of Iran Telephone: [phone] or 826 79 92 Telefax: (98 21) 890 82 30 or 826 40 03 E-Mail: [e-mail] or               [e-mail] or                [e-mail] Website:	Department of the Environment No. 187 Ostad Nejatollahi Ave Tehran P.O. Box 5181, 15875 Tehran Islamic Republic of Iran Telephone: [phone] or 826 79 92 Telefax: (98 21) 890 82 30 or 826 40 03 E-Mail: [e-mail] or               [e-mail] or               [e-mail] Website:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Iran (Islamic Republic of). The national definition of waste in Iran is in accordance with Article 2, paragraph 1 of the Basel Convention. National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Iran (Islamic Republic of). The national definition of hazardous waste in Iran is in accordance with Article 1, paragraph 1(a) of the Basel Convention. 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 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 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 not been implemented in Iran (Islamic Republic of).
	Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recovery Iran (Islamic Republic of) restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. As far as it can assure the environmentally sound management in the destination country and according to the Basel Convention, there is no other export restriction. Decisions may be made on case by case basis.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal Iran (Islamic Republic of) restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. National export and import regulation is based on the Basel Convention and WCO-HS. Decision is made for each case by focal point and relevant national body. The existing import restriction is due to the lack of reliable facilities for final disposal.
	Restrictions on import for recovery Iran (Islamic Republic of) restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. The national export and import regulations are based on the Basel Convention and WCO-HS. Decision is made for each case by focal point and relevant national body. Decision may be made to assure environmentally sound recovery of special cases.
	Restrictions on transit Iran (Islamic Republic of) restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. Compliance with national road transportation of hazardous chemicals regulation. Identification of export routes in details and transit condition are required for the notification form.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies Encouraging to apply ISO systems; restricting import and consumption of some hazardous chemicals; implementing EIA projects prior to any industrial development; and establishment of fining system for importing hazardous wastes for disposal on the basis of the quantity of wastes and their pollution rates.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives Utilizing the sum of improper disposal fine as financial assistance source for hazardous waste management activities.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators Allocating budget from governmental financial resources and encouraging application of ISO systems in the industries; and conducting research and pilot project for hazardous waste recovery and disposal facilities.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities There are some authorized recovery plants for hazardous wastes of the country within the national jurisdiction of Iran. Used oil re-fining plants, plastic recycling are among these kinds of facilities.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

No agreements.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

Sharif University/Tehran-Iran Tehran University/Tehran-Iran Tarbiat Modaress University/Tehran-Iran Khageh Nassir University/Tehran-Iran Shiraz University/Shiraz-Iran A complete list could be obtained from the Focal Point.