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MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF)

Status of Ratification/Accession/Acceptance/Approval:	06.09.1995 (a)
Ratification/Acceptance of the Amendment to the Basel Convention:	Not yet as of 20.11.2002

Competent Authority	Focal Point
The Secretary FSM National Government Dept. of Health, Education and Social Affairs Division of Health Services P.O. Box PS-70 Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941 tel: [phone] fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]	The Secretary FSM National Government Dept. of Foreign Affairs P.O. Box PS-123 Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941 tel: [phone] fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail] web site: http://fsmgov.org

National Definition

No national definition by law.

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Micronesia.
	Restrictions on export and import for final disposal and recovery Article XIII, Section 2 (General Provisions) of the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia – “ Radioactive, toxic chemical, or other harmful substances may not be tested, stored, used, or disposed of within the jurisdiction of the Federated States of Micronesia without the express approval of the national government.”
	Restrictions on transit No restrictions by law.
Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies Environmental Action Strategies (FSM NEMS, 1992) Improve disposal of solid wastes and sewage; and Reduce use & abuse of hazardous chemicals. Second FSM Economic Summit (1999) Create strong regulatory climate for the environment sector; and Develop technical support for existing and future environmental programs.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures

The measures taken for reduction of the amount of hazardous wastes and other wastes subject to the transboundary movement are same as the measures taken for reduction and/or elimination of hazardous waste generation.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities

Hazardous wastes not disposable locally are being stored temporarily for disposal outside the country. Importation of hazardous wastes for disposal, recovery, recycling or other treatment is prohibited.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

The Waigani Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region entered into force on October 21, 2001.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

None.

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MONACO

Status of Ratification/Accession/Acceptance/Approval:	31.08.1992 (a)
Ratification/Acceptance of the Amendment to the Basel Convention:	Not yet as of 20.11.2002

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Le Ministre Plenipotentiaire Chargé de la Coopération Internationale pour l’Environnement et le Dèveloppement 16, Boulevard de Suisse, MC 98000 tel: [phone] fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]	Same as the Competent Authority

National Definition

In Monaco, there is no national definition of wastes and hazardous wastes as such. However, several legal texts concerning the management of wastes highlight the character of hazardousness of certain categories of wastes which are collected in selective manner and managed adequately. However, in all events the Basel Convention’s definitions are applicable to all services concerned. 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 Monaco 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	301 ^1)
	Total amount of other wastesgenerated	66 273 ^2)
Transboundary Movement	Total amount of hazardous wastesand other wastesexported	24 924
	Total amount of hazardous wastesand other wastesimported	45 868 ^3)

* 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).

1) Figure refers to total amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1 (1)a (Annex I:Y1-Y45).

2) Consists of wastes collected from households (Y46): 42 841 mt + residues arising from the incineration of household wastes (Y47): 23 432 mt.

3) Figure refers to wastes collected from households (Y46).

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has not been implemented in Monaco.
	Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recovery Monaco has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. However, due to Custom Agreement with France, transboundary movements of wastes and their final disposal and recovery are controlled by French and European Union policies.
	Restrictions on import for final disposal Monaco restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal. The relevant legislation is the Municipal Policy 91-14 related to municipal and similar wastes disposal. Final disposal of wastes is theoretically impossible in Monaco.
	Restrictions on import for recovery Monaco restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery. However, household wastes import is authorized for energy recycling only.
	Restrictions on transit Monaco has no restrictions on the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. However, due to Custom Agreement with France, transboundary movements of wastes and their final disposal and recovery are controlled by French and European Union policies. The border control is under the French Custom Authority.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities

Disposal facilities None. Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities Societé Monégasque d’Assaisissement, 3 Avenue de Fontvielle, incineration of household wastes to generate energy (R1). For additional information the following source could be contacted: Service des Concessions et des Telecomunications, 23 avenue Prince Hereditaire Albert.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

Information is not available.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

Information could be obtained from: Cooperation Internationale pour l’Environnement et le Developpement, 16, bd de Suisse, MC – Monaco 98000

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