Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2002 (as reported)
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Quantities
(in metric tons)
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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC
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Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
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Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)
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Not reported
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Amount of hazardous wastes exported
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85,580 1)
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Amount of other wastes exported
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130,952
| Import |
Amount of hazardous wastes imported
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83,151 1)
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Amount of other wastes imported
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28
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1) Clarification is pending for some of the exported and imported amounts reported by Denmark (These amounts are not included in the current table).
For excluded amounts and/or endnotes refer to the master tables “Table 3: Excluded amounts (export)” and/or “Table 4: Excluded amounts (import)”; and “Table 3: End notes (export)” and/or “Table 4: End notes (import)” which is posted on the website of the Basel Convention (www.basel.int).
Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2003
Dominica
Status of Ratifications:
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Party to the Basel Convention:
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05.05.1998 (a)
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Amendment to the Basel Convention:
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-
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Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:
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(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))
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Focal Point
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The Chief Environmental Health Officer
Ministry of Health, Government Headquarters
Kennedy Avenue, Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Telephone: (1 767) 448 24 01 Ext. 3467
Telefax: (1 767) 448 60 86
E-Mail: minhealth@cwdom.dm
Website:
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Head of the Environmental Coordinating Unit
Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment
Roseau Fisheries Complex Building
Dame Mary Eugenia Charles Boulevard
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Telephone: (1 767) 448 24 01 ext. 3456
Telefax: (1 767) 448 45 77
E-Mail: agriext@cwdom.dm
Website:
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National Definition
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National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Dominica.
“Waste” is defined by the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002.
National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Dominica.
“Hazardous waste” is defined by the Solid Waste Management Act, 2002, schedule containing Annex I and III 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 Dominica 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.
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Restrictions on Transboundary Movement
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Amendment to the Basel Convention
The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been implemented in Dominica.
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Restrictions on export for final disposal
Dominica restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.
Solid Waste Management Act, 2002 and Marine Pollution Act 2002.
Permit must be obtained in writing from Marine Administrator who in consultation with the Chief Environmental Health Officer refuse permission or issue permit for the transboundary movement of waste.
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Restrictions on export for recovery
Dominica has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.
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Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery
Dominica restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.
Solid Waste Management Act, 2002 and Marine Pollution Management Act 2002.
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Restrictions on transit
Dominica restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.
Solid Waste Management Act, 2002.
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Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation
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National strategies/policies
Introduction of organic farming. Restriction on the importation of pesticides and other chemicals through a licensing regime. Substitution of more hazardous chemicals with less hazardous ones.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
Solid Waste Management Act (2000), Environmental Health Services Act (1998), Litter Act (1990), Pesticides Control Act (1974), Water and Sewerage Act (1989), Marine Pollution Management Act (2002).
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Economic instruments/ initiatives
Environmental Levy.
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Measures taken by industries/waste generators
Bulk storage of used oil by electric power generating company and other large generators for shipment to refining facility.
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Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures
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None.
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Disposal/
Recovery Facilities
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No facilities available.
All solid waste including hazardous waste is disposed of at landfill without gas and leachate treatment facilities. No separation of waste exists.
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Technical Assistance and Training Available
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No assistance available.
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