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 ^(1)
	Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)	No data ^(1)
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	0
	Amount of other wastes exported	0
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	0
	Amount of other wastes imported	0

1) The projected total amount of hazardous medical waste generated: 11metric tons/day during 1997 to 1999.

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2002

Liechtenstein

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	27.01.1992
Amendment to the Basel Convention:	25.05.03 (A)
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:	-

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

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Office of Environmental Protection Waste Management Division PO Box 684 FL-9490 Vaduz Principality of Liechtenstein Telephone: [phone] Telefax: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail] Website: www.aus.llv.li	Office of Environmental Protection Environmental law and International Environmental affairs PO Box 684 FL-9490 Vaduz Principality of Liechtenstein Telephone: [phone] Telefax: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail] Website: www.aus.llv.li

National Definition

General remark: Because of the customs union treaty with Switzerland the Swiss waste-law is also applied in Liechtenstein and there is no custom control between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The borders are controlled by Swiss authorities. The Swiss Agency for the Environment, Forests and Landscape (SAEFL) checks the import, export and transit of wastes and hazardous wastes for Liechtenstein. Switzerland is a member of the OECD and the Basel Convention and therefore carries out these controls according to the OECD and the Basel Convention -Decisions. The authorities of Liechtenstein will be informed in every case and have the possibility to refuse unwanted exports, imports and transits of wastes under control. _________________________ Swiss National definition of “waste”: "Wastes mean all moveable materials of which the owner gets rid of or disposal of which is necessary in the public interest." (Federal Law relating to the Protection of the Environment; Art. 7 Para 6 / dated 7 October 1983 state30 December 2003). Swiss National definition of “special waste”: "Special wastes: Wastes, whose environmentally sound disposal also inland requests specific comprehensive technical and organizational measures, basing on the composition, the physico-chemical or biological properties of the waste” (Federal Ordinance on Movements of Wastes, Art. 2 Para 2 / dated 22 June 2005). Swiss National definition of “other wastes under control”: " Other wastes under control: Wastes, whose environmentally sound disposal also inland requests limited comprehensive technical and organizational measures, basing on the composition, the physico-chemical or biological properties of the waste” (Federal Ordinance on Movements of Wastes, Art. 2 Para 2 / dated 22 June 2005). The following wastes must be notified prior to transboundary movements (export/import/transit): - Hazardous wastes as per Article 1.1a Basel Convention - Wastes as per Article 1.1b Basel Convention - Wastes on Annex II of the Basel Convention - Wastes on Annex VIII of the Basel Convention - Special wastes (nationally defined) -. Other wastes under control (nationally defined) - Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001). The wastes whose transboundary movements must be notified are listed in: - Basel Convention Annex I together with Annex III Annex II Annex VIII - Federal Ordinance on list for movements of wastes (dated 22 June 2005). Available in French, German and Italian language - Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) is implemented in Liechtenstein. Restrictions on export for final disposal and for recovery The export of the following wastes to non Annex VII countries of the Basel Convention is prohibited: - For final disposal (Annex IVA operations of the Basel Convention): -> All wastes - For recycling (Annex IVB operations of the Basel Convention): -> Hazardous wastes as per Article 1.1a Basel Convention -> Wastes as per Article 1.1b Basel Convention -> Wastes on Annex II of the Basel Convention -> Wastes on Annex VIII of the Basel Convention -> Special wastes (nationally defined) -> Other wastes under control (nationally defined) -> Wastes on the amber list of the OECD Decision C(2001)107 concerning the revision of Decision C(92)39/FINAL on the control of transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery operations (2001).
	Restrictions on import for final disposal and for recovery See general remarks because of the customs union treaty with Switzerland and Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 of February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community and Council Regulation (EC) No 120/97 of 20 January amending Regulation (EC) No 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community is applied. Switzerland has no restrictions for the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery. Basel Convention is applied. -> Imports need notification and consent.
	Restrictions on transit Switzerland has no restrictions for the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. See general remarks because of the customs union treaty with Switzerland and Council Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 of February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community and Council Regulation (EC) No 120/97 of 20 January amending Regulation (EC) No 259/93 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within, into and out of the European Community is applied. Basel Convention is applied. -> Transits need notification and consent.

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures

National strategies/policies Strict export control. Principle of autonomy is applied respecting the national situation and legislation.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities

Information can be obtained from the Competent Authority.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

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Technical Assistance and Training Available

Information can be obtained from the Focal point or Competent Authority.