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Reglamento para el Manejo de los Desechos Peligrosos Industriales N°27001-MINAE

Decree 27001-MINAE Regulations for the Handling of Industrial Dangerous Wastes

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Summary

The "Reglamento para el Manejo de los Desechos Peligrosos Industriales N°27001-MINAE" was introduced in 1998 in Costa Rica to regulate the handling of hazardous industrial waste. The regulation imposes certain obligations on businesses that produce, transport, or dispose of hazardous waste. Businesses must obtain an environmental permit, keep records of waste generation and disposal, implement safety measures, and ensure that hazardous waste is transported by licensed carriers. The regulation also requires businesses to properly label and package hazardous waste and to submit annual reports on their waste management activities to the regulatory authorities.

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Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

1998

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Environment and Energy (Ministro del Ambiente y Energía) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation & Warehousing
  • Retail trade
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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