189-1 Decree 2,635 Standards for the Control of Recovery of Hazardous Materials and Management of Hazardous Waste (July 22, 1998)

Summary

The purpose of this decree is to regulate the recovery of materials and the management of waste, when they present characteristics, composition or dangerous conditions, representing a source of risk to health and the environment. It includes, among other areas: general provisions; of recoverable hazardous materials and hazardous waste, their characteristics and hazardous conditions; management of hazardous waste, with special reference to the activities of exploration and production of oil and mineral exploitation; administrative control of hazardous waste handlers. It also includes various annexes: list of activities that potentially generate recoverable hazardous materials and hazardous waste, hazardous waste and recoverable hazardous materials from non-specific activities.

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Issuer

Venezuela

Year

1998

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources; General Directorate of Environmental Quality; Residue and Waste Management Directorate (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Transportation & Warehousing
Finance & Insurance
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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