These Regulations, made under provisions of section 34 of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, no. 25 of 2007, provide for: ensuring environmentally sound management and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), in order to protect human health and the environment; developing technical standards for managing equipment and articles containing or contaminated with PCBs; regulating and reducing import and transport of PCBs and related products; regulating treatment and disposal of PCBs and PCB wastes; increasing public awareness and education on the effects of PCBs to human health and the environment. Matters covered by the Regulations include: prohibitions; usage, storage and disposal of PCBs; registration of facility and equipment for treatment of PCBs; labelling of containers; transportation requirements; waste transportation permit; precautionary measures for transportation; emergency preparedness and response Plan; notification of emergencies; offences.
Нигерия · 2020-12-23