Regulation No. 24 of 2005 on the management, transportation and circulation of hazardous and dangerous substances.

This Regulation is composed of 11 articles. Articles 1 and 2 deal with terms and definitions. Article 3 provides for the establishment of the Technical Committee formed by 12 members. Article 4 deals with competences and duties of the Committee, as follows: (a) classification of hazardous and dangerous substances; (b) preparation of directives and instructions for defining technical and scientific requirements and methods necessary for transporting, gathering, storing and treating hazardous and dangerous substances; (c) adoption of Authorization Forms for the circulation of hazardous and dangerous substances; (d) adoption of Authorization Forms for the gathering of hazardous and dangerous substances; and, (e) definition of suitable sites for the treatment of hazardous and dangerous substances. Article 5 deals with the internal organization and management of the Committee. Article 6 prohibits the use and dealing of hazardous and dangerous substances without a previous authorization from the Ministry of Environment. Article 7 lists obligations to be taken by licence-holders for the treatment and use of hazardous and dangerous substances. Article 8 prohibits the introduction, importation, placement, exportation, etc. of any hazardous and dangerous substance unless upon a issue of a resolution by the Minister of Environment. Article 10 entrusts the Minister of Environment to issue the necessary implementing regulations.