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Decree-Law No. 277/99 on the disposal of used PCBs according to EC Directive No. 96/59/CE of 1996.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Decree-Law, composed of 17 articles and three annexes, rules on the disposal of used PCBs according to EC Directive No. 96/59/CE of 1996. In particular, it defines rules for storage, transport, decontamination and elimination of devices and equipment containing PCB, with the aim of achieving total destruction of used PCB. The Decree-Law introduces a registry and a licensing system. Finally, it defines control and monitoring measures. The annexes provide the registry of PBC, marking standards for PCB equipment and labelling indicators.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Di rio da Rep blica, I S rie-A, No. 170, 23 July 1999, pp. 4604-4608.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n. 277/99: Transp e para o direito interno as disposi es constantes da Directiva n. 96/59/CE, do Conselho, de 16 de Setembro, e estabelece as regras a que ficam sujeitas a elimina o dos PCB usados, tendo em vista a destrui o total destes.