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Legislation
| 2014 |
Mexico
Law on Ventures in Mexican Marine Zones

The present law is of federal jurisdiction, its provisions are of public order and its purpose is the control and prevention of pollution or alteration of the sea by dumping in Mexican marine areas.

Keywords
Marine plastic litter, Maritime sources, Pollution of the marine environment, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 2014 |
Gabon
Loi n° 007/2014 du 01 août 2014 relative à la protection de l'environnement en République gabonaise.

La présente loi, prise en application des dispositions de l’article 47 de la Constitution, fixe les dispositions spécifiques applicables à la protection de l’environnement en République Gabonaise. La présente loi détermine les principes généraux de la politique nation ale de protection de l'Environnement contribuant à la promotion du développement durable. Ces principes tendent notamment à la...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Toxic waste, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 2014 |
Pakistan
Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 (No. VIII of 2014).

This Act, consisting of 37 sections divided into eleven Parts, provides for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development. In addition, it establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the Sindh Environmental Protection Council, entitled to: co-ordinate and supervise...

Keywords
Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Oxo-degradable plastics, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Waste management hierarchy
Legislation
| 2014 |
Netherlands
Packaging Management Decree
Keywords
Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic packaging, Plastic polymers, Recycling
Legislation
| 2014 |
Somalia
Somaliland Environmental Management Law

To provide a framework for a structured, uniform public and environmental health system. - Provides environmental quality standards for various types of pollution and authorises power to certain agencies and directors. To promote the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste and establish adequate environmental monitoring.

Keywords
Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Verification of compliance, Waste disposal, Waste management
Regulation
| 2014 |
United States of America
Waste Volume Reduction and Recycling
Keywords
Enforcement, Plastic waste, Polyethylene, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Waste management hierarchy
Regulation
| 2014 |
Seychelles
Repealed
Customs Management (Prohibited and Restricted Goods) Regulations, 2014 (S.I. 43 of 2014).

These Regulations, made by the Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment under section 270 read with section 190(2) of the Customs Management Act, 2011, place restrictions on the importation of goods specified in the Schedule, including (hazardous) wastes, toxic chemicals (including pesticides), species listed under CITES, fish and fish products, wood, animals and animal products, fertilizers...

Keywords
Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste