Ministry of EnvironmentMinistry of EnvironmentEnvironment Legislations: Transport of Environment Legislations: Transport of Environment Legislations: Transport of Environment Legislations: Transport of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous WastesDangerous Goods and Hazardous Wastes

Dr. Saied Dahrouggsmdahroug@moe.gov.qa

Radiation Protection and Chemicals Management-MOE - State of QatarQ

October 2012October, 2012

CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS

Backgroundg

Environment Protection Law - Objectives

Executive Bylaws –Executive Bylaws

Ministry of Environment – Authority for Environmental

RegulationsRegulations

Transportation of Dangerous goods

Hazardous wastesHazardous wastes

Hazardous substances

B k dB k dBackgroundBackgroundLaws connected with environment protectionLaws connected with environment protection◦ Law (4)/1981 for establishing the Permanent

Commission For Environment Protection within Municipality ◦ Law (1)/1993 for Banning Excavation Of Agricultural

Soil And Sand BeachesSoil And Sand Beaches.◦ Law 32/1995 for Protecting Plants Environments

and its assets.◦ Law (11)/2000 for establishing the Supreme Council

of EnvironmentA i l (33) f h C i i f h S f Q ◦ Article (33) of the Constitution of the State of Qatar commit the nation to work towards environment protection and sustainable development.protection and sustainable development.

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT –– AUTHORITY FOR AUTHORITY FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

Department of Environment,

Ministry of Municipal

Affairs (1981)

Supreme Council for Environment

& Natural

( )

Ministry of

Environment (MoE) –

Reserves (SCENR) -2000

An Authority in much

broader aspects of

E i Environment

2006

Background: Laws connected with Background: Laws connected with environment protectionenvironment protection

◦ Law (30) / 2002 for Environment Protection and its executive regulations Protection and its executive regulations Decree (4)/2005.

◦ Law (31)/ 2002 for Protection from Radiations and its executive regulations Decree (4)/2003.

◦ Law (19)/2004 for wildlife and natural habitats protection.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION LAW ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION LAW ((LAW LAW 30 30 OF YEAR OF YEAR 20022002) )

Objectives:

Protection of environment; maintain balance and integrityProtection of environment; maintain balance and integrity.

Counteract the pollution & its impact.

Development & conservation of natural resources and

Biodiversity

Protection of society and health of humans.

L 30/2002 E i t L 30/2002 E i t Law 30/2002 on Environment Law 30/2002 on Environment ProtectionProtectionThe Law: seventy five articles comprising five main chapters;five main chapters;◦ Chapter (1)

Definitions, and Environment and sustainable ,development Environmental Impact assessment of projects

fEmergency plans for Environmental accidents/disastersHazardous substances and wastesHazardous substances and wastes

Background: law Background: law 3030//20022002

Chapter (2) Protecting Air From pollutionChapter (3) Protecting waters from Chapter (3) Protecting waters from pollution :◦ Protecting ground and surface waterotect g g ou d a d su ace ate◦ Protecting Marine Environment

From shipsFrom harmful substancesFrom solid waste and waste water F l d d l tfFrom land sources and platforms

Background: law 30/2002Background: law 30/2002

Chapter (4): Judicial and administrative ProceduresProcedures.

Chapter (5) sanctions (1000- 500 000 QR Chapter (5) sanctions (1000- 500,000 QR, and up to 10 years sentence)

Executive RegulationsExecutive Regulations–– Focal Areas For Focal Areas For

E i t l E i t l A tA tEnvironmental Environmental AssesmentAssesmentFocal Areas of Executive Regulations:

Environmental Assessment of Plans, Projects & Developmental

Activities

Management of Hazardous Wastes & Chemicals

Environmental Disaster Management

Environmental Surveillance

Protection of Air, Water & Land Resourcesotect o o , ate & a d esou ces

Mandates for Environmental Assessment:

Issuance of Environmental Permit (or Authorization or Clearance) byIssuance of Environmental Permit (or Authorization or Clearance) by

the Authority i.e. Ministry of Environment

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SET UP OF ENVIRONMENTAL SET UP OF ENVIRONMENTAL SET UP OF ENVIRONMENTAL SET UP OF ENVIRONMENTAL

AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS

Associate Vice Minister for Environment

Environmental

Assessment Department

Water

Department

Monitoring & Industrial Inspection

Department

Radioactivity and Chemicals

Department

Environmental Protection & Rehabilitation Department

Wildlife Conservation Department

Climate Change &

Renewable EnergyDepartment

Permit to Construct

Department

Permit to Operate

Permit for Radiation

Management

Department Energy

Construct p Management

Permit for Chemicals

use, storage , , g ,transport and

disposal

Transportation Related Provisions in Transportation Related Provisions in Transportation Related Provisions in Transportation Related Provisions in the Law the Law 30 30 and its bylaws.and its bylaws.

Article 23 states that “It is prohibited to import ha a do s astes o pe mit the ent t ansit hazardous wastes or permit the entry, transit, dumping, burial, injecting or accumulation of the same in the State”same in the State .

Article 26 “It is prohibited to handle, treat, p , ,recycle or dispose of hazardous wastes locally or abroad, without prior authorization from the concerned administrative agency, subject to the approval of the Council……….

Law Law 30 30 : Provisions: Provisions

Article 31 “The management and handling Article 31 The management and handling of hazardous wastes is subject to the regulations standards rules measures regulations, standards, rules, measures and conditions prescribed for each phase as given below:as given below:◦ iii – hazardous waste transportation phase (within the State)(within the State)

Rules and Conditions for Rules and Conditions for Transporting Hazardous Wastes

1. Transportation of hazardous waste is prohibited in unlicensed hazardous waste transport vehicles. The transport vehicle shall meet the following The transport vehicle shall meet the following requirements:◦ a. Be equipped with appropriate, serviceable and well-

maintained safety equipmentmaintained safety equipment.◦ b. Have the proper vehicle capacity and capability to

transport the subject amount and type of hazardous wastes.◦ c. The drivers of such vehicles shall be well trained and

capable of proper response in cases of emergencies.◦ d. The vehicles are to be clearly marked indicating the

h d t f th l d d th i t ti hazardous nature of the load and the appropriate actions to take in cases of emergencies.

Rules and Conditions for Transporting Rules and Conditions for Transporting Hazardous Wastes

2. Designate an appropriate schedule and route for the hazardous waste vehicles and promptlyfor the hazardous waste vehicles and promptly notify the Civil Defense and Traffic Department of any changes or detours to enable their quick response in cases of emergency.

3 It i hibit d t t t h d t3. It is prohibited to transport hazardous waste through residential areas or down town during daylight hoursdaylight hours.

Rules and Conditions for Transporting Rules and Conditions for Transporting Hazardous Wastes

4. The concerned agency is to be notified about the location of the parked hazardous waste transport vehicles along with their registration number and road permit validity.

5. Decontamination of each hazardous waste vehicle is required after each usevehicle is required after each use.

Transportation of Hazardous materialsTransportation of Hazardous materials

Article 46; Producers, handlers, and shippers of hazardous materials, whether in gaseous, liquid or solid form are to take necessary liquid or solid form, are to take necessary safety measures to ensure there is no harm to the environmentto the environment

Article (55)Licensed hazardous material Licensed hazardous material transporters shall comply with the conditions and procedures set forth in conditions and procedures set forth in this By-Law, in addition to the conditions listed at Annex (2/19)conditions listed at Annex (2/19)

Article (56)Article (56)Hazardous material land transporters must comply with the following must comply with the following requirements:◦ (i)Ha ardo s material tr cks/ ehicles sho ld be ◦ (i)Hazardous material trucks/vehicles should be

driven safely within the prescribed speed limit. The drivers are to comply with the prescribed timings and routes.

◦ (ii)Proper hazard warnings should be displayed on all (ii)Proper hazard warnings should be displayed on all sides of the containers or tanks loaded on the trucks/vehicles. The warning hazard is to be written on a phosphoric or luminous backgroundon a phosphoric or luminous background.

(iii) Tankers or trucks carrying liquid hazardous materials are to be provided with yellow strobe light hazard indicators fitted on the trailer and switched on at all times, throughout the duration of the trip.

(iv) Drivers shall be well trained, properly licensed to drive such vehicles, and properly trained on emergency responseemergency response.

( ) D i h ll hi i (v) Drivers shall carry proper shipping documents including information about the hazardous cargo e g (scientific name hazardous cargo e.g. (scientific name, classification of the substance and UN identification number). A metal placard is to ) pbe fixed on the body of the vehicle with the same information.

(vi) The shipping documents are to include the weight and volume and a statement that the weight and volume and a statement that each parcel or package is properly packed, filled and tightly sealed.filled and tightly sealed.

(vii) Hazardous materials, not carried in tanks, should meet the following conditions:◦ a. The drum or container should be constructed of metal

fit for transported material.

◦ b. Containers shall be built according to approved international standards.

◦ c. Containers should be designed for the weight and volume of the cargo, appropriate for the characteristics/ properties of the substance and must bear the stress, p p ,pressure and temperature extremes.

◦ d. Container valves, gauges and other test and safety fittings are to be available on the hazardous material containers, so as to avoid the risk of damage and harm containers, so as to avoid the risk of damage and harm during shipment.

◦ e Each part of the container shall be easily accessible ◦ e. Each part of the container shall be easily accessible for inspectors.

f All i d ti f th t i t b ◦ f. All pipes and connections of the container are to be made of appropriate materials.

◦ g. All containers are to be fitted with pressure relief valves, as appropriate.

◦ h. The body and all fittings of the container are to be inspected by a qualified person.

◦ I. The exterior surface and interior container coatings are to be inspected periodically including hydraulic pressure tests.inspected periodically including hydraulic pressure tests.

◦ k. Ensure that containers are free from defects and are regularly serviced and maintained. If there are minor defects in the container, it is not to be used until repaired.

(viii) Hazardous material containers are not to be (viii) Hazardous material containers are not to be transported in a trailer unless the trailer is equipped with appropriate locks.

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