SEMINAR ON "BASEL CONVENTION"

The Maltese government recently acceded to the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. In line with this Convention, Malta passed new regulations which came into force in September, 2000. As stated by the regulations, this overall objective is "to control all operations relating to the transit, export and import to toxic substances, and promote their environmentally sound management." The second objective of these regulations is to put into effect the obligations that arise from the Basel Convention in relation to hazardous wastes.

The Cleaner Technology Centre and the Environment Protection Department are organizing a Seminar titled "The Basel Convention – its benefits and obligations."

This half-day Seminar will be held on Tuesday, 28 November, 2000 between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard.

The Seminar would address topics related to the legal and environmental responsibilities of companies which generate, handle or are expected to dispose of hazardous wastes. It would also explain what administrative and control procedures are to be followed under Maltese regulations and the Basel Convention.

Companies importing, generating, handling and disposing of wastes which can be classified as hazardous are urged to attend. Further details can be obtained from the Cleaner Technology Centre, University Campus, Msida.