THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT
The Natural Resources (Hazardous Wastes) (Control of Transboundary Movements)

(Change of Name and Amendment) Regulations, 2009

PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST

for the Export of Hazardous Waste 

 

  • Completed Application Form (Form 4) – Permit application for Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste (1 copy)

  • Completed Notification document for Transboundary movements/shipments of waste (Form 2) – BASEL Convention form (3 copies)

    - All boxes must be filled

    - The form must be signed and dated by the generator and exporter (one signature if the two are the same)

    - The intended date for shipment (BOX 6) is 120 days or 4 months later than the date of application

    - The country of import must NOT be the USA or any US Territory, China, Afghanistan, Haiti

  • A Written Contract between the exporter and the recycler specifying environmentally sound management of the waste and signed by both parties. All contract dates must cover the expected shipping period (one year from the start date on the notification form)

    A signed Deed of Indemnity AND/OR proof of appropriate insurance coverage, including indemnity for damage to third parties and for environmental damage or an adequate bank guarantee, trust fund, bond, line of credit, escrow account or such other form of security relating to damage to third parties and environmental damage, as the Authority considers appropriate

    • A Transport Emergency Response Plan to cover the movement of the waste from the point of generation/storage to the point of exit from Jamaica, including a route map

    • The Prescribed Application fee of J$2,500. This fee is nonrefundable

    • Holder of an environmental permit for the storage and transportation of hazardous waste (or an application submitted for same)

 

GUIDELINES: EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN FOR THE TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS WASTES

INTRODUCTION
A Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP) is required to meet the requirements of The Natural Resources (Hazardous Wastes) (Control of Transboundary Movements) (Change of Name and Amendment) Regulations, 2009. A well constructed TERP could prevent a minor incident from becoming a disaster, save lives, prevent injuries, and minimize damage to property and the environment.

AIM

This guide is intended to assist applicants for permits of movement of hazardous waste in the preparation of a TERP. The key elements are briefly as follows:

Introduction

1. Introduce the purpose and frequency of the transportation, and the hazardous wastes being transported.

2. Indicate the proposed transportation route on a suitably scaled map.

3. Include the inventory of hazardous wastes transported as follows:

Name of Waste

UN Hazard Class

Unit Capacity of Container/Packaging

Maximum Quantity Transported in Any One Trip

Hazard Assessment

4. Describe the hazards of the wastes being transported (e.g. flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive) in the table above

5. Describe the possible spill/release scenarios involving the hazardous wastes being transported including a quantitative estimation of the hazard zones. The worst case scenario is to be highlighted.

Support

6. List the fire protection and pollution prevention/mitigation equipment carried in the vehicle.

7. Indicate the type/s of training received by the driver and/or your emergency response team.

Response

8. Describe the specific actions that will be taken by the driver and/or your emergency response team in the event of a spill/release.

The plan must be submitted to NEPA along with your application form for a permit to export hazardous waste. For more details on transportation guidelines, contact the Pollution Prevention Branch of the National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA).

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