Basel Convention
Country Fact Sheet
2002
2006
Qatar
Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:
Amendment to the Basel Convention:
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:
09.08.1995 (a)
28.02.2002
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(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))
Competent Authority
Head of Pollution Control Section
Supreme Council for the Environment and
Natural Reserves
P.O. Box 7634
Doha
Qatar
Telephone:(974) 441 52 46
Telefax: (974) 443 71 71
E-Mail: hkhuwar@mmaa.gov.qa
website: www.qatarenv.org
National
Definition
Focal Point
Head of Pollution Control Section
Supreme Council for the Environment and
Natural Reserves
P.O. Box 7634
Doha
Qatar
Telephone:(974) 441 52 46
Telefax: (974) 443 71 71
E-Mail: hkhuwar@mmaa.gov.qa
website: www.qatarenv.org
National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary
movements of waste exists in Qatar.
The national definition of hazardous waste is in accordance with the
Basel Convention.
National definition of hazardous waste used for the purpose of
transboundary movements of waste exists in Qatar.
The national definition of hazardous waste is in accordance with the
Basel Convention.
There are no wastes defined as, or considered to be hazardous wastes by
national legislation in accordance with Art. 1, para 1(b) of the Basel
Convention.
Qatar requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when
subjected to transboundary movement:
Radioactive wastes.
Restrictions on Amendment to the Basel Convention
Transboundary The amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1) has been
implemented in Qatar.
Movement
Restrictions on export for final disposal
Qatar restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final
disposal.
The Environment Protection Law No.30 of 2002, The Rules on the
Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, 1997, published by the
State of Qatar and the relevant protocol under the Kuwait Convention,
1978.
The restriction covers state of Qatar and the signatories of the protocol
of the Kuwait Convention and Basel Convention Parties.
Export of hazardous waste and other wastes will be permitted only if the
necessary facilities and technical capacity are not available in Qatar to
ensure the disposal of the wastes in question in an environmentally
sound manner.
Restrictions on export for recovery
Qatar restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for
recovery.
Law No. 30 of 2002.
The restriction covers state of Qatar and the signatories of the protocol
of the Kuwait Convention and Basel convention Parties.
However, the importing country must certify the availability of
appropriate facilities for treatment and recovery.
Restrictions on import for final disposal
Qatar restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final
disposal.
The Environment Protection Law No.30 of 2002 and The Rules on the
Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, 1997 of the State of
Qatar. The Kuwait Regional Convention for Cooperation on the
Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution, 1978.
The restriction covers state of Qatar and the signatory states.
According to the article No. 24 of the law No.30 of 2002, and to section
3 of the Rules, the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes into the
national territory is prohibited.
Restrictions on import for recovery
Qatar restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for
recovery.
The Environment Protection Law No.30 of 2002 and The Rules on the
Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, 1997 of the State of
Qatar. The Kuwait Regional Convention for Cooperation on the
Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution, 1978.
The restriction covers Qatar and the signatory states.
According to the article No. 24 of the law No.30 of 2002, and to section
3 of the Rules, the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes into the
national territory is prohibited.
Restrictions on transit
Qatar restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.
According to the article No. 24 of the law No.30 of 2002, and to section
3 of the Rules, the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes into the
national territory is prohibited.
The transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes through the national
territory is prohibited except in such cases where a specific approval is
obtained form the Supreme Council for Environment and Natural
Reserves in the State of Qatar.
Reduction
and/or
Elimination of
Hazardous
Waste
Generation
National strategies/policies
Industries have been suggested to recycle and re-use wastes wherever
possible. Any new industry on operation is required to take a consent to
establish as part of EIA procedure.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
The generator would make continuous effort towards minimization of
hazardous waste and other wastes and make annual assessment of the
efforts for submission to the Supreme Council For The Environment in
Qatar.
Measures taken by industries/waste generators
Spent catalysts are sold or given to recycling companies; and
Waste oils are collected and taken offsite by contractor for recycling.
Transboundary
Movement
Reduction
Measures
National strategies/policies
Transboundary movements are prohibited in some specific cases.
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
According to section 4 and article 24,25,26 and 27 of the Law No.30 of
2002. Also to the Rules on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous
Waste, 1997, transboundary movement is prohibited in the following
cases:
To any destination south of 60o S latitude;
To any state which has imposed a ban on the import of such
wastes;
To any state which cannot provide assurance as to its capacity to
dispose of such wastes in an environmentally sound manner; and
To any state which is not a party to the Basel Convention in the
case of a state which is party to a bilateral, multilateral or regional
agreement.
Measures taken by industries/waste generators
Industries/waste generators are following the Rules on the
Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes, 1997.
Disposal facilities
- Incineration at Halul Island; Incineration of domestic waste; D11
- Boom Waste Treatment Services; Incineration of clinical waste;
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Disposal/
Recovery
Facilities
Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities
- Qatar Reclamation Oil Plant; Used Oil Recycling ;
Bilateral,
Multilateral or
Regional
Agreements
- Regional; Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
and United Arab Emirates; 17.03.1998 -; Protocol on the Control of
Marine Transboundary Movements and Disposal of Hazardous
Waste and Other Wastes
Technical
Assistance and
Training
Available
- University of Qatar
- Qatar Petroleum
Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of
Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2006 (as reported)
Generation
Export
Import
Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a
(Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC
Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
Total amount of hazardous wastes generated
Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)
Amount of hazardous wastes exported
Amount of other wastes exported
Amount of hazardous wastes imported
Amount of other wastes imported
Quantities
(in metric
tons)
36,235
36,235
2,287,167
No export
No export
No import
No import