EPA Rigorously Handles Dispute Over Shipment of Mercury-Containi
「EPA Rigorously Handles Dispute Over Shipment of Mercury-Containi」於資料集「MajorEnvironmentalPolicies」由單位「行政院環境保護署」的陳小姐所提供，聯繫電話是(02)23117722#2753,(02)23117722#2756，最近更新時間為：2023-07-30 01:03:45。 欄位編號的內容是273 ， 欄位標題的內容是EPA Rigorously Handles Dispute Over Shipment of Mercury-Containing Sludge to Cambodia ， 欄位摘要的內容是Formosa Plastic Corporation's (FPC) illegal shipment of 3000 tons of solidified mercury-containing sludge, classified by the Cambodian government as a hazardous substance, has led to fatalities and injuries. The EPA emphasized that FPC has already been fined by local environmental authorities for illegally exporting the waste. Because tests have revealed this waste to be toxic, the Taiwan government ordered FPC to travel to Cambodia as soon as possible to handle the situation.
Panic among local residents broke out when 3,000 tons of waste, suspected to be hazardous, was discovered near Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The Cambodian authorities accused Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) of shipping the unclassified waste to their country on November 21, 1998. ， 欄位全文的內容是Formosa Plastic Corporation's (FPC) illegal shipment of 3000 tons of solidified mercury-containing sludge, classified by the Cambodian government as a hazardous substance, has led to fatalities and injuries. The EPA emphasized that FPC has already been fined by local environmental authorities for illegally exporting the waste. Because tests have revealed this waste to be toxic, the Taiwan government ordered FPC to travel to Cambodia as soon as possible to handle the situation.
Panic among local residents broke out when 3,000 tons of waste, suspected to be hazardous, was discovered near Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The Cambodian authorities accused Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) of shipping the unclassified waste to their country on November 21, 1998.
According to reports, FPC allegedly exported the solidified sludge to Cambodia without receiving authorization. From a legal standpoint, the export of industrial waste can be handled in two ways. If the waste is classified as hazardous, then the Regulations Governing Hazardous Industrial Waste Transboundary Shipment have jurisdiction. These regulations require the shipment of the waste to be authorized by the central government, with seven-copy waste shipment manifests begin filled out and submitted to both the central and local-level competent authorities. If the waste is classified as general industrial waste, the concerned party must submit a treatment plan to local-level authorities. Once approved, the waste can be shipped according to regulations concerning the transboundary shipment of waste. To date, the EPA has not approved any hazardous waste shipments to Cambodia.
In early October, FPC had applied to the EPA for authorization to ship 5,000 tons of non-solidified mercury-containing sludge to Cambodia. FPC’s application, however, had several shortcomings. The substance to be shipped was not clearly stated on the export application, and there was no documented proof of the receiving country's willingness to accept the waste, nor was there proof of the receiving organization's ability to treat the waste. Due to these omissions, the EPA was not able to approve the application.
Consequently, on November 19, using a classification of "general industrial waste," in line with the Standards for Industrial Waste Storage, Collection and Treatment Methods and Facilities, FPC submitted a handling and treatment plan to local-level government authorities. This was part of an application for shipping approximately 3,000 tons of solidified mercury-containing sludge to Cambodia. The following day, without receiving authorization from the Kaohsiung County Government, FPC shipped off the solidified sludge.
Having discovered this situation on December 2, the Kaohsiung County Department of Environmental Protection fined FPC NT$30,000 for violating Articles 15 and 24 of the Waste Disposal Act. Subsequent analysis by the EPA proved that the waste sent to Cambodia by FPC was hazardous, and FPC has thereby been formally charged with violating Article 25 of the Waste Disposal Act.
Because this is an international incident resulting in physical harm, the EPA has notified Cambodia of its willingness to send a delegation in cooperation with a recognized third-party country or international organization. This will provide the opportunity for the two governments to reach a mutual understanding and confirmation of the actual situation.
Although Taiwan is not a signatory to the Basel Convention, the R.O.C. government will act in the spirit of the Convention because the waste FPC shipped to Cambodia has been determined to be hazardous. FPC has been ordered to handle the waste appropriately. Whether the waste is shipped to a third country or returned to Taiwan, the EPA will provide the necessary assistance.
As Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations, it cannot be a signatory to the Basel Convention. International shipment of hazardous waste can only be regulated according to domestic R.O.C. law. This is only a unilateral check on the actions of domestic firms. Article 11 of the Convention stipulates, however, that member countries can sign bilateral or multilateral agreements with non-member countries to establish a mutually recognized reporting system that can work to control the transboundary shipment of hazardous waste. The EPA formally appeals to all countries to quickly sign a bilateral agreement with Taiwan. By mutually controlling the transboundary shipment of hazardous waste, similar incidents can be prevented and bilateral environmental interests can be protected. ， 欄位年度的內容是1999 ， 欄位月份的內容是2 ， 欄位卷的內容是2 ， 欄位期的內容是7 ， 欄位順序的內容是1 ， 欄位倒序的內容是2 ， 欄位分類的內容是waste ， 欄位標題2的內容是EPA Rigorously Handles Dispute Over Shipment of Mercury-Containing Sludge to Cambodia ， 欄位檔案位置的內容是V2/V2-07 。
編號
273
標題
EPA Rigorously Handles Dispute Over Shipment of Mercury-Containing Sludge to Cambodia
摘要
Formosa Plastic Corporation's (FPC) illegal shipment of 3000 tons of solidified mercury-containing sludge, classified by the Cambodian government as a hazardous substance, has led to fatalities and injuries. The EPA emphasized that FPC has already been fined by local environmental authorities for illegally exporting the waste. Because tests have revealed this waste to be toxic, the Taiwan government ordered FPC to travel to Cambodia as soon as possible to handle the situation. Panic among local residents broke out when 3,000 tons of waste, suspected to be hazardous, was discovered near Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The Cambodian authorities accused Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) of shipping the unclassified waste to their country on November 21, 1998.
全文
Formosa Plastic Corporation's (FPC) illegal shipment of 3000 tons of solidified mercury-containing sludge, classified by the Cambodian government as a hazardous substance, has led to fatalities and injuries. The EPA emphasized that FPC has already been fined by local environmental authorities for illegally exporting the waste. Because tests have revealed this waste to be toxic, the Taiwan government ordered FPC to travel to Cambodia as soon as possible to handle the situation. Panic among local residents broke out when 3,000 tons of waste, suspected to be hazardous, was discovered near Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The Cambodian authorities accused Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) of shipping the unclassified waste to their country on November 21, 1998. According to reports, FPC allegedly exported the solidified sludge to Cambodia without receiving authorization. From a legal standpoint, the export of industrial waste can be handled in two ways. If the waste is classified as hazardous, then the Regulations Governing Hazardous Industrial Waste Transboundary Shipment have jurisdiction. These regulations require the shipment of the waste to be authorized by the central government, with seven-copy waste shipment manifests begin filled out and submitted to both the central and local-level competent authorities. If the waste is classified as general industrial waste, the concerned party must submit a treatment plan to local-level authorities. Once approved, the waste can be shipped according to regulations concerning the transboundary shipment of waste. To date, the EPA has not approved any hazardous waste shipments to Cambodia. In early October, FPC had applied to the EPA for authorization to ship 5,000 tons of non-solidified mercury-containing sludge to Cambodia. FPC’s application, however, had several shortcomings. The substance to be shipped was not clearly stated on the export application, and there was no documented proof of the receiving country's willingness to accept the waste, nor was there proof of the receiving organization's ability to treat the waste. Due to these omissions, the EPA was not able to approve the application. Consequently, on November 19, using a classification of "general industrial waste," in line with the Standards for Industrial Waste Storage, Collection and Treatment Methods and Facilities, FPC submitted a handling and treatment plan to local-level government authorities. This was part of an application for shipping approximately 3,000 tons of solidified mercury-containing sludge to Cambodia. The following day, without receiving authorization from the Kaohsiung County Government, FPC shipped off the solidified sludge. Having discovered this situation on December 2, the Kaohsiung County Department of Environmental Protection fined FPC NT$30,000 for violating Articles 15 and 24 of the Waste Disposal Act. Subsequent analysis by the EPA proved that the waste sent to Cambodia by FPC was hazardous, and FPC has thereby been formally charged with violating Article 25 of the Waste Disposal Act. Because this is an international incident resulting in physical harm, the EPA has notified Cambodia of its willingness to send a delegation in cooperation with a recognized third-party country or international organization. This will provide the opportunity for the two governments to reach a mutual understanding and confirmation of the actual situation. Although Taiwan is not a signatory to the Basel Convention, the R.O.C. government will act in the spirit of the Convention because the waste FPC shipped to Cambodia has been determined to be hazardous. FPC has been ordered to handle the waste appropriately. Whether the waste is shipped to a third country or returned to Taiwan, the EPA will provide the necessary assistance. As Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations, it cannot be a signatory to the Basel Convention. International shipment of hazardous waste can only be regulated according to domestic R.O.C. law. This is only a unilateral check on the actions of domestic firms. Article 11 of the Convention stipulates, however, that member countries can sign bilateral or multilateral agreements with non-member countries to establish a mutually recognized reporting system that can work to control the transboundary shipment of hazardous waste. The EPA formally appeals to all countries to quickly sign a bilateral agreement with Taiwan. By mutually controlling the transboundary shipment of hazardous waste, similar incidents can be prevented and bilateral environmental interests can be protected.
年度
1999
月份
2
卷
2
期
7
順序
1
倒序
2
分類
waste
標題2
EPA Rigorously Handles Dispute Over Shipment of Mercury-Containing Sludge to Cambodia
檔案位置
V2/V2-07
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