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Updates of the implementing Updates of the implementing the Basel Convention and the Basel Convention and

current issuescurrent issues

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WORKS and

POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENTTHAILAND

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OutlinesOutlines

Implementing scheme in Thailand

Amounts of export and import

Illegal traffic

Difficulties

Challenges

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Implementing SchemeImplementing Scheme

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Thailand participation to Thailand participation to the Basel Conventionthe Basel Convention

Signed in 1990 Ratified in 1997Designated the implementing agencies as follows:

DIW as the Competent AuthorityPCD as the Focal PointSeveral supportive agencies, e.g.Customs Dept., Port Authority of Thailand, Marine Dept., Dept. of Insurance, etc.

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Administrative & Legal FrameworkAdministrative & Legal FrameworkPolicy on totally ban the import of HW for final disposal purpose and restrict control the import of HW for recovery purpose

National sub-committee for implementation of the Basel Convention, under the umbrella of the pollution control committee

Provisions for the control/restriction of transit, import, and export of hazardous wastes according to the Hazardous Substance Act 1992

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Special Administrative ResolutionSpecial Administrative Resolution

Resolution of National Environmental Broad Resolution of National Environmental Broad at its meeting on 15 December 1993at its meeting on 15 December 1993

Prohibit the importation of the used lead-acid batteries or its lead scraps

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Basel SubBasel Sub--CommitteeCommittee

Composition:Dept. of Industrial WorksCustoms Dept.Marine Dept.Port Authority of Thailand Dept. of InsuranceOffice of the Council StateDept. of Treaties and Legal AffairsDept. of International OrganizationsPollution Control Dept.

Responsibilities:Determine and formulate the appropriate legal & technical measures for implementingof the Convention

Consider and arrange the ratification to the Protocol and the Amendment of the Basel Convention

Cooperate among the relevant gov. & private agencies to implement the Basel Convention

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Legal systemLegal systemTransboundary Transboundary MovementMovement

Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535 (1992)– Defining the general permitting criteria for possession, production,

import & export of Hazardous Substances– Defining the list of hazardous substances including

Basel Wastes (List A/Annex VIII and its amendment such as bituminous, plastic coated cable)

– Defining the specific permitting criteria for the importation of HWMinistry of Commerce– Notification of Ministry of Commerce on Import of Goods (No.

112), 1996, defining plastic scraps to be the controlled good. The import of such good shall be permitted by DIW

– Notification of Ministry of Commerce on Import of Used Car Tires, 2003, defining used car tires to be the prohibited goods

Ministry of Finance– Notification of Customs Dept. No. 14/2546 and Code of Practice

on the Import of Hazardous Wastes and the Inspection of Hazardous Substance Type III

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Legal systemLegal systemHazardous Waste ManagementHazardous Waste Management

Factory Act B.E. 2535 (1992)– Notification of MOI No. 6 B.E. 2540 (1997): Defining the

control of industrial wastes within the countryPublic Health Act, 1992 – Ministerial Regulation on Disposal of Infectious Wastes,

2002– Household HW

Environmental Act, 1992– Notification of MoNRE concerning the Effluent or Emission

Standards for Pollution Point Sources

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Control SystemControl SystemPermission ProcedurePermission Procedure

The Import and export of hazardous wastes and special wastes (i.e. plastic wastes) are required the permission from Department of Industrial Works in accordance with the national law and the Basel Convention

Perform the waste sample & its analytical compositions and the condition of waste container/packaging

Report the work plan for the importation of hazardous waste on the yearly basis

Notify/declare the necessary documents before importation not less than 15 days

Notification/Notification/

Apply the PermitApply the Permit

Waste SamplesWaste Samples

Waste CompositionsWaste Compositions

Waste ConditionsWaste Conditions

Yearly plan for Yearly plan for importation/shipment importation/shipment

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Control SystemControl System ((concon’’tt))Illegal Traffic/InvestigationIllegal Traffic/Investigation

Discrepancy in document(false declaration) or unclaimed goods (> 2 months) Inform shipping agent/ consignee in 15 daysSet up the investigation team incl. customs investigators, port officers & other agencies Investigate the container and other relevant evidenceReport/Inform to DIW and PCD for further legal actions Enforce the shipping agent to take the illegal shipment back

False declaration/False declaration/unclaimed goodsunclaimed goods

Inform agent/ Inform agent/ consigneeconsignee

Set up Set up investigation teaminvestigation team

InvestigationInvestigation

Legal actionsLegal actions

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Amount of Amount of Export and ImportExport and Import

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Amount of Export and ImportAmount of Export and Import

ImporterImporterGeneratorGenerator

Exporter/Exporter/NotifierNotifierOperationsOperations

AmountAmountCodeCode

Waste StreamWaste Stream

Data compilation on Import & Export of HW

Data compilation on Data compilation on Import & Export of HWImport & Export of HW

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Amount of Export and Import (Amount of Export and Import (concon’’tt))

Year Exported Waste CodeAmount (MT)

Operation Exporter/Notifier Generator Importer/Diposer

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Ag/Cu rsidues (non-ferrous metal hydroxide filter cake)

Y17/Y22 67 R4

Sumiko Leadframe (Thailand) Co., Ltd. [Ayuthaya]

Sumiko Leadframe (Thailand) Co., Ltd. [Ayuthaya]

Metallurgie Noranda [Canada]

1999 PCBs Y10 17.022 D10Globe Care Service [Philippines]

International Broadcasting Bureau [Ayutthaya]

Rechem International., Ltd. [United Kingdom]

1999 PCBs Y10 150 D11

Electrical Gernarating Authority of Thailand

Electrical Gernarating Authority of Thailand

Rechem International., Ltd. [United Kingdom]

1999 PCBs Y10 9.31 D12

Franco Pacific (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. [Bangkok]

United Nations [Bangkok]

Tredi Cetre de Saint Vulbas [France]

1999 PCBs Y10 10.68 D13

Franco Pacific (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. [Bangkok]

Provincial Electricity Authority [Bangkok]

Tredi Cetre de Saint Vulbas [France]

Ex. of Record Keeping Ex. of Record Keeping Ex. of Record Keeping

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Exported HWExported HW

67 72 38 20 20 130122 112

323187 126

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40295

46239

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2500

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Year

Metric Tonnes

Solder Plated Metal MeterialsResidue Containing MercuryCrude zinc oxideCopper fines and residues WEEEWaste catalystGalvanic sludgesWaste containing leadCRTsPCB Sn/Pb Ashes & Residues/Tin Alloy/Solder DrossAg/Cu Residues (Non-Ferrous Metal Hydroxide Filter Cake)

Amount of Export and Import (Amount of Export and Import (concon’’tt))

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0 0 0 0 90

280894

1847

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0200400600800

100012001400160018002000

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Year

Metric Tonnes

Glass Cullet from Cathode Ray Tube

Used Xerox supplies containing residue toner

Used Xerox office equipment

CRTs

Amount of Export and Import (Amount of Export and Import (concon’’tt))

Imported HWImported HW

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Illegal TrafficIllegal Traffic

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Waste Waste tyrestyres & used car bodies & used car bodies including their parts & batteriesincluding their parts & batteries

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Plastic ScarpsPlastic Scarps

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Electronic Scarps/Electronic Scarps/Used pinball game broadUsed pinball game broad

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Network cooperationNetwork cooperation

Sharing information between permitting agencies (CA), FP, port, customs and shipping agentsCapacity building for Customs, port official, shipping agents

Training on identification and investigation of HW shipments and transportationPreparing the instruction manual

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DifficultiesDifficulties

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DifficultiesDifficultiesWaste tracking systemHousehold HW and E-waste management

Waste interpretation

Used commodity trade

Smuggling

In-bound

Out-bound

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ChallengesChallenges

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ChallengesChallengesLegislation reviewing

The control of used electrical and electronic equipmentHW management, in particular Household HW and E-wastes

Instruction manual for relevant agencies

Liability system

Life cycle management strategy – Eco-design, Green Products

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