Basel Convention 2002

Country Fact Sheet 2006

Qatar

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention: 09.08.1995 (a)
Amendment to the Basel Convention: 28.02.2002
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation: -
(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))

Competent Authority Focal Point

Head of Pollution Control Section Head of Pollution Control Section

Supreme Council for the Environment and Supreme Council for the Environment and
Natural Reserves Natural Reserves
P.O. Box 7634 P.O. Box 7634
Doha Doha
Qatar Qatar
Telephone: (974) 441 52 46 Telephone: (974) 441 52 46
Telefax: (974) 443 71 71 Telefax: (974) 443 71 71
E-Mail: hkhuwar@mmaa.gov.qa E-Mail: hkhuwar@mmaa.gov.qa
website: www.qatarenv.org website: www.qatarenv.org

National National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary

Definition 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
Movement implemented in Qatar.

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 National strategies/policies

and/or Industries have been suggested to recycle and re-use wastes wherever
possible. Any new industry on operation is required to take a consent to
Elimination of
establish as part of EIA procedure.
Hazardous
Waste Legislation, regulations and guidelines
Generation
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 National strategies/policies

Movement Transboundary movements are prohibited in some specific cases.
Reduction
Legislation, regulations and guidelines
Measures 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/ Disposal facilities

Recovery - Incineration at Halul Island; Incineration of domestic waste; D11
- Boom Waste Treatment Services; Incineration of clinical waste;
Facilities
-

Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities
- Qatar Reclamation Oil Plant; Used Oil Recycling ;

Bilateral, - Regional; Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Multilateral or and United Arab Emirates; 17.03.1998 -; Protocol on the Control of
Marine Transboundary Movements and Disposal of Hazardous
Regional
Waste and Other Wastes
Agreements

Technical - University of Qatar

Assistance and - Qatar Petroleum
Training
Available

Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Quantities

Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2006 (as reported) (in metric
tons)
Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a 36,235
(Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC
Generation Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
Total amount of hazardous wastes generated 36,235
Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47) 2,287,167
Amount of hazardous wastes exported No export
Export Amount of other wastes exported No export
Amount of hazardous wastes imported No import
Import Amount of other wastes imported No import