Waste Management Rules, 2021 (L. N. No. 184)

WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES, 2021 Arrangement of Rules PART I PRELIMINARY 1. Citation, application and commencement 2. Interpretation 3. Obligations of generators and handlers PART II WASTE GENERATION PERMIT 4. Application for a Waste Generation Permit 5. Form of application for a Waste Generation Permit 6. Information to be included for a Waste Generation Permit 7. Application for a Waste Generation Permit to be signed 8. Processing of an application for a Waste Generation Permit 9. Duration and renewal of a Waste Generation Permit 10. Annual Waste Generation Fee PART III WASTE HANDLING PERMIT 11. Application for a Waste Handling Permit 12. Form of application for a Waste Handling Permit 13. Information to be included for a Waste Handling Permit 14. Application for a Waste Handling Permit to be signed 15. Processing of application for a Waste Handling Permit 16. Duration and renewal of a Waste Handling Permit PART IV VARIATION 17. Application for variation of a permit 18. Application for variation of a permit to be signed 19. Variation of a permit on the Authority’s own initiative 20. Processing of application for variation of a permit PART V TRANSFER, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION AND SURRENDER OF PERMITS 21. Restriction of transfer of a permit 22. Authority may transfer a permit 23. Application for transfer of a permit 24. Grant or refusal of application 25. Transfer of a permit 26. Refusal to transfer a permit 27. Possession of facility upon transfer of a permit 28. Terms and conditions of permit upon transfer 29. Suspension of permit 30. Emergency response activities 31. Revocation of permit 32. Surrender and cancellation of permit 33. Notification PART VI WASTE MANIFEST 34. Generator to prepare manifest ii PART VII MISCELLANEOUS 35. Fees are non-refundable 36. Waste Permit Register 37. Inspection of Waste Permit Register 38. Packaging of waste 39. Trade secrets and confidential business information 40. Omission from Waste Permit Register 41. Recordkeeping 42. Permit holder to have in force a policy of insurance 43. Annual reports 44. Duties of the Authority 45. Violations 46. Appeals 47. Exceptions SCHEDULE 1—Annual Regulated Waste SCHEDULE 2—Hazardous Characteristics iii LEGAL NOTICE NO. 184 REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, CHAP. 35:05 RULES MADE BY THE MINISTER UNDER SECTION 26 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT AND SUBJECT TO NEGATIVE RESOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES, 2021 PART I Preliminary 1. (1) These Rules may be cited as the Waste Management Rules, 2021. (2) These Rules apply to the generation, processing, treatment, packaging, storage, transportation, collection, disposal, recovery, recycling or other activities related to the management of waste other than radioactive waste. (3) These Rules come into operation on 31st May, 2022. 2. In these Rules– “Act’ means the Environmental Management Act; “approved form” means a form approved by the Authority and published on its website; “Authority” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “by-product” means a material, product or substance which is the result of a production process, is certain to be used and can be used directly; “collection” means the physical removal of waste for transport; “Commission” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “dilution” means the treatment of waste by mixing it with water or another waste so as to reduce the concentration of its hazardous constituents; “disposal” means an operation that principally results in the deposit of waste on land or in water; Legal Supplement Part B—Vol. 60, No. 100—29th June, 2021 803 Citation, application and commencement Interpretation Chap. 35:05 “emergency” means any situation arising from an event beyond the reasonable control of any person, that requires corrective action to restore normal operation and causes a breach of a permit condition in a facility; “environment” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “environmentally sound management” means the taking of all practicable steps to ensure that waste is managed in a manner which will protect human health and the environment against an adverse effect of the waste; “facility” means a site at which waste is generated or handled; “fit and proper person” means a person who demonstrates or is likely to demonstrate his competence to manage waste generated or handled in an environmentally sound manner; “generation” means the production of waste from a process; “generator” means a permit holder who produces– (a) waste at or above the annual regulated quantity specified in Schedule 1; or (b) hazardous waste; “handler” means a permit holder who receives waste from another person for handling; “handling” means accepting waste produced by another person for collection, storage, processing, treatment, recovery, recycling or disposal; “hazardous characteristic” means a property of waste which renders it hazardous in accordance with Schedule 2; “hazardous waste” means waste specified in Schedule 1 which– (a) contains, consists of or is contaminated with a substance in an amount at or above the relevant amount set out in Table 1 of Schedule 2; or (b) exhibits a characteristic set out in Table 2 of Schedule 2; “household” means premises used wholly as a living accommodation; “manifest” means a record of the movement of waste from one person to another; 804 Waste Management Rules, 2021 “non-hazardous waste” means waste which is not hazardous waste; “operator” means a person who owns or operates a facility or a site which is intended to be used as a facility; “packaging” means the material used for the containment and protection of waste from physical damage during handling; “permit” means a Waste Generation Permit or a Waste Handling Permit; “permit holder” means a person to whom a permit is granted; “person” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “premises” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “prescribed fee” means the fee prescribed in the Waste Management (Fees) Regulations, 2021; “process” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “processing” means the treatment, recovery, recycling or disposal of waste; “recovery” means an operation which extracts or diverts a material or energy from waste for reuse, recycling or other similar operations so that the waste ceases to be waste; “recycling” means an operation by which waste is reprocessed so as to obtain a product or material suitable for use whether for an original or other purpose; “reduction” means the action of reducing waste generated through the lifecycle of a process; “regulated quantity” means the quantity of waste specified in Schedule 1; “release” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “reuse” means the using again of a product, material or substance which is not waste for the same purpose for which it was conceived; “storage” means the containment of waste on a temporary basis in such a manner as not to constitute the disposal of the waste; “transport” means the movement of waste from one premises to another; “transporter” means a person who transports waste; Waste Management Rules, 2021 805 “treatment” means a process designed to change the physical, chemical or biological character or composition of waste in order to reduce the impact of the waste on human health and the environment prior to its storage, recovery or disposal; “vehicle” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act; “waste” has the meaning assigned to it in section 2 of the Act and includes the waste listed in Schedule 1; “Waste Generation Permit” means a permit issued in accordance with rule 8(4)(a); “Waste Handling Permit” means a permit issued in accordance with rule 15(2)(a); and “Waste Permit Register” means the Waste Permit Register established pursuant to rule 36. 3. A generator or handler shall– (a) comply with the provisions of the Act; (b) implement measures to ensure the environmentally sound management of waste; (c) implement measures to reduce the generation of waste; (d) ensure that the treatment, recovery or disposal of waste is conducted at a facility in accordance with these Rules; (e) prevent the dilution of waste as a substitute for its treatment; (f) ensure that hazardous waste is segregated from non-hazardous waste to facilitate the safe handling of the waste; and (g) take such other measures as the Authority may determine. PART II Waste Generation Permit 4. (1) Subject to subrule (4), a person shall not generate– (a) waste at or above the annual regulated quantity specified in Schedule 1; or (b) hazardous waste, unless he holds a Waste Generation Permit. Obligations of generators and handlers Application for a Waste Generation Permit 806 Waste Management Rules, 2021 (2) A person who, immediately before the commencement of these Rules, generates– (a) waste at or above the annual regulated quantity specified in Schedule 1; or (b) hazardous waste, shall, within sixty working days of the commencement of these Rules or such longer period as determined by the Authority, apply to the Authority for a Waste Generation Permit. (3) A person who intends to generate– (a) waste at or above the annual regulated quantity specified in Schedule 1; or (b) hazardous waste, shall, at least forty working days prior to the commencement of operations at a facility, apply to the Authority for a Waste Generation Permit. (4) A person referred to in subrule (2) may continue to generate– (a) waste at or above the annual regulated quantity specified in Schedule 1; or (b) hazardous waste, pending the submission and determination of his application for a Waste Generation Permit pursuant to subrule (2). 5. An applicant for a Waste Generation Permit shall submit an application on the approved form to the Authority and pay the prescribed fee. 6. An application made under rule 5 shall include the following information: (a) where the applicant is– (i) an individual, his full name and mailing address; or (ii) a firm, business, company, enterprise, body corporate, trust, unincorporated association, partnership or governmental entity, however constituted, its registered name and address; (b) a description of the layout of the facility and the process to be conducted including its input, output and by-product; Waste Management Rules, 2021 807 Form of application for a Waste Generation Permit Information to be included for a Waste Generation Permit (c) a description of the type and characteristic of the waste to be generated at the facility and the estimated quantity of waste to be generated annually, including the episodic generation of waste; (d) a description of the arrangement for the collection, transport, storage, treatment, recovery or disposal of each type of waste to be generated at the facility; (e) a description of measures to reuse, reduce or recover waste; and (f) such other information as the Authority may determine. 7. An application made under rule 5 shall be signed by the proposed operator of the facility or a duly authorised representative of the operator. 8. (1) Within twenty working days of the receipt of an application for a Waste Generation Permit, the Authority shall, in writing– (a) acknowledge receipt of the application; (b) indicate whether any of the information required on the form is incomplete or in need of clarification; (c) request any further information that the Authority may require; and (d) specify a time for the submission of any information required. (2) The Authority may, at the written request of an applicant, extend the time to provide the further information requested pursuant to subrule (1)(c). (3) Subject to subrule (1)(b) and (c), where an application for a Waste Generation Permit is submitted, the Authority shall within twenty working days of the receipt of the application issue– (a) a Waste Generation Permit together with an identification number to the applicant; or (b) a notice of refusal. (4) Where further information is requested under subrule (1)(b) or (1)(c), the Authority shall, within twenty working days of being satisfied that all the necessary information has been submitted, issue– (a) a Waste Generation Permit together with an identification number to the generator; or (b) a notice of refusal. 808 Waste Management Rules, 2021 Application for a Waste Generation Permit to be signed Processing of an application for a Waste Generation Permit (5) Where the Authority refuses to grant a Waste Generation Permit, it shall provide the applicant with its reason in writing. (6) The Authority may refuse to issue a Waste Generation Permit– (a) where the issue of a Waste Generation Permit would not be in the interest of the public; (b) where the applicant submitted false, materially misleading or inadequate information, or made a false or materially misleading representation, to the Authority; (c) where the applicant is not a fit and proper person; or (d) for such other reason as the Authority thinks fit. 9. (1) A Waste Generation Permit is valid for a period of three years from the date of issue and may be renewed for a further period of three years or such other period as determined by the Authority. (2) A holder of a Waste Generation Permit shall, at least thirty working days prior to the expiration of his permit, submit an application for the renewal of his permit, on the approved form, to the Authority and pay the prescribed fee. (3) Notwithstanding rule 4(1) and subrule (1), a Waste Generation Permit shall continue to be valid pending the determination of an application for its renewal. 10. A holder of a Waste Generation Permit shall pay to the Authority the Waste Generation Fee prescribed in the Waste Management (Fees) Regulations, 2021. PART III Waste Handling Permit 11. (1) Subject to subrules (4) and (5), a person shall not handle waste unless he holds a Waste Handling Permit. (2) A person who handles waste, immediately before the commencement of these Rules, shall, within ninety working days of the commencement of these Rules or such longer period as determined by the Authority, apply to the Authority for a Waste Handling Permit. (3) A person who intends to handle waste shall, at least sixty working days prior to the commencement of operations at a facility, apply to the Authority for a Waste Handling Permit. (4) A person referred to in subrule (2), may continue to handle waste pending the submission and determination of his application for a Waste Handling Permit pursuant to subrule (2). Waste Management Rules, 2021 809 Duration and renewal of a Waste Generation Permit Annual Waste Generation Fee Application for a Waste handling Permit (5) A person is not required to apply for a Waste Handling Permit if he– (a) stores waste, which is generated at his facility, for removal and disposal by a third party; (b) solely recovers or recycles waste which is generated at his facility for use in any process on premises owned or occupied by him; or (c) solely disposes of waste which is generated on premises owned or occupied by him and where the disposal does not generate waste which requires further treatment by another person. 12. An applicant for a Waste Handling Permit shall submit an application on the approved form to the Authority, and pay the prescribed fee. 13. An application submitted under rule 12 shall include the following information: (a) where the applicant is– (i) an individual, his full name and mailing address; or (ii) a firm, business, company, enterprise, body corporate, trust, unincorporated association, partnership or governmental entity, however constituted, its registered name and address; (b) a description of the layout of the facility; (c) a description of the activity to be conducted on the facility, including a process description and the specification of equipment to be used to handle waste and its input, output or by-product; (d) insurance certificate for the vehicle to be used to transport waste; (e) the proposed type, characteristic and maximum quantity of waste to be handled monthly and annually; (f) a description of the measure to be implemented to ensure the environmentally sound management of waste; and (g) such other information as the Authority may determine. 14. An application made under rule 12 shall be signed by the proposed operator of the facility or a duly authorised representative of the operator. 810 Waste Management Rules, 2021 Form of application for a Waste Handling Permit Information to be included for a Waste Handling Permit Application for a Waste Handling Permit to be signed 15. (1) Within twenty working days of the receipt of an application for a Waste Handling Permit, the Authority shall, in writing– (a) acknowledge receipt of the application; (b) indicate whether any of the information required on the form is incomplete or in need of clarification; (c) request any further information that the Authority may require; and (d) specify a time for the submission of any information required. (2) Subject to subrule (1)(b) and (c), where an application for a Waste Handling Permit is submitted, the Authority shall within twenty working days of the receipt of the application, issue– (a) a Waste Handling Permit together with an identification number to the applicant; or (b) a notice of refusal. (3) The Authority may, at the written request of an applicant, extend the time to provide the further information requested pursuant to subrule (1)(c). (4) Where further information is requested under subrule (1)(b) or (1)(c), the Authority shall, within twenty working days of being satisfied that all the necessary information has been submitted, issue – (a) a Waste Handling Permit together with an identification number to the handler; or (b) a notice of refusal. (5) Where the Authority refuses to grant a Waste Handling Permit, it shall provide the applicant with its reason in writing. (6) The Authority may refuse to issue a Waste Handling Permit– (a) where the issue of a Waste Handling Permit would not be in the interest of the public; (b) where the applicant submitted false, materially misleading or inadequate information, or made a false or materially misleading representation, to the Authority; (c) where the applicant is not a fit and proper person; or (d) for such other reason as the Authority thinks fit. 16. (1) A Waste Handling Permit is valid for a period of three years from the date of issue and may be renewed for a further period of three years or such other period as determined by the Authority. Waste Management Rules, 2021 811 Processing of an application for a Waste Handling Permit Duration and renewal of a Waste Handling Permit (2) A holder of a Waste Handling Permit shall, at least thirty working days prior to the expiration of his permit, submit an application for the renewal of his permit, on the approved form, to the Authority and pay the prescribed fee. (3) Notwithstanding rule 11(1) and subrule (1), a Waste Handling Permit shall continue to be valid pending the determination of an application for its renewal. PART IV Variation 17. An applicant for the variation of a permit shall submit an application on the approved form to the Authority and pay the prescribed fee at least forty-five working days prior to any modification, addition or removal of a process which will result in– (a) an increase in the quantity of waste generated or handled; (b) the addition of a new waste which is not covered by the permit; or (c) a change to the characteristics of a waste generated or handled. 18. An application made under rule 17 shall be signed by the permit holder or a duly authorised representative of the permit holder. 19. (1) The Authority may vary a permit, on its own initiative or upon receipt of an application under rule 17, where it appears that the matters specified in rule 17 occurred or will occur. (2) The Authority shall not vary a permit on its own initiative under subrule (1) unless it has– (a) served written notice on the permit holder; (b) specified in the notice the reasons for the variation; (c) given the permit holder at least ten working days from the date of the service of the notice to make written submissions in relation to the intended variation; and (d) taken into consideration any submissions made by the permit holder. (3) Where the Authority refuses to vary a permit, it shall provide the permit holder with its reason in writing. (4) The Authority may refuse to vary a permit– (a) where the varying of the permit would not be in the interest of the public; 812 Waste Management Rules, 2021 Application for variation of a permit Application for variation of a permit to be signed Variation of a permit on the Authority’s own initiative (b) where the applicant submitted false, materially misleading or inadequate information, or made any false or materially misleading representation, to the Authority; (c) where the applicant is not a fit and proper person; or (d) for such other reason as the Authority thinks fit. 20. (1) Within twenty working days of the receipt of an application for the variation of a permit, the Authority shall in writing– (a) acknowledge receipt of the application; (b) indicate whether the information required on the form is incomplete or in need of clarification; (c) request any further information that the Authority may require; and (d) specify a time for the submission of the information required under paragraph (c). (2) The Authority may, at the written request of the permit holder, extend the time to provide the further information requested pursuant to subrule 1(c). (3) Subject to subrule (1)(b), where an application for a variation is submitted, the Authority shall, within twenty working days of the receipt of the application, issue a varied permit to the permit holder. (4) Where further information is requested pursuant to subrule 1(b) or (c), the Authority shall, within twenty working days of being satisfied that all the necessary information has been submitted, issue a varied permit to the permit holder. PART V Transfer, Suspension, Revocation and Surrender of Permits 21. A permit shall not be transferred without the prior approval of the Authority. 22. The Authority may, on the application of a permit holder, transfer a permit to another person. 23. An application for the transfer of a permit shall made be on the approved form and shall be accompanied by– (a) the name and address of the person to whom the permit is to be transferred; (b) the permit which is to be transferred; Waste Management Rules, 2021 813 Processing of application for variation of a permit Restriction of transfer of a permit Authority may transfer a permit Application for transfer of a permit (c) the prescribed fee; and (d) such other information as the Authority may require. 24. Within twenty working days of the receipt of an application for the transfer of a permit, the Authority shall grant or refuse to grant the transfer giving reasons therefore. 25. Where the Authority grants the transfer of a permit, a new permit shall be issued in the name of the new permit holder and the previous permit shall be cancelled. 26. The Authority may refuse to transfer a permit– (a) where the transfer of the permit would not be in the interest of the public; (b) where the applicant submitted false, materially misleading or inadequate information, or made any false or materially misleading representation, to the Authority; (c) where the person to whom the permit is to be transferred is not a fit and proper person; or (d) for such other reason as the Authority thinks fit. 27. The person to whom the permit is to be transferred shall not take possession of any facility or other premises related to the permit unless the Authority approves the transfer. 28. (1) Subject to subrule (2), where the Authority approves the transfer of a permit, the terms and conditions of the permit shall be binding on the person to whom the permit is transferred and shall be observed by him. (2) The Authority may, upon approving the transfer of a permit, vary such terms or conditions of, or incorporate such other terms or conditions into, the permit as the Authority may consider necessary. 29. Where a permit holder contravenes a material condition of the permit, the Authority may suspend the permit for such period it considers necessary and take such measures in accordance with section 63 of the Act. 30. The Authority may suspend a permit where, pursuant to section 25 of the Act, it is necessary or expedient to enable the Authority to carry out emergency response activities. 31. Where a permit holder– (a) becomes a person of unsound mind; (b) is unable, unfit or unwilling to perform his functions; 814 Waste Management Rules, 2021 Grant or refusal of application Transfer of a permit Refusal to transfer a permit Possession of facility upon transfer of a permit Terms and conditions of permit upon transfer Suspension of permit Emergency response activities Revocation of permit (c) is in breach of a material term or condition of the permit; (d) dies; (e) becomes bankrupt; (f) goes into liquidation or receivership; or (g) becomes a party to an amalgamation, the Authority shall either revoke the permit or, if it would be contrary to the interest of the public to revoke, suspend, vary or transfer the permit. 32. (1) A permit shall not be surrendered without the prior approval of the Authority. (2) A permit holder who ceases or intends to cease to generate or handle waste shall submit an application to surrender his permit to the Authority on the approved form and include– (a) a description of the type and characteristic of waste on the premises owned or occupied by him; (b) a description of the measures implemented to properly dispose of the waste on the premises owned or occupied by him, including its conveyance to another person with a valid permit; and (c) such other information as the Authority may determine. (3) The Authority shall not approve the surrender of a permit unless it is satisfied that all the waste generated or handled by the permit holder has been properly disposed of through environmentally sound management. (4) Where the Authority approves the surrender of a permit, the permit holder shall deliver the permit to the Authority within fourteen days of being notified of the approval and the Authority shall cancel the permit. 33. Prior to taking action pursuant to rule 8(6), 15(6), 19(4), 26, 29 or 31, the Authority shall– (a) notify the permit holder, in writing, of its proposed action specifying the reasons for the proposed action; and (b) allow the permit holder at least ten working days within which to make written submissions to the Authority in relation to its proposed action. Waste Management Rules, 2021 815 Surrender and cancellation of permit Notification PART VI Waste Manifest 34. (1) A generator shall prepare a manifest which shall include the following information: (a) his name and contact information; (b) the name and contact information of the waste handling facility; (c) a description of the waste; (d) a waste code as specified in Schedule 1; (e) the physical characteristic of the waste; (f) the hazardous characteristic of the waste, if applicable; (g) the packaging of the waste; (h) the quantity of waste; (i) name and contact information of the transporter; (j) the date the waste was collected and delivered by the transporter; (k) the date the waste was received by his waste handling facility; (l) the signature of the transporter, generator and handler or their duly authorised representative; (m) a declaration that the information provided is accurate; and (n) such other information as the Authority may determine. (2) A person shall not consign or receive waste without a complete and accurate waste manifest. PART VII Miscellaneous 35. All fees paid pursuant to these Rules are non-refundable. 36. (1) The Authority shall establish and maintain a Waste Permit Register. (2) The Authority shall enter in the Waste Permit Register the details and status of– (a) an application for a permit; (b) an application for a variation, transfer, surrender or cancellation of a permit; Fees are non-refundable Waste Permit Register 816 Waste Management Rules, 2021 Generator to prepare manifest (c) permits, including their terms and conditions; (d) the decision of the Authority to suspend or revoke a permit; (e) notices of refusal; and (f) such other information that the Authority may deem necessary. 37. The Authority shall keep the Waste Permit Register open to inspection by the public at its office during ordinary working business hours or at any time on its online register and the Authority shall provide members of the public with extracts from the Waste Permit Register upon submission of an application on the approved form and payment of the prescribed fee. 38. A generator or handler shall ensure that waste is– (a) packaged so as to prevent any leakage or emission under normal transportation conditions or potentially dangerous transportation conditions; and (b) properly labelled and marked so as to identify the hazardous characteristics and dangers associated with its transportation. 39. (1) In an application for a permit made under these Rules, the applicant may assert a claim that any of the information submitted to the Authority is a trade secret or confidential business information and request that such information be omitted from the Waste Permit Register. (2) The Authority may refuse a request made under subrule (1) where– (a) the applicant has not disclosed the basis for the request; (b) the basis of the request is invalid; or (c) the interest of the public in disclosing the information outweighs the prejudice to the applicant. 40. The Authority shall omit from the Waste Permit Register any information which the applicant requests should be treated as a trade secret or confidential business information, if– (a) the Authority does not contest the claim; or (b) the Authority rejects the claim but the claim is upheld on appeal by the Commission. 41. (1) The permit holder shall– (a) make and maintain such records as the Authority may prescribe; and Inspection of Waste Permit Register Packaging of waste Trade secrets and confidential business information Omission from Waste Permit Register Waste Management Rules, 2021 817 Recordkeeping (b) shall keep such records in such form as may be prescribed by the Authority for a period of not less than six years from the expiration date of a permit or such period as the Authority may determine. (2) A permit holder shall ensure that all records kept under this rule are available to an officer authorised by of the Authority upon request during the normal office hours of the facility. 42. A permit holder shall have in force a policy of insurance which provides coverage to the satisfaction of the Authority in respect of liabilities associated with the generation or handling of waste during the life of the permit including– (a) major incidents; and (b) restorative or rehabilitation work. 43. (1) A permit holder shall submit an annual report to the Authority within thirty days of the yearly anniversary of the date of issue of the permit. (2) An annual report shall include the following information: (a) the reporting period; (b) the type, characteristic and quantity of each type of waste generated or handled each month and accumulated on the facility at the end of the reporting period; (c) the type and quantity of each type of waste sent for offsite disposal each month, and the identification of the facility which received the waste; (d) the method of treatment, recovery or disposal for each type of waste generated or handled; (e) a list of each transporter used for transporting waste to and from the facility; (f) a description of spills, releases or any incidents arising from waste generation or handling on the facility; (g) a description of measures implemented to reduce the hazardous characteristic or quantity of waste generated during the reporting period; and (h) such other information as the Authority may determine. 44. The Authority shall institute mechanisms to encourage waste minimisation including– (a) establishing waste prevention programmes, plans or measures; (b) encouraging generators and handles to rethink, reuse, reduce and recycle waste; 818 Waste Management Rules, 2021 Permit holder to have in force a policy of insurance Annual Reports Duties of the Authority Waste Management Rules, 2021 819 (c) providing technical guidance to generators and handlers and other interested groups or persons; (d) establishing cooperation with local authorities and private sector businesses on waste management practices, including actions that make waste recycling easier; (e) carrying out research aimed at promoting the use of innovative ideas or technology for recycling and waste collection from households; and (f) such other measures as the Authority deems appropriate. 45. A breach of these Rules shall be a breach of an environmental requirement and shall be enforceable under Part VI of the Act. 46. (1) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Authority under these Rules may within twenty-eight days of the decision, by notice in writing, appeal against the decision. (2) An appeal shall be made to the Commission in accordance with the Act. 47. (1) The following premises are exempt from obtaining a permit under these Rules but owners or operators of such premises are obligated to ensure that waste is conveyed to a permit holder: (a) households; (b) places of worship; (c) penal institutions; (d) early childhood care institutions and primary and secondary schools; (e) children’s homes and child rehabilitation centers; (f) public meeting spaces and public camp sites; (g) vessels; (h) aircrafts; and (i) agricultural farms. (2) The following waste is exempted from control under these Rules but a generator of such waste is obligated to ensure that the waste is conveyed to the holder of a Waste Handling Permit: (a) gaseous emissions; and (b) wastewater from wastewater treatment premises. (3) The transport of waste by or on behalf of the Tobago House of Assembly or a Municipal Corporation is exempted from control under these Rules. Violations Appeals Exemptions SCHEDULE 1 ANNUAL REGULATED WASTE 820 Waste Management Rules, 2021 SCHEDULE 1 ANNUAL REGULATED WASTE–Continued Waste Management Rules, 2021 821 822 Waste Management Rules, 2021 SCHEDULE 1 ANNUAL REGULATED WASTE–Continued Waste Management Rules, 2021 823 SCHEDULE 1 ANNUAL REGULATED WASTE–Continued SCHEDULE 2 HAZARDOUS CHARACTERISTICS Table 1: Waste Thresholds 824 Waste Management Rules, 2021 SCHEDULE 1 ANNUAL REGULATED WASTE–Continued SCHEDULE 2 HAZARDOUS CHARACTERISTICS–Continued Table 1: Waste Thresholds Waste Management Rules, 2021 825 826 Waste Management Rules, 2021 SCHEDULE 2 HAZARDOUS CHARACTERISTICS–Continued Table 2: Hazardous Characteristics Waste Management Rules, 2021 827 SCHEDULE 2 HAZARDOUS CHARACTERISTICS–Continued Table 2: Hazardous Characteristics Dated the 14th day of June, 2021. C. ROBINSON-REGIS Minister of Planning and Development PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER, CARONI REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO–2021