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The Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) submitted December 15th comments addressing China’s restrictions on waste imports.
The comments were submitted to:
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WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People’s Republic of China
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The Ministry of the Environmental Protection (“MEP”) of the People’s Republic of China
The waste import restrictions are scheduled to take effect in 2018.
The comments:
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Request that China delay implementation of its waste import restrictions
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Ask that implementation of the waste import restrictions be suspended until January, 2022
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Address the impact that waste import restrictions have had on municipal solid waste recycling programs in the United States and Canada
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Request that MEP explain the basis for the Carried-Waste 0.5 percent contamination standard
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Express support for China’s efforts to protect and improve their environmental conditions
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Ask that the Chinese government meet with industry stakeholders from the United States, Canada, and other exporting countries to develop a mutually satisfactory Carried-Waste Contamination Standard
A copy of the comments can be downloaded here.
