The Environmental Management (Control and Management of Mercury and Marcury Compounds) Regulations, 2020

This section is titled “Objectives” and marks the start of later parts on administration and institutional arrangement.

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Jurisdiction: Tanzania
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Citation: The Environmental Management (Control and Management of Mercury and Marcury Compounds) Regulations, 2020
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This section is titled “Objectives” and marks the start of later parts on administration and institutional arrangement. Section 5 is titled “National Environmental Advisory Committee.” This section is titled “Functions of Director of Environment.” 9. Functions of Chief Government Chemist. This section is about the functions of the Director General of the Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority.

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Objectives
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Objectives” and marks the start of later parts on administration and institutional arrangement.

4. Objectives. PART II OBJECTIVES PART III ADMINISTRATION AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT

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PART III

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National Environmental Advisory Committee
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AI-assisted research summary: Section 5 is titled “National Environmental Advisory Committee.”

5. National Environmental Advisory Committee.
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Functions of Director of Environment
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Functions of Director of Environment.”

7. Functions of Director of Environment.
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Functions of Chief Government Chemist
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AI-assisted research summary: 9. Functions of Chief Government Chemist.

9. Functions of Chief Government Chemist.
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Functions of Director General of Tanzania Medicine and Medical
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the functions of the Director General of the Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority.

10. Functions of Director General of Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority.
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Functions of Commissioner for Minerals
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Functions of Commissioner for Minerals.”

11. Functions of Commissioner for Minerals.
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Functions of Tanzania Bureau of Standards
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AI-assisted research summary: This section identifies the functions of the Tanzania Bureau of Standards.

13. Functions of Tanzania Bureau of Standards.
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Functions of Local Government Authority
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Functions of Local Government Authority.”

14. Functions of Local Government Authority.
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Powers of Environmental Inspector
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Powers of Environmental Inspector.”

15. Powers of Environmental Inspector. PART IV 1 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) ELEMENTAL MERCURY AND MERCURY COMPOUNDS
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The National Environmental Advisory Committee
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AI-assisted research summary: The Committee must advise the Minister on mercury control and management matters.

5. The National Environmental Advisory Committee established under the Act, shall be responsible for advising the 8 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) al Advisory Committee Minister on matters pertaining to the control and management of mercury and mercury compounds, with respect to- (a) sources and trends in mercury emissions and Functions of Minister releases; (b) setting national priorities and promoting environmentally sound management of mercury and mercury compounds; (c) implementation of national plans, strategies, programmes and projects for enhancing the control of mercury emissions and releases; and (d) enhancing working partnership, coordination and effective engagement of regulatory authorities for effective and other key implementation of these Regulations. stakeholders
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(1) In these Regulations, the Minister shall
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AI-assisted research summary: The Minister must carry out specified mercury-management functions, including setting priorities, mobilizing plans, coordinating stakeholders, and doing other functions given by the Act and these Regulations.

6.-(1) In these Regulations, the Minister shall- (a) articulate national priorities, policy instruments and strategic interventions to promote environmentally sound management of mercury and mercury compounds; (b) mobilize implementation of relevant national plans, the control of strategies and programmes for mercury and mercury compounds; (c) ensure effective engagement, collaboration and information sharing among key stakeholders towards enhancing the control and management of mercury emissions and releases; and (d) perform any other functions vested upon him by the Act and these Regulations. (2) The Minister shall, in the discharge of his functions under these Regulations, collaborate with the Director of Environment, Council, Chief Government Chemist, Ministry responsible for Minerals, Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority, Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Ministry responsible for Local Government Authorities and Environmental Inspectors. for Health, Ministry responsible Functions of Director of Environment
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For the purpose of these Regulations, the Director of
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AI-assisted research summary: The Director of Environment must carry out several functions on mercury control, including coordination, reporting, guideline development, and public awareness.

7. For the purpose of these Regulations, the Director of Environment shall- (a) serve as National Focal Point for the Minamata Convention and coordinate its implementation; (b) prepare national report on the implementation of the Minamata Convention and submit to the Secretariat of the Convention; 9 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) (c) prepare and coordinate implementation of relevant national plans and strategies for the control and management of mercury and mercury compounds; (d) develop guidelines for promoting environmentally sound management of mercury and mercury compounds; (e) coordinate and promote public awareness on the control and management of mercury and mercury compounds; (f) ensure sectoral coordination, monitoring and mobilization of stakeholders for control and management of mercury and mercury compounds; and (g) carry out such other functions vested upon him under the Act and these Regulations. Functions of Council shall-
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For the purpose of these Regulations, the Council
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AI-assisted research summary: The Council has several functions under these Regulations, including enforcement coordination, mercury control, cleanup guidance, inventory keeping, public awareness, and standards enforcement.

8. For the purpose of these Regulations, the Council (a) coordinate enforcement and compliance of these Regulations; (b) ensure control of manufacturing processes that use mercury or mercury compounds; (c) ensure environmentally sound management of mercury waste and mercury contaminated sites; (d) prescribe procedures and guidelines on clean-up and remediation of mercury contaminated sites; (e) undertake periodic inventory and maintain a register of mercury contaminated sites; (f) enhance public awareness on mercury related issues; (g) coordinate and ensure enforcement of national standards on allowable mercury emissions and releases for point source categories; and (h) carry out such other functions vested upon the Council under the Act and these Regulations.
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For the purpose of these Regulations, the Chief
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AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Government Chemist is given several functions and powers relating to mercury and mercury compounds.

9. For the purpose of these Regulations, the Chief Government Chemist shall- (a) serve as the Registrar of mercury and mercury compounds; (b) issue certificate for registration importers, exporters, dealers, transporters, users or storage of mercury and mercury compounds in accordance with the Chemicals (Management and Control) Act; Consumer Industrial and to 10 Functions of Chief Government Chemist Cap. 182 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) Cap. 182 Cap. 182 of Functions of Director General Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority Cap. 219 (c) issue permits for importation, exportation or transportation of mercury and mercury compounds in accordance with the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and Control) Act; (d) provide referral laboratory services for analysis of mercury or environmental or occupational samples; (e) conduct periodic inventory to the end user of mercury and mercury compounds; (f) enhance public awareness on mercury related issues; (g) ensure enforcement and compliance of mercury trade requirements provided under these Regulations and any other related written laws; and (h) carry out such other functions vested upon him the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals these under (Management and Control) Regulations. Act and
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For the purpose of these Regulations, the Director
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AI-assisted research summary: The Director General of the Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority must regulate, register, plan for phase-out, and raise awareness about mercury-related medical devices.

10. For the purpose of these Regulations, the Director General of Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority shall- (a) regulate the manufacturing, importation, exportation, devices distribution containing mercury or mercury compounds; undesirable medical of (b) undertake inventory and maintain a register of undesirable medical devices containing mercury or mercury compounds; (c) develop and coordinate implementation of a national for gradual phase-out of undesirable strategy medical devices containing mercury or mercury compounds; (d) enhance public awareness on mercury related issues; and (e) carry out such other functions vested upon him under the Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act and these Regulations. Functions of Commissione r for Minerals
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For
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AI-assisted research summary: The Commissioner for Minerals must carry out mercury-control and related support functions for small-scale gold mining.

11. For the purpose of these Regulations, the Commissioner for Minerals shall- (a) ensure reduction, and where feasible eliminate, the use of mercury in small-scale gold mining; (b) promote elimination of worst practices contributing in mercury emissions and releases during extraction of gold; 11 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) (c) promote mercury-free technologies and best practices in mercury use for gold extraction; (d) conduct periodic inventory and maintain a register of related mercury consumption and any other information in small-scale gold mining; (e) promote and ensure compliance to occupational legal safety, and environmental health and requirements in small scale gold mining; (f) enhance public awareness on mercury related issues; (g) support implementation of the National Action Plan for Small-Scale Gold Mining; and Cap. 123 (h) carry out such other functions vested upon him under the Mining Act and these Regulations. Functions of Chief Medical Officer
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For the purpose of these Regulations, the Chief
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AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Medical Officer must carry out several public health and enforcement functions under these Regulations.

12. For the purpose of these Regulations, the Chief Medical Officer shall- (a) develop, implement and update a dedicated public for preventing and mitigating to small-scale gold mining health strategy mercury exposure communities; (b) undertake epidemiological surveillance to assess health impacts associated with mercury; (c) coordinate development and implementation of a national plan to gradually phase-out the use of dental amalgam; (d) ensure compliance and enforcement of these Regulations in dental facilities and any other related mercury sources; (e) enhance public awareness on mercury related issues; and (f) carry out such other functions vested upon him under the Public Health Act and these Regulations.
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For the purpose of these Regulations, the Director
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AI-assisted research summary: The Director General of the Tanzania Bureau of Standards must carry out several mercury-related functions, including setting standards, keeping a register, enforcing a future prohibition, and public awareness work.

13. For the purpose of these Regulations, the Director General of the Tanzania Bureau of Standards shall- Cap. 99 Functions of Tanzania Bureau Standards of (a) develop national standards on allowable emissions from point source releases of mercury and categories; (b) maintain a register of mercury-added products and their alternatives; (c) enforce the prohibition of the manufacture, import or 12 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) Cap. 130 Functions of Local Government Authority Cap. 191 of Powers Environment al Inspector export of mercury-added products as from 2030 in accordance with the provisions of the Minamata Convention; (d) enhance public awareness on mercury related issues and disseminate Code of Practice for Management of Mercury and Refineries; and in Small-Scale Gold Mining (e) carry out such other functions vested upon the Tanzania Bureau of Standards under the Standards Act and these Regulations.
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For the purpose of these Regulations, each Local
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AI-assisted research summary: Each Local Government Authority must take steps to reduce mercury-related public health risks in its area, share mercury site and emission information with the Council, promote public awareness, and perform other functions given by the Act and these Regulations.

14. For the purpose of these Regulations, each Local Government Authority shall, with respect to its area of jurisdiction, ensure that- (a) necessary steps are taken to minimize public health risks associated with mercury releases and emissions or contaminated sites; (b) provide information on mercury contaminated sites and any other source of mercury emissions and releases to the Council; (c) enhance public awareness on mercury related issues; and (d) carry out such other functions vested upon the Local Government Authority under the Act and these Regulations.
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In addition to the powers contained in section 183 of
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AI-assisted research summary: An Environmental Inspector may inspect mercury-related premises and activities, enter relevant premises, inspect transport vehicles, take and test samples, investigate compliance, and compound offences under section 194.

15. In addition to the powers contained in section 183 of the Act, an Environmental Inspector may- (a) carry out periodic inspection of all establishments or activities within the local limits of his jurisdiction in which transportation, storage, use or dealing in mercury and mercury these compounds, Regulations; to ensure compliance of importation, exportation, (b) enter upon any premises where mercury or mercury (c) stop and waste is stored, processed or disposed of; the inspect any vehicle used transportation of mercury and mercury compounds; (d) take samples of mercury or environmental samples or articles to which these Regulations relate and, submit such samples for test and analysis in an accredited laboratory; for (e) make examinations and enquiries to explore whether these Regulations and the Act are complied with; 13 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) and Cap. 191 (f) compound offences in accordance with the provisions of section 194 of the Act. PART IV ELEMENTAL MERCURY AND MERCURY COMPOUNDS Registration and issuance of permits

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PART IV

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Registration and issuance of permits
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AI-assisted research summary: Section 16 is titled “Registration and issuance of permits.”

16. Registration and issuance of permits.
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Application for registration of dealers, chemicals and premises
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Application for registration of dealers, chemicals and premises.”

17. Application for registration of dealers, chemicals and premises.
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Issuance of certificates of registration
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Issuance of certificates of registration.”

18. Issuance of certificates of registration.
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Conditions for use of mercury and mercury compounds in laboratory
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the conditions for using mercury and mercury compounds in laboratories and research.

19. Conditions for use of mercury and mercury compounds in laboratory and research.
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Seizure of illegally stored mercury or mercury compounds
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the seizure of mercury or mercury compounds that are stored illegally.

21. Seizure of illegally stored mercury or mercury compounds.
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Requirements for environmentally sound interim storage of mercury
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns requirements for environmentally sound interim storage of mercury.

22. Requirements for environmentally sound interim storage of mercury.
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Requirements for environmentally sound management of mercury and
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns requirements for the environmentally sound management of mercury and mercury compounds.

23. Requirements for environmentally sound management of mercury and mercury compounds.
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Offences and penalties
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Offences and penalties” and appears in Part V on undesirable medical devices.

24. Offences and penalties. PART V UNDESIRABE MEDICAL DEVICES
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The Chief Government Chemist shall register and
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AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Government Chemist must register mercury and mercury compounds handling activities and issue registration certificates and permits.

16. The Chief Government Chemist shall register and issue certificates of registration and permits for mercury and mercury compounds handling activities including the following- (a) importation; (b) exportation; (c) transportation; (d) distribution and sale; (e) storage; or (f) use. Application for registration of a dealer, chemicals and premises Cap. 182 of Issuance certificates for registration
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Any person who intends to import, export, transport,
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AI-assisted research summary: People who intend to handle mercury or mercury compounds must apply to the Chief Government Chemist for registration.

17. Any person who intends to import, export, transport, distribute, sale, store or use mercury and mercury compounds shall apply to the Chief Government Chemist for registration of- (a) a dealer; (b) chemicals; and (c) premises or facilities, in a manner provided for in the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and Control) Act.
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The Chief Government Chemist shall
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AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Government Chemist must issue registration certificates for mercury and mercury-compound categories, including substances, relevant traders/users, and handling premises/facilities.

18. The Chief Government Chemist shall issue certificates for registration in the following categories- (a) mercury and mercury compounds as chemical substances; (b) manufacturer, importer, exporter, user, transporter or distributor of mercury and mercury compounds; and (c) premises and facilities for handling mercury and mercury compounds. Conditions for use of mercury and mercury compounds in laboratory and research
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(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of these
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AI-assisted research summary: Mercury and mercury compounds stored in laboratory or research premises must stay within set quantity limits, and exceeding those limits is an offence.

19.-(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of these Regulations, the allowed quantity of mercury and mercury compounds stored in premises used as a laboratory or research facility shall not exceed- (a) a weight of 500 g for mercury; (b) a weight of 300 g for each type of mercury compound in the form of a substance; and (c) a volume of 300 ml for each type of mercury 14 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) compound in the form of a solution. (2) It shall be an offence to store mercury or mercury compounds for laboratory or research purposes which exceed the allowed quantities under sub-regulation (1). Issuance permits of Cap. 182
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A person who intends to import, export or transport
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AI-assisted research summary: A person who wants to import, export, or transport mercury or mercury compounds must apply to the Chief Government Chemist for the required permit.

20. A person who intends to import, export or transport mercury and mercury compounds shall apply for mercury importation, exportation, or transportation permit to the Chief Government Chemist in a manner provided for in the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and Control) Act. of or Seizure illegally stored mercury mercury compounds Requirements for environmenta lly sound interim storage mercury of Cap. 182 Requirements for environmenta lly sound management of mercury and mercury compounds Cap. 182 21-(1) The Chief Government Chemist may seize and dispose of illegally stored mercury or mercury compounds. (2) Without prejudice to sub-regulation (1), the cost incurred in the seizure, storage, handling, transportation and disposal of mercury or mercury compounds shall be borne by the person who illegally stored such mercury or mercury compounds.
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(1) Mercury and mercury compounds shall be stored
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AI-assisted research summary: Mercury and mercury compounds must be stored in amounts suitable for their intended use. If mercury is in interim storage, the person in possession must apply for a permit from the Chief Government Chemist and must manage it in an environmentally sound manner.

22.-(1) Mercury and mercury compounds shall be stored in quantities commensurate with their intended use. (2) For the purpose of these Regulations, the threshold quantity of mercury for an interim storage shall be a stock of 100kg intended for use in small-scale gold mining. (3) Pursuant to sub-regulation (2), a person in possession of mercury stock under interim storage shall apply for a permit to the Chief Government Chemist in a manner provided for in the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and Control) Act. (4) Any person in possession of mercury stock under interim storage shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that it is managed in an environmentally sound manner.
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Any person who imports, exports, transports,
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AI-assisted research summary: People who import, export, transport, distribute, store, or use mercury or mercury compounds must take all appropriate steps to manage them in an environmentally sound way.

23. Any person who imports, exports, transports, distributes, stores or uses mercury and mercury compounds shall take all appropriate steps to ensure environmentally sound management of such chemicals as provided for in the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and Control) Act. 15 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) Offences and penalties Cap. 182
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A person who contravenes this Part commits an
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AI-assisted research summary: A person who breaks this Part commits an offence and can be fined, and a natural person may also be imprisoned for two years or both.

24. A person who contravenes this Part commits an offence and upon conviction shall be liable- (a) (b) in case of a body corporate to a fine of not less than five million shillings and not more than fifty million shillings; and in case of a natural person to a fine of not less than fifty thousand shillings and not more than five million shillings or a term of imprisonment of two years or to both. PART V UNDESIRABLE MEDICAL DEVICES Undesirable medical devices

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PART V

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Requirements for environmentally sound management of undesirable
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns requirements for environmentally sound management of undesirable medical devices.

27. Requirements for environmentally sound management of undesirable medical devices.
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Gradual phase-out of undesirable medical devices
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the gradual phase-out of undesirable medical devices.

28. Gradual phase-out of undesirable medical devices.
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Offences and penalties
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AI-assisted research summary: Section 29 is titled “Offences and penalties” in Part VI on dental amalgam.

29. Offences and penalties. PART VI DENTAL AMALGAM
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Medical devices containing mercury shall be
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AI-assisted research summary: Medical devices containing mercury are treated as undesirable medical devices and are to be phased out gradually.

25. Medical devices containing mercury shall be considered to be undesirable medical devices, and are therefore subject for gradual phase-out. Issuance permit of Cap. 219
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Any person who intends to import or export
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AI-assisted research summary: Anyone who intends to import or export undesirable medical devices must apply for a permit from the Director General of the Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority.

26. Any person who intends to import or export undesirable medical devices shall apply for a permit to the Director General of Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority in a manner provided for in the Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Requirements for environmenta sound lly management of undesirable medical devices Gradual phase-out of undesirable medical devices
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Any person who manufactures, imports, exports, or
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AI-assisted research summary: People who manufacture, import, export, or use undesirable medical devices must take appropriate steps to ensure environmentally sound management of those devices, in line with relevant written laws.

27. Any person who manufactures, imports, exports, or uses undesirable medical devices shall take all appropriate steps to ensure environmentally sound management of such devices as provided for in the relevant written laws.
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(1) For the purpose of facilitating the gradual phase
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AI-assisted research summary: The Director General must keep a register and issue guidelines about undesirable medical devices, and may require certain people to provide information in writing.

28.-(1) For the purpose of facilitating the gradual phase- out of undesirable medical devices, the Director General of Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority shall- (a) restrict and maintain a register of the importation, manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of undesirable medical devices; and (b) prescribe guidelines for environmentally sound management of undesirable medical devices. (2) The Director General of Tanzania Medicine and Medical Devices Authority by notice in writing, may require any 16 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) person who manufactures, imports, exports, stores or uses undesirable medical devices to furnish him with information which that person has in his possession. Offences and penalties Cap. 219
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Any person who contravenes this Part, commits an
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AI-assisted research summary: A person who contravenes this Part commits an offence and, on conviction, is liable to the penalty set under the Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

29. Any person who contravenes this Part, commits an offence and upon conviction shall be liable to the penalty prescribed under the Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act. PART VI DENTAL AMALGAM Gradual phase-out of dental amalgam Prohibition on use of mercury in bulk form

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PART VI

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Gradual phase-out of dental amalgam
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the gradual phase-out of dental amalgam.

30. Gradual phase-out of dental amalgam.
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Prohibition on use of mercury in bulk form
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Prohibition on use of mercury in bulk form.”

31. Prohibition on use of mercury in bulk form.
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Restriction on use of dental amalgam to children and women
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled as a restriction on the use of dental amalgam for children and women.

32. Restriction on use of dental amalgam to children and women.
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National strategy for gradual phase-out of dental amalgam
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is about a national strategy for gradually phasing out dental amalgam.

33. National strategy for gradual phase-out of dental amalgam.
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Requirements for environmentally sound management of dental
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns requirements for environmentally sound management of dental amalgam.

34. Requirements for environmentally sound management of dental amalgam.
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Offences and penalties
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Offences and penalties” for Part VII on manufacturing processes using mercury or mercury compounds.

35. Offences and penalties. PART VII MANUFACTURING PROCESSES USING MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUNDS
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Dental amalgam fillings shall be subjected to gradual
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AI-assisted research summary: Dental amalgam fillings are to be phased out gradually, and dental practitioners must not use mercury in bulk form.

30. Dental amalgam fillings shall be subjected to gradual phase-out in line with the requirements of the Minamata Convention. 31-(1) Dental amalgam shall be used only in pre-dosed encapsulated form. (2) Dental practitioners shall not use mercury in bulk form. Restriction on use of dental to amalgam children and women
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Dental amalgam shall not be used for dental
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AI-assisted research summary: Dental amalgam must not be used for dental treatment in the listed patient groups, unless the dental practitioner deems it strictly necessary for the patient’s specific medical needs.

32. Dental amalgam shall not be used for dental treatment of deciduous teeth of children under the age of 15 years, pregnant women and breastfeeding women, except when deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on the specific medical needs of the patient.
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(1) The Chief Medical Officer shall coordinate
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AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Medical Officer must coordinate a national strategy to phase out dental amalgam gradually.

33.-(1) The Chief Medical Officer shall coordinate development and implementation of a national strategy for gradual phase-out of the use of dental amalgam. for National strategy gradual phase-out of dental amalgam 17 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) (2) For the purpose of facilitating the gradual phase-out of the use of dental amalgam, the national strategy shall include the following priority interventions- (a) minimising the use of dental amalgam and prevention of dental caries; (b) promoting cost effective and clinically effective mercury-free alternatives for dental restoration; (c) promoting research and development of quality mercury free materials for dental restoration; (d) encouraging education and training of dental professionals and students on the use of mercury free dental restoration alternatives and promoting best management practices; (e) discouraging insurance policies and programmes that favour the use of dental amalgam over mercury free dental restoration; (f) restricting the use of dental amalgam to its encapsulated form; and (g) promoting the use of best environmental practices in dental facilities to reduce releases of mercury and mercury compounds to water and land.
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(1) All dental facilities in which dental amalgam is
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AI-assisted research summary: Dental facilities using dental amalgam must install amalgam separators, and dental practitioners must handle amalgam waste in an environmentally sound way and never release it into the environment.

34.-(1) All dental facilities in which dental amalgam is used shall ensure that they are equipped with amalgam separators for the retention and collection of amalgam particles, including those contained in wastewater generated from such facility. (2) Amalgam separators put into service shall provide a retention level of at least 95% of amalgam particles. (3) Dental practitioners shall ensure that their amalgam waste, including amalgam residues, particles, fillings, and teeth, or parts thereof, contaminated by dental amalgam, is handled in an environmentally sound manner as provided for in relevant written laws. (4) Dental practitioners shall not release directly or indirectly such amalgam waste into the environment under any circumstances. Requirements for environmenta sound lly management of dental amalgam Offences and penalties Cap. 99
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Any person who imports or exports dental amalgam
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AI-assisted research summary: People importing or exporting dental amalgam fillings, or providing dental services using dental amalgam, must register and follow permit conditions and related legal requirements, or they may commit an offence and face the penalty set under the Public Health Act.

35. Any person who imports or exports dental amalgam fillings or provides dental services using dental amalgam without registering or adhering to conditions stipulated in the permit or contravenes the provisions of these Regulations or other related legal requirements under the Public Health Act, commits an 18 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) offence and upon conviction shall be liable to the penalty prescribed under the Public Health Act. PART VII MANUFACTURING PROCESSES USING MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUNDS

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PART VII

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Prohibition on use of mercury in manufacturing processes
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AI-assisted research summary: This section prohibits the use of mercury in manufacturing processes.

36. Prohibition on use of mercury in manufacturing processes.
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Measures for prohibition on use mercury in manufacturing processes
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns measures to prohibit the use of mercury in manufacturing processes.

37. Measures for prohibition on use mercury in manufacturing processes.
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Offences and penalties
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision is a heading for offences and penalties in Part VIII on mercury-added products.

38. Offences and penalties. 2 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) PART VIII MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS
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(1) Manufacturing processes shall not use mercury
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AI-assisted research summary: Manufacturing processes must not use mercury or mercury compounds.

36.-(1) Manufacturing processes shall not use mercury or mercury compounds. (2) Any person who contravenes sub-regulation (1) commits an offence and on conviction he shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in the Act.
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For the purpose of facilitating prohibition on the use
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AI-assisted research summary: The Council must support the prohibition on mercury use in manufacturing by withholding EIA certificate processing for new mercury-using facilities, pushing existing facilities to switch to mercury-free processes, and running public awareness efforts.

37. For the purpose of facilitating prohibition on the use of mercury in manufacturing processes, the Council shall- (a) refrain from processing for Environmental Impact Assessment certificates to new facilities with manufacturing processes that use mercury or mercury compounds; the application Prohibition on use of mercury in manufacturin g processes Cap. 191 Measures for prohibition on use of mercury in manufacturin g process (b) enforce change to mercury-free manufacturing processes for existing facilities with manufacturing processes that use mercury or mercury compounds; (c) conduct public awareness on environmental and health risks of mercury and encourage the use of available mercury-free manufacturing technologies; and (d) perform such other functions as shall deem fit for the purpose of prohibiting manufacturing processes using mercury or mercury compounds. Offences and penalties Cap. 191
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Any person who imports or exports or uses
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AI-assisted research summary: Any person who imports, exports, or uses manufacturing process technologies that use mercury or mercury compounds commits an offence and can be liable to the penalty set in the Act if convicted.

38. Any person who imports or exports or uses manufacturing process technologies that use mercury or mercury compounds, commits an offence and upon conviction shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in the Act. PART VIII MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS Prohibition of mercury- added products

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PART VIII

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Prohibition of mercury-added products
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AI-assisted research summary: Mercury-added products are prohibited.

39. Prohibition of mercury-added products.
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Requirements for environmentally sound management of mercury
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AI-assisted research summary: Section 40 concerns requirements for environmentally sound management of mercury-added products.

40. Requirements for environmentally sound management of mercury- added products.
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National plan for gradual phase-out of mercury added products
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “National plan for gradual phase-out of mercury added products” and is placed in Part IX on small-scale gold mining.

41. National plan for gradual phase-out of mercury added products. PART IX SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING
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(1) The export,
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AI-assisted research summary: Mercury-added products in the First Schedule must not be exported, imported, or manufactured from 2030, and new mercury-added products must not be manufactured, imported, exported, or placed on the market.

39.-(1) The export, import and manufacturing of mercury-added products set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations, shall be prohibited as from 2030 in line with the provisions of the Minamata Convention. 19 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) (2) A person shall not manufacture, import, export or place on the market new mercury-added products. Requirements for environmenta lly sound management of mercury- added products National plan gradual for phase-out of mercury- added products
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(1) Any person in possession of mercury-added
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AI-assisted research summary: People who possess mercury-added products must manage them in an environmentally sound way and must not mix, dump, burn, or export discarded mercury-added products except for environmentally sound disposal.

40.-(1) Any person in possession of mercury-added to ensure take all appropriate measures products shall environmentally sound management of such products. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (1), a person shall not- (a) mix discarded mercury-added products with municipal wastes; (b) dispose mercury-added products in uncontrolled landfills, transfer stations, or incinerators, regardless of the amount of mercury in the product; (c) incinerate discarded mercury added products without dedicated flue gas cleaning and controls; and (d) export discarded mercury added products except for the purpose of environmentally sound disposal.
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(1) For the purpose of these Regulations, the
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AI-assisted research summary: The Director of Environment must coordinate the national plan to phase out mercury-added products, and the Tanzania Bureau of Standards must support that phase-out by keeping a register, restricting related manufacturing/import/export, raising public awareness, and promoting mercury-free alternatives.

41.-(1) For the purpose of these Regulations, the Director of Environment shall coordinate preparation and implementation of national plan for gradual phase-out of mercury-added products. (2) For the purpose of facilitating gradual phase-out of mercury-added products, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards shall- (a) maintain a register of mercury-added products and their alternatives; (b) restrict manufacturing, importation and exportation of mercury-added products to facilitate their phase- down; (c) facilitate public awareness on risks associated with mercury-added products; and (d) promote mercury free alternative products. PART IX SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING Reduction of mercury use in small-scale gold mining

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Reduction of mercury use in small-scale gold mining
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns reducing mercury use in small-scale gold mining.

42. Reduction of mercury use in small-scale gold mining.
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Measures for reduction of mercury use in small-scale gold mining
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is about measures to reduce mercury use in small-scale gold mining.

43. Measures for reduction of mercury use in small-scale gold mining.
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National action plan for small-scale gold mining
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “National action plan for small-scale gold mining.”

44. National action plan for small-scale gold mining.
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Public health strategy for preventing and mitigating exposure to
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns a public health strategy to prevent and reduce exposure to mercury.

45. Public health strategy for preventing and mitigating exposure to mercury.
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Offences and penalties
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Offences and penalties” in Part X on mercury emissions and releases.

46. Offences and penalties. PART X MERCURY EMISSIONS AND RELEASES
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The Commissioner for Minerals, in collaboration
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AI-assisted research summary: The Commissioner for Minerals must work with other relevant authorities to reduce mercury use in small-scale gold mining, and eliminate it where feasible.

42. The Commissioner for Minerals, in collaboration with other relevant authorities, shall take steps to ensure reduction and where feasible eliminate the use of mercury in small-scale gold mining. 20 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) Measures for reduction of mercury use in small-scale gold mining National action for scale mining plan small- gold Public health strategy for preventing and mitigating exposure mercury to
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For the purpose of facilitating reduction of mercury
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AI-assisted research summary: The Commissioner for Minerals must take steps to reduce mercury use in small-scale gold mining.

43. For the purpose of facilitating reduction of mercury use in small-scale gold mining, the Commissioner for Minerals shall- (a) promote elimination of worst practices particularly open burning of amalgam and processing of mercury contaminated tailings with cyanide to recover gold; (b) promote mercury-free technologies for gold processing; (c) promote best practices in gold processing using mercury; (d) conduct periodic inventory of mercury use in small- scale gold mining; and (e) provide information to miners and the public on mercury related issues.
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(1) The Director of Environment shall coordinate
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AI-assisted research summary: The Director of Environment must coordinate the national action plan for reducing mercury use in small-scale gold mining, and update it when feasible to eliminate mercury use.

44.-(1) The Director of Environment shall coordinate development, implementation and updating of national action plan for reduction, and where feasible eliminate, use of mercury in small-scale gold mining in accordance with the key elements specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (1), the national action plan shall be reviewed and updated after every five years.
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(1) The Chief Medical Officer shall be responsible
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AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Medical Officer must develop and implement a public health strategy to prevent and reduce mercury exposure in small-scale gold mining communities.

45.-(1) The Chief Medical Officer shall be responsible for development and implementation of a dedicated public health strategy for preventing and mitigating mercury exposure to small-scale gold mining communities. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (1), the public health strategy shall be reviewed and updated after every five years. Offences and penalties Cap. 182
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Any person who uses mercury without registering to
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AI-assisted research summary: A person must not use mercury unless they have registered with the Chief Government Chemist.

46. Any person who uses mercury without registering to the Chief Government Chemist commits an offence and upon conviction shall be liable to the penalty prescribed under the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Control and Management) Act. PART X MERCURY EMISSIONS AND RELEASES Point source

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PART X

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Point source categories of mercury emissions and releases
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Point source categories of mercury emissions and releases.”

47. Point source categories of mercury emissions and releases.
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Prohibition for haphazard discharge of mercury
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AI-assisted research summary: This section prohibits haphazard discharge of mercury.

48. Prohibition for haphazard discharge of mercury.
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Inventory and register of point source categories of mercury emissions
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns an inventory and register of point source categories of mercury emissions and releases.

49. Inventory and register of point source categories of mercury emissions and releases.
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National plan for reducing mercury emissions and releases from point
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns a national plan for reducing mercury emissions and releases from point sources.

50. National plan for reducing mercury emissions and releases from point sources.
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Offences and penalties
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Offences and penalties” for Part XI on Mercury Wastes.

52. Offences and penalties. PART XI MERCURY WASTES
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(1) Point source categories of emissions and releases
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AI-assisted research summary: The regulations list certain mercury-emission point sources and prohibit any person from haphazardly discharging mercury or mercury compounds into the environment.

47.-(1) Point source categories of emissions and releases 21 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) categories of mercury emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds to the environment, in line with the Minamata Convention, shall include- (a) coal-fired power plants; (b) coal-fired industrial boilers; (c) smelting and roasting processes used the in production of non-ferrous metals; (d) waste incineration facilities; and (e) cement clinker production facilities. (2) Without prejudice to sub-regulation (1), these Regulations shall apply to all other point source categories of mercury emissions and releases. 48. No person shall haphazardly discharge mercury or mercury compounds to any segment of the environment.
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(1) The Council shall undertake inventory and
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AI-assisted research summary: The Council must keep mercury-related inventory and registers.

49.-(1) The Council shall undertake inventory and maintain a register of point source categories of emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds to the environment the Director of inventory report and submit annual Environment. to (2) Without prejudice to sub-regulation (1), the Council shall maintain a pollutant release and transfer register to help collect and manage data on mercury emissions, releases and transfers to the environment. Prohibition for haphazard discharge of mercury register point Inventory and of source categories of mercury emissions and releases National plan for reducing mercury emissions and from sources releases point
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Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 49, the
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AI-assisted research summary: The Director of Environment must coordinate preparation, implementation, and updating of a national plan for controlling, and where feasible reducing, mercury emissions and releases from point sources.

50. Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 49, the Director of Environment coordinate preparation, implementation and updating of a national plan for controlling and where feasible reducing emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds to the environment from point sources and such plan may include the following measures- shall (a) development and implementation of national standards on allowable mercury emissions and releases from point sources; (b) promote use of Best Available Techniques and Best control mercury to Environmental Practices emissions and releases; (c) multi-pollutant control strategy that would deliver core benefits for control of mercury emissions and releases; and (d) alternative measures to reduce mercury emissions 22 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) and releases. Enforcement and compliance
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The Council, in collaboration with other relevant
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AI-assisted research summary: The Council must work with other regulatory authorities to enforce and ensure compliance with national standards on allowable mercury emissions and releases from point source categories.

51. The Council, in collaboration with other relevant regulatory authorities, shall coordinate and ensure enforcement and compliance of national standards on allowable mercury emissions and releases from point source categories. Offences and penalties
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Any person who operates a facility involving point
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AI-assisted research summary: A person operating a facility with point-source mercury emissions or releases must follow the relevant national standards.

52. Any person who operates a facility involving point source categories of mercury emissions and releases without adhering to relevant national standards commits an offence and upon conviction shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in the Act. PART XI MERCURY WASTE Mercury waste classification

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Prohibition on importation of mercury waste
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AI-assisted research summary: This section prohibits the importation of mercury waste.

55. Prohibition on importation of mercury waste.
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Registration of generators of mercury waste
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AI-assisted research summary: Section 56 is titled “Registration of generators of mercury waste.”

56. Registration of generators of mercury waste.
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Requirements for environmentally sound management of mercury
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is about requirements for environmentally sound management of mercury waste.

57. Requirements for environmentally sound management of mercury waste.
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Offences and penalties
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Offences and penalties” for Part XII on mercury contaminated sites.

58. Offences and penalties. PART XII MERCURY CONTAMINATED SITES
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Mercury waste shall be considered to be hazardous
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AI-assisted research summary: Mercury waste is treated as hazardous waste and must be classified under the Basel Convention codes listed here.

53.- Mercury waste shall be considered to be hazardous waste and shall be classified in accordance with the Basel Convention as follows- (a) Code Description; (b) Y29 Mercury, mercury compounds; (c) A1010 Metal waste and waste consisting of alloys of Mercury; (d) A1030 Waste having as constituents or contaminants of mercury or mercury compounds; (e) A1180 Mercury in waste electrical and assemblies or electronic scrap; mercury switches.
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Mercury waste includes all waste with a total
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AI-assisted research summary: Mercury waste is waste above 1 ppm mercury by extract analysis, including organo mercury compounds, and no person may import it into the country.

54. Mercury waste includes all waste with a total mercury concentration greater than 1 ppm based on the analysis of an extract and includes organo mercury compounds. 55. No person shall import mercury waste into the country for any purpose.
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(1) The Council shall maintain a register of
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AI-assisted research summary: The Council must keep a register of generators of mercury waste.

56.- (1) The Council shall maintain a register of generators of mercury waste. (2) The register may contain name and address of the 23 Threshold limit mercury waste for Prohibition on importation of mercury waste Registration of generators of mercury Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) waste Requirements for environmenta lly sound management of mercury wastes responsible person, type of business, amount of mercury waste generated, type of mercury waste, collection scheme and how such wastes are finally managed or disposed of.
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(1) The generator of mercury waste shall take
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AI-assisted research summary: The generator of mercury waste must take appropriate measures to manage mercury waste in an environmentally sound manner, and mercury waste must not be mixed, discarded in uncontrolled landfills, co-incinerated without dedicated flue gas cleaning and controls, or exported except for environmentally sound disposal.

57.-(1) The generator of mercury waste shall take appropriate measures so that mercury waste is managed in an environmentally sound manner, the guidelines developed under the Basel Convention and requirements of the Minamata Convention. into account taking (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (1), mercury waste shall- (a) not be mixed with other waste; (b) not be discarded in uncontrolled landfills; (c) not be co-incinerated without dedicated flue gas cleaning and controls; (d) be treated to extract the mercury or to immobilize it in an environmentally sound manner; and (e) not be exported except for environmentally sound disposal. the purpose of Offences and penalties Cap. 191
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Any person who generates or owns or handles
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AI-assisted research summary: People who generate, own, or handle mercury waste must comply with the Act’s conditions; otherwise they commit an offence and may face the Act’s prescribed penalty.

58. Any person who generates or owns or handles mercury waste without adhering to conditions stipulated under the Act, commits an offence and upon conviction shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in the Act. PART XII MERCURY CONTAMINATED SITES for Threshold value mercury contaminated site Liability for management of mercury contaminated sites

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PART XII

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Threshold value for mercury contaminated sites
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the threshold value for mercury contaminated sites.

59. Threshold value for mercury contaminated sites.
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Liability for management of mercury contaminated sites
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns liability for managing mercury contaminated sites.

60. Liability for management of mercury contaminated sites.
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Inventory and register of mercury contaminated sites
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Inventory and register of mercury contaminated sites.”

61. Inventory and register of mercury contaminated sites.
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Offences and penalties
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Offences and penalties.”

62. Offences and penalties. 3 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) PART XIII COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
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The
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AI-assisted research summary: A site is treated as mercury contaminated if the soil’s average mercury concentration is above 1 ppm.

59. The to declare a mercury contaminated site shall be soil with an average concentration of mercury above 1ppm. threshold value
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(1) An owner of a mercury contaminated site shall
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AI-assisted research summary: An owner of a mercury contaminated site must notify the Council and Local Government Authority, reduce public health risks, and prepare a contingency plan for approval.

60.-(1) An owner of a mercury contaminated site shall- (a) immediately notify the Council about and Local the mercury Government Authority contaminated site; (b) take all necessary steps to minimize public health risks associated with the site; and (c) prepare contingency plan the contaminated site, which shall be presented to the Council for approval. for managing (2) Where the owner of a mercury contaminated site 24 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) cannot be identified, the Local Government Authority of the respective jurisdiction shall assume the responsibility. (3) Upon receiving notification of a mercury contaminated site, the Council shall prescribe procedures for clean-up and remediation of such site. (4) The owner of a mercury contaminated site or Local Government Authority where applicable, shall be liable for the expenses incurred during clean-up operation of a mercury contaminated site.
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The Council shall undertake periodic inventory and
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AI-assisted research summary: The Council must keep a periodic inventory and register of mercury contaminated sites, and submit an annual report to the Director of Environment.

61. The Council shall undertake periodic inventory and maintain a register of mercury contaminated sites and submit annual report to the Director of Environment. Inventory and register of mercury contaminated sites Offences and penalties Cap. 191
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Any person who contravenes the provisions under
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AI-assisted research summary: Any person who contravenes this Part commits an offence and, if convicted, is liable to the penalty prescribed in the Act.

62. Any person who contravenes the provisions under this Part commits an offence, and upon conviction shall be liable the penalty prescribed in the Act. to Powers serve environmenta l protection order PART XIII COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

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PART XIII

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Powers to serve environmental protection order
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is about powers to serve an environmental protection order.

63. Powers to serve environmental protection order.
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Cancellation of certificate or permit
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Cancellation of certificate or permit.”

65. Cancellation of certificate or permit. PART XIV GENERAL PROVISIONS
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(1) Where an Environmental Inspector of the
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AI-assisted research summary: Inspectors or the Council may issue an environmental protection order where mercury-related activities may breach the Regulations, and recipients must comply by the stated date or immediately if no date is given.

63.-(1) Where an Environmental Inspector of the Council or of any other relevant authority for the purpose of compliance to these Regulations, has reasonable ground to believe that a person is dealing in or handling mercury or is in possession of mercury or mercury compounds that may result in violation of the provisions of these Regulations, he may serve an environmental protection order on that person. (2) Without prejudice to sub-regulation (1), the Council or an Environmental Inspector may serve an environmental protection order to a person who is or will be dealing or handling dental amalgam or mercury-added products or manufacturing process using mercury or mercury waste that may result in violation of the provisions of these Regulations. (3) A person on whom an environmental protection order is served shall comply with the requirements of the order by the date or dates specified in the order and if no date is specified, that person shall comply with the order immediately. (4) A person who contravenes an environmental protection order commits an offence and shall upon conviction, be liable to a fine or imprisonment or to both as provided for in the Act. 25 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) Compliance order
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(1) Where
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AI-assisted research summary: The Council or an Environmental Inspector may issue a compliance order to make a person fix a breach, and the issuing authority may cancel or revoke the certificate or permit if the breach is not remedied.

64.-(1) Where the Council or an Environmental Inspector has reasonable ground to believe that any condition of a certificate or permit issued under these Regulations has been breached, he may serve a compliance order requiring that person to remedy the breach within a period stipulated in the order, failure of which the issuing authority may cancel or revoke the certificate or permit. (2) In addition to revocation or cancellation of certificate or permit under sub-regulation (1), the issuing authority may take any further action it deems appropriate. Cancellation of the certificate or permit
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The issuing authority may suspend or revoke a
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AI-assisted research summary: The issuing authority may suspend or revoke a certificate or permit if grant conditions were not met or if the activity is or may be harmful to human health or the environment.

65. The issuing authority may suspend or revoke a certificate or permit issued for the purpose of giving effect to these Regulations where the authority is satisfied that- (a) the conditions of the grant of a certificate or permit have not been complied with; or (b) continuing with the activity is or is likely to be injurious to human health and the environment. ailments death Notification on or associated with mercury PART XIV GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Notification on ailments or death associated with mercury
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns notification about ailments or death associated with mercury.

66. Notification on ailments or death associated with mercury.
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Validity of certificates and permits
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AI-assisted research summary: 70. Validity of certificates and permits.

70. Validity of certificates and permits.
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Requirements for occupational medical examination of employees
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns requirements for occupational medical examination of employees.

71A. Requirements for occupational medical examination of employees.
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Provision of appropriate personal protective gears
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the provision of appropriate personal protective gears.

72. Provision of appropriate personal protective gears.
73
Requirements for sample analysis by accredited laboratory
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns requirements for sample analysis by an accredited laboratory.

73. Requirements for sample analysis by accredited laboratory.
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Powers to issue guidelines or order
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AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns powers to issue guidelines or orders.

75. Powers to issue guidelines or order.
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General penalty
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “General penalty.”

76. General penalty. ______________ SCHEDULES ______________ 4 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO 59 Published On 31/1/2020 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, (CAP. 191) ____________ REGULATIONS ____________ (Made under section 230 (1) and (2) (f)) _____________ THE ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF MERCURY AND MERCURY COMPOUNDS) REGULATIONS, 2020 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation
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(1) Any registered medical practitioner or physician
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AI-assisted research summary: Certain medical, public health, environmental, and livestock officers must notify the relevant ministry in writing when mercury exposure may be linked to illness, death, or contamination.

66.-(1) Any registered medical practitioner or physician who has reason to believe upon examination of a person that such a person has certain ailments or died as a result of exposure to mercury, shall notify in writing the Ministry responsible for health. (2) Any medical practitioner, physician, public health officer, environmental or natural resources expert who has reason to believe that, certain ailments and death of human beings, animals or contamination to any vegetation or environment occurring in any area under his charge may be linked to exposure to mercury being handled or used in the area, shall notify in writing the Ministry responsible for health.. (3) Any veterinary or livestock officer who has reason to believe that, certain ailments and deaths of animals occurring in the area under his charge may be linked to exposure to mercury, shall notify the Ministry responsible for livestock. Inquiry investigation or Cap. 24
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(l) The Ministry responsible for health may, upon
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AI-assisted research summary: The Ministry responsible for health may order an inquest after a notification, the inquest holder must report findings and recommendations to the Council within six months, the Council must report to the Minister, and obstructing a duly authorized officer is an offence.

67.-(l) The Ministry responsible for health may, upon receiving a notification under regulation 66 (1), cause an inquest to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Inquest Act. 26 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) Duty to keep records (2) A person holding an inquest under this regulation shall report to the Council the findings and recommendations within six months. (3) The Council shall report to the Minister on the findings and recommendations of the inquest and the measures to be taken. (4) Any person obstructing a duly authorized officer to conduct an inquest under this regulation, commits an offence.
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(1) A person who imports, exports, transports, stores
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AI-assisted research summary: People who handle mercury-related substances or certain medical devices must keep records of quantities and qualities, and relevant authorities must submit those records to the Council each calendar year.

68.-(1) A person who imports, exports, transports, stores or uses mercury, mercury compounds, mercury-added products or undesirable medical devices in accordance with the provisions of relevant written laws, shall keep a record of all quantities and qualities of mercury, mercury compounds or mercury-added products imported, used, sold, distributed, stored, exported or transported. (2) The records kept in accordance with sub-regulation (1), shall contain the name and address of persons involved in such transactions and shall contain any other matters that may be prescribed or contained in the conditions of registration of mercury or mercury compounds or mercury-added products or undesirable medical devices. (3) The records kept by relevant authorities subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (1) and (2), shall be submitted to the Council at the end of each calendar year in a format that may be prescribed by the Council. Labelling requirements
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An importer, exporter, distributor, seller, user or
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AI-assisted research summary: Importers, exporters, distributors, sellers, users, and warehouse operators must label certain mercury-related goods when they are imported, exported, transported, distributed, sold, used, or stored.

69. An importer, exporter, distributor, seller, user or warehouse operator shall affix a label on the mercury or mercury compounds or mercury-added products or undesirable medical devices to be imported, exported, transported, distributed, sold, used or stored in accordance with the provisions of the relevant written laws. Validity of certificates and permits
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The validity of certificates of registration or permits
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AI-assisted research summary: Certificates of registration or permits issued by regulatory authorities are valid for the term set by the relevant written laws.

70. The validity of certificates of registration or permits issued by regulatory authorities to facilitate compliance to these Regulations shall be valid for a term provided under the relevant written laws. Liability damages for
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Where any damage is caused by emissions and
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AI-assisted research summary: If mercury or mercury-compound emissions or releases cause damage, the person who caused or allowed the release is liable for the damage to human health and the environment.

71. Where any damage is caused by emissions and releases of mercury or mercury compounds contaminant into the environment, a person who caused or permitted such mercury or mercury compounds to be released or emitted, is liable for the damage to human health and the environment. 27 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) Requirements for occupational medical examination of employees
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person who deals
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AI-assisted research summary: A person dealing in mercury or mercury compounds must ensure employees get formal medical examinations as needed.

71A. person who deals in mercury or mercury compounds shall ensure formal medical examination of employees as necessary, with respect to- (a) assessment of the health of employees in relation to hazards caused by exposure to mercury or mercury compounds; (b) diagnose occupational diseases and injuries caused by exposure to mercury or mercury compounds; and (c) availing the results of medical records to enable preparation of appropriate health statistics and epidemiological studies, provided anonymity is maintained, where this may help in the recognition and control of occupational diseases. of Provision appropriate personal protective gears
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An employer who engages or permits an employee to
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AI-assisted research summary: An employer handling mercury or mercury compounds must provide and require employees to use protective gear.

72. An employer who engages or permits an employee to handle mercury or mercury compounds shall provide and require the employee to use personal protective gears conducive to the safe handling of such chemicals. sample by Requirements for analysis accredited laboratory Appeals
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Any determination of total quantity of mercury made
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AI-assisted research summary: Any determination of the total quantity of mercury for these Regulations must be conducted by an accredited laboratory.

73. Any determination of total quantity of mercury made for the purposes of these Regulations shall be conducted by an accredited laboratory.
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A person who is aggrieved by any decision made
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AI-assisted research summary: An aggrieved person may appeal a decision made under these Regulations under the relevant written laws.

74. A person who is aggrieved by any decision made under these Regulations may appeal in accordance with the provisions of the relevant written laws. Powers to issue guidelines or order
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The Minister, after consultation with relevant sector
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AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may issue guidelines or orders, after consulting relevant sector ministries, to help implement these Regulations.

75. The Minister, after consultation with relevant sector ministries, may issue guidelines or orders to facilitate effective implementation of these Regulations. General penalty
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Any person who commits an offence against the
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AI-assisted research summary: A person who breaks these Regulations, where no specific penalty is provided, is liable to a general penalty under the relevant written laws.

76. Any person who commits an offence against the provisions of these Regulations and for which no specific penalty is specifically provided, shall be liable to a general penalty under the relevant written laws. _____ FIRST SCHEDULE ______ 28 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) (Made under regulation 39) _____ LIST OF MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES Product Category Name/Application / use Mercury-free alternative
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Electrical/
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AI-assisted research summary: This section lists types of electrical and electronic devices.

2. Electrical/ Electronic devices Button cell, silver oxide Button cell, zinc air Alkaline manganese (manganese dioxide) Mercuric oxide Button cell, mercuric oxide Button cell, zinc carbon Tilt/vibration switch Mercury-free units electrolytic, ball, Capacitive, mechanical, metallic potentiometer, solid-state Alloy, capacitance, conductivity, magnetic dry reed, mechanical, metallic ball, optical, pressure transmitter, sonic/ultrasonic, thermal Mechanical, solid-state Mechanical, solid-state reed, Dry magnetic electromechanical, hybrid (electromechanical & solid- state), silicon solid-state Electronic ignition system Digital, snap-switch Aneroid, oscillometrics Digital, Liquid-in-glass Bi-metal, liquid-in-glass Digital, spirit-filled Aneroid, digital Aneroid, digital Ball-actuated, digital Digital, optical Spirit-filled controlled infrared, rectifier, digital, Float switch Pressure switch Temperature switch Displacement relay Wetted reed relay Contact relay Flame sensor Thermostat Sphygnomanometer Fever Thermometer Non-fever Thermometer Hygrometer/Psychrometer Barometer Manometer Flow Meter Pyrometer Hydrometer Linear fluorescent Compact fluorescent High intensity discharge
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Dental amalgam
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AI-assisted research summary: The text lists dental amalgam, backlight units for LCD displays, dental cements, and fillings.

5. Dental amalgam Backlight units for LCD displays Dental cements and fillings
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Paints
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AI-assisted research summary: This table lists paint products and notes a mercury-free alternative for preservatives/microbials.

6. Paints Interior/exterior 29 Linear LED LED, LED downlight Halogen, LED, mercury-free units LED Composite, resin ionomer paints Non-mercury ionomer, glass Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) Product Category Name/Application / use Mercury-free alternative (phenylmercuric acetate, biocide) preservative/microbial
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Cosmetics
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AI-assisted research summary: This section lists items in a schedule, including cosmetics applications compounds, agricultural organomercurial biocide, skin care products, and non-mercury based pesticides and preservatives.

8. Cosmetics applications compounds, Agricultural (organomercurial biocide) Skin care products (creams, soaps, lotions) Non-mercury based pesticides Non-mercury preservative/microbial 30 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) _____ SECOND SCHEDULE _____ (Made under regulation 44) _____ KEY ELEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING
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The National Action Plan shall include the following key elements
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AI-assisted research summary: The national action plan must include a listed set of mercury-control and small-scale gold mining measures.

1. The National Action Plan shall include the following key elements: (a) National objectives and reduction targets; (b) Actions to eliminate- (i) whole ore amalgamation; (ii) open burning of amalgam or processed amalgam; (iii) burning of amalgam in residential areas; and (iv) cyanide leaching in sediment, ore or tailings to which mercury has been added without first removing the mercury; (c) Steps to facilitate the formalization or regulation of the small-scale gold mining sector; (d) Baseline estimates of the quantities of mercury used and the practices employed in small-scale gold mining and processing within its territory; (e) Strategies for promoting the reduction of emissions and releases of, and exposure to, mercury in small-scale gold mining and processing, including mercury-free methods; (f) Strategies for managing trade and preventing the diversion of mercury and mercury compounds from both foreign and domestic sources to use in small scale gold mining and processing; (g) Strategies for involving stakeholders in the implementation and continuing development of the national action plan; (h) A public health strategy on the exposure of small-scale gold miners and their communities to mercury. Such strategy shall include, inter alia, the gathering of health data, training for health-care workers and awareness- raising through health facilities; (i) Strategies to prevent the exposure of vulnerable populations, particularly children and women of child-bearing age, especially pregnant women, to mercury used in small-scale gold mining; 31 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) (j) Strategies for providing information to small-scale gold miners and affected communities; and (k) A schedule for the implementation of the national action plan. 32 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd)
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The national action plan may include additional strategies to achieve its objectives,
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AI-assisted research summary: The national action plan may add strategies to meet its objectives, including standards for mercury-free small-scale gold mining and market-based marketing tools.

2. The national action plan may include additional strategies to achieve its objectives, including the use or introduction of standards for mercury-free small-scale gold mining and market-based mechanisms or marketing tools. Dodoma, ……………..........., 2020 GEORGE B. SIMBACHAWENE Minister of State, Vice-President’s Office Union Affairs and Environment 33

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These Regulations may be cited as the Environmental
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AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations may be cited as the Environmental Management (Control and Management of Mercury and Mercury Compounds) Regulations, 2020.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Environmental Management (Control and Management of Mercury and Mercury Compounds) Regulations, 2020. Application
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(1) These Regulations shall apply to
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AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations apply to listed mercury-related activities and products, with specific exemptions for certain uses and a territorial scope of Mainland Tanzania.

2.-(1) These Regulations shall apply to- (a) import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage, use and disposal of mercury and mercury compounds; (b) use of mercury and mercury compounds in manufacturing processes or in small-scale gold mining; (c) mercury-added products; and (d) point sources associated with mercury emissions and releases. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1) these Regulations shall not apply to the use of mercury and mercury compounds for- (a) civil protection and military uses; (b) research, calibration of instrumentation and for use as reference standard; (c) electrical and electronic devices where no feasible mercury free alternative for replacement is available; and (d) vaccines containing ethyl mercury (thiomersal) as preservatives. 5 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) (3) These Regulations shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. Interpretation
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In these Regulations, unless the context requires
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AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in the Regulations, including mercury-related standards, institutions, and technical terms.

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In these Regulations, unless the context requires Cap. 191 Cap. 182 Cap. 99 means a otherwise- “Act” means the Environmental Management Act; “allowable emission standards” the concentration, mass or emission rate of mercury or mercury compounds, often expressed as “total mercury”, emitted from a point source to the atmosphere; "allowable release standards" means a limit on the concentration, mass or release rate of mercury or mercury compounds, often expressed as “total mercury”, released from a point source to land or water; limit on “Basel Convention” means the Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal; “best available techniques” means those techniques that are the most effective to prevent and, where that is not practicable, to reduce emissions and releases of mercury to air, water and land and the impact of such emissions and releases on the environment as a whole; “Best Environmental Practices” means the application of the most appropriate combination of environmental control measures and strategies to prevent or reduce emissions and releases of mercury and associated environmental impacts as a whole; "Chief Government Chemist" means the Chief Government Chemist appointed under the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and Control) Act; "Chief Medical Officer" means the Chief Medical Officer appointed under the Public Health Act; Cap. 123 "Commissioner for Minerals" means the Commissioner for Minerals appointed under the Mining Act; “Council” means the National Environment Management Council referred to under section 16 of the Act; "dental amalgam" means a dental filling material which is used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay and which its primary component is elemental mercury with alloy mixture of silver, tin, copper and other trace metals; “Director of Environment” means the Director of Environment appointed pursuant to section 14(2) of the Act; “emissions” means emissions of mercury or mercury compounds to the atmosphere; "Environmental Inspector" means an inspector appointed under 6 Cap 219 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) section 182 of the Act; “environmentally taking all sound management" means practicable steps to ensure that the overall management takes place in such a manner that protects human health and the environment against the adverse effects of mercury or mercury compounds; "environmental protection order" means a written statutory order that requires a person to undertake actions to remedy a risk or prevent further environmental harm; "gold amalgamation" means the process of mixing elemental mercury with gold ore slurry to capture gold; “mercury” means elemental mercury (Hg(0), CAS No. 7439-97- 6); “mercury-added product” means a product or product component or chemical that contains mercury or a mercury compound that was intentionally added in order to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality, or to perform a specific function or for any other reason; “mercury compound” means any substance consisting of atoms of mercury and one or more atoms of other chemical elements that can be separated into different components only by chemical reactions; “mercury wastes” means substances or objects: (a) consisting of mercury or mercury compounds which generally includes mercury or mercury compounds that may be stored, stockpiled or are ‘obsolete’ due to import or export bans or other regulations that require that they be designated as waste; (b) containing mercury or mercury compounds including wastes of mercury-added products such as mercury thermometers and fluorescent lamps; or (c) contaminated with mercury or mercury compounds including residues generated from mining processes, industrial processes, or waste treatment processes; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for matters relating to environment; “Minamata Convention” means the Minamata Convention on Mercury; "permit" in relation to these Regulations means permits issued by Regulatory Authorities mandated to perform various functions under these Regulations; "point source" means single identifiable, localized, stationary source of mercury emissions and releases; “releases” means releases of mercury or mercury compounds to 7 Environmental Management (Control And Management Of Mercury And Mercury Compounds) GN NO. 59 (contd) land or water; “small-scale gold mining” means gold mining conducted by individual miners or small enterprises with limited capital investment and production; function "undesirable medical device" means any medical device containing mercury which is intentionally added during manufacture of such device to provide a specific characteristic, appearance or quality, or to perform a and specific sphygmomanometers (blood pressure devices); "worst practices" means inappropriate handling of mercury or mercury compounds which results into their haphazard emission or release or both, into the environment particularly open burning of gold amalgam and processing of mercury-contaminated tailings with cyanide to extract gold. thermometers such as PART II OBJECTIVES Objectives

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The objectives of these Regulations shall be to
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AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations aim to control mercury and mercury compounds, strengthen enforcement, and protect human health and the environment.

4. The objectives of these Regulations shall be to- (a) domesticate legal obligations of the Minamata Convention; (b) strengthen institutional and enforcement of relevant written laws on the control and management of mercury and mercury compounds; coordination (c) control the importation, exportation, manufacture, transportation, sale, distribution, storage and use of mercury and mercury compounds; (d) promote environmentally sound management of mercury and mercury compounds; (e) enforce national standards on allowable mercury emissions and releases from point sources; and (f) ensure protection of human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds. PART III ADMINISTRATION AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT National Environment

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