This decision was made to protect the health of citizens and the environment, as well as to enhance the efficiency of hazardous waste management, in fulfillment of the country's commitments under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.
In this regard, amendments have been made to the Regulations of the Ministry, expanding its powers. The agency is now officially responsible for the safe storage and disposal of the specified hazardous waste.
Additionally, the ministry has been tasked with attracting international investments for the disposal of obsolete pesticides and the reclamation of contaminated land.
The implementation of this resolution will be carried out within the approved structure of the ministry using funds from the republican budget and other legal sources of financing.
The resolution comes into effect seven days after its official publication.
