AMMAN
— Special instructions have reiterated the ban on importing used batteries or
their parts into the Kingdom. This ban is only accepted for those used in
hybrid and electric vehicles, specifically for personal use. Scrap dealers are
strictly prohibited from dealing with used batteries without first obtaining
the necessary permits. It is also prohibited to own facilities for storing or
transporting battery units until official approvals have been obtained.
اضافة اعلان
These
instructions, issued by the Battery Consumption Management and Trading
Authority and published in the official newspaper, have empowered the Ministry
of Environment to seize quantities of used batteries that are being traded
illegally. These batteries are then to be stored at the hazardous waste
treatment center in Suwaiq, Khaberni reported.
Permitted solely to facilities that
have been authorized
The
sale of used batteries or any of their parts is permitted solely to facilities
that have been authorized for battery assembly, storage, recycling, or those
that possess a license for lead smelting. Exporting them outside the Kingdom is
strictly prohibited.
These instructions set conditions for
the transport of used batteries
The
document lacks details about the tasks and members of a required technical
committee. Instructions establish conditions for transporting used batteries:
they must be placed in sturdy, acid-resistant boxes to prevent spills.
Transporters need permits and must be qualified to handle batteries. They're
also responsible for pollution cleanup in case of accidents.
Requirements
for collecting and storing used batteries include obtaining environmental
approval and using non-porous, acid-resistant storage floors with secondary
containment for leaks. Storage sites should be away from heat sources,
ignition, and weather, and batteries should not be stored for extended periods.
Specific rules apply to handling hybrid and electric vehicle batteries,
ensuring safety.
Recycling
and maintenance inside storage warehouses are prohibited, and general safety
and emergency systems must be in place. Facilities licensed to collect used
lead-acid batteries must have special units for discharging and collecting
acidic liquid. Generators of used hybrid and electric vehicle batteries must
dispose of them at authorized facilities for recycling or export.
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