On May 22, 2006 Mexico published amendments to theGeneral Law for the Handling and Processing of Waste. The reforms include measures for correcting environmental irregularities andverification procedures. In general terms the amendments incorporate the need to take corrective action in order to guarantee compliancewith such law, and the Law authorizes the Secretary of Environmental Protection to carry out inspection and supervision activities relating tohazardous waste, and to impose safety, corrective and corresponding sanctions.
Amendments Enacted to the General Law for the Handling and Processing of Waste.
June 24, 2006
