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Decision C(92)39 of the OECD council concerning the control of transfrontier movements of wastes destined for recovery operations, adopted 30.03.92.

"It provides for a simplified means to control the transboundary movements of wastes destined for recovery/recycling operations which are environmentally sound within the OECD area that is compatible with the Basel Convention. A three-tier system, based on the overall risk to the environment and human health, serves to delineate controls to be applied to such transfrontier movements."

(Has been established to facilitate trade between OECD members)

	Creates and implements an international mechanism to control transfrontier movements of wastes destined for recovery operations
	Establishes three lists of wastes (green, amber, red), each with different levels of control (no control is required for green list wastes)
	Shipment is authorised only between member states and signatories of the Basel Convention