Declaration of waste

(1) The Authority may, by reason of polluting or likely to pollute, by Order published in the Gazette, declare wastes, or classes of wastes as controlled waste for the purpose of protecting the quality of water resources. (2) In exercising its power under subsection (1) of this section, the Authority may consult with the Minister, the Department of the Environment, or any other relevant authorities and shall have regard to the following factors, National Integrated 51 (a) terms and conditions pursuant to a licence issued under section 16; (b) necessity to protect the health of the public; (c) uses of the water resources; (d) necessity to protect and enhance scenic and environmental values; (e) any other factors, research, or data to enable it to make informed decisions.