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In this Part – “Act” means the Marine Pollution Prevention Act, 200X; “contributing oil site” means any oil transfer site in (Pasifika) or (Pasifikan) waters; “contributing vessel” means a vessel in excess of 100 gross tons, whose principal means of propulsion is mechanical; "Minister" means the Minister of State with responsibility for maritime transport; “owner” has the same meaning as in the Act; "Secretary" means the head of the Administration.

Since Tafaigata dumpsite was opened in 1992, open dumping of solid waste has been posing environmental risks in the area around the dumpsite. The existence of scavengers at the dumpsite has been a hot issue. Open burning is also sometime observed generating hazardous gas into the environment. This video follows the rubbish to its destination and examines the bad effects of open dumping. It also highlights the Semi aerobic landfill project and the upgrade of the Tafaigata facility and its management to an acceptable level of a sanitary landfill

Pacific Island States are highly dependent on the maritime sector for the transportation of goods and people. With shipping there is the associated potential of pollution from incidents such as groundings, collisions or accidental discharges during cargo handling. The South Pacific Regional Environment Program (SPREP) in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is addressing shipping related marine pollution through the implementation of its Pacific Ocean Pollution Prevention Programme (PACPOL). Figure 2.1 and Table 3.1 show the countries and territories participating in PACPOL and are collectively referred to in this document as the Pacific Islands region.

This briefing sets out why the decision to allow the construction and commissioning of a waste incinerator in Tasmania should be reversed and instead a policy framework, which aims towards Clean Production and Zero Waste, should be implemented.