(1) The Planning Authority in consultation with the Minister may make regulations for —
(a) the development and updating of the National Waste Management Strategy;
(b) implementing any waste diversion and waste reduction policy as set out in the National Waste Management Strategy;
(c) regarding waste management operations;
(d) establishing the licensing system for the regulation of waste management facilities or equipment and waste haulage;
(e) the conduct of environmental impact assessments for waste management facilities;
(f) the enforcement mechanisms for prohibitions against dumping and littering;
(g) establishing standards and requirements for waste handling, separation and processing;
(h) regulating or restricting the import of used, second-hand, refurbished or reconditioned materials or goods;
(i) prescribing fees for the issue of licenses, inspections and other services related to waste management provided under the provisions of this Act;
(j) the training of human resources for the purposes of this Act;
(k) the conduct of public education in waste management and the production of secondary resources.
(2) The Minister in consultation with the Planning Authority may make regulations for the —
(a) collection, transportation, treatment, recycling and disposal of waste;
(b) management of sanitary landfills;
(c) collection and treatment of hazardous waste;
(d) collection and disposal of derelict vehicles; and
(e) reduction, re-use and recycling of solid waste.
(3) The Planning Authority may, in consultation with the Minister make regulations generally to give effect to the provisions of this Act and for the better performance of the duties of the Authority under this Act.