The Ministry of Trade and Industry is now in possession of ten recommendations from the Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association for the smoother operation of the sector.
The recommendations were presented to Minister of Trade and Industry, Paula Gopee Scoon , by the Transition Team.
The proposals include the appointment of a single point of contact at the Trade Ministry to address implementation concerns, facilitating smoother approvals for export licenses, and determining a way forward for scrap metal scavengers, who make their living at landfills, and represent one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
All parties present expressed their desire to work together towards the smooth and lawful operation of the scrap metal sector.
The Ministry agreed to host a symposium with all scrap metal dealers and brokers to discuss the process for approvals for export licenses, including all prerequisites under the new act and regulations.
It also expressed an agreement in principle to have more regular meetings to ensure the proper functioning of the sector, and to address outstanding concerns raised.