Tasks of the Focal Point in the UBA
The focal point provides general information and issues expert opinions on issues regarding transfrontier shipment of wastes. It is also the point of contact for other focal points and correspondents, as well as the Basel Convention secretariat and the European Commission, and works closely with regional competent authorities in the Federal-States (Länder) responsible for waste export and import. This allows for direct and immediate data and information exchage between the Focal Point and the authorities of the Federal States and of international bodies. The Focal Point furthermore has the tasks to compile the yearly statistics on the amounts of wastes shipped across frontiers.