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Decree-Law No. 83/2017 amending harbour reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues originating from vessels using national harbours.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, Série I, No. 137, 18 July 2017.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Harbour Inspection Fishing vessel Waste disposal Royalties/fees
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law amends the Regulation of harbour reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues originating from vessels using national harbours. Amendments deal with: a new classification of waste into more detailed categories, as reflected in Circular MEPC.1/Circ.644/Rev.1, which presents the standard format for prior notification of waste delivery in port reception facilities. In addition, amendments establish new value of the fees 10% to be reverted to the Marine Development (Blue Fund), created by Decree-Law No. 16/2016 of 9 March. The proceeds of the fines collected by the port authority are distributed as follows: a) 60% for the State; b) 30% for the port authority; c) 10% for the Fund for Marine Development. Amended Annex II specifies nem model form related to necessary information to be notified before the entry into the port.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-Law No. 165/2003 on harbour reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues originating from vessels using national harbours.

Legislation | Portugal | 2003

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Environmental planning, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishing vessel, Waste disposal, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX