Decree No. 1061 of 1997 relative to interventions in the open sea and in the Norwegian economic zone in case of marine pollution and risk of pollution by oil and other polluting substances caused accidents of ships.

Country/Territory: Norway
Document type: Regulation
Date: 1997 (2007)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword: Marine pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Early warning system
Geographical area: Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes: This Decree will come into force on 1 January 1998.

Abstract: This Decree applies to all ships in the Norwegian economic zone and the open sea near the Norwegian coast including Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Section 2 contains definitions. Section 3 formulates rules and criteria for various measures which the pollution control authorities may take in case of pollution by ships. Section 4 provides for consultation with other States and warning systems. (5 sections)
Full text: Norwegian
Website: www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Pollution Act (No. 6 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, EIA, Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX