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Government Decree (2022:31) on the reception of waste from ships in ports.

Country/Territory
Åland Islands (Finland)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Harbour Waste management Pollution control Waste disposal Hazardous substances Effluent waste water/discharge Organic waste Solid waste Classification/declassification
Entry into force notes
The present Decree enters into force on 1 June 2022.
Abstract

The present Government Decree lays down rules on the reception of waste in the following types of ports and harbours: 1) Commercial ports; 2) Guest harbour; 3) Marina; 4) Fishing port; and 5) Repair yard. The Decree lays down requirements related to the facilities these ports and harbours shall have to receive different types of waste, such as waste containing oil, waste containing harmful liquid substances, biodegradable waste, plastic waste, etc. The Decree further specifies what information shall be included in the port and harbour's waste plans.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.regeringen.ax

References - Legislation

Implements

Act (2022:30) on the reception of waste from ships in ports.

Legislation | Åland Islands (Finland) | 2022

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Harbour, Marine pollution, Waste management, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Effluent waste water/discharge, Organic waste, Solid waste, Classification/declassification, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX