Government Ordinance no. 66/2007 on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control Harbour Inspection Offences/penalties Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Waste management

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Ordinance enters into force on 1 April 2007.

Abstract

This Government Ordinance, which is composed of eight articles and one Annex, applies to marine shipping, including marine fishing vessels. The purpose of this Ordinance is to prevent the release of ship-generated waste and cargo residues into the sea and to improve accessibility and usage of port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues, and therefore to strenghten the protection of the marine environment.

Full text

Slovak

Website

www.b4b.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Directives on maritime safety and the prevention of pollution from ships.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Ordinance on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Data collection/reporting, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX