Law No. 1147 ratifying the international Convention on the dumping of wastes and other matter, signed on 1972 and arranging other matters related thereto.

Subject

Sea, Environment gen.

Keyword

Marine pollution Pollution control International agreement-implementation Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

The law shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The law ratifies the Convention and all its provisions and Annexes related to deliberate disposal of wastes at sea. The law, consisting of 10 articles, is composed as follows: ratification (art. 1); permission for dumping at sea (art. 2); competent authorities (art. 3); fulfilment of requirements (art. 4); sanctions (art. 5); procedures for the establishment of liability and imposition of fines (art. 6); permit fees for dumping at sea (art. 7); delegations (art. 8); amendment of provisions (art.

Full text

Greek

Website

www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 855 ratifying the Convention on the protection of the Mediterranean sea against pollution and the related Protocols for “the prevention of pollution of the Mediterranean sea by dumping from ships and aircrafts “ and “on cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency” and arranging other matters related thereto.

Legislation | Greece | 1978

Keyword: Marine pollution, Authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Disasters, Effluent waste water/discharge, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Hazardous substances, International agreement-implementation, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 743 on the protection of the marine environment and arrangement of other matters related thereto.

Legislation | Greece | 1977

Keyword: Marine pollution, Harbour, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, High seas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 114 increasing administrative sanctions provided for in the provisions of Law No. 855/78 and Law No. 1147/81.

Legislation | Greece | 1999

Keyword: Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 68 adopting amendments to the international Convention of 1972 on the dumping at sea of wastes and other matter.

Legislation | Greece | 1995

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 3221.2/5/93 readjusting the fees provided for in the provisions of Laws Nos. 885/78 and 1147/81.

Legislation | Greece | 1993

Keyword: Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter

Treaty | Multilateral | London; Mexico City; Moscow; Washington D.C. | Dec 29, 1972

Keyword: Inspection, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Navigation, Monitoring, Waste disposal, Toxicity/poisoning, Radioactive waste, International organization, Radioactive pollution, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution, Biological agents, Authorization/permit, Oil pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000420)