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

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Inspection Data collection/reporting Policy/planning Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Waste management

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to transpose into German law the Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues of 27 November 2000. The text consists of 13 articles as follows: Sphere of application and objective (1); Definition of terms (2); Port reception facilities (3); Ship waste management plans, information (4); Notification (5); Disposal of ship-generate waste (6); Disposal of cargo waste (7); Survey and power of injunction (8); Costs of marine waste disposal (9); Competences (10); Penalties (11); Obligation to report (12); Entry into force (13).

Full text

German

Website

www.nrw.de

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