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Marine Environment Management Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Pollution control Transport/storage Hazardous substances Inspection Registration Institution Waste management Waste prevention Standards
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the preservation and management of the marine environment by controlling marine pollution and creating a clean and safe marine environment.

Full text
English
Website
www.klri.re.kr

References - Legislation

Repeals

Prevention of Marine Pollution Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1991 (2004)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Registration, Waste management, Waste prevention, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Enforcement Decree of the Marine Environment Management Act (Presidential Decree No. 20544 of 2008).

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Registration, Institution, Waste management, Waste prevention, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX