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Marine Liability and Information Return Regulations (SOR/2016-307)

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Oil pollution Hazardous substances Oil Liability/compensation Maritime zone
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Governor General in Council, pursuant to subsections 74.4(3)a and 117(1.5)b of the Marine Liability Act, makes the annexed Marine Liability and Information Return Regulations. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to compulsory information return regarding reception of oil, liquefied natural gases, liquefied petroleum gases and any hazardous and noxious substances referred to in paragraphs 5(a)(ii), (iii), (v), (vi) and (vii) of Article 1 of the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention. The text consists of 3 sections. Receivers shall file information returns with the Minister, in accordance with the regulations, respecting quantities of contributing cargo receive.

Full text
English
Website
laws.justice.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Liability Act (S.C. 2001, c. 6)

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Liability/compensation, Maritime zone, Transshipment, Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX