Order No. 909 on readiness at sea pollution from oil and gas installations, pipelines and other platforms.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Hazards Environmental planning Hazardous substances Marine pollution Oil pollution Policy/planning Pollution control Procedural matters

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

19 July 2015.

Abstract

This Order sets regulations concerning the required emergency planning in case of sea pollution by oil and gas spill originating from offshore platforms. The Order is being regulated by the Ministry of Environment and approves contingeny plans adopted. Emergency preparedness and contingency plans for pollution from oil and gas facilities and pipelines shall follow the guidelines in Appendix 1. Emergency plans for oil pollution originating from platforms must include: alarm and communication systems, including early warning of authorities; organization indicating emergency management, staffing, responsibilities and implementation procedure for the fight; overview of fighting equipment, describing the type and indication of capacity and location; description of efforts by different pollution situations, including control methods, monitoring, supply and transport, staffing, temporary storage and disposal of pollutants; and training company.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations, Natural gas, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Marine pollution, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Offshore Safety Act (No. 125 of 2018).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Continental shelf, Early warning system, Inspection, Internal trade, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Territorial sea, Data collection/reporting, Mining, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX