Ordinance on the use of fuels containing sulphur in marine harbours. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Niedersachsen Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Sea Keyword Air quality/air pollution Monitoring Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Pollution control Harbour Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Council Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels. The purpose of the Ordinance is to reduce air pollution caused by use of marine fuels containing sulphur. The text consists of 6 articles as follows: Purpose (1); Sphere of application (2); Maximum sulphur content of marine fuels (3); Monitoring, competence (4); Penalties (5); Entry into force (6). Full text German Website www.niedersachsen.de References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution, Hazardous substances Source: FAO, FAOLEX