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Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984, No. 302.

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984 (1993)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate laws relating to safety in the transportation, storage and utilization of petroleum and to provide for matters relating thereto.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Sea, Water, Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Oil pollution Transport/storage Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Marine pollution Navigation Harbour Maritime zone Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
Parts I, III, IV, V, X and XI of the Act entered into force on 1 March 1985, whereas Parts II, VI, VII, VIII and IX came into force on 1 July 1986.
Abstract

This Act has been adopted to make rules intended to ensure safety in the transportation, storage and utilization of petroleum. The Act is composed of the following eleven Parts: (I) Preliminary; (II) Transportation of petroleum by road and railway; (III) Transportation of petroleum by water; (IV) Transportation of petroleum by air; (V) Transportation of petroleum by pipelines; (VI) Storage and handling of petroleum; (VII) Utilization of equipment, gadgets, materials, plants, appliances, buildings, structures and installations; (VIII) Existing equipment, gadgets, materials, plants, appliances, buildings, structures and installations; (IX) General powers for rectification; (X) Liability; (XI) General.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Petroleum (Safety Measures) (Transportation of Petroleum by Water) Regulations 1985, PU(A) 84/1985

Legislation | Malaysia | 1985

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Certification, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum (Safety Measures) (Transportation of Petroleum by Pipelines) Regulations 1985.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1985

Keyword: Pollution control, Oil, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX