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Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act 1986 (No. 27).

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Oil pollution Hazardous substances Solid waste
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the protection of the sea and certain waters from pollution by oil and other noxious substances, implementing the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Marpol). Part 2 prohibits the discharge of oil, oil mixtures, noxious liquid substances and garbage into State waters. Part 3 concerns ships carrying or using oil and the prevention of pollution from ships.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Regulations 2002.

Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Regulations 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2018)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX