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Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Hazardous and Noxious Substances Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation) Regulations, 2004.

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Hazardous substances Pollution control Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 April 2004.
Abstract

These Regulations require all operators of hazardous and noxious substances handling facilities to take adequate measures to effectively deal with pollution incidents arising from their facilities or from any vessels alongside the facility. Furthermore, operators are required to have hazardous and noxious substances pollution emergency plans and assist the Authority in the event of a pollution incident.

Full text
English
Website
statutes.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implements

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act 1991 (Act No. 18 of 1990, Chapter 243).

Legislation | Singapore | 1999 (2008)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Navigation, Organic waste, Cleaning agents/detergents, Hazards, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous waste, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX