PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE PROTECTION OF SUBMARINE CABLES AND PIPELINES. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Mineral resources, Sea, Water Keyword Inspection Registration Offences/penalties Oil Natural gas Protected area Transport/storage Water supply Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measur3es entered into force on 1 March 2004. Abstract These Provisions aim at strengthening the protection of submarine cables and pipelines, ensuring the safe operation thereof, and maintaining the legal rights and interests of the owners of submarine cables and pipelines. The Text consists of 20 Articles. Full text Chinese Website www.soa.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Provisions Governing the Administration of Laying Submarine Cables and Pipelines. Legislation | China | 1989 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Oil, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX