Provisions of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of vessel pollution of the inland water environment. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Pollution control Waste management Waste prevention Policy/planning Transport/storage Inspection Inland waters Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Provisions enter into force on 1 January 2006. Abstract These Provisions consist of 8 Chapters divided into 55 articles: General principles; General provisions; Discharging and receiving of vessel pollutants; Prevention and control of pollution from vessel operation activities; Emergency response on vessel pollution accidents; Investigation and handling of pollution accidents; Legal liabilities; Supplementary provisions. Full text English Website www.lawinfochina.com; www.gx.msa.gov.cn