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Regulations for the prevention of pollution from ships and for dangerous chemicals (SOR/2007-86).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Hazardous substances Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations enact the Canada Shipping Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the prevention of pollution from ships and for dangerous chemicals. The text – consisting of 208 sections – deals with the following matters: oil, noxious liquid substances and dangerous chemicals, pollutant substances, sewage; garbage, air and anti -fouling systems. Seven Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Transport/storage, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (SOR/2012-69).

Legislation | Canada | 2012 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX