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Regulations of the People's Republic of China on control over dumping of wastes in the sea waters.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Regulation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Chinalaw, Chinalaw Computer-Assisted Legal Research Center, Peking University.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Territorial sea Coastal zone management Harbour Transport/storage Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Hazardous waste Navigation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The term "dumping" as used in these Regulations refers to discharging wastes and other substances into the ocean by means of vessels, aircraft, platforms, and other manmade structures used on the sea. In addition it also refers to the discharge of wastes and other substances caused by submarine exploration and exploitation of mineral resources and related maritime processing (art. 2). These Regulations apply to: (a) dumping of wastes into the sea areas under jurisdiction of the PRC; (b) loading of wastes on land or in harbours of the PRC for the purpose of dumping; (c) transport and burning of wastes in sea areas under jurisdiction of the PRC (art. 3). The areas of dumping shall be designated by the National Oceanographic Bureau (art. 5). Units who wish to dump waste into the ocean shall apply for a permission with the Bureau or one of its agencies (art. 6). Bringing waste from foreign countries into the sea areas under the jurisdiction of the PRC shall be prohibited (art. 7). Waste matters fall into three categories in the light of their toxicity, content of harmful elements and impact upon the marine environment (art. 11). Dumping of wastes listed in Annex I is prohibited; dumping of wastes as listed in Annex II shall require a special permit; wastes other than listed in Annex I or II require an ordinary permit. The remaining provisions deal with procedures of dumping, monitoring and testing in dumping areas, and offences and penalties. (24 articles and 2 Annexes)

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Measures for the Implementation of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Control over Dumping Wastes into the Sea Waters.

Legislation | China | 1990

Keyword: Marine pollution, Territorial sea, Coastal zone management, Harbour, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures for the Implementation of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Dumping of Wastes at Sea.

Legislation | China | 1990 (2017)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Territorial sea, Coastal zone management, Harbour, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX