Provisions concerning the management of dangerous goods at port. País/Territorio China Tipo de documento Miscelanea Fecha 2003 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Mar Palabra clave Puerto Sustancias peligrosas Certificación Inspección Política/planificación Control de la contaminación Transporte/depósito Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Pacífico Nordoeste Entry into force notes These Provisions enter into force on 1 January 2004. Resumen The purposes of these Provisions are to strengthen the management of dangerous goods at port and safeguard people’s lives and property. These Provisions shall apply to such operations as loading and unloading, lightering, storing and packing of dangerous goods at port. The Ministry of Communications shall be in charge of the administration of dangerous goods at port throughout the country. Any construction, reconstruction and extension of port facilities for operation of dangerous goods shall comply with the overall planning for the port and the relevant state rules and standards and may be subject to inspection and acceptance procedures. In order to obtain a recognition certificate, port operators shall meet requirements listed in article 9. Any enterprise conducting port operations of dangerous goods shall, 24 hours prior to the commencement of operation, report to the local administrative department for harbour about the person entrusting the operation, and the name, quantity, physical and chemical characters, place and time of operation of, and safety and protective measure for, the dangerous goods. In the case of port operation of any explosive or flammable good the enterprise shall designate an area for operation, clarify the person in charge and conduct closed management. The administrative department for harbour and its administrative personnel shall conduct supervision and inspection on the enterprises conducting port operations of dangerous goods. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.lawinfochina.com