Decree No. 1061 of 1997 relative to interventions in the open sea and in the Norwegian economic zone in case of marine pollution and risk of pollution by oil and other polluting substances caused accidents of ships.
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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Abstract
This Decree applies to all ships in the Norwegian economic zone and the open sea near the Norwegian coast including Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Section 2 contains definitions. Section 3 formulates rules and criteria for various measures which the pollution control authorities may take in case of pollution by ships. Section 4 provides for consultation with other States and warning systems. (5 sections)
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Date of consolidation/reprint
Entry into force notes
This Decree will come into force on 1 January 1998.
Notes
Reprinted version of Decree No. 1061 of 1997 as at 25 january 2007.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om inngrep p pent hav og i Norges konomiske sone i tilfelle av havforurensning eller fare for forurensning av olje eller andre stoffer som f lge av en sj ulykke.
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