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Petroleum Regulations.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
Regulations 4 to 35 concern rules for vessels carrying petroleum, whereas regulations 36 to 49 provide rules for the storage of petroleum. Regulation 5 formulates the responsibility of a master, owner or agent of a vessel in respect of observance of all regulations applying to a vessel. Regulation 6 prohibits discharge of petroleum, ballast water of water mixed with petroleum into an inland or tidal water. Various provisions concern the prevention of fire and other hazards and the loading and stowage of petroleum onto vessels. Regulations 36 to 38 specify quantities of petroleum that may be kept in specified circumstances. Regulations 39 to 42 concern storage facilities. Regulations 43 to 46 concern movement or transport of petroleum. Regulation 48 concerns the licensing of premises and in particular specifications to be provided by applicants for a licence to possess petroleum. (49 regulations and 1 Schedule).
Notes
Consolidated version of G.S.1/60 of 1988 as at 31 December 2005 and amended by G.S. 74/61.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements