The Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations 2015
These Regulations implement certain aspects of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship recycling (OJ No L 330, 10.12.2013, p 1) (“the EU Regulation”) relating to ship recycling facilities located in England, Scotland and Wales. The EU Regulation implements the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships (“the Convention”). The Convention, once it is in force, will set global standards for ship recycling.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
23 Feb 2015
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In force
26 Mar 2015
Enabling power
The Secretary of State has consulted the Health and Safety Executive and the Office for Nuclear Regulation, as required by section 50(2) of the Health and Safety at WorkAct 1974and makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 15(1), (2) and (4)(a) and 43(2) of, and paragraphs 1(1)(c) and (2) and 4(1) of Schedule 3 to, that Actand by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972. etc.
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