Regulations of The People's Republic of China on Control Overdumping of Wastes In the Ocean

Regulations of The People's Republic of China on Control Overdumping
of Wastes In the Ocean

March 6, 1985

Article 1
These Regulations are specially formulated for the implementation of the
"Marine Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China" in
order to keep a tight control over the dumping of wastes into the ocean so
as to prevent pollution damage to marine environment, keep the ecological
balance, protect marine resources, and promote the development of ocean
undertakings.

Article 2
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 means of transportation. It also refers to discharge
of vessels, aircraft, platforms and other man-made structures used on the
sea. In addition, it also refers to the discharge of wastes and other
substances caused by the submarine exploration and exploitation of mineral
resources and the related maritime processing.
"Dumping" does not include the drainage from the vessels, aircraft, and
other means of transportation and equipment working under normal
conditions.

Article 3
These Regulations are applicable to the following:
1. dumping wastes and other substances into the inland sea, territorial
sea, continental shelves and other sea areas under the jurisdiction of the
People's Republic of China;
2. loading wastes and other substances on land or at harbours of the
People's Republic of China for the purpose of dumping;
3. the transport of wastes and other substances through the inland sea,
territorial sea and other sea areas under the jurisdiction of the People's
Republic of China for the purpose of dumping;
4. burning wastes and other substances within the sea areas under the
jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China;
The wastes produced in the process of offshore oil exploration and
exploitation shall be dealt with according to the Regulations of the
People's Republic of China on Administration of Environmental Protection
in the Exploration and Development of Offshore Petroleum.

Article 4
The competent departments responsible for matters concerning the dumping
of wastes are the National Oceanographic Bureau and its agencies
(hereinafter referred to as "the competent department").

Article 5
The areas for dumping shall be designated by the competent department
through consultation with relevant departments in accordance with the
principles of being scientific, rational, safe and economical and shall be
submitted to the State Council for approval.

Article 6
Units that need to dump wastes into the ocean shall apply for permission
to the competent department, and fill out according to set formula the
application forms for dumping wastes together with an examination report
on the characteristics and components of the wastes.
The competent department shall process the application within 2 months of
receipt of the application and a dumping permit shall be granted to those
approved to dump.
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