UK Statutory Instrument
2002
United Kingdom
Offshore Chemicals Regulations 2002
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Interpretation
Requirement for permit to use or discharge offshore chemicals
Prohibition on the release of offshore chemicals
Grant and refusal of permits
Conditions of permits
Requirements relating to permit applications
Publicity for permit applications
Coronavirus: temporary modifications
Fees
Duration of permits
Application for renewal of an existing permit
Variation of permit ...
Reconsideration of permits and permit conditions
Transfer of permit
Revocation and surrender of permits
Register to be kept by the Secretary of State
Provision of information to the Secretary of State
Appointment of inspectors
Enforcement notices
Prohibition notices
Appeal to High Court, Court of Session or High Court in Northern Ireland
Offences
Service of Notices
Review
Amendment of the Deposits in the Sea (Exemptions) Order 1985
Amendment of the Deposits in the Sea (Exemptions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1995
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning
Regulates environmental aspects of offshore oil and gas, carbon storage, and gas unloading/storage. Issues environmental permits, approves oil spill response plans, and …
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