HL Deb 11 February 2004 vol 656 c168WA
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether all harbours and terminals have now submitted waste management plans under the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 1809/2003) [HL1150]

Lord Davies of Oldham

After extensive consultation with representatives of the UK ports industry, it was agreed that port waste management plans conforming to the new regulations would be submitted to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency by 31 December 2003. Currently, Maritime and Coastguard Agency marine offices are reviewing the submitted port waste management plans, and any harbours or terminals with outstanding or non-compliant plans are being contacted. They are being requested to submit revised plans as soon as possible.