Exemptions15
1
The Secretary of State may grant an exemption from regulation 4 in respect of any harbour authority or terminal operator to the extent that that regulation requires the harbour authority or terminal operator to provide waste reception facilities for noxious liquid substances.
2
The Secretary of State may grant an exemption from regulation 6 in respect of any harbour authority or terminal operator to the extent that that regulation requires the harbour authority or terminal operator to prepare a waste management plan with respect to the provision of waste reception facilities for noxious liquid substances.
3
The Secretary of State may grant an exemption from regulations 11, 12 and 13 in respect of any ship where—
a
the ship is engaged in scheduled traffic with frequent and regular port calls; and
b
there is sufficient evidence of an arrangement ensuring the delivery of ship-generated waste and payment of charges in a port along the ship’s route.
4
Any exemption granted under this regulation shall be given in writing.
5
The Secretary of State may, on giving reasonable notice, alter or cancel any exemption granted under this regulation.