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.