The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003

Regulation 6(5)

SCHEDULE 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS

1.  Waste management plans shall cover all types of prescribed wastes originating from ships normally visiting the harbour or terminal and shall be developed according to the size of the harbour or terminal and the types of ship calling at that harbour or terminal.

2.  A waste management plan shall address the following elements—

(a) an assessment of the need for waste reception facilities, in the light of the need of the ships normally visiting the harbour or terminal;

(b) a description of the type and capacity of waste reception facilities;

(c) a detailed description of the procedures for the reception and collection of prescribed wastes;

(d) a description of the charging system;

(e) procedures for reporting alleged inadequacies of waste reception facilities;

(f) procedures for on-going consultations with persons using the harbour or terminal, waste contractors and other interested parties; and

(g) the type and quantities of prescribed wastes received and handled.

3.  A waste management plan shall also include—

(a) a summary of relevant legislation and formalities for delivery;

(b) identification of a person or persons to be responsible for the implementation of the waste management plan;

(c) a description of the pre-treatment equipment and processes in the harbour or terminal, if any;

(d) a description of methods of recording actual use of the waste reception facilities;

(e) a description of methods of recording amounts of prescribed wastes received;

(f) a description of how the prescribed wastes are disposed of.

4.  The procedures for reception, collection, storage, treatment and disposal should conform in all respects to an environmental management scheme suitable for the progressive reduction of the environmental impact of these activities. Such conformity shall be presumed if the procedures are in compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 761/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS)(1).

5.  The waste management plan shall provide for the following information to be made available to persons using the harbour or terminal—

(a) brief reference to fundamental importance of proper delivery of prescribed wastes;

(b) location of waste reception facilities applicable to each berth, with a diagram or map;

(c) list of prescribed wastes normally dealt with;

(d) list of contact points, the operators and the services offered;

(e) description of procedures for delivery;

(f) description of charging system; and

(g) procedures for reporting alleged inadequacies of waste reception facilities.

Regulation 11(1)

SCHEDULE 2

INFORMATION TO BE NOTIFIED

(1)

O.J. L114, 24.4.2001, p.1.