GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO MARINE POLLUTION FROM SHIPS

被引:3
作者
BYWATER, J
机构
[1] Marine Pollution Control Unit, Coastguard Agency, Department of Transport, Southampton, SO15 1EG, Spring Place
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D O I
10.1016/0308-597X(95)00031-Z
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The Marine Pollution Control Unit (MPCU) is the competent national authority for discharging the Secretary of State for Transport responsibility for pollution from ships under the Prevention of Oil Pollution Act 1971 and subsequent legislation covering other hazardous substances. It is an integral part of The Coastguard Agency, an executive agency of The Department of Transport, MPCU is responsible for maintaining the National Contingency Plan, for monitoring and assessing all pollution incidents within UK waters including dealing with pollution from ships and for advising on/co-ordinating shoreline counter pollution operations, and for fostering and maintaining international relationships for mutual support.
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页数:10
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