Introduction
Decree of 19 November 2004, containing rules on the prevention of
pollution from antifouling paint systems on ships in implementation of Ordinance
(EC) no. 782/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union
of 14 April 2003 containing a prohibition on organotin compounds on ships (PbEU L
115)
We Beatrix, by the grace of God, Queen of
the Netherlands, Princess of Orange Nassau, etc. etc. etc.
On the recommendation of Our Minister of Transport, Public Works
and Water Management of 8 July 2004, no. HDJZ/SCH/2004-1628, Legal Affairs
Directorate, also done on behalf of the State Secretary for Housing, Regional
Development and the Environment;
Noting Ordinance (EC) no.
782/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union of 14
April 2003 containing a prohibition on organotin compounds on ships (PbEU L 115) and
the Articles 1, item h, 7 and 8 of the Prevention of Pollution from Ships Act;
Having heard the Council of State (advice of 16 September 2004,
no. W09.04.0335/V);
Considering the more specific report of Our
Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management of 12 November 2004, no.
HDJZ/SCH/2004-2724, Legal Affairs Directorate, also issued on behalf of the State
Secretary of Housing, Regional Development and the Environment;
Have accepted and understood:
Article 1
In this Decree and the provisions based on it the Ordinance means:
Ordinance (EC) no. 782/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council of the
European Union of 14 April 2003 containing a prohibition on organotin compounds on
ships (PbEU L 115).
Article 2
1. Conformity with the Articles 4 and 5 of the Ordinance is
a requirement as referred to in Article 7, first paragraph , of the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships Act.
2. For the benefit of a ship
which is certified pursuant to Article 6, first paragraph, subparagraph a, of the
Ordinance, an AFS-certificate as referred to in Article 2, seventh paragraph, of the
Ordinance is issued by the Inspector-General.
Article 4
By Ministerial Regulation further rules may be drawn up concerning
the application for the issue of a certificate and of the documents to be submitted
therewith.
Article 6
This Decree enters into force on the day following the date of
issue of the Government Gazette in which is its published.
Article 7
This Decree is quoted as: Decree antifouling paint systems
seagoing vessels.
Order and command that this
Decree together with its Explanatory Notes will be published in the Government
Gazette.
The Hague, 19 November 2004
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