Circular No. 70/2011/TT-BGTVT promulgates the National Technical Regulation on preventing pollution from inland waterway vessels, replacing the previous Decision and coming into effect six months from the date of issuance.
Scope of application
Organizations and individuals related to inland waterway transport activities
Key points
- The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, the Heads of Departments, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, and relevant organizations and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.
- This Circular replaces Decision No. 50/2006/QĐ-BGTVT on preventing pollution from inland waterway vessels.
- The National Technical Regulation "Regulations on Preventing Pollution from Inland Waterway Vessels" promulgated together with this Circular has the code QCVN 17:2011/BGTVT.
- This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Inland waterway transport enterprises will have to comply with the new technical regulations, which may impose financial burdens on investment and management.
- People using inland waterway transport services may see improvements in service quality due to pollution prevention measures.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How does this new technical regulation apply to inland waterway vessels?
Inland waterway vessels must comply with the National Technical Regulation "Regulations on Preventing Pollution from Inland Waterway Vessels" promulgated together with Circular No. 70/2011/TT-BGTVT.
What regulation does this Circular replace?
This Circular replaces Decision No. 50/2006/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 28, 2006.
When does the new technical regulation take effect?
This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.
What actions must organizations and individuals take to comply with this Circular?
The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, the Heads of Departments, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, and relevant organizations and individuals must be responsible for implementing this Circular.
What is the code of the new technical regulation?
The National Technical Regulation "Regulations on Preventing Pollution from Inland Waterway Vessels" promulgated together with this Circular has the code QCVN 17:2011/BGTVT.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations "Provisions on Preventing Pollution from Inland Waterway Vessels"
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Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;
Pursuant to Decree No. 51/2008/NĐ-CP dated April 22, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
The Minister of Transport hereby promulgates:
Article 1. The accompanying National Technical Regulation "Provisions on Preventing Pollution from Inland Waterway Vessels" is hereby issued;
Registration Code: QCVN 17:2011/BGTVT.
Article 2. This Circular replaces Decision No. 50/2006/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 28, 2006 and shall take effect six months from the date of issuance.
Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Inspectorate, the Departments, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
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