# The Merchant Shipping (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 1997, Regulation 6: Direction to provide adequate port waste reception facilities


Where in respect of any harbour or terminal it appears to the Secretary of State, after consultation with the relevant harbour authority or terminal operator, that—
(a) the harbour or terminal has no waste reception facilities for the reception of prescribed wastes from ships; or
(b) if the harbour or terminal has such waste reception facilities, those facilities are not adequate,
the Secretary of State may direct the harbour authority or terminal operator to provide, or arrange for the provision of, such waste reception facilities as may be specified in the direction.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/3018/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-port-waste-reception-facilities-regulations-1997/regulation-6
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