Resource Management (Marine Pollution) Regulations

The Resource Management (Marine Pollution) Regulations were made by Order in Council on 20 July 1998. These regulations override some rules in the Regional Coastal Plan.

Part 2 of the regulations. Dumping and incineration

  • Section 4 Dumping of waste or other matter
  • Section 5 Assessment criteria
  • Section 6 Incineration of waste in marine incineration facility
  • Section 7 Record keeping

Part 3 of the regulations. Control of discharges

  • Section 8 Discharge of substances for purpose of avoiding, remedying, or mitigating oil spill
  • Section 9 Discharge of oil
  • Section 10 Discharge of noxious liquid substances
  • Section 11 Discharge of sewage in coastal marine area
  • Section 12 Discharge of treated sewage in coastal marine area
  • Section 13 Discharge of garbage
  • Section 14 Discharge of ballast water
  • Section 15 Discharges made as part of normal operations of ship or offshore installation

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