Pollution control and marine safety
12 Preparation of plans under International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation.
In section 128 of the 1995 Act (prevention of pollution from ships etc.) after subsection (3) there is inserted—
“(3A)
An order under subsection (1) above in pursuance of paragraph (d) of that subsection may include provision imposing on local authorities responsibilities in relation to the preparation, review and implementation of any plans required by the agreement mentioned in that paragraph.”