Offshore Chemicals Regulations SI 2002/1355
The aim of the Regulations is to establish a regime to help implement the UK's obligations under the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR), with regard to the use and discharge of offshore chemicals.
It is prohibited to use, discharge or release any offshore chemical, unless a permit has been granted by the Secretary of State.
Applications for such permits must contain specific information and a charging scheme can be set. Conditions can also be attached to every