Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia
Registration:
7
of
31
(2012-02-28
to
2012-07-19)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-4, amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Act and the consequences to vessel operators & Masters.
- Canada Shipping Act with respect to ongoing regulatory reform
- Canada Transportation Security Act with respect to marine transportation security
- Migratory Birds Convention Act with respect to ship source oil spills.
- Oceans Act with respect to marine transportation
- Pilotage Authorities - amendment to Pilotage Act, fee amendments : regulations
- The decision of the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America to establish an Emissions Control Area (ECA) extending 200 miles offshore with respect to the proposed application guidelines and the challenges of compliance.
Policies or Program
- Advanced Customs Information (ACI & ACI Phase ll and lll) with regard to the impact of the implementation of conveyance and crew data requirements.
- Advanced Passenger Information (API) for cruise, international cargo vessel arrivals
- Asian Gypsy Moth Policy for vessles ariving from high risk ports with respect to inspection policy.
- Canada-US Regulatory Cooperation Council and Red Tape Reduction Commission on the matter to improve trade facilitation and eliminate redundant regulatory oversight.
- Canadian Coast Guard cost recovery program for Marine Navigation Services with respect to international vessels and Canadian Coast Guard budget.
- Canadian Coast Guard levels of service and policy with respect to new navigational aids.
- Canadian Government policy with respect to ransom payments to secure release of piracy detained vessels.
- Container Examination Facilities with respect to funding for a new container examination facility in the lower mainland area of Vancouver, BC.
- Port Authorities with respect to fees and governance.
- Transport Canada Shortsea Shipping Policy - initiatives / programs and impact on the movement of containers through British Columbia ports
- Wood packaging material & dunnage - compliance for shipborne dunnage - wood packaging in containers
Regulation
- Canada Shipping Act 2001 Regulations Phase 1 : Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (AMPS) with respect to fair and consistent application of penalties to foreign vessels.
- Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations - deck cargoes on vessels, fumigants in ship holds
- Environmental Response Regulations in respect to oil spill response requirements and enhancement.
- Marine Transportation Security Regulations : Proposals on regulatory amendments and how this affects marine personnel and the requirements for access and security closures.