S.L. 499.69 Art. 5Functions and powers of the National Competent Authority.

The National Competent Authority shall have the power to:

(a) advise, liaise and consult with marine terminals and with marine facilities in the development, implementation, maintenance and updating of their pollution emergency plans;

(b) approve the pollution emergency plans of marine terminals and marine facilities;

(c) monitor marine terminals and marine facilities in the effective development, implementation, update and maintenance of their pollution emergency plans;

(d) monitor marine terminals and marine facilities and coordinate with them in the organisation of training and drills in pollution emergency and response;

(e) organise periodical national training and drills in pollution emergency and response;

(f) approve and coordinate training in pollution emergency and response for the personnel of marine terminals and marine facilities;

(g) ensure that the plans of marine terminals and marine facilities are consistent with and part of the National Contingency Plan; and

(h) publish, from time to time, additional plans that complement with and give better effect to the National Contingency Plan.