**Executive Summary**
This document contains statutory notifications issued by Heads of Departments in the Tamil Nadu Government, specifically the Chennai Port Trust and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai. The Chennai Port Trust notification details amendments to the Chennai Port Safety Regulations of 1981. The Pollution Control Board notification declares the appointment of Board Analysts. The effective date of the Gazette is June 14, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Chennai Port Trust - Amendment Regulations**
* **Short Title:** The regulations are called the Chennai Port Safety (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 and are effective from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Amendments:**
* Regulation 1, sub-clause 3(k) is deleted.
* Regulation 1, sub-clause 3(l) is replaced with a definition of "IMCO Code" or "IMDG Code" as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code issued by the International Maritime Organization.
* The title "PART 3" is replaced with "SPECIAL RULES TO REGULATE IMPORT / EXPORT OF IMDG CARGO CLASS I".
* In regulation 3, sub-clause 2, specified text relating to "Chennai Port Trust General Regulations No. 55(3) ... regulation under this head" is deleted.
* In regulation 3, sub-clause 2, specific text relating to "Naval Officer-in-Charge of Chennai" is replaced by "Flag Officer Commanding TN & P Naval Area".
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 3 is replaced with a definition of Prohibited Explosives relating to the Central Government under Section 6 of the Explosives Act, 1884.
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 6 is replaced detailing how IMDG Cargo Class I (Explosives) shall be handled in Chennai Port based on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 7 is replaced and describes the SOP as being amended from time to time, with the approval of the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), Nagpur.
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 8 is replaced detailing that an up-to-date copy of the SOP shall be displayed on the Chennai Port Trust website.
* Regulation 3, sub-clauses 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 and 20 are deleted.
**Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board - Appointment of Board Analysts**
* The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, with State Government approval, appoints the following as Board Analysts:
* V. Thiagarajan, Assistant Director.
* K. Srinivasan, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer.
* S. Suresh Kumar, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer.
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Port Trust**
* **Impact:** The Port Trust must adhere to the amended safety regulations for handling dangerous goods. They must also update the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling IMDG Cargo Class I (Explosives) and display it on their website.
* **Action Required:** Update SOP, website and enforce the amended regulations.
**Port Personnel and Stakeholders Handling Dangerous Goods**
* **Impact:** Port personnel must understand and comply with the new safety regulations and the updated Standard Operating Procedure for handling dangerous goods.
* **Action Required:** Familiarise themselves with the amendments and SOP, and follow the guidelines strictly.
**Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board**
* **Impact:** The named individuals gain the authority and responsibility of Board Analysts.
* **Action Required:** Execute their duties as Board Analysts as per the relevant acts.
Key Entities Referenced
Chennai Port Trust: Authority responsible for the Chennai Port and its regulations.
Major Port Trust Act, 1963: Act under which the Chennai Port Trust exercises its powers.
Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017: Amendment regulations related to safety within Chennai Port.
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai: Tamil Nadu board that appoints board analysts.
Chennai: Port city central to the applicability of these regulations.