**Executive Summary**
This document contains notifications from Heads of Departments of the Tamil Nadu Government, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on June 14, 2017. It includes amendments to the Chennai Port Safety Regulations, 2017, and appointments of Board Analysts by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai. The Chennai Port Trust updates take effect upon publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017**
* Regulation 1, sub-clause 3(k) is deleted.
* Regulation 1, sub-clause 3(1) is substituted to define "IMCO Code" or "IMDG Code" as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code issued by the International Maritime Organization.
* The existing title of "PART 3" is substituted with "SPECIAL RULES TO REGULATE IMPORT / EXPORT OF IMDG CARGO CLASS I."
* In regulation 3, in sub-clause 2, in the second paragraph, the words "Chennai Port Trust General Regulations No. 55(3) ... regulation under this head" are deleted.
* In regulation 3, in sub-clause 2, the words "Naval Officer-in-Charge of Chennai" are substituted with "Flag Officer Commanding TN & P Naval Area."
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 3 is substituted defining prohibited explosives as those prohibited by the Central Government under Section 6 of the Explosive Act, 1884 (4 of 1884).
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 6 is substituted specifying that the handling of IMDG Cargo Class I (Explosives) in Chennai Port shall be as laid down in the 'Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling of IMO - CSC - Container carrying IMDG Class I Explosives Cargo' at Chennai Port".
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 7 is substituted stating that the SOP can be amended by the Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, with the approval of the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), Nagpur.
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 8 is substituted mandating that an up-to-date copy of the Standard Operating Procedure shall be displayed in the web-site of the Chennai Port Trust.
* Regulation 3, sub-clauses 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 are deleted.
**Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - Appointment of Board Analysts**
* The following individuals are appointed 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 and Port Users**
* **Impact:** Compliance with the updated safety regulations and procedures for handling dangerous goods, particularly explosives. Updated SOP must be followed.
* **Action Required:** Review and implement the amendments to the Chennai Port Safety Regulations, 2017. Ensure access to the updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the Chennai Port Trust website.
**Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)**
* **Impact:** Clarification of roles and responsibilities due to the appointment of new Board Analysts.
* **Action Required:** Ensure that the newly appointed Board Analysts are aware of their responsibilities under the relevant Acts.
Key Entities Referenced
Major Port Trust Act, 1963: Governs the administration of major ports; Section 123(n) empowers Chennai Port Trust to make regulations.
Chennai Port Trust: The entity responsible for port operations; makes safety regulations under the Major Port Trust Act, 1963.
Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981: The existing regulations being amended by the Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017.
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board: Appoints Board Analysts under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
Chennai: Location of the Chennai Port Trust and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, specifically impacting regulations and appointments in this area.