**Executive Summary**
The document consists of notifications from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated 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 Safety Amendment Regulations come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017**
* The regulations may be called the Chennai Port Safety (Amendment) Regulations, 2017.
* These Regulations shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette under Section 124 (1) of the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963.
* Regulation 1, sub-clause 3 (k) shall be deleted.
* Regulation 1, sub-clause 3(1) is substituted defining 'IMCO Code' or 'IMDG Code' as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code issued by the International Maritime Organization.
* The title of "PART 3" shall be substituted as "SPECIAL RULES TO REGULATE IMPORT / EXPORT OF IMDG CARGO CLASS I."
* Updates to regulation 3:
* Deletes references to Chennai Port Trust General Regulations No. 55(3).
* Replaces "Naval Officer-in-Charge of Chennai" with "Flag Officer Commanding TN & P Naval Area".
* Substitutes sub-clause 3 regarding Prohibited Explosives.
* Substitutes sub-clause 6 regarding the handling of IMDG Cargo Class I (Explosives) in Chennai Port.
* Substitutes sub-clause 7 allowing amendments to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
* Substitutes sub-clause 8 requiring an up-to-date copy of the SOP to be displayed on the Chennai Port Trust's website.
* Deletes sub-clauses 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19, and 20.
**Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Chennai - Scientific Service Declaration and Appointment of Board Analyst**
* V. Thiagarajan, Assistant Director is appointed as Board Analyst.
* K. Srinivasan, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer is appointed as Board Analyst.
* S. Suresh Kumar, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer is appointed as Board Analyst.
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Port Trust**
* **Impact:** The Chennai Port Trust must comply with the updated safety regulations regarding the handling of dangerous goods, specifically IMDG Cargo Class I (Explosives).
* **Action Required:** Implement the changes outlined in the amendment regulations, ensure the SOP is updated and displayed on the website and conduct training on the updated SOP.
**Stakeholders Involved in Handling Dangerous Goods at Chennai Port**
* **Impact:** These stakeholders are affected by the revised safety regulations, which dictate how dangerous goods (especially explosives) are handled.
* **Action Required:** Adhere to the updated SOP and ensure compliance with the revised regulations.
**Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board**
* **Impact:** The listed officers are now officially designated as Board Analysts.
* **Action Required:** Perform duties according to the role.
Key Entities Referenced
Major Port Trust Act, 1963: Act under which the Chennai Port Trust is exercising its powers to make amendment regulations.
Chennai Port Trust: Entity issuing the Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017.
Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981: Regulations being amended by the Chennai Port Trust.
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board: Entity making Scientific Service Declaration and Appointment of Board Analyst
Chennai: Location where Chennai Port Trust and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board are based.