Singapore legislation

Regulation 10

Grant of transit permits

Subregulation 1

Subject to this Part, the Director‑General may grant the transit permit sought by a permit application if the Director‑General is satisfied —

(a)

that carrying out the transit proposals will not pose a significant risk of injury or damage to human beings or the environment;

(b)

that, having regard to —

(i)

the applicant’s financial viability;

(ii)

the applicant’s previous record in relation to environmental matters; and

(iii)

any other relevant matters,the applicant is a suitable person to be granted the permit; and

(c)

that the applicant has the appropriate insurance.

A transit permit must not be granted under this regulation if —

(a)

the Director‑General thinks that it would not be in the public interest to grant it; or

(b)

the Director‑General is satisfied that carrying out the transit proposals could result in hazardous or other waste being brought into Antarctica.