Singapore legislation

Regulation 24

of Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations

Regulation 24

Notification of loss or theft of hazardous substances

In the event of discovery of any loss or theft of any hazardous substance, the consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance or any person authorised to transport or store hazardous substance shall directly or through his agent or employee —

(a)

immediately notify the loss or theft (as the case may be) to the police and the Director-General; and

(b)

as soon as practicable, furnish to the Director-General a detailed report in writing on the following:

(i)

the circumstances leading to the loss or theft (as the case may be); and

(ii)

the measures taken by him to prevent a recurrence of the loss or theft (as the case may be).

Regulation 24 — Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations