Bill on Rationalizing Use of Designated Waterways for Stable Crude Oil Transport (Under Deliberation)
原油等の安定的な輸送の確保のための指定水路の利用の合理化に関する法律案
Published: not stated by the source · Source: House of Representatives — Diet Bills · Stage: Bill Submitted · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Low · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-15
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AI summary
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Summary
This is a Cabinet-submitted bill (kakuho) concerning the rationalization of the use of designated waterways to ensure stable transport of crude oil and similar materials, as indicated by its Japanese title. According to the House of Representatives bill information page, it is currently under deliberation in the House of Representatives (Diet session 222, bill no. 11). It is a proposed bill and has not been shown to be enacted.
Business Impact
If enacted in some form, the bill could affect operators involved in crude oil and similar cargo shipping through designated waterways, though the specific obligations or changes are not stated in the provided metadata.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese bill text and deliberation status on the House of Representatives website to understand the actual scope and any relevance to your operations.
Timeline of related official records
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- Date not stated by the source — Bill listed by the House of Representatives (Diet session 222) Original Japanese source
What happens next
General procedure: a bill becomes law only if both Houses of the Diet pass it; an enacted law is then promulgated, and its effective date is set by the law itself or by a later Cabinet Order. This is not a forecast of whether this bill will pass. Check the House of Representatives page for its current status.