Ministerial Ordinance Amending Enforcement Regulations of the Antarctic Environment Protection Act
南極地域の環境の保護に関する法律施行規則の一部を改正する省令
Published: 2026-09-02 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: Promulgated · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-17
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Summary
This item refers to a ministerial ordinance that amends part of the enforcement regulations under Japan's Act on the Protection of the Environment in the Antarctic Region (originally Prime Minister's Office Ordinance No. 53 of 1997). The amending ordinance is listed as Ministry of the Environment Ordinance No. 24 of Reiwa 8 (2026), with a promulgation date recorded as 2026-09-02. The entry appears in the e-Gov Law Search law update list.
Business Impact
Organizations engaged in activities related to the Antarctic region or subject to its environmental protection requirements may need to review whether the amended enforcement regulations affect their obligations.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese source on e-Gov Law Search to confirm the amendment's content, scope, and any applicable dates.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-09-02 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-02 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Dashboard page Original Japanese source