MLIT Ordinance Amending Transport-Related Rules Following Amendments to Labor Policy and Employment Laws
労働施策の総合的な推進並びに労働者の雇用の安定及び職業生活の充実等に関する法律等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う国土交通省関係省令の整備に関する省令
Published: 2026-08-25 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: Scheduled to Take Effect · Area: Transport / Infrastructure · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-05
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AI summary
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Summary
This is a Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) ordinance to adjust MLIT-related ministerial ordinances following amendments to laws on comprehensive labor policy promotion and worker employment stability. According to the metadata, it affects the Enforcement Regulations for the Act on Promotion of Employment of Persons with Disabilities Concerning Seafarers (Heisei 28 MLIT Ordinance No. 22). The ordinance carries the number Reiwa 8 MLIT Ordinance No. 72, with a promulgation date of 2026-08-25 and a stated enforcement date of 2026-10-01.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in maritime or transport-sector employment of seafarers, including matters relating to employment of persons with disabilities, may be affected by these updated regulatory provisions.
Recommended Action
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Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-07-01 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-07-31 — Public comment deadline (2026-07-31 00:00 JST) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-25 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source