Public comment: draft amendment to substances designated by the Environment Minister under IMO MEPC determinations
「国際海事機関海洋環境保護委員会の判定に基づき環境大臣が指定する物質の一部を改正する件（案）」に関する意見募集（パブリックコメント）について
Published: 2026-07-23 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Closed · Area: Energy / Environment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-08-24 00:00 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-07-23
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AI summary
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Summary
This is a public comment (paburikku komento) on a draft item to partially amend the substances designated by the Minister of the Environment based on determinations of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). According to the metadata, the draft was published on 2026/07/23 with a comment submission deadline of 2026/08/24 00:00, and the responsible office is the Marine Environment Division, Water and Air Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment. The item is categorized under environmental conservation.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in shipping or marine-related activities that handle substances covered by IMO/MEPC-based designations may be affected if the draft amendment is adopted.
Recommended Action
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