Question : INCLUSION OF SHIP RECYCLING ACTIVITIES UNDER PETROLEUM RULES



(a) whether State Government of Gujarat has sent proposal to Union Government to include Ship Recycling activities under Rule 43 of Petroleum Rules, 2002 ;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Union Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. A proposal was received from Government of Gujarat to amend Petroleum Rules, 2002 to include ship breaking activities.

(c): The Petroleum Rules, 2002 have been amended vide Notification GSR 61(E) dated 2nd February, 2007 to include ship breaking activity.