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transhipment centre in Asia and the Pacific region. Not much interest in these proposals is expected from either the news media or the general public.

Publicity

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No publicity is considered necessary, but operators of container terminals, the shipping companies and agents engaged in the transportation of dangerous dgoods will be advised of the new measures.

Financial Implications

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There are no financial or staffing implications arising from

the proposed legislative amendments.

Advice Sought

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Members will be asked to advise under section 5 of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance whether the Dangerous Goods (General) (Amendment) (No 3) Regulations 1980 annexed should be made.

(The Chief Fire Officer (Fire Protection Bureau) (Mr B. G. FENDER) and Crown Counsel (Mr A. WATSON-BROWN) will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item).

11th September 1980 (SEC 3/4/3 II)

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