Title :
Assessment and Regulatory Actions for TBT in the UK
Author :
Abel, R. ; Hathaway, R.A. ; King, N.J. ; Vosser, J.L. ; Wilkinson, T.G.
Author_Institution :
Central Directorate of Environmental Protection, London, UK
fDate :
Sept. 28 1987-Oct. 1 1987
Abstract :
In 1987, the UK Government banned the use of triorganotin-containing paints and treatments on small boats and mariculture equipment. The scientific evidence which led to the decision is briefly reviewed followed by a description of the legislation and associated action taken by the Government.
Keywords :
Agriculture; Aquaculture; Boats; Government; Monitoring; Organisms; Paints; Protection; Sea measurements; Tin;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '87
Conference_Location :
Halifax, NS, Canada
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1987.1160643
