GLOSSARY
CCW
The Countryside Council for Wales
CHA
A Competent Harbour Authority pursuant to section 1 of the Pilotage Act 1987
COMAH
Control of Major Accidents and Hazards
DoT
Department of Transport
Harbour Byelaws
The Byelaws made by Newport harbour Commissioners (1992) HRO which was confirmed by the Secretary of State 1990
NHMP
Newport Harbour Management Plan
Newport Harbour
the area within the limits defined in Interpretation 2 of the Newport (South Wales) Harbour Revision Constitution Order 2003
HA
a harbour authority as defined in the Harbours Act 1964
HRO
the Newport (South Wales) Harbour Revision Constitution Order 2003
Harbour
a harbour as defined in the Harbours Act 1964
Harbour Master
responsible for enforcing the regulations of the harbour, in order to ensure the safety of navigation, the security of the harbour and the correct operation of port facilities.
Main channel
the main navigation channel as defined on Admiralty Chart No 1176
NNR
National Nature Reserve
OPRC
The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation 1990
PMSC
The Port Marine safety Code for Ports issued by the Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions and includes the Guide to Good Practice on port marine safety operation by the Department
SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest
SAC
Special Area of Condervation
SPA
Special protection Area
The 1987 Act
The Pilotage Act 1987
The Plan
the Newport Harbour Commissioners Strategy, management and Policy Review for the Port and Harbour of Newport
