SECTION 2. PROMOTlNG ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES
1 Preserving the Atmosphere and Noise Prevention
Measures against gases emitted from automobiles, measures against automobile
noise, measures against the noise of shinkansen and narrow-gauge lines, measures
against aircrafts noise, etc. continue to be reinforced. Emission regulations
for NOx emissions of automobiles are strictly reinforced. In addition, based on
the "Special measures laws for reduction of the amount of NOx emitted from automobiles
in certain regions" approved in May 1992, requlating types of cars usable through
the automobile safety check system and guide for rationalizing the use of cars
will be carried out. The use of low environment damage cars such as methanol fueled
cars, etc. will also be encouraged. The effects of gases emitted from ships and
preventive methods, etc. are being systematically examined.
2 Marine Pollution Measures and Environmental Measures for Ports
Apart from strengthening the monitoring and control of marine pollution and
measures to control oil spills, some sections of the Law Relating to the Prevention
of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster are also being revised. As for ports
and harbors, shore repair and sandfills will be promoted as part of the "Sea Blue
Plan" (Fig 48)
