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Household litter has to be disposed in special (payable) containers, e.g. in marinas, such as,Oostende, Zeebrugge, Blankenberge and Nieuwpoort, payable containers are available althoughthey are not always used.4.2.9 IrelandThe implementation of the following legislation has taken place at a national level in Ireland:4.2.9.1 S.I. No. 605 of 2001: Waste ManagementEnvironmental Levy, Plastic Bag Regulations, 2001 regulations under the Waste Management Act1996 (as amended)The primary purpose of the plastic bag levy is to reduce the consumption of disposable plasticbags by influencing consumer behaviour. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the plasticbag litter.4.2.9.2 Waste Management Act 19964.2.9.3 Sea Pollution Act, 19914.2.9.4 Sea Pollution (Amendment) Act 19994.2.9.5 Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006S.I. No. 117 of 2003: European Communities (Port Reception Facilities for Ship-Generated Wasteand Cargo Residues) Regulations 2003 under the European Communities Act 1972. Availablefrom: http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2003/en/si/0117.htmlS.I. No. 788 of 2007: Sea Pollution (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2007S.I. No. 46 of 1994: Sea Pollution (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk)Regulations 1994, as amended by S.I. No. 515 of 1997, as amended by S.I. No. 641 of 2002S.I. No. 513 of 1997: Sea Pollution (Harmful Substances in Packaged Form) Regulations 1997S.I. No. 269 of 2006: Sea Pollution (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations2006S.I. No. 45 of 1994: Sea Pollution (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations1994, amended by S.I. No. 516 of 1997, amended by S.I. No. 239 of 2006S.I. No. 81 of 2004: European Communities (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System)Regulations 20044.2.10 SpainMarine litter is not covered in Spanish Legislation. It is included in the treatment of activities forcontrol and prevention of residues and other pollutants. It is included in the management of urbangarbage, management of containers and management of industrial, toxic and hazardous residues.Instead there is specific legislation related to MARPOL Convention and to EU Directive on PRFs inSpain.60