In terms of the original 1997 goals, the 444 Harbour Authorities that existed as of March 31, 1998 were all required to have Environmental Management Plans within three years, i.e., by March 31, 2001.
Selon les objectifs originaux de 1997, les 444 administrations portuaires existantes le 31 mars 1998 avaient toutes trois ans, c'est-à-dire jusqu'au 31 mars 2001, pour se doter d'un plan de gestion de l'environnement.