Section 27: Interpretation.

In this Act:
"Governing Board" means the National Oil Spill Detection Response Governing Board of the Agency established under section 2 of this Act;
"Agency" means the National Oil Spill Detection Response Agency established under section 1 of this Act;
"Chairman" means the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Agency;
"Centre" means the National Control and Response Centre established under section 19 of this Act;
"Member" means a member of the Governing Board of the Agency and includes the Chairman;
"Minister" means the Minister charged with responsibilities for matters relating to environment; and
"Ministry" shall be construed accordingly.