GB17378.1-2007
The specification for marine monitoring - Part 1：General rules
海洋监测规范 第1部分：总则
GB 17378.1-2007 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for The specification for marine monitoring - Part 1：General rules. It appears in the Environment compliance cluster with a environmental protection focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2008.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
GB 17378.1-2007 establishes the fundamental procedures for marine environmental quality monitoring, including planning, offshore survey execution, quality control, and data processing. It is applicable to the organization and management of various marine monitoring activities, covering water quality, sediment, and biological monitoring across offshore and deep-sea environments. This standard is mandatory for all entities conducting marine environmental surveys in Chinese waters.
Technical requirements
This standard outlines the comprehensive framework for marine monitoring, categorizing activities into baseline surveys, routine monitoring, and emergency responses. It specifies the principles for selecting monitoring elements, such as hydrological parameters, toxic substances, and biological indicators. The standard mandates strict station deployment rules, requiring denser monitoring networks in nearshore and ecologically sensitive areas. Monitoring frequency and cycles must strictly adhere to the defined periods for different media types, ensuring data comparability across different regions. The standard sets rigorous requirements for offshore operations, including the use of GPS/DGPS for positioning with specific accuracy limits for nearshore and offshore stations. It details the necessary conditions for shipboard laboratories, emphasizing contamination prevention and proper sample preservation. All monitoring personnel must be specially trained and certified to carry out operations. Furthermore, GB 17378.1-2007 establishes a comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) system. This includes internal controls like blank tests and calibration checks, as well as external inter-laboratory comparisons. It also defines the technical specifications for monitoring vessels, such as tonnage, draft, and specialized sampling equipment like winches and clean laboratories, ensuring the reliability of the collected data.
Testing methods
The standard references specific testing and sampling methodologies detailed in the companion standards GB 17378.2 through GB 17378.7. Key procedures include hydrological observations, water sampling using closed-open-closed devices to prevent contamination, and sediment sampling requiring undisturbed collection and frozen storage. Quality testing involves internal control samples, parallel double samples, and blind sample analyses to verify the precision and accuracy of laboratory results.
FAQs
What products and activities are regulated under GB 17378.1-2007?
GB 17378.1-2007 regulates the organizational management and general rules for marine environmental monitoring in China. It covers the procedures for baseline surveys, routine monitoring, and emergency monitoring of water quality, sediments, and marine biology.
Are there any significant updates from the previous version of this standard?
The 2007 version canceled the definitions section and added comprehensive general rules. It introduced supplementary provisions for positioning, standard materials usage, vessel management, laboratory quality assurance, and sample indoor analysis, replacing the outdated GB 17378.1-1998.
How does GB 17378.1-2007 differ from international marine monitoring standards?
While ISO standards provide general guidelines for marine environmental quality, GB 17378.1-2007 is tailored specifically to China's jurisdictional and geographical requirements, including specific mandates on using Beijing Standard Time, domestic navigation systems, and localized station deployment strategies.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Environmental protection
- CCS
- A45
- ICS
- 07.060
- Competent department
- Ministry of Natural Resources (Marine)
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Marine of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 17378.1-1998