Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Table 7.1
(continued)
Protocol
Entry into Force
Description
Of shore Protocol
Protocol for the
Protection of the
Mediterranean Sea
against Pollution
Resulting from
Exploration and
Exploitation of the
Continental Shelf and
the Seabed and its
Subsoil
Adoption: 1994
Not yet in force
This Protocol requires
authorization by national
authorities for any
of shore activity, which
should be granted only
after the examination of
a study of the activity's
potential ef ects on
the environment
(Environmental Impact
Assessment)
Hazardous Wastes
Protocol
Protocol on the
Prevention of Pollution
of the Mediterranean
Sea by Transboundary
Movements of
Hazardous Wastes and
their Disposal
Adoption: 1996
Not yet in force
The Protocol requires
Parties to take all
appropriate measures
to eliminate pollution
resulting from the
transboundary movement
and disposal of hazardous
wastes to the fullest
possible extent and to
eliminate such movements
if possible
This Protocol was amended and recorded as the 'Protocol for the
Prevention and Elimination of Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea
by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft or Incineration at Sea'. It
was signed in 1995 but still awaits entry into force. The Dumping
Protocol commits states to banning dumping of certain substances
- the 'black list' - and issue permits for dumping of less hazardous
substances - the 'grey list'. Factors to be considered when establish-
ing criteria governing issue of permits include characteristics and
composition of wastes or other matter, features of the dumping site
and method of deposit of matter to the site. An exception to the
Protocol's provisions is the case of force majeure due to stress of
weather or any other cause when human life or the safety of a ship
or aircraft is threatened.
Prevention and Emergency Protocol.
The full title is 'Protocol
Concerning Cooperation in Preventing Pollution from Ships, and,
in Cases of Emergency, Combating Pollution of the Mediterranean
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