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Hazardous substance releases from vessels: Current U.S. law, the HNS Convention and its potential impact if ratified

Author
Edgcomb J.
Journal/Series
University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal | Vol. 10(1); 73 - 108; 36 p.
Date
1994
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-064002)
Publisher | Place of publication
University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA, USA
Language
English
Field of application
International
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Transport/storage Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Hazardous substances

Other references

Treaty

Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

Treaty | Multilateral | Basel |

Keyword: Waste disposal, Technology transfer, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste management, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Dispute settlement, Transboundary movement of waste, Liability/compensation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001003)