Protocol on the Control of Marine Transboundary Movements and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes

Place of adoption

Tehran

Depository

Kuwait

Language

English, Armenian

Entry into force

Aug 21, 2005

Subject

Sea, Waste & hazardous substances

Abstract

Objectives: To control the marine transboundary movements and disposal of hazardous wastes and other wastes in the Protocol Area. Summary of provisions: The Protocol was adopted in the framework of the Regional Organisation for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME). The Area to which it applies is defined in art. 3. Parties agree, inter alia, to ensure that the generation of hazardous wastes or other wastes is reduced to a minimum, prohibit all persons under their jurisdiction from transporting or disposing of such wastes unless such persons are authorised or allowed, require that when hazardous wastes and other wastes are to be the subject of a transboundary movement they are packaged, labelled and transported in conformity with generally accepted and recognised international rules and standards, ensure the effective control of transport and disposal facilities for such wastes, and require that such wastes, when exported, are managed in an environmentally sound manner in the State of import or elsewhere. Under the Protocol, importation of hazardous wastes and other wastes from non-contracting States is prohibited, except if certain conditions are met (art. 5), disposal of such wastes in the Protocol Area is also prohibited, unless they are destined for operations specified in Annex IV Section B (art. 6), and exportation of hazardous wastes and other wastes to non-contracting States is allowed under certain conditions only (art. 7), as is transboundary movement of such wastes between contracting States (art. 8). Art. 10 deals with illegal traffic, and art. 11 provides for a duty to re-import hazardous wastes and other wastes in certain cases. Institutional mechanisms: The ROPME, established under art. XVI of the 1978 Kuwait Regional Convention for Co-operation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution, is, inter alia, to establish and maintain liaison with the Secretariat of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (art. 13). The Council of ROPME is to review the implementation of the Protocol (art. 14).

Website

www.ropme.net

* [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature

References - Treaties

Cites

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78)

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Feb 17, 1978

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Certification, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Maritime zone, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Survey/mapping, Inspection, Standards, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Navigation, Oil

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000112)

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Nov 2, 1973

Keyword: Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Data collection/reporting, Survey/mapping, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Oil pollution, Resource/damage valuation, Oil, International relations/cooperation, Navigation, Enforcement/compliance, Dispute settlement, Certification, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Maritime zone, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Standards, Marine pollution (ship-based sources)

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000113)

Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter

Treaty | Multilateral | London; Mexico City; Moscow; Washington D.C. | Aug 5, 1981

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Biological agents, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Oil pollution, Toxicity/poisoning, Hazardous waste, International organization, Radioactive waste, Transport/storage, Navigation, Waste disposal, Radioactive pollution, Inspection, Monitoring, Marine pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000420)

1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Feb 4, 1998

Keyword: Biological agents, Oil pollution, International agreement-text, Radioactive waste, Navigation, Ecosystem preservation, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Hazardous waste, Research, Court/tribunal, Air pollution (stationary sources), Inspection, Toxicity/poisoning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Dispute settlement, Liability/compensation, Marine pollution, Transport/storage, Polluter pays principle, Monitoring

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001268)

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)

Enabled by

Kuwait Regional Convention for Co-operation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Kuwait City | Apr 24, 1978

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, Marine pollution (land-based sources), EIA, Exploration, Marine pollution, Court/tribunal, Research, Fishery management and conservation, Education, International organization, Management/conservation, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Dispute settlement, Deep sea bed, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000537)