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Id	Agreement Name	Label	Provision
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12	Article 12
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.1	(1) The Contracting Governments undertake to set up a permanent Commission to which each of them shall appoint one or if they so desire two delegates.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.2	(2) The Commission shall elect its own President either from among the delegates or from independent nominees. If a delegate has been elected President lie shall forthwith cease to be the delegate of his Government and that Government shall have the right to appoint another person to serve as its delegate.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.3	(3) The Commission shall draw up its own rules of procedure including provisions for the term of office of the President and the election of subsequent Presidents and such rules may be altered or amended from time to time by a majority of the delegates of Contracting Governments who are present and vote. Only ill the case of an even division of votes on any such matter shall the President have a casting vote and it shall be decisive.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.4	(4) For the purpose of voting on all matters within the scope of this article each Contracting Government shall possess one vote, whether it has appointed one delegate or two, but the vote may be exercised by either delegate.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.5	(5) It shall be the duty of this Commission to consider whether the provisions of this Convention should be extended or altered. For this purpose the Commission shall where practicable consult the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.6	(6) The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland undertakes to call the first meeting of this Commission in the United Kingdom within two years from the coming into force of this Convention, and to call subsequent meetings at the request of the President at such time and in such places as the Commission shall decide.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.7	(7) There shall be a meeting of the Commission not less than once in every three years.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.8	(8) The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland undertakes to communicate the agenda for the first meeting to all other Contracting Governments not less than one month before the date of the meeting.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.9	(9) Reports of the proceedings of the Commission shall be transmitted by the President of the Commission to the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which shall in turn communicate them to all the Governments which have ratified or acceded to this Convention.
2619	Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish	Art.12.10	(10) The Contracting Governments undertake to give effect to any recommendation of the Commission for the extension or alteration of this Convention which has been carried unanimously at a meeting of the Commission and accepted by all Contracting Governments not represented at the meeting.
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.4	Article IV
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.4.a	(a) The Council shall elect from among its members a President to hold office for one year. It shall have authority to appoint or dismiss the Secretary of the Council, the Director, the Secretary-Accountant and the scientific and technical personnel of the Control Service, and to determine their conditions of service.
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.4.b	(b) The Council shall meet in ordinary session each year in the month of June or July. Extraordinary meetings of the Council may be convened by the President or at the request of a majority of the Participating Governments.
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.4.c	(c) The Director of the Control Service shall forward each year, one month before the date fixed for the next meeting of the Council, his annual report to the Council. This shall be examined during the annual meeting of the Council.
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.4.d	(d) The Council shall at its annual meeting adopt the plans and estimates for the operations of the Control Service for the following Control year (beginning on the 1st July, of the current calendar year and ending on the 30th June of the following calendar year).
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.4.e	(e) The Council shall make its own rules of procedure, and shall have power to appoint an Executive Committee to carry out its decisions.
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.6	Article VI
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.6.a	(a) The ordinary annual expenses of the Council and Control Service shall be covered by contributions, of the Participating Governments in the proportion of 12 per cent. for Southern Rhodesia, 16 per cent. for the Belgian Congo, 8 per cent, for Ruanda-Urundi, 28 per cent. for the Union of South Africa and 36 per cent. for all the remaining Governments.
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.6.b	(b) The apportionment of contributions shall be reviewed by the Council in the event of any other Government becoming a participating Government in accordance with Articles IX or X.
2626	International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust	Art.6.c	(c) Each Participating Government shall have the option of paying its share of the annual expenses in cash or in kind, either by providing quarters or transport or by paying its own personnel seconded to the Control Service, with the agreement of the Council or of the Director of the Control Service.
2688	Antarctic Treaty	Art.12	Article XII
2688	Antarctic Treaty	Art.12.1.a	1. a. The present Treaty may be modified or amended at any time by unanimous agreement of the Contracting Parties whose representatives are entitled to participate in the meetings provided for under Article IX. Any such modification or amendment shall enter into force when the depositary Government has received notice from all such Contracting Parties that they have ratified it.
2688	Antarctic Treaty	Art.12.1.b	b. Such modification or amendment shall thereafter enter into force as to any other Contracting Party when notice of ratification by it has been received by the depositary Government. Any such Contracting Party from which no notice of ratification is received within a period of two years from the date of entry into force of the modification or amendment in accordance with the provision of subparagraph 1(a) of this Article shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the present Treaty on the date of the expiration of such period.
2688	Antarctic Treaty	Art.12.2.a	2. a. If after the expiration of thirty years from the date of entry into force of the present Treaty, any of the Contracting Parties whose representatives are entitled to participate in the meetings provided for under Article IX so requests by a communication addressed to the depositary Government, a Conference of all the Contracting Parties shall be held as soon as practicable to review the operation of the Treaty.
2688	Antarctic Treaty	Art.12.2.b	b. Any modification or amendment to the present Treaty which is approved at such a Conference by a majority of the Contracting Parties there represented, including a majority of those whose representatives are entitled to participate in the meetings provided for under Article IX, shall be communicated by the depositary Government to all Contracting Parties immediately after the termination of the Conference and shall enter into force in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of the present Article
2688	Antarctic Treaty	Art.12.2.c	c. If any such modification or amendment has not entered into force in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph 1(a) of this Article within a period of two years after the date of its communication to all the Contracting Parties, any Contracting Party may at any time after the expiration of that period give notice to the depositary Government of its withdrawal from the present Treaty; and such withdrawal shall take effect two years after the receipt of the notice by the depositary Government.
2721	Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage	Art.26	Article XXVI
2721	Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage	Art.26.A	A. A conference shall be convened by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency at any time after the expiry of a period of five years from the date of the entry into force of this Convention in order to consider the revision thereof, if one-third of the Contracting Parties express a desire to that effect.
2721	Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage	Art.26.B	B. Any Contracting Party may denounce this Convention by notification to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency within a period of twelve months following the first revision conference held pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article.
2721	Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage	Art.26.C	C. Denunciation shall take effect one year after the date on which notification to that effect has been received by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
2806	Agreement Between The Government Of Canada, The Government Of The Republic Of Iceland And The Government Of The Kingdom Of Norway Concerning An International Observer Scheme For Land-Based Whaling Stations In The North Atlantic Area	Art.6	ARTICLE VI
2806	Agreement Between The Government Of Canada, The Government Of The Republic Of Iceland And The Government Of The Kingdom Of Norway Concerning An International Observer Scheme For Land-Based Whaling Stations In The North Atlantic Area	Art.6.1x	The present Agreement shall enter into force on April 15, 1972.
2806	Agreement Between The Government Of Canada, The Government Of The Republic Of Iceland And The Government Of The Kingdom Of Norway Concerning An International Observer Scheme For Land-Based Whaling Stations In The North Atlantic Area	Art.6.2x	The Agreement shall continue in force for a period of one year. If no Participating Government gives notice three months before the expiration of the Agreement of its intention to terminate the Agreement, then it shall be extended automatically for successive periods of one year unless terminated by a Participating Government 3 months before the expiration of the current period.
2806	Agreement Between The Government Of Canada, The Government Of The Republic Of Iceland And The Government Of The Kingdom Of Norway Concerning An International Observer Scheme For Land-Based Whaling Stations In The North Atlantic Area	Art.6.3x	Representatives of the three Governments shall consult yearly before the expiration date of the Agreement in order to review the effectiveness of the Agreement with a view to implementing possible further measures to improve the Observer Scheme.
2807	Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction	Art.12	ARTICLE XII
2807	Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction	Art.12.1x	Five years after the entry into force of this Convention, or earlier if it is requested by a majority of the Parties to the Convention by submitting a proposal to this effect to the Depositary Governments, a conference of States Parties to the Convention shall be held at Geneva, Switzerland, to review the operation of the Convention, with a view to assuring that the purposes of the preamble and the provisions of the Convention, including the provisions concerning negotiations on chemical weapons, are being realized. Such review shall take into account any new scientific and technological developments relevant to the Convention.
2808	Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals	Art.7	Article 7 Review of operations
2808	Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals	Art.7.1x	The Contracting Parties shall meet within five years after the entry into force of this Convention and at least every five years thereafter to review the operation of the Convention.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11	Article XI
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.1	1. The Secretariat shall call a meeting of the Conference of the Parties not later than two years after the entry into force of the present Convention.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.2	2. Thereafter the Secretariat shall convene regular meetings at least once every two years, unless the Conference decides otherwise, and extraordinary meetings at any time on the written request of at least one-third of the Parties.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.3	3. At meetings, whether regular or extraordinary, the Parties shall review the implementation of the present Convention and may:
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.3.a	(a) make such provision as may be necessary to enable the Secretariat to carry out its duties;
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.3.b	(b) consider and adopt amendments to Appendices I and II in accordance with Article XV;
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.3.c	(c) review the progress made towards the restoration and conservation of the species included in Appendices I, II and III;
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.3.d	(d) receive and consider any reports presented by the Secretariat or by any Party; and
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.3.e	(e) where appropriate, make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the present Convention.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.4	4. At each regular meeting, the Parties may determine the time and venue of the next regular meeting to be held in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art..11.5	5. At any meeting, the Parties may determine and adopt rules of procedure for the meeting.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.6	6. The United Nations, its Specialized Agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as any State not a Party to the present Convention, may be represented at meetings of the Conference by observers, who shall have the right to participate but not to vote.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.7	7. Any body or agency technically qualified in protection, conservation or management of wild fauna and flora, in the following categories, which has informed the Secretariat of its desire to be represented at meetings of the Conference by observers, shall be admitted unless at least one-third of the Parties present object:
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.7.a	(a) international agencies or bodies, either governmental or non-governmental, and national governmental agencies and bodies; and
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.11.7.b	(b) national non-governmental agencies or bodies which have been approved for this purpose by the State in which they are located. Once admitted, these observers shall have the right to participate but not to vote.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.13	Article XIII
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.13.1	1. When the Secretariat in the light of information received is satisfied that any species included in Appendix I or II is being affected adversely by trade in specimens of that species or that the provisions of the present Convention are not being effectively implemented, it shall communicate such information to the authorized Management Authority of the Party or Parties concerned.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.13.2	2. When any Party receives a communication as indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article, it shall, as soon as possible, inform the Secretariat of any relevant facts insofar as its laws permit and, where appropriate, propose remedial action. Where the Party considers that an inquiry is desirable, such inquiry may be carried out by one or more persons expressly authorized by the Party.
2814	Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora	Art.13.3	3. The information provided by the Party or resulting from any inquiry as specified in paragraph 2 of this Article shall be reviewed by the next Conference of the Parties which may make whatever recommendations it deems appropriate.
2836	Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme	Art.31	Article 31
2836	Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme	Art.31.1	1. The Standing Group on the Oil Market shall on a continuing basis review the operation of the General Section.
2836	Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme	Art.31.2	2. In the event of changes in the conditions of the international oil market, the Standing Group on the Oil Market shall report to the Management Committee. The Committee shall make proposals on appropriate changes to the Governing Board which, acting by majority, shall decide on such proposals.
2836	Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme	Art.36	Article 36
2836	Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme	Art.36.1x	The Standing Group on Emergency Questions shall on a continuing basis review the operation of the Special Section and shall, as appropriate, report to the Management Committee. The Committee shall make proposals on appropriate changes to the Governing Board, which, acting by majority, shall decide on such proposals.
2836	Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme	Chapt.6.1x	Chapter VI
2836	Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme	Art.74	Article 74
2836	Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme	Art.74.1x	This Agreement shall be subject to a general review after 1st May, 1980.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4	IV ORGANIZATION OF THE PROJECT
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.1	1. The project shall be directed by a project board. The board shall decide on all matters concerning the project within the framework of this Agreement.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.1.ax	Each contracting party shall appoint one member of the board. The member appointed by AES will be the chairman of the board. Each member of the board may be assisted at the board meeting by one specialist who shall not have a voting right. The board shall meet at least 3 times a year. Additional board meetings shall be convened at the request of one member of the board.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.1.bx	The decisions of the project board shall normally be made by mutual agreement. Should it be necessary to vote on any decision, each member of the board shall have a number of votes in proportion to the financial commitment of the contracting party concerned according to Article VI below. Every member shall be given the opportunity to cast his vote. 60 % of the votes cast are required for a decision. An opportunity will be provided for voting in absentia and/or through designated alternate upon proper and timely notification of the matter to be voted on. Should it be necessary to revise the programme, the board should be prepared to meet at short notice.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.1.cx	The distribution of votes among the four Nordic countries will be stated at the first board meeting.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.1.dx	AES has an absolute veto right against decisions involving the safety of the plant or conflicts with Swedish laws and regulations.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.2	2. AES shall appoint a project manager. The appointment requires the approval of the project board. The project manager shall be responsible to the project board for the execution and management of the agreed project. His duties include the drawing up of detailed programmes of work, including cost and time schedules.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.2.ax	The project manager shall be present at the meetings of the project board and shall have the right to participate in the deliberations He shall report at each meeting on the progress of the work of the project.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.3	3. A committee, called the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), shall be established. The committee shall be composed of senior technical experts. Each contracting party having a share of 20 % of the total budget shall have the right to designate two members and each contracting party having a share of less than 20 % shall have the right to designate one member. The committee has the authority to direct the project manager on technical matters within the scope, cost and time schedule of the programme. Differences in opinion between the TAC members shall be resolved by the vote following the same procedure as applies to the voting in the board. If the project manager considers a proposal from the TAC to lead to an increase in costs or to a prolongation of the time schedule, the matter shall immediately be brought by him to the attention of the board for decision. Pending the decision of the board, no action shall be taken by the project manager that may infringe upon the freedom of the board to decide. The project manager shall be in attendance at the meetings of the committee.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.3.ax	The chairman of the project board chairs the meeting of the TAC. The committee shall meet at least three times per year. The meetings shall be convened by the chairman of the project board on his own initiative or at the request of members representing at least 40 % of the votes of the committee.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.4	4. In the performance of his duties, the project manger shall be assisted by a project staff as exemplified in Appendix C.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.5	5. AES undertakes to render the necessary technical and administrative services and to procure the material for implementation of the project. Legal acts relating to the carrying out of the project shall be performed by AES on behalf of the contracting parties.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.4.6	6. For the financial management of the project, AES shall arrange an adequate book-keeping and reporting system according to the needs of this Agreement. Additional reporting that may be required for specific national reasons is not the responsibility of the project. The auditing shall be performed by the auditors of AES, and if so requested by any of the other parties, by auditors elected by them.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.5	V TIME SCHEDULE
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.5.1	1. The starting date of the project is February 1, 1975 and the project shall he carried out in accordance with the time schedule in Appendix E.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.5.2	2. As no development work on instrumentation or other equipment is planned within the project it is vitally important that the board makes it their responsibility to supervise that only well proven and tested instrumentation and other equipment is used for the experiments. At the end of the preparation phase the board shall review the situation regarding the installed instrumentation and other equipment and its formal approval is required for the start of the experimental phase.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.5.3	3. At least after every second blowdown the TAC shall decide whether the blowdown and measurement conditions have concurred with the general descriptions of the experiments in the agreement and whether the information achieved is complete enough to be useful or if the experiments should be repeated. This decision shall be communicated to the board members immediately
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.11	XI UNFORESEEN OCCURRENCES AND RIGHT TO WITHDRAW
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.11.1	1. Should unforeseen occurrences put in doubt the achievement of the project objectives within the agreed time, budget or cost schedule, the project manager shall immediately report to the project board, which shall decide on the continuation. A decision to continue shall require the unanimous agreement of the parties, and must include necessary amendments of the time, budget or cost schedule as the case may be.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.11.2	2. If a decision to continue the project can not be reached, then any party to this Agreement shall have the right to withdraw from the Agreement. In such a case the withdrawing party is under an obligation to fulfil its share of project commitments which originate prior to the date of the withdrawal. The withdrawing party has the right to all information produced by the project up to the date of withdrawal. The information will be supplied in the form existing at the date of withdrawal without processing of the data.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.12	XII ARRANGEMENTS FOR TERMINATION OF THE PROJECT
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.12.1x	Equipment purchased within the project budget is regarded as being the property of the parties, each having a share in the percentage proportion to the financial contribution as given in Article VI:2.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.12.2x	After the termination of the project such equipment which can still be utilized for other purposes will be evaluated under consideration of normal depreciation. AES will make up a list of such equipment and its value for approval by the project board.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.12.3x	If AES with the approval of the project board decides to retain such equipment, the other parties will be credited in proportion to their financial grants.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.12.4x	The project board shall decide upon the disposal of such remaining equipment as is not retained by AES.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.12.5x	When selling equipment after the termination of the experiments, the costs for dismantling of such equipment and associated restoration shall be paid from the income of the sale of such equipment. The estimated economic net result shall be approved by the board before any action is taken in such matters.
2838	Agreement Concerning A Joint Project For Planning, Design, Experiment, Preparation, Performance And Reporting Of Reactor Safety Experiments Concerning Containment Response	Art.12.6x	In case of a decision to terminate the project prior to its fulfilment, under the circumstances described in Article XI, AES undertakes to cancel the remaining delivery contracts and other remaining commitments for the project as soon as possible.
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14	Article 14
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14.1	1. The Contracting Parties shall hold ordinary meetings once every two years and extraordinary meetings at any other time deemed necessary, upon the request of the Organization or at the request of any Contracting Party, provided that such requests are supported by at least two Contracting Parties;
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14.2	2. It shall be the function of the meetings of the Contracting Parties to keep under review the implementation of this Convention and the Protocols and, in particular
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14.2.1	(i) to review gradually the inventories carried out by Contracting Parties and competent international organizations on the state of marine pollution and its effects in the Mediterranean Sea area;
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14.2.ii	(ii) to consider reports submitted by the Contracting Parties under Article 20;
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14.2.iii	(iii) to adopt, review and amend as required the Annexes to this Convention and to the Protocols in accordance with the procedure established in Article 17;
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14.2.iv	(iv) to make recommendations regarding the adoption of any Additional Protocols or any amendments to this Convention or the Protocols in accordance with the provisions of Articles 15 and 16;
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14.2.v	(v) to establish working groups as required to consider any matters related to this Convention and the Protocols and Annexes;
2841	Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution	Art.14.2.vi	(vi) to consider and undertake any additional action that may be required for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention and the Protocols.
2846	Agreement Regarding Monitoring Of The Stratosphere	Art.6	ARTICLE VIII
2846	Agreement Regarding Monitoring Of The Stratosphere	Art.6.1x	For purposes of reviewing progress made in the implementation of activities initiated or continued in accordance with this Agreement, and to carry out further planning of cooperative studies, research and related activities, the three Governments shall arrange for periodic consultations which may include, inter alia, meetings of policy planners or technical experts.
2846	Agreement Regarding Monitoring Of The Stratosphere	Art.10	ARTICLE XII
2846	Agreement Regarding Monitoring Of The Stratosphere	Art.10.1x	Two years after signature of this Agreement, the three Governments shall review the Agreement and the actions taken under it and shall make any necessary modifications to it.
2857	Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides	Art.3	Article 3
2857	Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides	Art.3.1	1. The Contracting Parties will take in their own territory, the necessary measures to prevent an increase in the amounts of chloride ions discharged into the Rhine basin. The national concentration figures are shown in Annex II.
2857	Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides	Art.3.2	2. An increase in the amounts of chloride ions from isolated discharges shall be admissible only to the extent that the Contracting Parties concerned will offset such concentration in their respective territories or if a general method of offsetting it is found within the framework of the International Commission. This provision shall not hinder the application of Article 6.
2857	Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides	Art.3.3	3. A Contracting Party may, in exceptional cases and for imperative reasons, after having requested the opinion of the International Commission, authorize an increase in concentration without immediately offsetting it.
2857	Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides	Art.3.4	4. The Contracting Parties will control all discharges of chloride ions greater than 1 kg/s in the basin of the Rhine in their territory.
2857	Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides	Art.3.5	5. Each Contracting Party will send an annual report to the International Commission which shall indicate as precisely as possible the increase in the chloride-ion concentration in the waters of the Rhine. This report shall be based on all significant data from pertinent national programs and shall distinguish discharges greater than 1 kg/s from other discharges. Should such a distinction be impossible to make, it must be reported to the International Commission.
2857	Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides	Art.3.6	6. The Annex mentioned previously in paragraph 1 as well as the maximum concentration of 1 kg/s of chloride ions shall be reviewed each year by the International Commission as the situation develops. If necessary, the International Commission shall propose changes in the Annex to the Governments.
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21	ARTICLE XXI
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.0x	The Amazonian Cooperation Council comprising of top level diplomatic representatives shall meet once a year. Its duties shall be as follows:
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.0x.1	1 . To ensure that the aims and objectives of the Treaty are complied with.
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.0x.2	2. To be responsible for carrying out the decisions taken at meetings of Foreign Affairs Ministers.
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.0x.3	3. To recommend to the Parties the advisability and the appropriateness of convening meetings of Foreign Affairs Ministers and of drawing-up the corresponding Agenda.
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.0x.4	4. To take under consideration initiatives and plans present by the Parties as well as to adopt decisions for undertaking bilateral or multilateral studies and plans, the execution of which as the case may be, shall be the duty of the Permanent National Commissions.
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.0x.5	5. To evaluate the implementation of plans of bilateral or multilateral interest.
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.0x.6	6. To draw-up the Rules and Regulations for its proper functioning.
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.1	PARAGRAPH ONE: The Council shall hold special meetings through the initiative of any of the Contracting Parties with the support of the majority of the rest.
2883	Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation	Art.21.2	PARAGRAPH TWO: The venue of regular meetings shall be rotated in alphabetical order among the Contracting Parties.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7	Article VII
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.1	1. The Conference of the Parties shall be the decision-making organ of this Convention.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.2	2. The Secretariat shall call a meeting of the Conference of the Parties not later than two years after the entry into force of this Convention.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.3	3. Thereafter the Secretariat shall convene ordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties at intervals of not more than three years, unless the Conference decides otherwise, and extraordinary meetings at any time on the written request of at least one-third of the Parties.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.4	4. The Conference of the Parties shall establish and keep under review the financial regulations of this Convention. The Conference of the Parties shall, at each of its ordinary meetings, adopt the budget for the next financial period. Each Party shall contribute to this budget according to a scale to be agreed upon by the Conference. Financial regulations, including the provisions on the budget and the scale of contributions as well as their modifications, shall be adopted by unanimous vote of the Parties present and voting.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5	5. At each of its meetings the Conference of the Parties shall review the implementation of this Convention and may in particular:
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5.a	a) review and assess the conservation status of migratory species;
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5.b	b) review the progress made towards the conservation of migratory species, especially those listed in Appendices I and II;
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5.c	c) make such provision and provide such guidance as may be necessary to enable the Scientific Council and the Secretariat to carry out their duties;
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5.d	d) receive and consider any reports presented by the Scientific Council, the Secretariat, any Party or any standing body established pursuant to an Agreement;
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5.e	e) make recommendations to the Parties for improving the conservation status of migratory species and review the progress being made under Agreements;
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5.f	f) in those cases where an Agreement has not been concluded, make recommendations for the convening of meetings of the Parties that are Range States of a migratory species or group of migratory species to discuss measures to improve the conservation status of the species;
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5.g	g) make recommendations to the Parties for improving the effectiveness of this Convention; and
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.5.h	h) decide on any additional measure that should be taken to implement the objectives of this Convention.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.6	6. Each meeting of the Conference of the Parties should determine the time and venue of the next meeting.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.7	7. Any meeting of the Conference of the Parties shall determine and adopt rules of procedure for that meeting. Decisions at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties shall require a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting, except where otherwise provided for by this Convention.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.8	8. The United Nations, its Specialized Agencies, the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as any State not a party to this Convention and, for each Agreement, the body designated by the parties to that Agreement, may be represented by observers at meetings of the Conference of the Parties.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.9	9. Any agency or body technically qualified in protection, conservation and management of migratory species, in the following categories, which has informed the Secretariat of its desire to be represented at meetings of the Conference of the Parties by observers, shall be admitted unless at least one-third of the Parties present object:
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.9.a	a) international agencies or bodies, either governmental or non-governmental, and national governmental agencies and bodies; and
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.9.b	b) national non-governmental agencies or bodies which have been approved for this purpose by the State in which they are located.
2896	Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals	Art.7.9.cx	Once admitted, these observers shall have the right to participate but not to vote.
2904	Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution	Art.10	Article 10
2904	Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution	Art.10.1	1. The representatives of the Contracting Parties shall, within the framework of the Senior Advisers to ECE Governments on Environmental Problems, constitute the Executive Body of the present Convention, and shall meet at least annually in that capacity.
2904	Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution	Art.10.2	2. The Executive Body shall:
2904	Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution	Art.10.2.a	(a) review the implementation of the present Convention;
2904	Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution	Art.10.2.b	(b) establish, as appropriate, working groups to consider matters related to the implementation and development of the present Convention and to this end to prepare appropriate studies and other documentation and to submit recommendations to be considered by the Executive Body;
2904	Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution	Art.10.2.c	(c) fulfil such other functions as may be appropriate under the provisions of the present Convention.
2904	Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution	Art.10.3	3. The Executive Body shall utilize the Steering Body for the EMEP to play an integral part in the operation of the present Convention, in particular with regard to data collection and scientific cooperation.
2904	Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution	Art.10.4	4. The Executive Body, in discharging its functions, shall, when it deems appropriate, also make use of information from other relevant international organizations.
2911	Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material	Art.16	Article 16
2911	Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material	Art.16.1	1. A conference of States Parties shall be convened by the depositary of five years after the entry into force of this Convention to review the implementation of the Convention and its adequacy as concerns the preamble, the whole of the operative part and the annexes in the light of the then prevailing situation.
2911	Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material	Art.16.2	2. At intervals of not less than five years thereafter, the majority of States Parties may obtain, by submitting a proposal to this effect to the depositary, the convening of further conferences with the same objective.
2926	Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region	Art.17	Article 17 MEETINGS OF THE CONTRACTING PARTIES
2926	Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region	Art.17.1	1. The Contracting Parties shall hold ordinary meetings once every two years and extraordinary meetings at any other time deemed necessary, upon the request of the Organization or at the request of any Contracting Party, supported by at least three other Contracting Parties.
2926	Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region	Art.17.2	2. It shall be the function of the meetings of the Contracting Parties to keep under review the implementation of this Convention and its related protocols and, in particular:
2926	Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region	Art.17.2.i	(i)To consider reports submitted by the Contracting Parties under article 22;
2926	Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region	Art.17.2.ii	(ii)To adopt, review and amend as required annexes to this Convention and to its related protocols, in accordance with the provisions of article 20;
2926	Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region	Art.17.2.iii	(iii)To make recommendations
2932	Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency	Art.12	Article Xll
2932	Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency	Art.12.1x	The High Contracting Parties shall hold ordinary sessions at least every two years and extraordinary sessions at any time whenever two or more of them so request.
2932	Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency	Art.12.3x	The ordinary sessions shall be held at the same time as those of the Co-ordinating Commission for Scientific Research of the Permanent Commission of the South Pacific, or its Legal Commission.
2932	Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency	Art.12.4x	At ordinary sessions, the High Contracting Parties shall examine, inter alia, the following points:
2932	Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency	Art.12.4x.a	(a) The extent to which this Agreement is being implemented, the effectiveness of the measures taken and the need to develop other kinds of activities;
2932	Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency	Art.12.4x.b	(b) The advisability of amending or revising the annex to this Agreement, and of modifying or expanding any resolutions adopted in pursuance thereof; and
2932	Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency	Art.12.4x.c	(c) The performance of any other function which may assist in achieving the purposes of this Agreement.
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18	Article XVIII DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x	The Council shall have the duties and functions necessary to achieve the objectives of this Convention and its protocols, and in particular:
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.a	(a) To adopt its internal regulations;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.b	(b) To keep under review the implementation of the Convention and its protocols, and the action plan adopted for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention and its protocols;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.c	(c) To make recommendations regarding the adoption of any additional protocols or any amendments to the Convention or to its protocols;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.d	(d) To adopt, review and amend, as required, the annexes to this Convention and to its protocols;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.e	(e) To adopt and conclude agreements with States or with organizations with similar purposes or interests within the aims of this Convention and for the achievement of its purposes and which the Council deems necessary for the discharge of its duties;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.f	(f) To review and evaluate the state of the marine environment and coastal areas on the basis of reports provided by the Contracting Parties, or by the international organizations concerned;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.g	(g) To establish subsidiary bodies and ad hoc working groups, as required, to consider any matters related to this Convention and its protocols or related to the annexes of this Convention and its protocols or related to the action plan;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.h	(h) To consider reports submitted by the Contracting Parties and reports prepared by the General Secretariat on questions relating to the Convention and to matters relevant to the administration of the Organization and to decide upon them;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.i	(i) To endeavour to settle any differences or disputes between the Contracting Parties as to the interpretation or implementation of this Convention or its protocols or annexes;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.j	(j) To appoint the Secretary General;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.k	(k) To adopt and issue its rules of procedure, administrative and financial regulations guided by the constitution and regulations of ALECSO. The Council may adopt or amend any other regulations necessary for the discharge of its duties;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.l	(l) To adopt the financial rules which determine, in particular, the contributions of the Contracting Parties;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.m	(m) To adopt the financial budget of the Organization;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.n	(n) To adopt the projects and budgets for the Organization activities;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.o	(o) To approve a report on the work and activities of the Organization to be submitted for information to the ALECSO General Conference;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.p	(p) To define and develop relations between the Organization and Arab organizations or bodies;
2935	Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment	Art.18.1x.q	(q) To perform any additional functions necessary for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention and its protocols or which the Council deems necessary for the discharge of its duties.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11	Article 11 - POWERS
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x	The Conference of Ministers, as the Organization’s supreme Authority, has the following powers:
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.a	a. To formulate the general policy of the Organization and to adopt the measures required o achieve its objectives, in accordance with the present Agreement.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.b	b. To consider and evaluate the operation of the Organization.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.c	c. Approve any amendments to the Agreement in accordance with Article 35.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.d	d. To review, modify or supplement the fields of cooperation within the region as established in Article 5 of this Agreement.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.e	e. To appoint and dismiss the Executive Director and the Assistant Executive Director.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.f	f. To approve, amend or reject, as may be the case, the reports and proposals of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.g	g. To select a country other than the host country to hold a regular or special meeting whenever it is deemed convenient.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.h	h. To give instructions to the Executive Management Board.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.i	i. To establish a system of initial contributions and annual dues and any amendment thereof in accordance with the needs of OLDEPESCA.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.j	j. To approve the Program of Activities and the budget of OLDEPESCA.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.k	k. To study and approve the Annual Report submitted by the Executive Director.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.l	l. To approve the creation of Technical Committees or other systems of cooperation.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.m	m. To approve in the First Regular Meeting the Regulations of the Organization to be made by the Executive Director and to amend them when it is deemed convenient.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.11.1x.n	n. To consider and decide on any other matter pertaining to the Organization.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16	Article 16 - POWERS
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x	The Governing Board shall formulate, analyze, revise, propose and recommend to the Conference all those provisions necessary for the application of this Agreement and achievement of its objectives. To this end, the Governing Board has the following powers:
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.a	a. To make recommendations to the Conference of Ministers for the fastest development of the sector, bearing in mind the food requirements of the people, the needs of the workers and entrepreneurs, and the need to attain an adequate level in the utilization of resources. In this sense, it shall make recommendations on the following matters:
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.a.1	1. The general policy of the Organization.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.a.2	2. Revision, amendment or supplementing of the regional cooperation areas established in Article 5 of this Agreement.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.a.3	3. The reports and proposals of the Executive Director.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.a.4	4. The Program of Activities, Budget of the Organization and External Audit.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.a.5	5. The creation of Technical Committees or other systems of cooperation.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.a.6	6. The evaluation of the operation of the Organization.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.a.7	7. Other matters pertaining to the Organization.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.b	b. To consider and to propose to the Conference of Ministers the amendments to the Agreement, and Regulations made hereunder directed to strengthen the Organization and to improve its operation.
2942	Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development	Art.16.1x.c	c. To select the external auditor considering the proposals of the Executive Director.
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6	Article 6: Conference of the Parties
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.1	1. A Conference of the Parties is hereby established. The first meeting of the Conference of the Parties shall be convened by the secretariat designated on an interim basis under article 7 not later than one year after entry into force of this Convention. Thereafter, ordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at regular intervals to be determined by the Conference at its first meeting.
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.2	2. Extraordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the Conference, or at the written request of any Party, provided that, within six months of the request being communicated to them by the secretariat, it is supported by at least one third of the Parties.
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.3	3. The Conference of the Parties shall by consensus agree upon and adopt rules of procedure and financial rules for itself and for any subsidiary bodies it may establish, as well as financial provisions governing the functioning of the secretariat.
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4	4. The Conference of the Parties shall keep under continuous review the implementation of this Convention, and, in addition, shall:
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.a	(a) Establish the form and the intervals for transmitting the information to be submitted in accordance with article 5 and consider such information as well as reports submitted by any subsidiary body;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.b	(b) Review the scientific information on the ozone layer, on its possible modification and on possible effects of any such modification;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.c	(c) Promote, in accordance with article 2, the harmonization of appropriate policies, strategies and measures for minimizing the release of substances causing or likely to cause modification of the ozone layer, and make recommendations on any other measures relating to this Convention;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.d	(d) Adopt, in accordance with articles 3 and 4, programmes for research, systematic observations, scientific and technological co-operation, the exchange of information and the transfer of technology and knowledge;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.e	(e) Consider and adopt, as required, in accordance with articles 9 and 10, amendments to this Convention and its annexes;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.f	(f) Consider amendments to any protocol, as well as to any annexes thereto, and, if so decided, recommend their adoption to the parties to the protocol concerned;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.g	(g) Consider and adopt, as required, in accordance with article 10, additional annexes to this Convention;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.h	(h) Consider and adopt, as required, protocols in accordance with article 8; 1
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.i	(i) Establish such subsidiary bodies as are deemed necessary for the implementation of this Convention;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.j	(j) Seek, where appropriate, the services of competent international bodies and scientific committees, in particular the World Meteorological Organization and the World Health Organization as well as the Co-ordinating Committee on the Ozone Layer, in scientific research, systematic observations and other activities pertinent to the objectives of this Convention, and make use as appropriate of information from these bodies and committees;
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.4.k	(k) Consider and undertake any additional action that may be required for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention.
2982	Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer	Art.6.5	5. The United Nations, its specialized agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as any State not party to this Convention, may be represented at meetings of the Conference of the Parties by observers. Any body or agency, whether national or international, governmental or non-governmental, qualified in fields relating to the protection of the ozone layer which has informed the secretariat of its wish to be represented at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties as an observer may be admitted unless at least one-third of the Parties present object. The admission and participation of observers shall be subject to the rules of procedure adopted by the Conference of the Parties.
2990	ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources	Art.21	ARTICLE 21
2990	ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources	Art.21.1	(1) Ordinary meetings of the Contracting Parties shall be, held at least once in three years, in as far as possible in conjunction with appropriate meetings of ASEAN, and extraordinary meetings shall be held at any other time upon the request of one Contracting Party provided that such request is supported by at least one other Party.
2990	ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources	Art.21.2	(2) it shall be the function of the meetings of the Contracting Parties, in particular
2990	ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources	Art.21.2.a	(a) to keep under review the implementation of this Agreement and the need for other measures, in particular the Appendices;
2990	ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources	Art.21.2.b	(b) to adopt, review and amend as required any Appendix to this Agreement;
2990	ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources	Art.21.2.c	(c) to consider reports submitted by the Contracting Parties in accordance with Article 28 or any other information which may be submitted by a Party, directly or through the Secretariat;
2990	ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources	Art.21.2.d	(d) to make recommendations regarding the adoption of any Protocol or any amendment to this Agreement;
2990	ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources	Art.21.2.e	(e) to establish working groups or any other subsidiary body as required to consider any matter related to this Agreement; (f) to consider and undertake any additional action including the adoption of financial rules, that may be required for the achievement of the purposes of this Agreement.
2999	European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes	Art.30	Article 30
2999	European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes	Art.30.1x	The Parties shall, within five years from the entry into force of this Convention and every five years thereafter, or more frequently if a majority of the Parties should so request, hold multilateral consultations within the Council of Europe to examine the application of this Convention, and the advisability of revising it or extending any of its provisions. These consultations shall take place at meetings convened by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The Parties shall communicate the name of their representative to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe at least two months before meetings.
2999	European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes	Sect.11	Part XI - Final Provisions
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22	Article 22
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1	1. The Parties shall hold ordinary meetings once every two years. Ordinary meetings shall review the implementation of this Convention and its Protocols and, in particular, shall:
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1.a	(a) assess periodically the state of the environment in the Convention Area;
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1.b	(b) consider the information submitted by the Parties under Article 19;
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1.c	(c) adopt, review and amend as required annexes to this Convention and to its Protocols, in accordance with the provisions of Article 25;
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1.d	(d) make recommendations regarding the adoption of any Protocols or any amendments to this Convention or its Protocols in accordance with the provisions of Articles 23 and 24;
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1.e	(e) establish working groups as required to consider any matters concerning this Convention and its Protocols;
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1.f	(f) consider co-operative activities to be undertaken within the framework of this Convention and its Protocols, including their financial and institutional implications and to adopt decisions relating thereto;
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1.g	(g) consider and undertake any additional action that may be required for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention and its Protocols; and
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.1.h	(h) adopt by consensus financial rules and budget prepared in consultation with the Organisation, to determine, inter alia, the financial participation of the Parties under this Convention and those Protocols to which they are party.
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.2	2. The Organisation shall convene the first ordinary meeting of the Parties not later than one year after the date on which the Convention enters into force in accordance with Article 31.
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.3	3. Extraordinary meetings shall be convened at the request of any Party or upon the request of the Organisation, provided that such requests are supported by at least two-thirds of the Parties. It shall be the function of an extraordinary meeting of the Parties to consider those items proposed in the request for the holding of the extraordinary meeting and any other items agreed to by all the Parties attending the meeting.
3005	Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region	Art.22.4	4. The Parties shall adopt by consensus at their first ordinary meeting, rules of procedure for their meetings.
3009	Protocol I To The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty	Art.10	ARTICLE 10
3009	Protocol I To The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty	Art.10.1x	Without prejudice to the conduct of consultations among Parties by other means, the Director, at the request of any Party, shall convene a meeting of the Consultative Committee established by Annex 3 for consultation and co-operation on any matter arising in relation to this Treaty or for reviewing its operation.
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15	Article 15
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.1	1. A Conference of the Parties is hereby established. The first meeting of the Conference of the Parties shall be convened by the Executive Director of UNEP not later than one year after the entry into force of this Convention. Thereafter, ordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at regular intervals to be determined by the Conference at its first meeting.
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.2	2. Extraordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the Conference, or at the written request of any Party, provided that, within six months of the request being communicated to them by the Secretariat, it is supported by at least one third of the Parties.
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.3	3. The Conference of the Parties shall by consensus agree upon and adopt rules of procedure for itself and for any subsidiary body it may establish, as well as financial rules to determine in particular the financial participation of the Parties under this Convention.
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.4	4. The Parties at their first meeting shall consider any additional measures needed to assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities with respect to the protection and the preservation of the marine environment in the context of this Convention.
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.5	5. The Conference of the Parties shall keep under continuous review and evaluation the effective implementation of this Convention, and, in addition, shall:
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.5.a	(a) Promote the harmonization of appropriate policies, strategies and measures for minimizing harm to human health and the environment by hazardous wastes and other wastes;
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.5.b	(b) Consider and adopt, as required, amendments to this Convention and its annexes, taking into consideration, inter alia, available scientific, technical, economic and environmental information;
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.5.c	(c) Consider and undertake any additional action that may be required for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention in the light of experience gained in its operation and in the operation of the agreements and arrangements envisaged in Article 11;
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.5.d	(d) Consider and adopt protocols as required; and
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.5.e	(e) Establish such subsidiary bodies as are deemed necessary for the implementation of this Convention.
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.6	6. The United Nations, its specialized agencies, as well as any State not Party to this Convention, may be represented as observers at meetings of the Conference of the Parties. Any other body or agency, whether national or international, governmental or non-governmental, qualified in fields relating to hazardous wastes or other wastes which has informed the Secretariat of its wish to be represented as an observer at a meeting of the Conference of Parties, may be admitted unless at least one third of the Parties present object. The admission and participation of observers shall be subject to the rules of procedure adopted by the Conference of the Parties.
3042	Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal	Art.15.7	7. The Conference of the Parties shall undertake three years after the entry into force of this Convention, and at least every six years thereafter, an evaluation of its effectiveness and, if deemed necessary, to consider the adoption of a complete or partial ban of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and other wastes in light of the latest scientific, environmental, technical and economic information.
3079	Cooperation Agreement For The Protection Of The Coasts And Waters Of The North-East Atlantic Against Pollution	Art.17	Article 17
3079	Cooperation Agreement For The Protection Of The Coasts And Waters Of The North-East Atlantic Against Pollution	Art.17.1x	Meetings of the Parties shall be responsible for:
3079	Cooperation Agreement For The Protection Of The Coasts And Waters Of The North-East Atlantic Against Pollution	Art.17.1x.a	(a) general monitoring of implementation of this Agreement;
3079	Cooperation Agreement For The Protection Of The Coasts And Waters Of The North-East Atlantic Against Pollution	Art.17.1x.b	(b) regular examination of the effectiveness of measures taken pursuant to this Agreement;
3079	Cooperation Agreement For The Protection Of The Coasts And Waters Of The North-East Atlantic Against Pollution	Art.17.1x.c	(c) endeavouring as soon as possible to identify and define those areas which, owing to their environmental characteristics, must be regarded as particularly sensitive;
3079	Cooperation Agreement For The Protection Of The Coasts And Waters Of The North-East Atlantic Against Pollution	Art.17.1x.d	(d) carrying out any other functions which may be necessary in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12	Article 12
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1	(1) Parties designate the Organization, subject to its agreement and the availability of adequate resources to sustain the activity, to perform the following functions and activities:
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.a	(a) information services:
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.a.i	(i) to receive, collate and disseminate on request the information provided by Parties (see, for example, articles 5(2) and (3), 6(3) and 10) and relevant information provided by other sources; and
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.a.ii	(ii) to provide assistance in identifying sources of provisional financing of costs (see, for example, article 7(2));
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.b	(b) education and training:
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.b.i	(i) to promote training in the field of oil pollution preparedness and response (see, for example, article 9); and
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.b.ii	(ii) to promote the holding of international symposia (see, for example, article 8(3));
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.c	(c) technical services:
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.c.i	(i) to facilitate co-operation in research and development (see, for example, articles 8(1), (2) and (4) and 9(1)(d));
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.c.ii	(ii) to provide advice to States establishing national or regional response capabilities; and
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.c.iii	(iii) to analyse the information provided by Parties (see, for example, articles 5(2) and (3), 6(3) and 8(1)) and relevant information provided by other sources and provide advice or information to States;
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.d	(d) technical assistance:
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.d.i	(i) to facilitate the provision of technical assistance to States establishing national or regional response capabilities; and
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.1.d.ii	(ii) to facilitate the provision of technical assistance and advice, upon the request of States faced with major oil pollution incidents.
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.2	(2) In carrying out the activities specified in this article, the Organization shall endeavour to strengthen the ability of States individually or through regional arrangements to prepare for and combat oil pollution incidents, drawing upon the experience of States, regional agreements and industry arrangements and paying particular attention to the needs of developing countries.
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.12.3	(3) The provisions of this article shall be implemented in accordance with a programme developed and kept under review by the Organization.
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.13	Article 13
3083	International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation	Art.13.1x	Parties shall evaluate within the Organization the effectiveness of the Convention in the light of its objectives, particularly with respect to the principles underlying co-operation and assistance.
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15	ARTICLE 15 Conference of the Parties
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.1	1. A Conference of the Parties, made up of Ministers having the environment as their mandate, is hereby established. The first meeting of the Conference of the parties shall be convened by the Secretary General of the OAU not later than one year after the entry into force of this Convention. Thereafter, ordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at regular intervals to be determined by the Conference at its first meeting.
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.2	2. The Conference of the Parties to this Convention shall adopt rules of procedure for itself and for any subsidiary body it may establish, as well as financial rules to determine in particular the financial rules to determine in particular the financial participation of the Parties to this Convention.
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.3	3. The Parties to this Convention at their first meeting shall consider any additional measures needed to assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities with respect to the protection and the preservation of the marine and inland waters environments in the context of this Convention.
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.4	4. The Conference of the Parties shall keep under continued review and evaluation the effective implementation of this Convention, and in addition, shall:
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.4.a	(a) promote the harmonization of appropriate policies, strategies and measures for minimizing harm to human health and the environment by hazardous wastes;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.4.b	(b) consider and adopt amendments to this Convention and its annexes, taking into consideration, inter alia, available scientific, technical, economic and environmental information;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.4.c	(c) consider and undertake any additional action that may be required for the achievement of the purpose of this Convention in the light of experience gained in its operation and in the operation of the agreements and arrangements envisaged in Article 11 of this Convention;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.4.d	(d) consider and adopt protocols as required;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.4.e	(e) establish such subsidiary bodies as are deemed necessary for the implementation of this Convention; and
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.4.f	(f) make decisions for the peaceful settlement of disputes arising from the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes, if need be, according to international law.
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.15.5	5. Organizations may be represented as observers at meetings of the Conference of the Parties. Any body or agency, whether national or international, governmental or non-governmental, qualified in fields relating to hazardous wastes which has informed the Secretariat, may be represented as an observer at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties. The admission and participation of observers shall be subject to the rules of procedure adopted by the Conference of the Parties.
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16	ARTICLE 16 Secretariat
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1	1. The functions of the Secretariat shall be:
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.a	(a) to arrange for, and service, meetings provided for in Articles 15 and 17 of this Convention;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.b	(b) to prepare and transmit reports based upon information received in accordance with Articles 3, 4, 6, 11 and 13 of this Convention as well as upon information derived from meetings of subsidiary bodies established under Article 15 of this Convention as well as upon as appropriate information provided by relevant inter-governmental and non-governmental entities;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.c	(c) to prepare reports on its activities carried out in the implementation of its functions under this Convention and present them to the Conference of the Parties;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.d	(d) to ensure the necessary co-ordination with relevant international bodies, and in particular to enter into such administrative and contractual arrangements as may be required for the effective discharge of its functions;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.e	(e) to communicate with focal points, competent authorities and Dumpwatch established by the Parties in accordance with Article 5 of this Convention as well as appropriate inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations which may provide assistance in the implementation of this Convention;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.f	(f) to compile information concerning approved national sites and facilities of Parties to this Convention available for the disposal and treatment of their hazardous wastes and to circulate this information;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g	(g) to receive and convey information from and to Parties on:
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.ix	- sources of technical assistance and training;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.iix	- available technical and scientific know-how;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.iiix	- sources of advice and expertise; and
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.ivx	- availability of resources;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.vx	This information will assist them in,
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.vix	- the management of the notification system of this Convention;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.viix	- environmentally sound clean production methods relating to hazardous wastes, such as clean production technologies;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.viiix	- the assessment of disposal capabilities and sites;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.ixx	- the monitoring of hazardous wastes; and
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.g.xx	- emergency responses;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.h	(h) to provide Parties to this Convention with information on consultants or consulting firms having the necessary technical competence in the field, which can assist them with examining a notification for a transboundary movement, the concurrence of a shipment of hazardous wastes with the relevant notification, and/ or whether the proposed disposal facilities for hazardous wastes are environmentally sound, when they have reason to believe that the wastes in question will not be managed in an environmentally sound manner. Any such examinations would not be at the expense of the Secretariat;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.i	(i) to assist Parties to this Convention in their identification of cases of illegal traffic and to circulate immediately to the Parties concerned any information it has received regarding illegal traffic;
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.j	(j) to co-operate with Parties to this Convention and with relevant and competent international organizations and agencies in the provision of experts and equipment for the purpose of rapid assistance to States in the event of an emergency situation; and
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.1.k	(k) to perform such other functions relevant to the purposes of this Convention as may be determined by the Conference of the Parties to this Convention.
3085	Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa	Art.16.2	2. The Secretariat's functions shall be carried out on an interim basis by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) jointly with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) until the completion of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties held pursuant to Article 15 of this Convention. At this meeting, the Conference of the Parties shall also evaluate the implementation by the interim Secretariat of the functions assigned to it, in particular under paragraph 1 above, and decide upon the structures appropriate for those functions.
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11	Article 11
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11.1	1. The Parties shall meet, so far as possible, in connection with the annual sessions of the Senior Advisers to ECE Governments on Environmental and Water Problems. The first meeting of the Parties shall be convened not later than one year after the date of the entry into force of this Convention. Thereafter, meetings of the Parties shall be held at such other times as may be deemed necessary by a meeting of the Parties, or at the written request of any Party, provided that, within six months of the request being communicated to them by the secretariat, it is supported by at least one third of the Parties.
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11.2	2. The Parties shall keep under continuous review the implementation of this Convention, and, with this purpose in mind, shall:
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11.2.a	(a) Review the policies and methodological approaches to environmental impact assessment by the Parties with a view to further improving environmental impact assessment procedures in a transboundary context;
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11.2.b	(b) Exchange information regarding experience gained in concluding and implementing bilateral and multilateral agreements or other arrangements regarding the use of environmental impact assessment in a transboundary context to which one or more of the Parties are party;
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11.2.c	(c) Seek, where appropriate, the services of competent international bodies and scientific committees in methodological and technical aspects pertinent to the achievement of the purposes of this Convention;
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11.2.d	(d) At their first meeting, consider and by consensus adopt rules of procedure for their meetings;
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11.2.e	(e) Consider and, where necessary, adopt proposals for amendments to this Convention;
3086	Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context	Art.11.2.f	(f) Consider and undertake any additional action that may be required for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention.
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6	6. The Meeting of the Parties
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.1	6.1. The Parties shall meet, at the invitation of the Bonn Convention Secretariat on behalf of any Party, within one year of the entry into force of this agreement, and thereafter, at the notification of the Secretariat, not less than once every three years to review the progress made and difficulties encountered in the implementation and operation of the agreement since the last Meeting, and to consider and decide upon:
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.1.a	(a) The latest Secretariat report;
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.1.b	(b) Matters relating to the Secretariat and the Advisory Committee;
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.1.c	(c) The establishment and review of financial arrangements and the adoption of a budget for the forthcoming three years;
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.1.d	(d) Any other item relevant to this agreement circulated among the Parties by a Party or by the Secretariat not later than 90 days before the Meeting, including proposals to amend the agreement and its Annex; and
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.1.e	(e) The time and venue of the next Meeting.
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.2.1	6.2.1. The following shall be entitled to send observers to the Meeting: the Depositary of this agreement, the secretariats of the Bonn Convention, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, the Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft, the Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Landbased Sources, the Common Secretariat for the Cooperation on the Protection of the Wadden Sea, the International Whaling Commission, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, the International Baltic Sea Fisheries Commission, the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, and all non-Party Range States and Regional Economic Integration Organizations bordering on the waters concerned.
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.2.2	6.2.2. Any other body qualified in cetacean conservation and management may apply to the Secretariat not less than 90 days in advance of the Meeting to be allowed to be represented by observers. The Secretariat shall communicate such applications to the Parties at least 60 days before the Meeting, and observers shall be entitled to be present unless that is opposed not less than 30 days before the Meeting by at least one third of the Parties.
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.3	6.3. Decisions at Meetings shall be taken by a simple majority among Parties present and voting, except that financial decisions and amendments to the agreement and its Annex shall require a three-quarters majority among those present and voting. Each Party shall have one vote. However, in matters within their competence, the European Economic Community shall exercise their voting rights with a number of votes equal to the number of their member States which are Parties to the agreement.
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.4	6.4 The Secretariat shall prepare and circulate a report of the Meeting to all Parties and observers within 90 days of the closure of the Meeting. This agreement and its Annex may be amended at any Meeting of the Parties.
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.5.1	6.5.1. Proposals for amendments may be made by any Party.
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.5.2	6.5.2. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be communicated to the Secretariat at least 90 days before the opening of the Meeting. The Secretariat shall transmit copies forthwith to the Parties.
3118	Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas	Art.6.5.3	6.5.3. Amendments shall enter into force for those Parties which have accepted them 90 days after the deposit of the fifth instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary. Thereafter they shall enter into force for a Party 30 days after the date of deposit of its instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary.
3124	Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution	Art.19	Article XIX
3124	Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution	Art.19.1	1. The Contracting Parties shall meet in conference upon recommendation by the Commission. They shall also meet in Conference within ten days at the request of one Contracting Party under extraordinary circumstances.
3124	Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution	Art.19.2	2. The primary function of the meetings of the Contracting Parties shall be the review of the implementation of this Convention and of the Protocols upon the report of the Commission.
3124	Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution	Art.19.3	3. A non-Black Sea State which accedes to this Convention may attend the meetings of the Contracting Parties in an advisory capacity.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.21	Article 21. Financial Mechanism
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.21.1	1. There shall be a mechanism for the provision of financial resources to developing country Parties for purposes of this Convention on a grant or concessional basis the essential elements of which are described in this Article. The mechanism shall function under the authority and guidance of, and be accountable to, the Conference of the Parties for purposes of this Convention. The operations of the mechanism shall be carried out by such institutional structure as may be decided upon by the Conference of the Parties at its first meeting. For purposes of this Convention, the Conference of the Parties shall determine the policy, strategy, programme priorities and eligibility criteria relating to the access to and utilization of such resources. The contributions shall be such as to take into account the need for predictability, adequacy and timely flow of funds referred to in Article 20 in accordance with the amount of resources needed to be decided periodically by the Conference of the Parties and the importance of burden-sharing among the contributing Parties included in the list referred to in Article 20, paragraph 2. Voluntary contributions may also be made by the developed country Parties and by other countries and sources. The mechanism shall operate within a democratic and transparent system of governance.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.21.2	2. Pursuant to the objectives of this Convention, the Conference of the Parties shall at its first meeting determine the policy, strategy and programme priorities, as well as detailed criteria and guidelines for eligibility for access to and utilization of the financial resources including monitoring and evaluation on a regular basis of such utilization. The Conference of the Parties shall decide on the arrangements to give effect to paragraph 1 above after consultation with the institutional structure entrusted with the operation of the financial mechanism.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.21.3	3. The Conference of the Parties shall review the effectiveness of the mechanism established under this Article, including the criteria and guidelines referred to in paragraph 2 above, not less than two years after the entry into force of this Convention and thereafter on a regular basis. Based on such review, it shall take appropriate action to improve the effectiveness of the mechanism if necessary.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.21.4	4. The Contracting Parties shall consider strengthening existing financial institutions to provide financial resources for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23	Article 23. Conference of the Parties
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.1	1. A Conference of the Parties is hereby established. The first meeting of the Conference of the Parties shall be convened by the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme not later than one year after the entry into force of this Convention. Thereafter, ordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at regular intervals to be determined by the Conference at its first meeting.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.2	2. Extraordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be held at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the Conference, or at the written request of any Party, provided that, within six months of the request being communicated to them by the Secretariat, it is supported by at least one third of the Parties.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.3	3. The Conference of the Parties shall by consensus agree upon and adopt rules of procedure for itself and for any subsidiary body it may establish, as well as financial rules governing the funding of the Secretariat. At each ordinary meeting, it shall adopt a budget for the financial period until the next ordinary meeting.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4	4. The Conference of the Parties shall keep under review the implementation of this Convention, and, for this purpose, shall:
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.a	(a) Establish the form and the intervals for transmitting the information to be submitted in accordance with Article 26 and consider such information as well as reports submitted by any subsidiary body;
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.b	(b) Review scientific, technical and technological advice on biological diversity provided in accordance with Article 25;
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.c	(c) Consider and adopt, as required, protocols in accordance with Article 28;
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.d	(d) Consider and adopt, as required, in accordance with Articles 29 and 30, amendments to this Convention and its annexes;
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.e	(e) Consider amendments to any protocol, as well as to any annexes thereto, and, if so decided, recommend their adoption to the parties to the protocol concerned;
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.f	(f) Consider and adopt, as required, in accordance with Article 30, additional annexes to this Convention;
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.g	(g) Establish such subsidiary bodies, particularly to provide scientific and technical advice, as are deemed necessary for the implementation of this Convention;
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.h	(h) Contact, through the Secretariat, the executive bodies of conventions dealing with matters covered by this Convention with a view to establishing appropriate forms of cooperation with them; and
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.4.i	(i) Consider and undertake any additional action that may be required for the achievement of the purposes of this Convention in the light of experience gained in its operation.
3128	Convention On Biological Diversity	Art.23.5	5. The United Nations, its specialized agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as any State not Party to this Convention, may be represented as observers at meetings of the Conference of the Parties. Any other body or agency, whether governmental or non-governmental, qualified in fields relating to conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, which has informed the Secretariat of its wish to be represented as an observer at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties, may be admitted unless at least one third of the Parties present object. The admission and participation of observers shall be subject to the rules of procedure adopted by the Conference of the Parties.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10	ARTICLE X
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1	1. The functions of the Governing Council shall be to:
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.a	(a) review the report and the recommendations submitted to it by the Executive Committee on the work of the Organization since its preceding regular session;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.b	(b) determine the policy of the Organization and approve its programme of work and budget;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.c	(c) determine the contributions of Member States as provided in Article XVI.3;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.d	(d) adopt harmonized standards, guidelines and recommendations regarding plant protection;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.e	(e) lay down general principles for the management and development of the Organization;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.f	(f) review the report on the work of the Organization and the audited accounts referred to in Article XV.3(a) ;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.g	(g) adopt the Financial Regulations and the Administrative Regulations of the Organization, and appoint auditors;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.h	(h) elect the members of the Executive Committee referred to in Article XIII.1;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.i	(i) appoint the Executive Director of the Organization in accordance with Article XV.1;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.j	(j) admit States to membership in accordance with Article XIX.5;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.k	(k) adopt amendments to this Agreement in accordance with Article XX;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.l	(l) adopt rules governing the arbitration of disputes;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.m	(m) approve formal arrangements with other organizations or institutions referred to in Article XVIII and with governments, including any headquarters agreement concluded between the Organization and the State in which the seat of the Organization is situated (hereinafter referred to as "the host State") ;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.n	(n) decide on the creation of any subsidiary body which may be necessary or useful for the carrying out of the functions of the Organization and their dissolution when appropriate;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.o	(o) adopt Staff Regulations determining the general terms and conditions of employment of the staff; and
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.1.p	(p) perform all other functions that have been entrusted to it by this Agreement or that are necessary or useful to carry out the Organization's activities.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.10.2	2. The Governing Council may, within the limits determined by it, delegate any matter coming within its functions to the Executive Committee, with the exception, however, of the functions specified in sub-paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (h), (i), (j) and (k) of paragraph 1.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13	ARTICLE XIII
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.1	1. The Organization shall have an Executive Committee composed of the Chairman, elected as provided for in Article IX.5, and of designated representatives of six Member States elected by the Governing Council.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.2	2. The six Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall be elected with due regard to the agro-climatic diversity of the Region and the principle of rotation among Member States at each regular session of the Governing Council, for terms of two years. However, at the first regular session of the Governing Council, three of the six Member States shall be elected for terms of three years. At subsequent regular sessions, the Governing Council shall specify the commencement of the two-year term to be served by each of the six Member States elected at the session concerned. Any vacancy in the Committee occurring in the period between elections shall be filled by another Member State co-opted, with its concurrence, by the remaining members. The State co-opted shall be a member of the Executive Committee until the end of the term of the State that it is replacing.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.3	3. The Executive Committee shall meet at least once a year at such time as it shall determine. Special sessions of the Executive Committee may be convened at the request of the Chairman or of a majority of its members. Sessions of the Executive Committee shall normally be held at the seat of the Organization.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.4	4. With the exception of the Chairman, who is elected by the Governing Council, as provided for in paragraph 5 of Article IX, the Executive Committee shall, at the annual session provided for in paragraph 3 of this Article, elect its officers from among its members. The officers shall hold office until the next annual session. The Executive Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure. All decisions shall be taken by a simple majority of the votes cast. A simple majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.5	5. The Governing Council may establish rules whereby the chairman may consult the members of the Executive Committee to correspondence or other rapid means of communication, should matters of exceptional urgency requiring action by the Committee arise between two of the Committee's sessions.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.6	6. The Executive Committee shall:
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.6.a	(a) review the activities of the Organization;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.6.b	(b) make recommendations to the Governing Council on any matters relevant to the Council's functions;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.6.c	(c) give guidance to the Executive Director of the Organization on the implementation of the policy and decisions adopted by the Governing Council;
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.6.d	(d) carry out any other functions entrusted to it by this Agreement or delegated to it by the Governing Council pursuant to Article X.2; and
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.6.e	(e) establish specialized working groups in order to meet particular situations, when required.
3152	Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization	Art.13.7	7. At each session the Executive Committee shall adopt a report which shall be submitted to the Governing Council.
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3	Article 3
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1	1. The SPREP Meeting shall be open to the Membership of the Parties to this Agreement and, with the appropriate authorisation of the Party having responsibility for its international affairs, of each of the following:
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1.1x	American Samoa
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1.2x	French Polynesia
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1.3x	Guam
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1.4x	New Caledonia
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1.5x	Northern Mariana Islands
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1.6x	Palau
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1.7x	Tokelau
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.1.8x	Wallis and Futuna.
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.2	2. The SPREP Meeting shall be held at such times as the SPREP Meeting may determine. A special SPREP Meeting may be held at any time as provided in the Rules of Procedure.
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3	3. The SPREP Meeting shall be the plenary body and its functions shall be:
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.a	(a) to provide a forum for Members to consult on matters of common concern with regard to the protection and improvement of the environment of the South Pacific region and, in particular, to further the purposes of SPREP;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.b	(b) to approve and review the Action Plan for SPREP and to determine the general policies of SPREP;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.c	(c) to adopt the report of the Director on the operation of SPREP;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.d	(d) to adopt the work programmes of SPREP and review progress in their implementation;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.e	(e) to adopt the Budget estimates of SPREP;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.f	(f) to make recommendations to Members;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.g	(g) to appoint the Director;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.h	(h) to give directions to the Director concerning the implementation of the Work Programme;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3.h.i	(i) to approve rules and conditions for the appointment of the staff of the Secretariat; and
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.3	(j) to carry out such other functions as are specified in this Agreement or are necessary for the effective functioning of SPREP.
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.4	4. The SPREP Meeting may establish such committees and sub-committees and other subsidiary bodies as it considers necessary.
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.5	5. In addition to the functions referred to in paragraph (3) of this Article, the SPREP Meeting shall, through such mechanisms as it considers appropriate, consult and co-operate with the Meetings of Parties to:
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.5.a	(a) the Convention on Conservation of Nature in the South Pacific adopted at Apia on 12 June 1976;
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.5.b	(b) the Convention for the Protection of the Natural Resources and Environment of the South Pacific Region adopted at Noumea on 24 November 1986 and related Protocols; and
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.5.c	(c) any other international or regional Agreement that may be concluded for the protection of the environment of the South Pacific region,
3161	Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme	Art.3.5.dx	with a view to ensuring the achievement of the purpose of SPREP and of this Agreement and facilitating the achievement of the purposes of those Conventions.
3163	Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents	Art.28	Article 28
3163	Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents	Art.28.1x	At such times as it may consider necessary, the Governing Body of the International Labour Office shall present to the General Conference a report on the working of this Convention and shall examine the desirability of placing on the agenda of the Conference the question of its revision in whole or in part.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10	Article 10: Council Functions
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.1	1. The Council shall be the governing body of the Commission and shall:
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.1.a	(a) serve as a forum for the discussion of environmental matters within the scope of this Agreement;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.1.b	(b) oversee the implementation and develop recommendations on the further elaboration of this Agreement and, to this end, the Council shall, within four years after the date of entry into force of this Agreement, review its operation and effectiveness in the light of experience;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.1.c	(c) oversee the Secretariat;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.1.d	(d) address questions and differences that may arise between the Parties regarding the interpretation or application of this Agreement;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.1.e	(e) approve the annual program and budget of the Commission; and
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.1.f	(f) promote and facilitate cooperation between the Parties with respect to environmental matters.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2	2. The Council may consider, and develop recommendations regarding:
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.a	(a) comparability of techniques and methodologies for data gathering and analysis, data management and electronic data communications on matters covered by this Agreement;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.b	(b) pollution prevention techniques and strategies;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.c	(c) approaches and common indicators for reporting on the state of the environment;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.d	(d) the use of economic instruments for the pursuit of domestic and internationally agreed environmental objectives;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.e	(e) scientific research and technology development in respect of environmental matters;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.f	(f) promotion of public awareness regarding the environment;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.g	(g) transboundary and border environmental issues, such as the long-range transport of air and marine pollutants;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.h	(h) exotic species that may be harmful;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.i	(i) the conservation and protection of wild flora and fauna and their habitat, and specially protected natural areas;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.j	(j) the protection of endangered and threatened species;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.k	(k) environmental emergency preparedness and response activities;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.l	(1) environmental matters as they relate to economic development;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.m	(m) the environmental implications of goods throughout their life cycles;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.n	(n) human resource training and development in the environmental field;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.o	(o) the exchange of environmental scientists and officials;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.p	(p) approaches to environmental compliance and enforcement;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.q	(q) ecologically sensitive national accounts;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.r	(r) eco-labelling; and
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.2.s	(s) other matters as it may decide.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.3	3. The Council shall strengthen cooperation on the development and continuing improvement of environmental laws and regulations, including by:
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.3.a	(a) promoting the exchange of information on criteria and methodologies used in establishing domestic environmental standards; and
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.3.b	(b) without reducing levels of environmental protection, establishing a process for developing recommendations on greater compatibility of environmental technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment procedures in a manner consistent with the NAFTA.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.4	4. The Council shall encourage:
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.4.a	(a) effective enforcement by each Party of its environmental laws and regulations;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.4.b	(b) compliance with those laws and regulations; and
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.4.c	(c) technical cooperation between the Parties.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.5	5. The Council shall promote and, as appropriate, develop recommendations regarding:
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.5.a	(a) public access to information concerning the environment that is held by public authorities of each Party, including information on hazardous materials and activities in its communities, and opportunity to participate in decision-making processes related to such public access; and
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.5.b	(b) appropriate limits for specific pollutants, taking into account differences in ecosystems.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6	6. The Council shall cooperate with the NAFTA Free Trade Commission to achieve the environmental goals and objectives of the NAFTA by:
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6.a	(a) acting as a point of inquiry and receipt for comments from non-governmental organizations and persons concerning those goals and objectives;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6.b	(b) providing assistance in consultations under Article 1114 of the NAFTA where a Party considers that another Party is waiving or derogating from, or offering to waive or otherwise derogate from, an environmental measure as an encouragement to establish, acquire, expand or retain an investment of an investor, with a view to avoiding any such encouragement;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6.c	(c) contributing to the prevention or resolution of environment-related trade disputes by:
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6.c.i	(i) seeking to avoid disputes between the Parties,
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6.c.ii	(ii)making recommendations to the Free Trade Commission with respect to the avoidance of such disputes, and
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6.c.iii	(iii) identifying experts able to provide information or technical advice to NAFTA committees, working groups and other NAFTA bodies;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6.d	(d) considering on an ongoing basis the environmental effects of the NAFTA; and
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.6.e	(e) otherwise assisting the Free Trade Commission in environment-related matters.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.7	7. Recognizing the significant bilateral nature of many transboundary environmental issues, the Council shall, with a view to agreement between the Parties pursuant to this Article within three years on obligations, consider and develop recommendations with respect to:
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.7.a	(a) assessing the environmental impact of proposed projects subject to decisions by a competent government authority and likely to cause significant adverse transboundary effects, including a full evaluation of comments provided by other Parties and persons of other Parties;
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.7.b	(b) notification, provision of relevant information and consultation between Parties with respect to such projects; and
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.7.c	(c) mitigation of the potential adverse effects of such projects.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.8	8. The Council shall encourage the establishment by each Party of appropriate administrative procedures pursuant to its environmental laws to permit another Party to seek the reduction, elimination or mitigation of transboundary pollution on a reciprocal basis.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Art.10.9	9. The Council shall consider and, as appropriate, develop recommendations on the provision by a Party, on a reciprocal basis, of access to and rights and remedies before its courts and administrative agencies for persons in another Party's territory who have suffered or are likely to suffer damage or injury caused by pollution originating in its territory as if the damage or injury were suffered in its territory.
3168	North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation	Sect.B	Section B: The Secretariat
3174	Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission	Art.10	Article X. IMPLEMENTATION
3174	Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission	Art.10.1	1. Each Member of the Commission shall ensure that such action is taken, under its national legislation, including the imposition of adequate penalties for violations, as may be necessary to make effective the provisions of this Agreement and to implement conservation and management measures which become binding on it under paragraph 1 of Article IX.
3174	Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission	Art.10.2	2. Each Member of the Commission shall transmit to the Commission an annual statement of the actions it has taken pursuant to paragraph 1. Such statement shall be sent to the Secretary of the Commission not later than 60 days before the date of the following regular session of the Commission.
3174	Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission	Art.10.3	3. The Members of the Commission shall cooperate, through the Commission, in the establishment of an appropriate system to keep under review the implementation of conservation and management measures adopted under paragraph 1 of Article IX, taking into account appropriate and effective tools and techniques to monitor the fishing activities and to gather the scientific information required for the purposes of this Agreement.
3174	Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission	Art.10.4	4. The Members of the Commission shall cooperate in the exchange of information regarding any fishing for stocks covered by this Agreement by nationals of any State or entity which is not a Member of the Commission.