Search results for: “listed wastes”

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

    Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal   Article 1 Scope of the Convention 1. The following wastes that are subject to transboundary movement shall be “hazardous wastes”for the purposes of this Convention: (a) Wastes that belong to any category contained in Annex I, unless they do not…

  • Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 5

    Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter   ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Protocol: 1 “Convention”means the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972, as amended. 2 “Organization”means the International Maritime Organization. 3 “Secretary-General”means…

  • Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 3

    Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter   ARTICLE 16 Settlement of Disputes 1 Any disputes regarding the interpretation or application of this Protocol shall be resolved in the first instance through negotiation, mediation or conciliation, or other peaceful means chosen by parties to the…

  • Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 2

    Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter   ARTICLE 16 Settlement of Disputes 1 Any disputes regarding the interpretation or application of this Protocol shall be resolved in the first instance through negotiation, mediation or conciliation, or other peaceful means chosen by parties to the…

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

    Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter   Article I Contracting Parties shall individually and collectively promote the effective control of all sources of pollution of the marine environment, and pledge themselves especially to take all practicable steps to prevent the pollution of the sea by the dumping…

  • Marine Pollution

    Embracing mainstream international law, this section on marine pollution explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also Transport Transportation Means Transport Law Transport Contract Resources Further Reading The entry "marine […]

  • Marine Pollution

    Embracing mainstream international law, this section on marine pollution explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also Transport Transportation Means Transport Law Transport Contract Resources Further Reading The entry "marine […]

  • Environmental Crime

    Environmental Crime Environmental Crime: Factors for Presecution in the United States Introduction to Factors to be Considered Where the law and evidence would otherwise be sufficient for prosecution, the Attorney for the Department should consider the factors contained herein [1], to the extent they are applicable, along with any other relevant factors, in determining whether…

  • Environmental Crime

    Environmental Crime Environmental Crime: Factors for Presecution in the United States Introduction to Factors to be Considered Where the law and evidence would otherwise be sufficient for prosecution, the Attorney for the Department should consider the factors contained herein [1], to the extent they are applicable, along with any other relevant factors, in determining whether…

  • Transnational Organized Crime

    Transnational Organized Crime Transnational organized crime (TOC) poses a significant and growing threat to national and international security, with dire implications for public safety, public health, democratic institutions, and economic stability across the globe. Not only are criminal networks expanding, but they also are diversifying their activities, resulting in the convergence of threats that were…

  • Amendments to the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention

    Amendments to the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Amendments to the 1996 Protocol to the London Convention: At a meeting in October 2013, the Contracting Parties to the 1996 Protocol to the 1972 Convention on the […]

  • MPEPIL: Public Law: H

    MPEPIL: Encyclopedia of Public Law: H   Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law (MPEPIL): Articles listed alphabetically View a list of articles beginning with this letter: 1. Hague Academy of International Law, Feinaugle, Clemens 2. Hague Conference on Private International Law , Martiny, Dieter 3. Hague Conventions on Private International Law and on International…

  • Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa

    Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa   Article 1 Definitions For the purpose of this Convention: 1. “Wastes”are substances or materials which are disposed of, or are intended to be disposed of, or are required to be disposed of by the provisions of national law; 2. “Hazardous wastes”means wastes as specified…

  • Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North East Atlantic 6

    Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North East Atlantic   ARTICLE 6 For the purposes of this Annex, it shall, inter alia, be the duty of the Commission to draw up and adopt criteria, guidelines and procedures relating to the dumping of wastes or other matter listed in paragraph 2 of…

  • Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North East Atlantic 6

    Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North East Atlantic   ARTICLE 6 For the purposes of this Annex, it shall, inter alia, be the duty of the Commission to draw up and adopt criteria, guidelines and procedures relating to the dumping of wastes or other matter listed in paragraph 2 of…