Assessment for approval in principle
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Assessment for approval in principle

  8.2 The application for approval in principle should be assessed by the Committee to ascertain whether:

  • .1 the application for approval in principle is complete, of sufficient quality, and in accordance with this Procedure;

  • .2 the Other Method does not cause any unacceptable adverse effects to environment, human health, property or resources;

  • .3 the Other Method does not contravene other regulations in the BWM Convention, or any other convention or code applicable to the ship type;

  • .4 the Other Method ensures at least the same level of protection to the environment, human health, property or resources as those methods permitted under regulations B-3.1 to B-3.5; and

  • .5 the Procedure for approval set out by the Administration is appropriate.

  8.3 The application should not be granted approval in principle when there is absence of information or significant uncertainty.

  8.4 The Committee should decide whether to approve in principle the proposal, introduce any modifications thereto, if appropriate, taking into account the reviewers' report.

  8.5 The Administration that submitted the application to the Committee should inform in writing the applicant about the decision made with regard to the Other Method.

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