Статус Конвенции по предотвращению загрязнения моря сбросами отходов и других материалов (London Convention (LC)) (Москва, Вашингтон, Лондон, Мехико, 29 декабря 1972 года) [рус., англ.]

For the text of communications received from the Argentine Government and the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office, see footnote <***> of section II of COLREG 1972.

Has since become the independent State of Kiribati and a Contracting State to the Convention.

Ceased to apply to Hong Kong with effect from 1 July 1997.

The depositary received a communication, dated 2 March 2010, from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, informing that the name of the British overseas territory formerly called «St. Helena and Dependencies» has been changed to «St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha». The status of the territory as a British overseas territory remains unchanged.

Has since become the independent State of Seychelles and a Contracting State to the Convention.

Has since become the independent State of Solomon Islands and a Contracting State to the Convention.

Has since become the independent State of Tuvalu.

<8> As from 4 February 2003, the name of the State of the Federal republic of Yugoslavia was changed to Serbia and Montenegro. The date of succession by Serbia and Montenegro to the Convention is the date on which the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia assumed responsibility for its international relations.

<9> Following the dissolution of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro on 3 June 2006, all Treaty actions undertaken by Serbia and Montenegro continue to be in force with respect to Republic of Serbia. Montenegro has informed that it wished to succeed to this treaty with effect from the same date, ie. 3 June 2006.

II. Amendments

A. Amendments to the Convention

(1) 1978 (Disputes) Amendments

A. Adoption

The Contracting Parties to the Convention adopted, at their Third Consultative Meeting on 12 October 1978, resolution LDC Res.6(III) concerning procedures for the settlement of disputes. The Secretary-General transmitted the texts of the amendments to the Parties to the Convention for acceptance by Note Verbale T5/5.01 (NV/1) of 27 November 1978 and Note Verbale T5/5.01 (NV.3) of 29 November 1978.

B. Entry into force

The 1978 (Disputes) Amendments are not yet in force

Number of acceptances necessary for entry into force: 52

Number of acceptances deposited: 20

C. Accepting Governments

<1> The instrument of acceptance was accompanied by the following declaration (in the German language):

[Translation]

«...that the said Amendments shall also apply to Berlin (West) with effect from the date on which they enter into force for the Federal Republic of Germany.»

<2> Acceptance by the Netherlands was declared to be effective in respect of the Netherlands Antilles <*> and, with effect from 1 January 1986, in respect of Aruba.

<*> The Netherlands Antilles has ceased to exist as an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands with effect from 10 October 2010.

<3> The United Kingdom declared acceptance to be effective in respect of:

Bailiwick of Jersey

Bailiwick of Guernsey

Isle of Man

Belize <*>

Bermuda

British Indian Ocean Territory

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Falkland Islands and Dependencies <**>

Hong Kong <***>

Montserrat

Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands

St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha <****>

Turks and Caicos Islands

United Kingdom Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in the Island of Cyprus

<*> Has since become the independent State of Belize.

<**> A dispute exists between the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

<***> Ceased to apply to Hong Kong with effect from 1 July 1997.

<****> The depositary received a communication, dated 2 March 2010, from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, informing that the name of the British overseas territory formerly called «St. Helena and Dependencies» has been changed to «St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha».

The status of the territory as a British overseas territory remains unchanged.

В. Amendments to the Annexes

(1) 1978 (Incineration) Amendments

A. Adoption

The Contracting Parties to the Convention adopted, at their Third Consultative Meeting on 12 October 1978, resolution LDC Res.5(III) concerning the prevention and control of pollution by incineration of wastes and other matter at sea. The Secretary-General transmitted the texts of the amendments to the Annexes to the Parties to the Convention for acceptance by Notes Verbales T5/5.01 (NV.2) and (NV.4) of 29 December 1978.

B. Entry into force

In accordance with the terms of the resolution and article XV(2) of the Convention the amendments entered into force on 11 March 1979 for all Contracting Parties with the exception of those referred to under (C) below.

С. Contracting Parties which made a declaration of non-acceptance:

Germany, Federal Republic of <1>

New Zealand <2>

<1> Acceptance of the amendments by the Federal Republic of Germany was effected by deposit of an instrument on 9 May 1983 and was accompanied by the following declaration:

[Translation]

«that with effect from the day on which these amendments enter into force for the Federal Republic of Germany they shall also apply to Berlin (West).»

<2> By a communication dated 3 March 1983 the depositary was informed by the Government of New Zealand that the declaration of non-acceptance had been withdrawn with effect from 3 March 1983. Accordingly, the amendments entered into force for New Zealand on 3 March 1983.

(2) 1980 (Lists of Substances) Amendments

A. Adoption

The Contracting Parties to the Convention adopted, at their Fifth Consultative Meeting on 24 September 1980 resolution LDC Res.12(V) concerning the amendment of the lists of substances contained in Annexes I and II to the Convention. The Secretary-General transmitted the texts of the amendments to the Annex to the Parties to the Convention for acceptance by Notes Verbales T5/5.01 (NV.5) of 27 January 1981, T5/5.05 (NV.1) of 13 March 1981 and T5/5.05 (NV.2) of 1 April 1981.

B. Entry into force

In accordance with the terms of the resolution and article XV(2) of the Convention the amendments entered into force on 11 March 1981 for all Contracting Parties with the exception of those referred to under (C) below.

C. Contracting Parties which made a declaration of non-acceptance:

Germany, Federal Republic of <1>

Japan

<1> Acceptance of the amendments by the Federal Republic of Germany was effected by deposit of an instrument on 9 May 1983 and was accompanied by the following declaration:

[Translation]

«that with effect from the day on which these amendments enter into force for the Federal Republic of Germany they shall also apply to Berlin (West).»

(3) 1989 (Annex III) Amendments

A. Adoption

The Contracting Parties to the Convention adopted, at their twelfth Consultative Meeting on 3 November 1989 resolution LDC.37(12) concerning an amendment to Annex III to the Convention. The Secretary-General transmitted the text of the amendment to the Annex to the Parties to the Convention for acceptance by Note Verbale T5/5.09 (NV.1) of 8 February 1990.

B. Entry into force

In accordance with the terms of the resolution and article XV(2) of the Convention the amendments entered into force on 19 May 1990 for all Contracting Parties.

(4) 1993 (Industrial Waste) Amendments

A. Adoption

The Contracting Parties to the Convention adopted, at their sixteenth Consultative Meeting on 12 November 1993 resolution LDC.49(16) concerning phasing out sea disposal of industrial waste. The Secretary-General transmitted the texts of the amendments to the Annexes to the Parties to the Convention for acceptance by Note Verbale T5/5.10 (NV.1) of 22 December 1993.

B. Entry into force

In accordance with the terms of the resolution and article XV(2) of the Convention the amendments entered into force on 20 February 1994 for all Contracting Parties with the exception of those referred to under (C) below.

C. Contracting Parties which made a declaration of non-acceptance:

Argentina <1>

Australia <2>

<1> By a communication received on 28 April 1994 the depositary was informed that the Government of Argentina declares its acceptance of resolution LC.49(16). Accordingly, the amendments entered into force for Argentina on 28 April 1994.

<2> On 15 February 1994 the depositary received the following declaration:

«Australia accepts the prohibition on the dumping of industrial wastes at sea as from 1 January 1996 as envisaged in resolution LC.49(16) for all types of industrial wastes as defined by the resolution with the exception of jarosite waste for which it is necessary, for technical reasons which will be elaborated at future meetings of the London Convention, to retain the option of dumping at sea for a short period after the expiration of the deadline set down in resolution LC.49(16). Under no circumstances will the dumping at sea of jarosite be permitted by the Australian Government beyond 31 December 1997.»

Acceptance of the amendments by Australia was effected by deposit of an instrument on 24 August 1998.

(5) 1993 (Incineration) Amendments

A. Adoption

The Contracting Parties to the Convention adopted, at their sixteenth Consultative Meeting on 12 November 1993 resolution LDC.50(16) concerning incineration at sea. The Secretary-General transmitted the text of the amendment to Annex I to the Parties to the Convention for acceptance by Note Verbale T5/5.10 (NV.1) of 22 December 1993.

B. Entry into force

In accordance with the terms of the resolution and article XV(2) of the Convention the amendments entered into force on 20 February 1994 for all Contracting Parties.

(6) 1993 (Radioactive Wastes) Amendments

A. Adoption

The Contracting Parties to the Convention adopted, at their sixteenth Consultative Meeting on 12 November 1993 resolution LDC.51(16) concerning disposal at sea of radioactive wastes and other radioactive matter. The Secretary-General transmitted the texts of the amendments to the Annexes to the Parties to the Convention for acceptance by Note Verbale T5/5.10 (NV.1) of 22 December 1993.

B. Entry into force

In accordance with the terms of the resolution and article XV(2) of the Convention the amendments entered into force on 20 February 1994 for all Contracting Parties with the exception of those referred to under (C) below.

C. Contracting Parties which made a declaration of non-acceptance:

Russian Federation <1>, <2>

<1> On 18 February 1994 the depositary received a declaration from the Russian Federation as follows:

[Translation]

«...the Russian Federation does not accept the amendment to Annexes I and II to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter of 29 December 1972, as contained in resolution LC.51(16), adopted on 12 November 1993 at the Sixteenth Consultative Meeting of the States Parties to the Convention. Russia will, however, continue its endeavours to ensure that the sea is not polluted by the dumping of wastes and other matter, the prevention of which is the object of the provisions contained in the above-mentioned amendment.»

<2> On 17 May 2005 the depositary received information from the Russian Federation informing that the Russian Federation had accepted the amendments adopted on 12 November 1993 to the Annexes to the Convention as contained in resolution LC.51(16).