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Annex VI to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (Liability Arising from Environmental Emergencies)
Treaty Code:
M2005/10
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Treaty Status:
Not In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Liability Annex establishes a regime of liability for damage to the Antarctic Environment and arising from activities conducted there by Parties to the Antarctic Treaty and its Protocol on Environmental Protection. "Operators" must take preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of accidents harming the Antarctic Environment, establish contingency plans to deal with harmful incidents; and take prompt, effective response action when environmental emergencies arise from their activities.
NZ Adherence Status:
Not yet in Force
Adherence Type:
Approved
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Adherence Date:
23/05/2013
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
17/06/2005
Place Concluded:
Stockholm
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
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