Resolution MEPC.126(53)
PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT MAKE USE OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES (G9)

Annex.
PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT MAKE USE OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES (G9)

1. INTRODUCTION

2. DEFINITIONS

3. PRINCIPLES

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Identification

4.2 Data-set for Active Substances and Preparations

4.3 Assessment report

5. RISK CHARACTERIZATION

5.1 Screening for persistency, bioaccumulation and toxicity

5.2 Toxicity testing of the treated Ballast Water

5.3 Risk characterization and analysis

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.3 Ship and personnel safety

6.4 Environmental protection

7. REGULATION OF THE USE OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND PREPARATIONS

7.1 Handling of Active Substances and Preparations

7.2 Hazard documentation and labelling

7.3 Procedures and use

8. APPROVAL

8.1 Basic approval

8.2 Final approval

8.3 Notification of approval

8.4 Modification

8.5 Withdrawal of approval

APPENDIX. Approval Scheme for Active Substance or Preparation and Ballast Water Management systems that make use of Active Substances