IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR-5) UPDATE ON THE PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE CONTROLS ON CYBUTRYNE IN THE IMO AFS CONVENTION

PPR-5, 5 to 9 Feb. 2018

PPR-5 Sub-Committee noted that the AFS Convention had entered into force on 17 September 2008 and that the number of Contracting Governments was currently 76, representing 93.70% of the world's merchant fleet tonnage. MEPC 71, having considered document MEPC 71/14 (Austria et al.), had agreed to include a new output on "Consideration of the initial proposal to amend annex 1 to the AFS Convention to include controls on cybutryne" in the Sub- Committee's biennial agenda for 2018-2019 and the provisional agenda for PPR 5

Documents submitted PPR 5/19 and PPR 5/INF.9 (both submitted by Austria et al.), containing the required elements for an initial proposal for amendments to annex 1 to the AFS Convention and the scientific evidence that supports the position that cybutryne can be associated with adverse effects to the environment; and PPR 5/INF.8 (IPPIC), offering to contribute to the process.

Working Group on Ballast Water Management and Anti-fouling Systems Sub-Committee instructed the Working Group to consider the initial proposal for amendment to annex 1 to the AFS Convention, contained in documents PPR 5/19 and PPR 5/INF.9, and advise the Sub-Committee accordingly. Co-chaired by Mr. Chris Wiley (Canada) and Dr. Sarah Bailey (Canada) EC supported by

Working Group on Ballast Water Management and Anti-fouling Systems Need for a robust process for risk assessments was highlighted and some concerns were expressed with regard to the possibly limited geographical scope of the risk assessments carried out by the co-sponsors of the proposal. However, it was recognized that at this session only the initial proposal needed to be considered and concerns could be addressed at the comprehensive proposal. Group agreed that the submitted initial proposal satisfied the requirements of annex 2 to the AFS Convention and that a more detailed review of cybutryne was warranted.

Working Group on Ballast Water Management and Anti-fouling Systems Recommendations: Comprehensive proposal to be submitted containing all the information required in annex 3 to the AFS Convention; Co-sponsors should take into account the concerns expressed (geographical scope) and interested delegations should liaise with the co- sponsors to support this goal; Extend output to 2020; Also prepare revision of relevant guidelines.

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Thank you for your attention! Maik Schmahl European Commission DG MOVE – D.2 Disclaimer : This presentation does not constitute any formal commitment on behalf of the European Commission and represents the views and opinions of its author only.