1. PROCEDURES AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
Group 3

2. Framework Regular exchange of Data and Information
Planned Measures – Notification
Protection Preservation and Management
Harmful and Emergency Situations
Dispute Settlement

3. Data and Information sharing
Exchange of readily available data e.g hydrological, meteorological, water quality, forecasts and ecological . In case the data is not readily available, this may incur costs to be paid by the other party We will do our best to process the data and the information in a manner that will facilitate the utilization of other states.

4. Planned Measures
We will exchange information on studies (Environmental, Social and Economical) and make consultations with other countries and if necessary negotiate on the expected impacts of the planned measures.
We shall organize joint monitoring and evaluation programs
If the planned measures may cause significant harm, we will try to timely notify the downstream countries and submit the available technical data and Information including the EIA in order to help the other states to evaluate the possible impact
We shall give 6 months to the concerned country to evaluate and study the impacts. We can extend this by another 6 months if necessary. During this period, we will cooperate with additional data and information necessary for accurate evaluation. During this period, we shall not start the implementation without the consent of downstream countries.
We expect the other countries to communicate the results of the evaluation as soon as possible in writing, with supporting documents. In case of no reply within the 1 year, we shall proceed with implementation.

5. Protection Preservation and Management
We will preserve protection and preservation of eco systems
We will observe prevention, reduction and control of pollution
We will not introduce any alien or new species
We will protect and preserve the marine environment
We will establish a joint management Mechanism and cooperate for regulation of floor

6. Harmful and Emergency Situations
We will prevent and mitigate harmful conditions
In emergency situation, we will notify other potentially affected states
We will jointly develop contingency plans for responding to emergencies

7. Dispute Settlement
In the disputes concerning the interpretation or application of the framework, we shall seek settlement of the dispute by peaceful means according to international law and good international practice.
We will also seek good offices or request mediation or conciliation by a third party. If not successful, then we shall submit the dispute to arbitration or International Court of Justice
If the parties concerned have not been able to settle their dispute through negotiation or other means, the dispute shall be submitted at the request of any of the parties to impartial fact finding mission.