Proposal by the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine against Pollution intended to supplement ANNEX IV to the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine against Chemical Pollution, signed in Bonn on 3 December 1976

THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE RHINE AGAINST POLLUTION,

Having regard to the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine against Chemical Pollution, signed in Bonn on 3 December 1976,

Having regard in particular to Articles 3, 4, 5 and 14 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of 28 June 1979 tabled at Baden in Switzerland and intended to add to Annex IV of the above Convention limit values for mercury discharges from chlor-alkali electrolysis establishments,

PROPOSES TO THE CONTRACTING PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION

that Annex IV to the Convention of 3 December 1976 be supplemented as follows in respect of mercury: >PIC FILE= "T0045963">

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If necessary, limit values for other industries, such as paper, steel and coal-fired power stations, will be proposed by the International Commission at a later stage. In the meantime, governments will fix emission standards for mercury autonomously in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of the Convention. These standards must take account of the best technical means available and must not be less stringent than the nearest comparable limit value in Annex IV.

Pursuant to Articles 14 and 19 of the Convention, these provisions will enter into force after their unanimous acceptance by the Contracting Parties to the Convention.

The Contracting Parties will notify their adoption to the Government of the Swiss Confederation which will acknowledge receipt of notification.