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Art.1 |
Article 1: Objectives |
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Art.1.1x |
The objectives of this Agreement are to: |
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Art.1.1x.a |
(a) foster the protection and improvement of the environment in the territories of the Parties for the well-being of present and future generations; |
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Art.1.1x.b |
(b) promote sustainable development based on cooperation and mutually supportive environmental and economic policies; |
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Art.1.1x.c |
(c) increase cooperation between the Parties to better conserve, protect, and enhance the environment, including wild flora and fauna; |
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Art.1.1x.d |
(d) support the environmental goals and objectives of the NAFTA; |
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Art.1.1x.e |
(e) avoid creating trade distortions or new trade barriers; |
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Art.1.1x.f |
(f) strengthen cooperation on the development and improvement of environmental laws, regulations, procedures, policies and practices; |
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Art.1.1x.g |
(g) enhance compliance with, and enforcement of, environmental laws and regulations; |
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Art.1.1x.h |
(h) promote transparency and public participation in the development of environmental laws, regulations and policies; |
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Art.1.1x.h.i |
(i) promote economically efficient and effective environmental measures; and |
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Art.1.1x |
(j) promote pollution prevention policies and practices. |
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Part.2 |
PART TWO |
