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Art.16 |
Article 16 |
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Art.16.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by the Governments in Asia and the Pacific listed in the Annex hereto, in Bangkok on 8 January 1988 and thereafter, at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome until 7 January 1989. Governments which have signed the Agreement may become a party thereto by depositing an instrument of ratification. Governments which have not signed the Agreement may become a party thereto by depositing an instrument of accession. |
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Art.16.2 |
2. Instruments of ratification or accession shall be deposited with the Director-General of FAO, who shall be the Depositary of this Agreement.[3] |
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Art.16.3 |
3. Subject to Article 6, paragraph 3 of this Agreement, and at any time after the entry into force thereof, any Government not referred to in paragraph 1 above may apply to the Director-General of FAO to become a Member of the Organization. The Director-General of FAO shall inform Members of such application. The Governing Council shall then decide on the application in accordance with Article 6 and if a favourable decision is taken, invite the Government concerned to accede to this Agreement. The Government shall lodge its instrument of accession, whereby it consents to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement as from the date of its admission, with the Director-General of FAO within ninety days of the date of the invitation by the Governing Council. |
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Art.16.4 |
4. This Agreement shall enter into force, with respect to all Governments which have ratified it or acceded thereto, on the date when instruments of ratification or accession have been deposited by at least five Governments listed in the Annex.[4] |
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Art.17 |
Article 17 |
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Art.17.1 |
1. The Governing Council may amend this Agreement by a three-quarters majority of the Members. Amendments shall take effect, with respect to all Contracting Parties, on the thirtieth day after their adoption by the Governing Council, except for any Contracting Party which gives notice of withdrawal within thirty days of receipt of notification of the adoption of such amendments, subject to the condition that any obligation incurred by the Member vis-à-vis the Organization shall remain valid and enforceable. Amendments adopted shall be notified to the Depositary forthwith. |
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Art.17.2 |
2. Proposals for the amendment of this Agreement may be made by a Member in a communication to the Depositary, who shall promptly notify the proposal to all Members and to the Coordinator of the Organization. |
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Art.17.3 |
3. No proposal for amendment shall be considered by the Governing Council unless it was received by the Depositary at least one hundred and twenty days before the opening day of the session at which it is to be considered. |
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Art.20 |
Article 20 |
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Art.20.1x |
The Director-General of FAO shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. The Depositary shall: |
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Art.20.1x.a |
(a) send certified copies of this Agreement to the Governments invited as participants to the Conference of Plenipotentiaries, and to any other Government which so requests; |
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Art.20.1x.b |
(b) arrange for the registration of this Agreement, upon its entry into force, with the Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations; |
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Art.20.1x.c |
(c) inform the Governments invited as participants to the Conference of Plenipotentiaries and any Government that has been admitted to membership in the Organization of: |
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Art.20.1x.c.i |
(i) the signature of this Agreement and the deposit of instruments of ratification or accession in accordance with Article 16; |
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Art.20.1x.c.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of this Agreement in accordance with Article 16, paragraph 4; |
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Art.20.1x.c.iii |
(iii) notification of the desire of a Government to be admitted to membership in the Organization; and admissions, in accordance with Article 6; |
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Art.20.1x.c.iv |
(iv) proposals for the amendment of this Agreement and of the adoption of amendments, in accordance with Article 17; and |
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Art.20.1x.d |
(d) convene the first session of the Governing Council of the Organization within six months after the entry into force of this Agreement, in accordance with Article 16, paragraph 4. |
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Amendment To The Convention Relating To The Creation Of The Gambia River Basin Development Organization (Adhesion of Guinée-Bissau) |
Art.22 |
Article 22. |
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Art.22.1x |
The present convention may be revised at the request of a member State. The request for a revision shall be written and addressed to the Chairman of the conference of Heads of State and Government . |
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Art.31 |
Article 31 |
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Art.31.1 |
1. Each Contracting Party may propose amendments to the Articles of this Convention. Any such proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Depositary and communicated by it to all Contracting Parties, which shall inform the Depositary of either their acceptance or rejection of the amendment as soon as possible after receipt of the communication. |
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Art.31.1.ax |
A proposed amendment shall, at the request of a Contracting Party, be considered in the Commission. In such a case Article 19 paragraph 4 shall apply. If an amendment is adopted by the Commission, the procedure in paragraph 2 of this Article shall apply. |
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Art.31.2 |
2. The Commission may recommend amendments to the Articles of this Convention. Any such recommended amendment shall be submitted to the Depositary and communicated by it to all Contracting Parties, which shall notify the Depositary of either their acceptance or rejection of the amendment as soon as possible after receipt of the communication. |
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Art.31.3 |
3. The amendment shall enter into force ninety days after the Depositary has received notifications of acceptance of that amendment from all Contracting Parties. |
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Art.32 |
Article 32 |
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Art.32.1 |
1. Any amendment to the Annexes proposed by a Contracting Party shall be communicated to the other Contracting Parties by the Depositary and considered in the Commission. If adopted by the Commission, the amendment shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties and recommended for acceptance. |
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Art.32.2 |
2. Any amendment to the Annexes recommended by the Commission shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties by the Depositary and recommended for acceptance. |
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Art.32.3 |
3. Such amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted at the end of a period determined by the Commission unless within that period any one of the Contracting Parties has, by written notification to the Depositary, objected to the amendment. The accepted amendment shall enter into force on a date determined by the Commission. |
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Art.32.3.ax |
The period determined by the Commission shall be prolonged for an additional period of six months and the date of entry into force of the amendment postponed accordingly, if, in exceptional cases, any Contracting Party informs the Depositary before the expiration of the period determined by the Commission that, although it intends to accept the amendment, the constitutional requirements for such an acceptance are not yet fulfilled. |
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Art.32.4 |
4. An Annex to this Convention may be adopted in accordance with the provisions of this Article. |
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Art.35 |
Article 35 |
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Art.35.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification or approval. |
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Art.35.2 |
2. This Convention shall, after its entry into force, be open for accession by any other State or regional economic integration organization interested in fulfilling the aims and purposes of this Convention, provided that this State or organization is invited by all the Contracting Parties. In the case of limited competence of a regional economic integration organization, the terms and conditions of its participation may be agreed upon between the Commission and the interested organization. |
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Art.35.3 |
3. The instruments of ratification, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
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Art.35.4 |
4. The European Economic Community and any other regional economic integration organization which becomes a Contracting Party to this Convention shall in matters within their competence, on their own behalf, exercise the rights and fulfill the responsibilities which this Convention attributes to their member states. In such cases, the member states of these organizations shall not be entitled to exercise such rights individually. |
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Art.38 |
Article 38 |
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Art.38.1x |
The Government of Finland, acting as Depositary, shall: |
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Art.38.1x.a |
a) notify all Contracting Parties and the Executive Secretary of: |
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Art.38.1x.a.i |
i) the signatures; |
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Art.38.1x.a.ii |
ii) the deposit of any instrument of ratification, approval or accession; |
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Art.38.1x.a.iii |
iii) any date of entry into force of this Convention; |
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Art.38.1x.a.iv |
iv) any proposed or recommended amendment to any Article or Annex or the adoption of a new Annex as well as the date on which such amendment or new Annex enters into force; |
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Art.38.1x.a.v |
v) any notification, and the date of its receipt, under Articles 31 and 32; |
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Art.38.1x.a.vi |
vi) any notification of withdrawal and the date on which such withdrawal takes effect; |
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Art.38.1x.a.vii |
vii) any other act or notification relating to this Convention; |
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Art.38.1x.b |
b) transmit certified copies of this Convention to acceding States and regional economic integration organizations. |
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Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto, have signed this Convention. |
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Conc.10 |
For the Federal Republic of Germany (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.11 |
deposited instrument of ratification 11 November 1994) |
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Conc.12 |
For the Republic of Latvia (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.13 |
deposited instrument of ratification 17 June 1994) |
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Conc.14 |
For the Republic of Lithuania (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.15 |
deposited instrument of ratification 30 April 1997) |
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Conc.16 |
For the Kingdom of Norway |
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Conc.17 |
For the Republic of Poland (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.18 |
deposited instrument of ratification 15 November 1999) |
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Conc.19 |
For the Russian Federation (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.2 |
DONE at Helsinki, this ninth day of April one thousand nine hundred and ninety two in a single authentic copy in the English language which shall be deposited with the Government of Finland. The Government of Finland shall transmit certified copies to all Signatories. |
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Conc.20 |
deposited instrument of ratification 17 November 1999) |
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Conc.21 |
For the Kingdom of Sweden (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.22 |
deposited instrument of ratification 9 March 1994) |
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Conc.23 |
For the European Economic Community (signed 24 September 1992 |
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Conc.24 |
deposited instrument of ratification 20 September 1994) |
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Conc.3 |
For the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic |
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Conc.4 |
For the Kingdom of Denmark (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.5 |
deposited instrument of ratification 18 April 1996) |
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Conc.6 |
For the Republic of Estonia (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.7 |
deposited instrument of ratification 8 June 1995) |
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Conc.8 |
For the Republic of Finland (signed 9 April 1992 |
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Conc.9 |
deposited instrument of ratification 16 June 1995) |
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Protocol to the Agreement On Reciprocal Access To Fishing In The Skagerrak And The Kattegat |
Art.3 |
Article 3 |
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Protocol to the Agreement On Reciprocal Access To Fishing In The Skagerrak And The Kattegat |
Art.3.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be ratified. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited in the archives of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
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Protocol to the Agreement On Reciprocal Access To Fishing In The Skagerrak And The Kattegat |
Art.3.2 |
2. The Agreement shall come into force one month after the date on which the last of the Contracting States deposits its instrument of ratification. |
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Protocol to the Agreement On Reciprocal Access To Fishing In The Skagerrak And The Kattegat |
Art.3.3 |
3. The Agreement shall remain in force for a period of thirty-five years and shall thereafter continue in force for successive periods of five years unless a Contracting State terminates it by giving written notice to the other Contracting States with effect from the expiry of the current period. Notice of termination must be given at least three years before the date of expiry. |
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Protocol to the Agreement On Reciprocal Access To Fishing In The Skagerrak And The Kattegat |
Art.3.4x |
The Agreement shall be deposited in the archives of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a certified copy shall be transmitted by the said Ministry to each of the Contracting States. |
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Art.12 |
Article XII RATIFICATION AND ADHERENCE |
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Art.12.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by all Governments until 1 May 1952 and shall be ratified at the earliest possible date. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Director-General of FAO, who shall give notice of the date of deposit to each of the signatory Governments. |
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Art.12.2 |
2. As soon as this Convention has come into force in accordance with Article XIV, it shall be open for adherence by non-signatory Governments. Adherence shall be affected by the deposit of an instrument of adherence with the Director-General of FAO, who shall notify all signatory and adhering Governments. |
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Art.13 |
Article XIII AMENDMENT |
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Art.13.1 |
1. Any proposal by a contracting Government for the amendment of this Convention shall be communicated to the Director-General of FAO. |
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Art.13.2 |
2. Any proposal amendment of this Convention received by the Director-General of FAO from a contracting Government shall be presented to a regular or special session of the Conference of FAO for approval and, if the amendment involves important technical changes or imposes additional obligations on the contracting Governments, it shall be considered by an advisory committee of specialists convened by FAO prior to the Conference. |
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Art.13.3 |
3. Notice of any proposed amendment of this Convention shall be transmitted to the contracting Governments by the Director-General of FAO not later than the time when the agenda of the session of the Conference at which the matter is to be considered is dispatched. |
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Art.13.4 |
4. Any such proposed amendment of this Convention shall require the approval of the Conference of FAO and shall come into force as from the thirtieth day after acceptance by two-thirds of the contracting Governments. Amendments involving new obligations for contracting Governments, however, shall come into force in respect of each contracting Government only on acceptance by it and as from the thirtieth day after such acceptance. |
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Art.13.5 |
5. The instruments of acceptance of amendments involving new obligations shall be deposited with the Director-General of FAO, who shall inform all contracting Governments of the receipt of acceptances and the entry into force of amendments. |
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Art.19 |
Article XIX. –Amendments |
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Art.19.a |
a. Texts of proposed amendments to the present Convention and to Schedule I thereto shall be communicated by the Director-General to Member Governments at least three months in advance of their consideration by the Council. |
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Art.19.b |
b. Amendments to the Convention shall come into effect when adopted by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Council present and voting, provided that amendments involving new obligations for Member Governments -with the exception of the amendments to Schedule I referred to in paragraph c. below -shall come into force in respect of each such Government only on acceptance by it. |
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Art.19.c |
c. Amendments to Schedule I shall be adopted by the Council by a majority of two-thirds of the Member Governments. |
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Art.19.d |
d. Acceptance of amendments shall be deposited with the French Government who shall inform all Member Governments of the receipt of acceptances and the entry into force of amendments. |
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Art.20 |
Article XX. -Signature and Acceptance |
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Art.20.a |
a. The present Convention shall remain open for signature or for accession, by those Governments which become parties to it, in accordance with the provisions of Article III, in the following circumstances: |
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Art.20.a.1 |
1. by signature without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval; |
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Art.20.a.2 |
2. by signature followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; |
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Art.20.a.3 |
3. by accession. |
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Art.20.b |
b. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval, or of accession, shall be deposited with the French Government. The depositary shall inform all Member Governments of the date on which each has signed or deposited an instrument. |
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Art.21 |
Article XXI. -Territorial Application |
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Art.21.a |
a. Any Government may at any time declare that its participation in the Convention includes all or any of the territories for whose international relations it is responsible. Such declaration shall be deposited with the French Government. |
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Art.21.b |
b. Any declaration made by a Member Government under the preceding paragraph shall take effect on the thirtieth day following its receipt by the French Government. |
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Art.21.c |
c. The French Government shall immediately inform all Governments parties to the Convention of declarations made under this Article. |
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Art.23 |
Article XXIII. -Entry into Force |
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Art.23.a |
a. The present Convention shall enter into force on the date on which five Governments have become parties thereto in accordance with the provisions of Article XX. |
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Art.23.b |
b. The French Government shall immediately inform all Governments which have signed or accepted the Convention of the date of entry into force of the Convention. |
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Art.23.c |
c. For each Government which has deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval, or of accession, after the Convention has entered into force according to paragraph a. of the present Article, the Convention shall enter into force from the date on which this Government has deposited its instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval, or of accession. |
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Conc.1 |
Done at Rome, Italy on the sixth day of December, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one, in a single copy in the English, French and Spanish languages, each of which shall be of equal authenticity. The document shall be deposited in the archives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Certified copies shall be transmitted by the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture to each signatory and adhering Government. |
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Conc.1 |
In faith whereof the undersigned, duly authorized by their Governments, have signed the present Convention and the Schedules thereto. |
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Conc.2 |
DONE IN PARIS this 18th day of April 1951 in a single copy, which will remain deposited in the Archives of the French Government. |
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Conc.2 |
In Witness Whereof the undersigned duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention on behalf of their respective Governments on the dates appearing opposite their signatures. |
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Conc.3 |
For Denmark Halvor Skov P. Bovien For Belgium Guillaume H. Van Orshoven For Spain Miguel Benlloch For France R. Protin For Ireland D. Delaney For Italy A. Melis For Luxembourg E. Wirion For the Netherlands C. J. Briejèr For Portugal Francisco Aranha For the Federal Republic of Germany H. Drees For the United Kingdom J. Hensley For Switzerland A. Chaponnier For the F. P. R. of Yugoslavia G. Nonveiller For Austria F. Beran For Greece D. Koulopoulos |
4106 |
Agreement relating to the International Convention for Regulating the Police of the North Seas Fishery |
Art.2 |
Article 2 |
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Agreement relating to the International Convention for Regulating the Police of the North Seas Fishery |
Art.2.1x |
The present Agreement shall be ratified and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which shall notify all signatory Governments of each such deposit. |
4106 |
Agreement relating to the International Convention for Regulating the Police of the North Seas Fishery |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, having been duly authorised thereto by their respective Governments, have signed the present Agreement. |
4106 |
Agreement relating to the International Convention for Regulating the Police of the North Seas Fishery |
Conc.2 |
DONE at The Hague, 3 June 1955, in the English and French languages, both texts being equally authentic, in a single original, which shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Netherlands, which shall transmit certified copies thereof to each signatory Government. |
4106 |
Agreement relating to the International Convention for Regulating the Police of the North Seas Fishery |
Conc.3 |
For the Federal Republic of Germany: (Signed) H. MÜHLENFELD For Belgium: (Signed) L. COUVREUR For Denmark: (Signed) Wilhelm EICKHOFF For France: (Signed) J. P. GARNIER For the Netherlands: (Signed) J. W. BEYEN (Signed) J. LUNS For the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: (Signed) Paul MASON |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.18.1 |
(1) This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the last notification to the Depositary of this Agreement of the fulfilment of the internal procedure for the conclusion of international agreements. |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.18.2 |
(2) This Agreement shall remain in force until 2010 or until superseded for the relevant watercourse by comprehensive water agreements on the Incomati and Maputo watercourses supported by joint studies, whichever is the earlier. The Parties shall adhere to the time frames set out in Annex V. |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.18.3 |
(3) This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual consent of the Parties, by an exchange of notes between the Parties through the diplomatic channels. The date of entry into force shall be the date of the last notification. |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.19 |
Article 19 |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.19.1 |
(1) The Republic of Mozambique shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.19.2 |
(2) The Depositary of this Agreement shall perform the following functions: |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.19.2.a |
(a) Inform the Parties of instruments of ratification, withdrawal or termination or of any other information or declarations relevant to this Agreement; |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.19.2.b |
(b) inform the Parties of the date of the entry into force of this Agreement; |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.19.2.c |
(c) register this Agreement with the Secretariat of the United Nations and with the SADC Secretariat; and |
3353 |
Tripartite Interim Agreement Between The Republic Of Mozambique And The Republic Of South Africa And The Kingdom Of Swaziland For Cooperation On The Protection And Sustainable Utilization Of The Water Resources Of The Incomati And Maputo Watercourses |
Art.19.2.d |
(d) send certified copies of the authentic texts of this Agreement and other relevant documents to the Parties. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.22.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to the Agreement. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.22.2 |
2. The text of any proposed amendment shall be communicated to the Parties by the Secretariat at least six months before the Conference of the Parties at which it is proposed for adoption. The Secretariat shall also communicate proposed amendments to the signatories to the Agreement. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.22.3 |
3. Amendments shall be adopted by consensus at an ordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.22.4 |
4. Amendments to this Agreement shall be subject to acceptance. The Depositary shall circulate the adopted amendment to all Parties for their acceptance. The amendment shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit with the Depositary of the instruments of acceptance of all Parties. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.22.5 |
5. After the entry into force of an amendment to this Agreement any new Party to this Agreement shall become a Party to this Agreement as amended. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.23 |
Article 23 |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.23.1 |
1. Annexes to this Agreement shall form an integral part of the Agreement and, unless otherwise expressly provided, a reference to the Agreement constitutes at the same time a reference to the annexes thereto. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.23.2 |
2. Annexes shall be adopted by consensus at an ordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.23.3 |
3. Any Party may propose amendments to an Annex. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.23.4 |
4. Amendments to an Annex shall be adopted by consensus at an ordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.23.5 |
5. Annexes to this Agreement and amendments to Annexes shall be subject to acceptance. The Depositary shall circulate the adopted Annex or the adopted amendment to an Annex to all Parties for their acceptance. The Annex or the amendment to an Annex shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit with the Depositary of the instruments of acceptance of all Parties. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.28 |
Article 28 |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.28.1x |
This Agreement shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, approval or accession by the Member States. It shall be opened for accession from the day after the date on which the Agreement is closed for signature. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.31 |
Article 31 |
3352 |
ASEAN Agreement On Transboundary Haze Pollution |
Art.31.1x |
This Agreement shall be deposited with the Secretary General of ASEAN, who shall promptly furnish each Member State a certified copy thereof. |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.22 |
ARTICLE 22 |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.22.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the signatory States. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.22.2 |
2. This Convention shall be subject to compliance with the internal procedures of each Contracting Party. |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.23 |
ARTICLE 23 |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.23.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for accession by any State from the date on which the Convention is closed for signature, and once the Convention enters into force, it shall be open for accession by the economic integration organizations that have been invited to form part of this Convention. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary, who shall inform the Contracting Parties thereof. |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.23.2 |
2. In their instruments of accession, the organizations referred to in paragraph 1 above shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary of any substantial modification in the extent of their competence. |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.28 |
ARTICLE 28 |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.28.1 |
1. The Depositary of this Convention and its protocols shall be the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.28.2 |
2. The Depositary shall inform the signatories and the Contracting Parties, as well as the Secretariat, of the signature of this Convention and its protocols and the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval and accession; the date on which the Convention or a protocol enters into force for each Contracting Party; notification of any withdrawal and the date on which it becomes effective; amendments to the Convention or any protocol, their acceptance by the Contracting Parties and their date of entry into force; all matters relating to new annexes and changes to any annex; notifications by regional economic organizations of the extent of their competence with respect to matters governed by this Convention and relevant protocols, and any modification thereof. |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.28.3 |
3. The original of this Convention shall be deposited with the Depositary, who shall send certified copies of it to the signatories and the Secretariat. |
3350 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Sustainable Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The Northeast Pacific |
Art.28.4 |
4. As soon as the Convention and its protocols enter into force, the Depositary shall forward a certified copy of the relevant instrument to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication, pursuant to article 102 of the United Nations Charter, and to the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.23 |
Article 23 - Amendments of the Treaty |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.23.1 |
23.1 Amendments to this Treaty may be proposed by any Contracting Party. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.23.2 |
23.2 Amendments to this Treaty shall be adopted at a session of the Governing Body. The text of any proposed amendment shall be communicated to Contracting Parties by the Secretary at least six months before the session at which it is proposed for adoption. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.23.3 |
23.3 All amendments to this Treaty shall only be made by consensus of the Contracting Parties present at the session of the Governing Body. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.23.4 |
23.4 Any amendment adopted by the Governing Body shall come into force among Contracting Parties having ratified, accepted or approved it on the ninetieth day after the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval by two-thirds of the Contracting Parties. Thereafter the amendment shall enter into force for any other Contracting Party on the ninetieth day after that Contracting Party deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of the amendment. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.23.5 |
23.5 For the purpose of this Article, an instrument deposited by a Member Organization of FAO shall not be counted as additional to those deposited by member states of such an organization. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.26 |
Article 26 - Ratification, Acceptance or Approval |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.26.1x |
This Treaty shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the Members and non-Members of FAO referred to in Article 25. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.27 |
Article 27 - Accession |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.27.1x |
This Treaty shall be open for accession by all Members of FAO and any States that are not Members of FAO but are Members of the United Nations, or any of its specialized agencies or of the International Atomic Energy Agency from the date on which the Treaty is closed for signature. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.29 |
Article 29 - Member Organizations of FAO |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.29.1 |
29.1 When a Member Organization of FAO deposits an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession for this Treaty, the Member Organization shall, in accordance with the provisions of Article II.7 of the FAO Constitution, notify any change regarding its distribution of competence to its declaration of competence submitted under Article II.5 of the FAO Constitution as may be necessary in light of its acceptance of this Treaty. Any Contracting Party to this Treaty may, at any time, request a Member Organization of FAO that is a Contracting Party to this Treaty to provide information as to which, as between the Member Organization and its member states, is responsible for the implementation of any particular matter covered by this Treaty. The Member Organization shall provide this information within a reasonable time. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.29.2 |
29.2 Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval, accession or withdrawal, deposited by a Member Organization of FAO, shall not be counted as additional to those deposited by its Member States. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.33 |
Article 33 - Termination |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.33.1 |
33.1 This Treaty shall be automatically terminated if and when, as the result of withdrawals, the number of Contracting Parties drops below forty, unless the remaining Contracting Parties unanimously decide otherwise. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.33.2 |
33.2 The Depositary shall inform all remaining Contracting Parties when the number of Contracting Parties has dropped to forty. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.33.3 |
33.3 In the event of termination the disposition of assets shall be governed by the financial rules to be adopted by the Governing Body. |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.34 |
Article 34 - Depositary |
3346 |
International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture |
Art.34.1x |
The Director-General of FAO shall be the Depositary of this Treaty. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16 |
ARTICLE 16 |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.1 |
(1) notified its objection to the amendment in accordance with subparagraph (e)(ii) and that has not withdrawn such objection; |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.1 |
(1) This Convention may be amended by either of the procedures specified in the following paragraphs. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2 |
(2) Amendments after consideration within the Organization: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2 |
(2) notified the Secretary-General, prior to the entry into force of such amendment, that the amendment shall enter into force for it only after a subsequent notification of its acceptance; or |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.a |
(a) Any Party may propose an amendment to this Convention. A proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Secretary-General, who shall then circulate it to the Parties and Members of the Organization at least six months prior to its consideration. In the case of a proposal to amend Annex 1, it shall be processed in accordance with article 6, prior to its consideration under this article. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.b |
(b) An amendment proposed and circulated as above shall be referred to the Committee for consideration. Parties, whether or not Members of the Organization, shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of the Committee for consideration and adoption of the amendment. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.c |
(c) Amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the Committee, on condition that at least one-third of the Parties shall be present at the time of voting. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.d |
(d) Amendments adopted in accordance with subparagraph (c) shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to the Parties for acceptance. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.e |
(e) An amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted in the following circumstances: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.e.i |
(i) An amendment to an article of this Convention shall be deemed to have been accepted on the date on which two-thirds of the Parties have notified the Secretary-General of their acceptance of it. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.e.ii |
(ii) An amendment to an Annex shall be deemed to have been accepted at the end of twelve months after the date of adoption or such other date as determined by the Committee. However, if by that date more than one-third of the Parties notify the Secretary-General that they object to the amendment, it shall be deemed not to have been accepted. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.f |
(f) An amendment shall enter into force under the following conditions: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.f.i |
(i) An amendment to an article of this Convention shall enter into force for those Parties that have declared that they have accepted it six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted in accordance with subparagraph (e)(i). |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.2.f.ii |
(ii) An amendment to Annex 1 shall enter into force with respect to all Parties six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted, except for any Party that has: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.3 |
(3) Amendment by a Conference: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.3 |
(3) made a declaration at the time it deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of, or accession to, this Convention that amendments to Annex 1 shall enter into force for it only after the notification to the Secretary-General of its acceptance with respect to such amendments. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.3.a |
(a) Upon the request of a Party concurred in by at least one-third of the Parties, the Organization shall convene a Conference of Parties to consider amendments to this Convention. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.3.b |
(b) An amendment adopted by such a Conference by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to all Parties for acceptance. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.3.c |
(c) Unless the Conference decides otherwise, the amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraphs (2)(e) and (f) respectively of this article. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.3.g |
(g) (i) A Party that has notified an objection under subparagraph (f)(ii)(1) or (iii) may subsequently notify the Secretary-General that it accepts the amendment. Such amendment shall enter into force for such Party six months after the date of its notification of acceptance, or the date on which the amendment enters into force, whichever is the later date. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.3.g.ii |
(ii) If a Party that has made a notification or declaration referred to in subparagraph (f)(ii)(2) or (3), respectively, notifies the Secretary-General of its acceptance with respect to an amendment, such amendment shall enter into force for such Party six months after the date of its notification of acceptance, or the date on which the amendment enters into force, whichever is the later date. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.3.iii |
(iii) An amendment to an Annex other than Annex 1 shall enter into force with respect to all Parties six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted, except for those Parties that have notified their objection to the amendment in accordance with subparagraph (e)(ii) and that have not withdrawn such objection. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.4 |
(4) Any Party that has declined to accept an amendment to an Annex shall be treated as a non-Party only for the purpose of application of that amendment. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.5 |
(5) An addition of a new Annex shall be proposed and adopted and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedure applicable to an amendment to an article of this Convention. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.6 |
(6) Any notification or declaration under this article shall be made in writing to the Secretary-General. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.7 |
(7) The Secretary-General shall inform the Parties and Members of the Organization of: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.7.a |
(a) any amendment that enters into force and the date of its entry into force generally and for each Party; and |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.16.7.b |
(b) any notification or declaration made under this article. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17 |
ARTICLE 17 |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17.1 |
(1) This Convention shall be open for signature by any State at the Headquarters of the Organization from 1 February 2002 to 31 December 2002 and shall thereafter remain open for accession by any State. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17.2 |
(2) States may become Parties to this Convention by: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17.2.a |
(a) signature not subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval; or |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17.2.b |
(b) signature subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance, or approval; or |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17.2.c |
(c) accession. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17.3 |
(3) Ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17.4 |
(4) If a State comprises two or more territorial units in which different systems of law are applicable in relation to matters dealt with in this Convention, it may at the time of signature, ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession declare that this Convention shall extend to all its territorial units or only to one or more of them and may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.17.5 |
(5) Any such declaration shall be notified to the Secretary-General and shall state expressly the territorial units to which this Convention applies. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.20 |
ARTICLE 20 |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.20.1 |
(1) This Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General, who shall transmit certified copies of this Convention to all States which have signed this Convention or acceded thereto. |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.20.2 |
(2) In addition to the functions specified elsewhere in this Convention, the Secretary-General shall: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.20.2.a |
(a) inform all States which have signed this Convention or acceded thereto of: |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.20.2.a.i |
(i) each new signature or deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession, together with the date thereof; |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.20.2.a.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of this Convention; and |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.20.2.a.iii |
(iii) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of this Convention, together with the date on which it was received and the date on which the denunciation takes effect; and |
3345 |
International Convention On The Control Of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems On Ships |
Art.20.2.b |
(b) as soon as this Convention enters into force, transmit the text thereof to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
3342 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.12 |
ARTICLE XII |
3342 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.12.1 |
1. This Agreement may be amended at any ordinary or extraordinary session of the Meeting of the Parties. |
3342 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.12.2 |
2. Any Party may make proposals for amendment. |
3342 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.12.3 |
3. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be communicated to the Secretariat not less than one hundred and fifty days before the opening of the session. The Secretariat shall transmit copies of any proposed amendment forthwith to the Parties. Any comments on a proposed amendment by the Parties shall be communicated to the Secretariat not less than sixty days before the opening of the session. The Secretariat shall, as soon as possible after the last day for submission of comments, communicate to the Parties all comments submitted by that day. |
3342 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.12.4 |
4. An amendment to the Agreement, other than an amendment to its annexes, shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting. Parties accepting the amendment shall deposit their instruments of acceptance with the Depositary. Amendments enter into force for accepting Parties on the thirtieth day after the date on which two-thirds of the Parties to the Agreement on the date of the amendment's adoption have deposited their instruments of acceptance. For each Party that deposits an instrument of acceptance after the date on which two-thirds of the Parties have deposited their instruments of acceptance, the amendment shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date on which it deposits its instrument of acceptance. |
3342 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.12.5 |
5. Any additional annex or amendment to an annex shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting and shall enter into force for all Parties on the ninetieth day after the date of its adoption by the Meeting of the Parties, except for Parties that have entered a reservation in accordance with paragraph 6 of this Article. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.12.6 |
6. During the period of ninety days provided for in paragraph 5 of this Article, any Party may, by written notification to the Depositary, enter a reservation with respect to an additional annex or an amendment to an annex. Such reservation may be withdrawn at any time by written notification to the Depositary, and the additional annex or the amendment shall enter into force for that Party on the thirtieth day after the date of withdrawal of the reservation. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.15 |
ARTICLE XV |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.15.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by any Range State or regional economic integration organisation, whether or not areas under its jurisdiction lie within the area of this Agreement, by: |
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Art.15.1.a |
a) Signature without reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.15.1.b |
b) Signature with reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval. |
3342 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.15.2 |
2. This Agreement shall remain open for signature at Canberra until the date of its entry into force. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.15.3 |
3. This Agreement shall be open for accession by any Range State or regional economic integration organisation on and after the date of its entry into force. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.15.4 |
4. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19 |
ARTICLE XIX |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.1 |
1. The original of this Agreement, in the English, French and Spanish languages, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Government of Australia, which shall be the Depositary. The Depositary shall transmit certified copies of these versions to all Range States and regional economic integration organisations referred to in Article XV(1) of this Agreement, and to the Secretariat after it has been established. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.2 |
2. As soon as this Agreement enters into force, a certified copy thereof shall be transmitted by the Depositary to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.3 |
3. The Depositary shall inform all Range States and regional economic integration organisations that have signed or acceded to the Agreement, and the Secretariat, of: |
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Art.19.3.a |
a) any signature; |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.3.b |
b) any deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.3.c |
c) the date of entry into force of this Agreement as well as of any amendment to the Agreement; |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.3.d |
d) any reservation with respect to the Agreement; |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.3.e |
e) any notification of withdrawal of a reservation; and |
3342 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.3.f |
f) any notification of denunciation of the Agreement. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Albatrosses And Petrels |
Art.19.4 |
4. The Depositary shall immediately transmit to all Range States and regional economic integration organisations that have signed or acceded to this Agreement, and to the Secretariat, the text of any reservation, any additional annex or amendment to the Agreement or to its annexes. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.21 |
Article 21 |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.21.1 |
1. Amendments to this Convention may be proposed by any Party. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.21.2 |
2. Amendments to this Convention shall be adopted at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties. The text of any proposed amendment shall be communicated to the Parties by the Secretariat at least six months before the meeting at which it is proposed for adoption. The Secretariat shall also communicate proposed amendments to the signatories to this Convention and, for information, to the depositary. |
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Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.21.3 |
3. The Parties shall make every effort to reach agreement on any proposed amendment to this Convention by consensus. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted, and no agreement reached, the amendment shall as a last resort be adopted by a three-fourths majority vote of the Parties present and voting. |
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Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.21.4 |
4. The amendment shall be communicated by the depositary to all Parties for ratification, acceptance or approval. |
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Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.21.5 |
5. Ratification, acceptance or approval of an amendment shall be notified to the depositary in writing. An amendment adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 shall enter into force for the Parties having accepted it on the ninetieth day after the date of deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval by at least three-fourths of the Parties. Thereafter, the amendment shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after the date on which that Party deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of the amendment. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
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Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.1 |
1. Annexes to this Convention shall form an integral part thereof and, unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference to this Convention constitutes at the same time a reference to any annexes thereto. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.2 |
2. Any additional annexes shall be restricted to procedural, scientific, technical or administrative matters. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.3 |
3. The following procedure shall apply to the proposal, adoption and entry into force of additional annexes to this Convention: |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.3.a |
(a) Additional annexes shall be proposed and adopted according to the procedure laid down in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 21; |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.3.b |
(b) Any Party that is unable to accept an additional annex shall so notify the depositary, in writing, within one year from the date of communication by the depositary of the adoption of the additional annex. The depositary shall without delay notify all Parties of any such notification received. A Party may at any time withdraw a previous notification of non-acceptance in respect of any additional annex, and the annex shall thereupon enter into force for that Party subject to subparagraph (c); and |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.3.c |
(c) On the expiry of one year from the date of the communication by the depositary of the adoption of an additional annex, the annex shall enter into force for all Parties that have not submitted a notification in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (b). |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.4 |
4. The proposal, adoption and entry into force of amendments to Annex A, B or C shall be subject to the same procedures as for the proposal, adoption and entry into force of additional annexes to this Convention, except that an amendment to Annex A, B or C shall not enter into force with respect to any Party that has made a declaration with respect to amendment to those Annexes in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 25, in which case any such amendment shall enter into force for such a Party on the ninetieth day after the date of deposit with the depositary of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with respect to such amendment. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.5 |
5. The following procedure shall apply to the proposal, adoption and entry into force of an amendment to Annex D, E or F: |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.5.a |
(a) Amendments shall be proposed according to the procedure in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 21; |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.5.b |
(b) The Parties shall take decisions on an amendment to Annex D, E or F by consensus; and |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.5.c |
(c) A decision to amend Annex D, E or F shall forthwith be communicated to the Parties by the depositary. The amendment shall enter into force for all Parties on a date to be specified in the decision. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.22.6 |
6. If an additional annex or an amendment to an annex is related to an amendment to this Convention, the additional annex or amendment shall not enter into force until such time as the amendment to the Convention enters into force. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.25 |
Article 25 |
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Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.25.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by States and by regional economic integration organizations. It shall be open for accession by States and by regional economic integration organizations from the day after the date on which the Convention is closed for signature. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the depositary. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.25.2 |
2. Any regional economic integration organization that becomes a Party to this Convention without any of its member States being a Party shall be bound by all the obligations under the Convention. In the case of such organizations, one or more of whose member States is a Party to this Convention, the organization and its member States shall decide on their respective responsibilities for the performance of their obligations under the Convention. In such cases, the organization and the member States shall not be entitled to exercise rights under the Convention concurrently. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.25.3 |
3. In its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, a regional economic integration organization shall declare the extent of its competence in respect of the matters governed by this Convention. Any such organization shall also inform the depositary, who shall in turn inform the Parties, of any relevant modification in the extent of its competence. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.25.4 |
4. In its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, any Party may declare that, with respect to it, any amendment to Annex A, B or C shall enter into force only upon the deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with respect thereto. |
3341 |
Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.29 |
Article 29 |
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Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.29.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall be the depositary of this Convention. |
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Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.30 |
Article 30 |
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Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants |
Art.30.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.25 |
Article 25 Signature, ratification, acceptance and approval |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.25.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature on 20 April 2001, in Windhoek, Namibia, and subsequently at the head-quarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations for one year from its adoption on 20 April 2001 by all States and regional economic integration organisations participating in the Conference on the South-East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation held on 20 April 2001 and by all States and regional economic integration organisations whose vessels fish, or have fished in the Convention Area, for fishery resources covered by this Convention, in the four years preceding the adoption of the Convention. |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.25.2 |
2. This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the States and regional economic integration organisations referred to in paragraph 1. The instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, hereafter 'the Depositary '. |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.26 |
Article 26 Accession |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.26.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for accession by coastal States, and by all other States and regional economic integration organisations whose vessels fish in the Convention Area for fishery resources covered by this Convention. |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.26.2 |
2. This Convention shall be open for accession by regional economic integration organisations, other than that regional economic integration organisation that qualifies as a Contracting Party under Article 25,which include among their member States one or more States which have transferred, in whole or in part, competence over matters covered by this Convention. The accession of such regional economic integration organisations shall be the subject of consultations within the Commission concerning the conditions for participation in the work of the Commission. |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.26.3 |
3. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. Accessions received by the Depositary prior to the date of entry into force of this Convention shall become effective 30 days after the date on which this Convention enters into force. |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34 |
Article 34 Registration |
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Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.1 |
1. The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations shall be the Depositary of this Convention, and any amendments or revisions thereto. The Depositary shall: |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.1.a |
(a) send certified copies of this Convention to each signatory to this Convention and to all Contracting Parties; |
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Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.1.b |
(b) arrange for the registration of this Convention, upon its entry into force, with the Secretary-General of the United Nations in accordance with article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations; |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.1.c |
(c) inform each signatory to this Convention and all Contracting Parties of: |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.1.c.i |
(i) instruments of ratification, accession, acceptance and approval deposited in accordance with Articles 25 and 26 respectively; |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.1.c.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of the Convention in accordance with Article 27; |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.1.c.iii |
(iii) the entry into force of amendments to this Convention in accordance with Article 32; |
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Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.1.c.iv |
(iv) withdrawals from this Convention pursuant to Article 33. |
3338 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Fishery Resources In The South East Atlantic Ocean |
Art.34.2 |
2. The language of communication for the functions of the Depositary shall be English. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.12 |
Article 12 |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.12.1 |
1 This Convention shall be open for signature at the Headquarters of the Organization from 1 October 2001 until 30 September 2002 and shall thereafter remain open for accession. |
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International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.12.2 |
2 States may express their consent to be bound by this Convention by: |
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International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.12.2.a |
(a) signature without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval; |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.12.2.b |
(b) signature subject to ratification, acceptance or approval followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.12.2.c |
(c) accession. |
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International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.12.3 |
3 Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.12.4 |
4 Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the entry into force of an amendment to this Convention with respect to all existing State Parties, or after the completion of all measures required for the entry into force of the amendment with respect to those State Parties shall be deemed to apply to this Convention as modified by the amendment. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.13 |
Article 13 |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.13.1 |
1 If a State has two or more territorial units in which different systems of law are applicable in relation to matters dealt with in this Convention, it may at the time of signature, ratification, acceptance, approval or accession declare that this Convention shall extend to all its territorial units or only to one or more of them and may modify this declaration by submitting another declaration at any time. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.13.2 |
2 Any such declaration shall be notified to the Secretary-General and shall state expressly the territorial units to which this Convention applies. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.13.3 |
3 In relation to a State Party which has made such a declaration: |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.13.3.a |
(a) in the definition of "registered owner" in article 1(4), references to a State shall be construed as references to such a territorial unit; |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.13.3.b |
(b) references to the State of a ship's registry and, in relation to a compulsory insurance certificate, to the issuing or certifying State, shall be construed as referring to the territorial unit respectively in which the ship is registered and which issues or certifies the certificate; |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.13.3.c |
(c) references in this Convention to the requirements of national law shall be construed as references to the requirements of the law of the relevant territorial unit; and |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.13.3.d |
(d) references in articles 9 and 10 to courts, and to judgements which must be recognized in States Parties, shall be construed as references respectively to courts of, and to judgements which must be recognized in, the relevant territorial unit. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.14.1 |
1. This Convention shall enter into force one year following the date on which eighteen States, including five States each with ships whose combined gross tonnage is not less than 1 million, have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval or have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with the Secretary-General. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.1 |
1 This Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.2 |
2 The Secretary-General shall: |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.2.a |
(a) inform all States which have signed or acceded to this Convention of: |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.2.a.i |
(i) each new signature or deposit of instrument together with the date thereof; |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.2.a.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of this Convention; |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.2.a.iii |
(iii) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of this Convention together with the date of the deposit and the date on which the denunciation takes effect; and |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.2.a.iv |
(iv) other declarations and notifications made under this Convention. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.2.b |
(b) transmit certified true copies of this Convention to all Signatory States and to all States which accede to this Convention. |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
3337 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.18.1x |
As soon as this Convention comes into force, the text shall be transmitted by the Secretary-General to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.16 |
ARTICLE XVI |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.16.1 |
1. This Agreement may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the Members of the Commission. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.16.2 |
2. Proposals for amendments may be made by any Member of the Commission or by the Director-General. The former should be communicated both to the Chairperson of the Commission and to the Director-General, and the latter to the Chairperson of the Commission not later than 120 days before the opening of the session at which they are to be considered. The Director-General shall immediately notify all the Members of the Commission of all proposals for amendment. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.16.3 |
3. Any amendment to this Agreement shall be transmitted to the Council of FAO which shall have the right to repudiate it if it is clearly inconsistent with the objectives and aims of the Organization or with the provisions of the FAO Constitution. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.16.4 |
4. Amendments not involving new obligations for Members of the Commission shall take effect for all the Members from the date of their approval by the Commission, subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 above. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.16.5 |
5. Amendments involving new obligations for Members of the Commission shall, after their adoption by the Commission and subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 above, only come into effect for each Member of the Commission that has accepted them from the date on which three-quarters of the Members have accepted them. The instruments of acceptance of amendments involving new obligations shall be deposited with the Director-General. The Director-General shall inform all Members of the Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of such acceptance. The rights and obligations of any Member of the Commission that has not accepted an amendment involving new obligations shall continue to be governed by the provisions of the Agreement in force prior to the amendment. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.16.6 |
6. The Director-General shall inform all the Members of the Commission, all the Members and Associate Members of the Organization and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of the entry into force of any amendment. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.17 |
ARTICLE XVII |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.17.1 |
1. Acceptance of this Agreement by any Member of the Organization shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Director-General and shall take effect on the date of deposit. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.17.2 |
2. Acceptance of this Agreement by non-Member Nations of the Organization as provided for under Article V(2) above shall be effective from the date on which the Commission approves the application for membership. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.17.3 |
3. The Director-General shall inform all the Members of the Commission, all the Members and Associate Members of the Organization and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of all acceptances that have become effective. |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23 |
ARTICLE XXIII |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x |
The Director-General of FAO shall act as the depositary of this Agreement. The depositary shall: |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.a |
(a) transmit authenticated copies of this Agreement to each Member and each Associate Member of FAO and to the non-Member Nations of the Organization that can become parties to the Agreement; |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.b |
(b) register this Agreement, as soon as it comes into force, with the Secretariat of the United Nations, in accordance with the provisions of Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations; |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.c |
(c) inform each Member and each Associate Member of FAO that has accepted the Agreement and any non-Member Nation that has been admitted as a Member of the Commission: |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.c.i |
(i) of requests for admission as a Member of the Commission submitted by non-Member Nations of FAO; and |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.c.ii |
(ii) of proposals for amendment to this Agreement; |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.d |
(d) inform each Member and each Associate Member of FAO and the non-Member Nations of the Organization that can become parties to this Agreement: |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.d.i |
(i) of the deposit of an instrument of acceptance in conformity with Article XVII; |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.d.ii |
(ii) of the date of entry into effect of this Agreement in conformity with Article XIX; |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.d.iii |
(iii) of reservations to the provisions of this Agreement in conformity with Article XVIII; |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.d.iv |
(iv) of the adoption of amendments to this Agreement in conformity with Article XVI; |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.d.v |
(v) of withdrawals to this Agreement in conformity with Article XX; and |
3334 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of A Commission For Controlling The Desert Locust In The Western Region |
Art.23.1x.d.vi |
(vi) of the termination of this Agreement in conformity with Article XXI. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.13 |
Article 13 - Signature, ratification and entry into force |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.13.1 |
1 This Convention shall be open for signature by the member States of the Council of Europe. It shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.13.2 |
2 The Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiry of a period of three months after the date on which ten member States of the Council of Europe have expressed their consent to be bound by the Convention in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.13.3 |
3 In respect of any signatory State which subsequently expresses its consent to be bound by it, the Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiry of a period of three months after the date of the deposit of the instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.17 |
Article 17 - Amendments |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.17.1 |
1 Any Party or the Committees of Experts mentioned in Article 10 may propose amendments to this Convention. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.17.2 |
2 Any proposal for amendment shall be notified to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe who shall communicate it to the member States of the Council of Europe, to the others Parties, and to any European non-member State which has been invited to accede to this Convention in accordance with the provisions of Article 14. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.17.3 |
3 The Committees of Experts mentioned in Article 10 shall examine any amendment proposed and submit the text adopted by a majority of three-quarters of the Parties' representatives to the Committee of Ministers for adoption. Following its adoption by the Committee of Ministers by the majority provided for in Article 20.d of the Statute of the Council of Europe and by the unanimous vote of the States parties entitled to hold seats in the Committee of Ministers, the text shall be forwarded to the Parties for acceptance. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.17.4 |
4 Any amendment shall enter into force in respect of the Parties which have accepted it on the first day of the month following the expiry of a period of three months after the date on which three Council of Europe member States have informed the Secretary General of their acceptance. In respect of any Party which subsequently accepts it, such amendment shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiry of a period of three months after the date on which the said Party has informed the Secretary General of its acceptance. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18 |
Article 18 - Notifications |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18.1x |
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall notify the member States of the Council of Europe, any State or the European Community having acceded to this Convention, of: |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18.1x.a |
a any signature; |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18.1x.b |
b the deposit of any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18.1x.c |
c any date of entry into force of this Convention in accordance with Articles 13, 14 and 15; |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18.1x.d |
d any declaration made under Article 15; |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18.1x.e |
e any denunciation made under Article 16; |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18.1x.f |
f any proposal for amendment, any amendment adopted pursuant to Article 17 and the date on which it comes into force; |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Art.18.1x.g |
g any other act, notification, information or communication relating to this Convention. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Conc.1 |
In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorised thereto, have signed this Convention. |
3330 |
European Landscape Convention |
Conc.2 |
Done at Florence, this 20th day of October 2000, in English and in French, both texts being equally authentic, in a single copy which shall be deposited in the archives of the Council of Europe. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall transmit certified copies to each member State of the Council of Europe and to any State or to the European Community invited to accede to this Convention. |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.34 |
Article 34 Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.34.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by Australia, Canada, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji Islands, France, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Republic of Palau, Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Independent State of Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in respect of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, United States of America and Republic of Vanuatu and shall remain open for signature for twelve months from the fifth day of September 2000. |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.34.2 |
2. This Convention is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the signatories |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.34.3 |
3. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the depositary. |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.34.4 |
4. Each Contracting Party shall be a member of the Commission established by this Convention. |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.35 |
Article 35 Accession |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.35.1 |
1. This Convention shall remain open for accession by the States referred to in article 34, paragraph 1, and by any entity referred to in article 305, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (c), (d) and (e) of the 1982 Convention which is situated in the Convention Area. |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.35.2 |
2. After the entry into force of this Convention, the Contracting Parties may, by consensus, invite other States and regional economic integration organizations, whose nationals and fishing vessels wish to conduct fishing for highly migratory fish stocks in the Convention Area to accede to this Convention. |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.35.3 |
3. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the depositary. |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.44 |
Article 44 Depositary |
3321 |
Convention on the Conservation and Management of the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean |
Art.44.1x |
The Government of New Zealand shall be the depositary of this Convention and any amendments or revisions thereto. The depositary shall register this Convention with the Secretary-General of the United Nations in accordance with article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
3309 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Regional Commission For Fisheries |
Art.12 |
Article XII: Amendments |
3309 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Regional Commission For Fisheries |
Art.12.1x |
The Commission may amend this Agreement by a two-thirds majority of its Members. Amendments to this Agreement shall be reported to the Council of the Organization, which shall have the power to disallow them if it finds that such amendments are inconsistent with the objectives and purposes of the Organization or the provisions of the Constitution of the Organization. If the Council considers it desirable, it may refer these amendments to the Conference of the Organization, which shall have the same power. However, any amendment involving new obligations for Members shall come into force with respect to each Member only on formal acceptance of it by that Member, through an instrument of acceptance deposited with the Director-General of the Organization, after two-thirds of the contracting Parties have accepted the amendment concerned. The Director-General shall inform all the Members of the Commission, all Members and Associate Members of FAO, as well as the Secretary-General of the United Nations, of the receipt of instruments of acceptance and of the entry into force of such amendments. The rights and obligations of any Member of the Commission that has not accepted an amendment involving additional obligations shall continue to be governed by the provisions of this Agreement as they stood prior to the amendment. |
3309 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Regional Commission For Fisheries |
Art.13 |
Article XIII: Acceptance |
3309 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Regional Commission For Fisheries |
Art.13.1 |
1. In accordance with Article I.2, this Agreement shall be open to acceptance by Members and Associate Members of the Organization as well as by non-member States of the Organization that are coastal States or Associate Members whose territories are situated wholly or partly within the Area defined in Article IV. |
3309 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Regional Commission For Fisheries |
Art.13.2 |
2. Acceptance of this Agreement by any Member or Associate Member of the Organization that is a coastal State or Associate member whose territories are situated wholly or partly within the Area defined in Article IV, shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Director-General of the Organization, the depositary of this Agreement, and shall take effect on receipt of such instrument by the Director-General. |
3309 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Regional Commission For Fisheries |
Art.13.3 |
3. The Director-General of the Organization shall immediately inform all Members of the Commission, all Members and Associate Members of the Organization and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of all acceptances that have become effective. |
3309 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Regional Commission For Fisheries |
Art.13.4 |
4. Acceptance of this Agreement may be made subject to reservations in accordance with the general rules of public international law as reflected in the provisions of Part II, Section 2 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of 1969. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.18.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Protocol. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.18.2 |
2. Proposals for amendments to this Protocol shall be considered at a meeting of the Parties. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.18.3 |
3. The text of any proposed amendment to this Protocol shall be submitted in writing to the secretariat, which shall communicate it to all Parties at least ninety days before the meeting at which it is proposed for adoption. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.18.4 |
4. An amendment to this Protocol shall be adopted by consensus of the representatives of the Parties present at the meeting. The adopted amendment shall be communicated by the secretariat to the Depositary, who shall circulate it to all Parties for their acceptance. The amendment shall enter into force for the Parties which have accepted it on the ninetieth day after the date on which two thirds of those Parties have deposited with the Depositary their instruments of acceptance of the amendment. The amendment shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after the date on which that Party deposits its instrument of acceptance of the amendment. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.22.1 |
1. This Protocol shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by signatory States and regional economic integration organizations. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.22.2 |
2. This Protocol shall be open for accession by the States and organizations referred to in article 21. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.22.3 |
3. Any organization referred to in article 21 which becomes a Party without any of its member States being a Party shall be bound by all the obligations under this Protocol. In the case of such organizations, one or more of whose member States is a Party, the organization and its member States shall decide on their respective responsibilities for the performance of their obligations under this Protocol. In such cases, the organization and the member States shall not be entitled to exercise rights under this Protocol concurrently. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.22.4 |
4. In their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, the regional economic integration organizations referred to in article 21 shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by this Protocol. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary of any substantial modification to the extent of their competence. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.22.5 |
5. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.24 |
Article 24 |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.24.1x |
At any time after three years from the date on which this Protocol has come into force with respect to a Party, that Party may withdraw from the Protocol by giving written notification to the Depositary. Any such withdrawal shall take effect on the ninetieth day after the date of its receipt by the Depositary |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.25 |
Article 25 |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.25.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall act as the Depositary of this Protocol. |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.26 |
Article 26 |
3303 |
Protocol On Water And Health To The Convention On The Protection And Use Of Transboundary Watercourses And International Lakes |
Art.26.1x |
The original of this Protocol, of which the English, French, German and Russian texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3297 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine |
Art.17 |
Article 17 Entry into force |
3297 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine |
Art.17.1x |
Each Contracting Party will notify the Government of the Swiss Confederation once it has completed the procedures necessary to bring this Convention into force. The Government of the Swiss Confederation will confirm the receipt of notifications and also inform the other Contracting Parties. The Convention will enter into force on the first day of the second month following receipt of the last notification. |
3297 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine |
Art.20 |
Article 20 Original and Deposit |
3297 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine |
Art.20.1x |
This Convention, drafted in the Dutch, French and German languages, each of the three texts being equally authentic, is deposited with the Government of the Swiss Confederation, which will transmit a certified copy to each of the Contracting Parties. |
3288 |
Convention On Access To Information, Public Participation In Decision-Making And Access To Justice In Environmental Matters |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
3288 |
Convention On Access To Information, Public Participation In Decision-Making And Access To Justice In Environmental Matters |
Art.18.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall act as the Depositary of this Convention. |
3288 |
Convention On Access To Information, Public Participation In Decision-Making And Access To Justice In Environmental Matters |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
3288 |
Convention On Access To Information, Public Participation In Decision-Making And Access To Justice In Environmental Matters |
Art.22.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the English, French and Russian texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to the present Protocol. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.2 |
2. Proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, who shall communicate them to all Parties. The Parties meeting within the Executive Body shall discuss the proposed amendments at its next session, provided that the proposals have been circulated by the Executive Secretary to the Parties at least ninety days in advance. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.3 |
3. Amendments to the present Protocol and to annexes I to IV, VI and VIII shall be adopted by consensus of the Parties present at a session of the Executive Body, and shall enter into force for the Parties which have accepted them on the ninetieth day after the date on which two thirds of the Parties have deposited with the Depositary their instruments of acceptance thereof. Amendments shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after the date on which that Party has deposited its instrument of acceptance thereof. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.4 |
4. Amendments to annexes V and VII shall be adopted by consensus of the Parties present at a session of the Executive Body. On the expiry of ninety days from the date of its communication to all Parties by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, an amendment to any such annex shall become effective for those Parties which have not submitted to the Depositary a notification in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 5 below, provided that at least sixteen Parties have not submitted such a notification. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.5 |
5. Any Party that is unable to approve an amendment to annex V or VII shall so notify the Depositary in writing within ninety days from the date of the communication of its adoption. The Depositary shall without delay notify all Parties of any such notification received. A Party may at any time substitute an acceptance for its previous notification and, upon deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Depositary, the amendment to such an annex shall become effective for that Party. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.6 |
6. In the case of a proposal to amend annex I, II, or III by adding a substance to the present Protocol: |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.6.a |
(a) The proposer shall provide the Executive Body with the information specified in Executive Body decision 1998/2, including any amendments thereto; and |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.6.b |
(b) The Parties shall evaluate the proposal in accordance with the procedures set forth in Executive Body decision 1998/2, including any amendments thereto. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.14.7 |
7. Any decision to amend Executive Body decision 1998/2 shall be taken by consensus of the Parties meeting within the Executive Body and shall take effect sixty days after the date of adoption. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.17.1x |
The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who will perform the functions of Depositary. |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.20 |
Article 20 |
3287 |
Protocol On Persistent Organic Pollutants To The Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.20.1x |
The original of the present Protocol, of which the English, French and Russian texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.27 |
Article XXVII Entry into Force |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.27.1 |
1. This Agreement shall enter into force upon deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with the Depositary. |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.27.2 |
2. After the date referred to in paragraph 1, with respect to each state or regional economic integration organization that meets the requirements of Article XXIV, the Agreement will enter into force for said state upon deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.30 |
Article XXX Amendments |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.30.1 |
1. Any Party may propose an amendment to this Agreement by providing to the Depositary the text of a proposed amendment at least sixty days in advance of a Meeting of the Parties. The Depositary shall provide a copy of this text to all other Parties. |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.30.2 |
2. Amendments to this Agreement that are adopted by consensus at a Meeting of the Parties shall enter into force on the date on which all Parties have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval with the Depositary. |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.30.3 |
3. Unless the Parties decide otherwise, the Annexes to this Agreement may be amended, by consensus, at any Meeting of the Parties. Unless otherwise agreed, amendments to an Annex shall enter into force for all Parties upon adoption. |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.32 |
Article XXXII Depositary |
3282 |
Agreement On The International Dolphin Conservation Program |
Art.32.1x |
The original texts of this Agreement shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America, which shall send certified copies thereof to the Signatories and the Parties thereto, and to the Secretary General of the United Nations for registration and publication, pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39 |
ARTICLE 39. SIGNATURE, RATIFICATION, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, ACCESSION |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by all States at the Headquarters of the Agency in Vienna from 29 September 1997 until its entry into force. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39.2 |
2. This Convention is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the signatory States. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39.3 |
3. After its entry into force, this Convention shall be open for accession by all States. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39.4 |
4. (i) This Convention shall be open for signature subject to confirmation, or accession by regional organizations of an integration or other nature, provided that any such organization is constituted by sovereign States and has competence in respect of the negotiation, conclusion and application of international agreements in matters covered by this Convention. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39.4.ii |
(ii) In matters within their competence, such organizations shall, on their own behalf, exercise the rights and fulfil the responsibilities which this Convention attributes to States Parties. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39.4.iii |
(iii) When becoming party to this Convention, such an organization shall communicate to the Depositary referred to in Article 43, a declaration indicating which States are members thereof, which Articles of this Convention apply to it, and the extent of its competence in the field covered by those articles. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39.4.iv |
(iv) Such an organization shall not hold any vote additional to those of its Member States. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.39.5 |
5. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval, accession or confirmation shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.41 |
ARTICLE 41. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONVENTION |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.41.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may propose an amendment to this Convention. Proposed amendments shall be considered at a review meeting or at an extraordinary meeting. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.41.2 |
2. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be provided to the Depositary who shall communicate the proposal to the Contracting Parties at least ninety days before the meeting for which it is submitted for consideration. Any comments received on such a proposal shall be circulated by the Depositary to the Contracting Parties. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.41.3 |
3. The Contracting Parties shall decide after consideration of the proposed amendment whether to adopt it by consensus, or, in the absence of consensus, to submit it to a Diplomatic Conference. A decision to submit a proposed amendment to a Diplomatic Conference shall require a two-thirds majority vote of the Contracting Parties present and voting at the meeting, provided that at least one half of the Contracting Parties are present at the time of voting. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.41.4 |
4. The Diplomatic Conference to consider and adopt amendments to this Convention shall be convened by the Depositary and held no later than one year after the appropriate decision taken in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article. The Diplomatic Conference shall make every effort to ensure amendments are adopted by consensus. Should this not be possible, amendments shall be adopted with a two-thirds majority of all Contracting Parties. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.41.5 |
5. Amendments to this Convention adopted pursuant to paragraphs 3 and 4 above shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, approval, or confirmation by the Contracting Parties and shall enter into force for those Contracting Parties which have ratified, accepted, approved or confirmed them on the ninetieth day after the receipt by the Depositary of the relevant instruments of at least two thirds of the Contracting Parties. For a Contracting Party which subsequently ratifies, accepts, approves or confirms the said amendments, the amendments will enter into force on the ninetieth day after that Contracting Party has deposited its relevant instrument. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.43 |
ARTICLE 43. DEPOSITARY |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.43.1 |
1. The Director General of the Agency shall be the Depositary of this Convention. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.43.2 |
2. The Depositary shall inform the Contracting Parties of: |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.43.2.i |
(i) the signature of this Convention and of the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval, accession or confirmation in accordance with Article 39; |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.43.2.ii |
(ii) the date on which the Convention enters into force, in accordance with Article 40; |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.43.2.iii |
(iii) the notifications of denunciation of the Convention and the date thereof, made in accordance with Article 42; |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.43.2.iv |
(iv) the proposed amendments to this Convention submitted by Contracting Parties, the amendments adopted by the relevant Diplomatic Conference or by the meeting of the Contracting Parties, and the date of entry into force of the said amendments, in accordance with Article 41. |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.44 |
ARTICLE 44. AUTHENTIC TEXTS |
3264 |
Joint Convention On The Safety Of Spent Fuel Management And On The Safety Of Radioactive Waste Management |
Art.44.1x |
The original of this Convention of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Depositary, who shall send certified copies thereof to the Contracting Parties. |
3261 |
Convention On The Law Of The Non-Navigational Uses Of International Watercourses |
Art.35 |
Article 35 |
3261 |
Convention On The Law Of The Non-Navigational Uses Of International Watercourses |
Art.35.1 |
1. The present Convention is subject to ratification, acceptance, approval or accession by States and by regional economic integration organizations. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3261 |
Convention On The Law Of The Non-Navigational Uses Of International Watercourses |
Art.35.2 |
2. Any regional economic integration organization which becomes a Party to this Convention without any of its member States being a Party shall be bound by all the obligations under the Convention. In the case of such organizations, one or more of whose member States is a Party to this Convention, the organization and its member States shall decide on their respective responsibilities for the performance of their obligations under the Convention. In such cases, the organization and the member States shall not be entitled to exercise rights under the Convention concurrently. |
3261 |
Convention On The Law Of The Non-Navigational Uses Of International Watercourses |
Art.35.3 |
3. In their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, the regional economic integration organizations shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention. These organizations shall also inform the Secretary-General of the United Nations of any substantial modification in the extent of their competence. |
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Art.36 |
Article 36 |
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Art.36.1 |
1. The present Convention shall enter into force on the ninetieth day following the date of deposit of the thirty-fifth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
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Art.36.2 |
2. For each State or regional economic integration organization that ratifies, accepts or approves the Convention or accedes thereto after the deposit of the thirty-fifth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, the Convention shall enter into force on the ninetieth day after the deposit by such State or regional economic integration organization of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. |
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Art.36.3 |
3. For the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 2, any instrument deposited by a regional economic integration organization shall not be counted as additional to those deposited by States. |
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Art.37 |
Article 37 |
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Art.37.1x |
The original of the present Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
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Inter-American Convention For The Protection And Conservation Of Sea Turtles |
Art.21 |
ARTICLE XXI |
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Inter-American Convention For The Protection And Conservation Of Sea Turtles |
Art.21.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature at Caracas, Venezuela, by States in the Americas from December 1, 1996, until December 31, 1998. |
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Art.21.2 |
2. This Convention is subject to ratification by the Signatories in accordance with their domestic laws and procedures. Instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of Venezuela, which shall be the Depositary. |
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Art.22 |
ARTICLE XXII |
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Art.22.1 |
1. This Convention shall enter into force ninety days after the date of deposit of the eighth instrument of ratification. |
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Art.22.2 |
2. After the Convention has entered into force, it shall be open for accession by States in the Americas. This Convention shall enter into force for any such State on the date of its deposit of an instrument of accession with the Depositary. |
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Art.24 |
ARTICLE XXIV |
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Art.24.1 |
1. Any Party may propose an amendment to this Convention by providing the Depositary the text of a proposed amendment at least 60 days in advance of the next meeting of the Parties. The Depositary shall promptly circulate any amendment proposed to all the Parties. |
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Art.24.2 |
2. Amendments to this Convention, adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article V(5), shall enter into force when the Depositary has received instruments of ratification from all Parties. |
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Art.27 |
ARTICLE XXVII |
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Art.27.1 |
1. The English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish texts of this Convention are equally authentic. |
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Art.27.2 |
2. The original texts of this Convention shall be deposited with the Government of Venezuela, which shall send certified copies thereof to the Signatory States and to the Parties hereto, and to the Secretary General of the United Nations for registration and publication, pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Cetaceans Of The Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea And Contiguous Atlantic Area |
Art.10 |
Article X |
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Art.10.1 |
1. This Agreement may be amended at any ordinary or extraordinary session of the Meeting of the Parties. |
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Art.10.2 |
2. Proposals for amendments to the Agreement may be made by any Party. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be communicated to the Agreement secretariat not less than one hundred and fifty days before the opening of the session. The Agreement secretariat shall transmit copies forthwith to the Parties. Any comments on the text by the Parties shall be communicated to the Agreement secretariat not less than sixty days before the opening of the session. The Secretariat shall communicate to the Parties, as soon as possible after the last day for submission of comments, all comments submitted by that day. |
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Art.10.3 |
3. Any additional annex or any amendment to the Agreement other than an amendment to its annexes shall be adopted by a two thirds majority of the Parties present and voting and shall enter into force for those Parties which have accepted it on the thirtieth day after the date on which two thirds of the Parties to the Agreement at the date of the adoption of the additional annex or amendment have deposited their instruments of acceptance with the Depositary. For any Party that deposits an instrument of acceptance after the date on which two thirds of the Parties have deposited their instruments of acceptance, the additional annex or amendment shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date on which it deposits its instrument of acceptance. |
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Art.10.4 |
4. Any amendment to an annex to the Agreement shall be adopted by a two thirds majority of the Parties present and voting and shall enter into force for all Parties on the one hundred and fiftieth day after the date of its adoption by the Meeting of the Parties, except for Parties that have entered a reservation in accordance with paragraph 5 of this Article. |
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Art.10.5 |
5. During the period of one hundred and fifty days provided for in paragraph 4 of this Article, any Party may by written notification to the Depositary enter a reservation with respect to an amendment to an annex to the Agreement. Such reservation may be withdrawn by written notification to the Depositary, and thereupon the amendment shall enter into force for that Party on the thirtieth day after the date of withdrawal of the reservation. |
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Art.13 |
Article XIII |
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Art.13.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by any Range State, whether or not areas under its jurisdiction lie within the Agreement area, or regional economic integration organization, at least one member of which is a Range State, either by: |
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Art.13.1.a |
a) signature without reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
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Art.13.1.b |
b) signature with reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval. |
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Art.13.2 |
2. This Agreement shall remain open for signature at Monaco until the date of its entry into force. |
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Art.13.3 |
3. This Agreement shall be open for accession by any Range State or regional economic integration organization mentioned in paragraph 1, above, on and after the date of entry into force of the Agreement. |
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Art.13.4 |
4. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
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Art.17 |
Article XVII |
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Art.17.1 |
1. The original of this Agreement, in the Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Government of the Principality of Monaco, which shall be the Depositary. The Depositary shall transmit certified copies of the Agreement to all States and regional economic integration organizations referred to in Article XIII, paragraph 1, of this Agreement, and to the Agreement secretariat after it has been established. |
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Art.17.2 |
2. As soon as this Agreement enters into force, a certified copy thereof shall be transmitted by the Depositary to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
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Art.17.3 |
3. The Depositary shall inform all States and regional economic integration organizations that have signed or acceded to the Agreement, and the Agreement secretariat, of: |
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Art.17.3.a |
a) any signature; |
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Art.17.3.b |
b) any deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; |
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Art.17.3.c |
c) the date of entry into force of this Agreement and of any additional annex as well as of any amendment to the Agreement or to its annexes; |
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Art.17.3.d |
d) any reservation with respect to an additional annex or an amendment to an annex; |
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Art.17.3.e |
e) any notification of withdrawal of a reservation; and |
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Art.17.3.f |
f) any notification of denunciation of this Agreement. |
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Art.17.4x |
The Depositary shall transmit to all States and regional economic integration organizations that have signed or acceded to this Agreement, and to the Agreement secretariat, the text of any reservation, any additional annex and any amendment to the Agreement or to its annexes. |
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International Convention On Liability And Compensation For Damage In Connection With The Carriage Of Hazardous And Noxious Substances By Sea |
Art.23 |
Article 23 |
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Art.23.1 |
1. Without prejudice to Article 21, paragraph 5, a State Party may at the time when it deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession or at any time thereafter declare that it assumes responsibility for obligations imposed by this Convention on any person liable to pay contributions in accordance with Articles 18, 19, 20 or Article 21, paragraph 5 in respect of hazardous and noxious substances received or discharged in the territory of that State. Such a declaration shall be made in writing and shall specify which obligations are assumed. |
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Art.23.2 |
2. Where a declaration under paragraph 1 is made prior to the entry into force of this Convention in accordance with Article 46, it shall be deposited with the Secretary-General who shall after the entry into force of this Convention communicate the declaration to the Director. |
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Art.23.3 |
3. A declaration under paragraph 1 which is made after the entry into force of this Convention shall be deposited with the Director. |
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Art.23.4 |
4. A declaration made in accordance with this Article may be withdrawn by the relevant State giving notice thereof in writing to the Director. Such a notification shall take effect three months after the Director's receipt thereof. |
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Art.23.5 |
5. Any State which is bound by a declaration made under this Article shall, in any proceedings brought against it before a competent court in respect of any obligation specified in the declaration, waive any immunity that it would otherwise be entitled to invoke. |
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Art.45 |
Article 45 |
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Art.45.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature at the Headquarters of the Organization from 1 October 1996 to 30 September 1997 and shall thereafter remain open for accession. |
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Art.45.2 |
2. States may express their consent to be bound by this Convention by: |
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Art.45.2.a |
(a) signature without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
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Art.45.2.b |
(b) signature subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
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Art.45.2.c |
(c) accession. |
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Art.45.3 |
3. Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General. |
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Art.5 |
Article 5 |
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Art.5.1 |
1. A State may, at the time of ratification, acceptance, approval of, or accession to, this Convention, or any time thereafter, declare that this Convention does not apply to ships: |
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Art.5.1.a |
(a) which do not exceed 200 gross tonnage; and |
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Art.5.1.b |
(b) which carry hazardous and noxious substances only in packaged form; and |
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Art.5.1.c |
(c) while they are engaged on voyages between ports or facilities of that State. |
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Art.5.2 |
2. Where two neighbouring States agree that this Convention does not apply also to ships which are covered by paragraph 1(a) and (b) while engaged on voyages between ports or facilities of those States, the States concerned may declare that the exclusion from the application of this Convention declared under paragraph 1 covers also ships referred to in this paragraph. |
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Art.5.3 |
3. Any State which has made the declaration under paragraph 1 or 2 may withdraw such declaration at any time. |
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Art.5.4 |
4. A declaration made under paragraph 1 or 2, and the withdrawal of the declaration made under paragraph 3, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General who shall, after the entry into force of this Convention, communicate it to the Director. |
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Art.5.5 |
5. Where a State has made a declaration under paragraph 1 or 2 and has not withdrawn it, hazardous and noxious substances carried on board ships covered by that paragraph shall not be considered to be contributing cargo for the purpose of application of Articles 18, 20, Article 21, paragraph 5 and Article 43. |
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Art.5.6 |
6. The HNS Fund is not liable to pay compensation for damage caused by substances carried by a ship to which the Convention does not apply pursuant to a declaration made under paragraph 1 or 2, to the extent that: |
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Art.5.6.a |
(a) the damage as defined in Article 1, paragraph 6(a), (b) or (c) was caused in: |
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Art.5.6.a.i |
(i) the territory, including the territorial sea, of the State which has made the declaration, or in the case of neighbouring States which have made a declaration under paragraph 2, of either of them; or |
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Art.5.6.a.ii |
(ii) the exclusive economic zone, or area mentioned in Article 3(b), of the State or States referred to in (i); |
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Art.5.6.b |
(b) the damage includes measures taken to prevent or minimize such damage. |
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Art.53 |
Article 53 |
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Art.53.1 |
1. This Convention and any amendment adopted under Article 48 shall be deposited with the Secretary-General. |
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Art.53.2 |
2. The Secretary-General shall: |
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Art.53.2.a |
(a) inform all States which have signed this Convention or acceded thereto, and all Members of the Organization, of: |
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Art.53.2.a.i |
(i) each new signature or deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession together with the date thereof; |
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Art.53.2.a.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of this Convention; |
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Art.53.2.a.iii |
(iii) any proposal to amend the limits on the amounts of compensation which has been made in accordance with Article 48, paragraph 2; |
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Art.53.2.a.iv |
(iv) any amendment which has been adopted in accordance with Article 48, paragraph 5; |
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Art.53.2.a.v |
(v) any amendment deemed to have been accepted under Article 48, paragraph 8, together with the date on which that amendment shall enter into force in accordance with paragraphs 9 and 10 of that Article; |
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Art.53.2.a.vi |
(vi) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of this Convention together with the date on which it is received and the date on which the denunciation takes effect; and |
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Art.53.2.a.vii |
(vii) any communication called for by any Article in this Convention; and |
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Art.53.2.b |
(b) transmit certified true copies of this Convention to all States which have signed this Convention or acceded thereto. |
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Art.53.3 |
3. As soon as this Convention enters into force, a certified true copy thereof shall be transmitted by the depositary to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
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Art.16 |
Article 16 |
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Art.16.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Convention. |
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Art.16.2 |
2. Amendments to this Convention may be adopted only at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties at which at least two-thirds of the Parties are represented. The text of any proposed amendment to this Convention shall be communicated to the Parties by the Secretariat at least six months before the meeting at which it is proposed for adoption. The Secretariat shall also communicate proposed amendments to the Signatories to this Convention and to the Depositary for their information. |
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Art.16.3 |
3. The Parties shall make every effort to reach agreement on any proposed amendment to this Convention by consensus. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted, and no agreement reached, the amendment shall, as a last resort, be adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of Parties present and voting, each Party having one vote, and shall be submitted by the Depositary to all Parties for ratification, approval or acceptance. |
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Art.16.4 |
4. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval of amendments shall be deposited with the Depositary. Amendments shall enter into force between Parties having accepted such amendments on the ninetieth day following the date of receipt by the Depositary of the instruments of at least three-fourths of the Parties to this Convention. Thereafter the amendments shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after the date on which that Party deposits its instrument. |
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Art.16.5 |
5. For the purpose of this Article, "Parties present and voting" means Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. |
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Art.18 |
Article 18 |
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Art.18.1 |
1. The annexes to this Convention shall form an integral part of this Convention and, unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference to this Convention constitutes, at the same time a reference to any annexes thereto. Such annexes shall be restricted to scientific, technical and administrative matters. |
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Art.18.2 |
2. The following procedures shall apply to the proposal, adoption and entry into force of additional annexes, or amendments to annexes, to this Convention: |
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Art.18.2.a |
(a) such additional annexes or amendments to annexes shall be proposed and adopted according to the procedure laid down in Articles 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3 of this Convention; |
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Art.18.2.b |
(b) any Party that is unable to accept such additional annexes or amendments to annexes, shall so notify the Depositary, in writing, within six months from the date of the communication of the adoption by the Depositary. The Depositary shall without delay notify all Parties of any such notification received. A Party may at any time substitute an acceptance for a previous declaration of objection and the annexes or amendments to annexes shall thereupon enter into force for that Party; and |
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Art.18.2.c |
(c) upon the expiration of six months from the date of the circulation of the communication by the Depositary, the annexes or amendments to annexes shall enter into force for all Parties to this Convention, which have not submitted a notification in accordance with the provisions of sub-paragraph (b) above. |
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Art.18.3 |
3. If an additional annex or an amendment to an annex involves an amendment to this Convention or to any protocol, the additional annex or amended annex shall not enter into force until such time as the amendment to this Convention or to the protocol enters into force. |
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Art.2 |
Article 2 |
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Art.2.0x |
Scope of the Convention |
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Art.2.1 |
1. The following substances shall be "hazardous wastes" for the purposes of this Convention: |
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Art.2.1.a |
(a) wastes that belong to any category contained in Annex I of this Convention, unless they do not possess any of the characteristics contained in Annex II of this Convention; and |
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Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.2.1.b |
(b) wastes that are not covered under sub-paragraph (a) above, but which are defined as, or are considered to be, hazardous wastes by the national legislation of the exporting, importing or transit Party to, from or through which such wastes are to be sent. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.2.2 |
2. Radioactive wastes are excluded from the scope of this Convention except as specifically provided for in Articles 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.5 of this Convention. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.2.3 |
3. Wastes which derive from the normal operations of a vessel, the discharge of which is covered by another international instrument, shall not fall within the scope of this Convention. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.2.4 |
4. Nothing in this Convention shall affect in any way the sovereignty of States over their territorial sea, the sovereign rights and jurisdiction that States have in their exclusive economic zones and continental shelves, and the exercise by vessels and aircraft of all States of navigational rights and freedoms, as provided for in international law and as reflected in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other relevant international instruments. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.2.5 |
5. Nothing in this Convention shall affect in any way the rights and obligations of any Party under international law including under other international agreements in force. Such agreements include the London Convention as amended; the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, including in particular Articles 31, 210 and 236 thereof; the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, 1985, including in particular Article 7 thereof; and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.2.5x |
Area of coverage |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.2.6 |
6. A Party may add areas under its jurisdiction within the Pacific Ocean between the Tropic of Cancer and 60 degrees South latitude and between 130 degrees East longitude and 120 degrees West longitude to the Convention Area. Such addition shall be notified to the Depositary who shall promptly notify the other Parties and the Secretariat. Such areas shall be incorporated within the Convention Area ninety days after notification to the Parties by the Depositary, provided there has been no objection to the proposal to add new areas by any Party. If there is any such objection the Parties concerned will consult with a view to resolving the matter. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.22.1x |
This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by Members of the South Pacific Forum. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.23 |
Article 23 |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.23.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for accession by Members of the South Pacific Forum from the day after the date on which the Convention is closed for signature. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.23.2 |
2. Other States not members of the South Pacific Forum which have territories in the Convention Area may accede to the Convention. In addition, other States which do not have territories in the Convention Area may also accede to the Convention pursuant to a decision of the Conference of the Parties under Article 13.4(g). |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.27 |
Article 27 |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.27.1x |
The Secretary General of the South Pacific Forum Secretariat shall be the Depositary of this Convention and of any protocols thereto. |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.28 |
Article 28 |
3224 |
Convention To Ban The Importation Into The Forum Island Countries Of Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes And To Control The Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within The South Pacific Region (Waigani Convention) |
Art.28.1x |
This Convention, as soon as it enters into force, shall be registered by the Depositary with the Secretary-General of the United Nations in conformity with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.38 |
Article 38 |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.38.1x |
This Agreement is subject to ratification by States and the other entities referred to in article 1, paragraph 2(b). The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.39 |
Article 39 |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.39.1x |
This Agreement shall remain open for accession by States and the other entities referred to in article 1, paragraph 2(b). The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.41 |
Article 41 |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.41.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be applied provisionally by a State or entity which consents to its provisional application by so notifying the depositary in writing. Such provisional application shall become effective from the date of receipt of the notification. |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.41.2 |
2. Provisional application by a State or entity shall terminate upon the entry into force of this Agreement for that State or entity or upon notification by that State or entity to the depositary in writing of its intention to terminate provisional application. |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.49 |
Article 49 |
3221 |
Agreement For The Implementation Of The Law Of The Sea Convention Relating To The Conservation And Management Of Straddling Fish Stocks And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks |
Art.49.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall be the depositary of this Agreement and any amendments or revisions thereto. |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.13 |
ARTICLE XIII |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.13.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by any Range State, whether or not areas under its jurisdiction lie within the Agreement Area, or regional economic integration organization, at least one member of which is a Range State, either by: |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.13.1.a |
(a) signature without reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.13.1.b |
(b) signature with reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval. |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.13.2 |
2. This Agreement shall remain open for signature at The Hague until the date of its entry into force. |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.13.3 |
3. This Agreement shall be open for accession by any Range State or regional economic integration organization mentioned in paragraph 1 above on and after the date of entry into force of the Agreement. |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.13.4 |
4. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17 |
ARTICLE XVII |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.1 |
1. The original of this Agreement, in the Arabic, English, French and Russian languages, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands which shall be the Depositary. The Depositary shall transmit certified copies of these versions to all States and regional economic integration organizations referred to in Article XIII, paragraph 1, of this Agreement, and to the Agreement secretariat after it has been established. |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.2 |
2. As soon as this Agreement enters into force, a certified copy thereof shall be transmitted by the Depositary to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.3 |
3. The Depositary shall inform all States and regional economic integration organizations that have signed or acceded to the Agreement, and the Agreement secretariat, of: |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.3 |
The Depositary shall transmit to all States and regional economic integration organizations that have signed or acceded to this Agreement, and to the Agreement secretariat, the text of any reservation, of any additional annex and of any amendment to the Agreement or to its annexes. |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.3.a |
(a) any signature; |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.3.b |
(b) any deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.3.c |
(c) the date of entry into force of this Agreement and of any additional annex as well as of any amendment to the Agreement or to its annexes; |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.3.d |
(d) any reservation with respect to an additional annex or to an amendment to an annex; |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.3.e |
(e) any notification of withdrawal of a reservation; and |
3216 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds |
Art.17.3.f |
(f) any notification of denunciation of the Agreement. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.39 |
Article 39 |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.39.1x |
This Treaty shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by signatories. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.40 |
Article 40 |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.40.1 |
1) Any state or Regional Economic Integration Organization may at the time of signature, ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, by a declaration deposited with the Depositary, declare that the Treaty shall be binding upon it with respect to all the territories for the international relations of which it is responsible, or to one or more of them. Such declaration shall take effect at the time the Treaty enters into force for that Contracting Party. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.40.2 |
2) Any Contracting Party may at a later date, by a declaration deposited with the Depositary, bind itself under this Treaty with respect to other territory specified in the declaration. In respect of such territory the Treaty shall enter into force on the ninetieth day following the receipt by the Depositary of such declaration. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.40.3 |
3) Any declaration made under the two preceding paragraphs may, in respect of any territory specified in such declaration, be withdrawn by a notification to the Depositary. The withdrawal shall, subject to the applicability of Article 473), become effective upon the expiry of one year after the date of receipt of such notification by the Depositary. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.40.4 |
4) The definition of "Area" in Article 110) shall be construed having regard to any declaration deposited under this Article. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.41 |
Article 41 |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.41.1x |
This Treaty shall be open for accession, from the date on which the Treaty is closed for signature, by states and Regional Economic Integration Organizations which have signed the Charter, on terms to be approved by the Charter Conference. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.42 |
Article 42 |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.42.1 |
1) Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to this Treaty. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.42.2 |
2) The text of any proposed amendment to this Treaty shall be communicated to the Contracting Parties by the Secretariat at least three months before the date on which it is proposed for adoption by the Charter Conference. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.42.3 |
3) Amendments to this Treaty, texts of which have been adopted by the Charter Conference, shall be communicated by the Secretariat to the Depositary which shall submit them to all Contracting Parties for ratification, acceptance or approval. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.42.4 |
4) Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval of amendments to this Treaty shall be deposited with the Depositary. Amendments shall enter into force between Contracting Parties having ratified, accepted or approved them on the ninetieth day after deposit with the Depositary of instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval by at least three-fourths of the Contracting Parties. Thereafter the amendments shall enter into force for any other Contracting Party on the ninetieth day after that Contracting Party deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of the amendments. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.49 |
Article 49 |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.49.1x |
The Government of the Portuguese Republic shall be the Depositary of this Treaty. |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.50 |
Article 50 |
3202 |
Energy Charter Treaty |
Art.50.1x |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Treaty in English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish, of which every text is equally authentic, in one original, which will be deposited with the Government of the Portuguese Republic. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30 |
ARTICLE 30. SIGNATURE, RATIFICATION, ACCEPTANCE, APPROVAL, ACCESSION |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by all States at the Headquarters of the Agency in Vienna from 20 September 1994 until its entry into force. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30.2 |
2. This Convention is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the signatory States. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30.3 |
3. After its entry into force, this Convention shall be open for accession by all States. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30.4.i |
4. i. This Convention shall be open for signature or accession by regional organizations of an integration or other nature, provided that any such organization is constituted by sovereign States and has competence in respect of the negotiation, conclusion and application of international agreements in matters covered by this Convention. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30.4.ii |
ii. In matters within their competence, such organizations shall, on their own behalf, exercise the rights and fulfil the responsibilities which this Convention attributes to States Parties |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30.4.iii |
iii. When becoming party to this Convention, such an organization shall communicate to the Depositary referred to in Article 34, a declaration indicating which States are members thereof, which articles of this Convention apply to it, and the extent of its competence in the field covered by those articles. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30.4.iv |
iv. Such an organization shall not hold any vote additional to those of its Member States. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.30.5 |
5. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.32 |
ARTICLE 32. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONVENTION |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.32.1 |
1. Any Contracting party may propose an amendment to this Convention. Proposed amendments shall be considered at a review meeting or an extraordinary meeting. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.32.2 |
2. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be provided to the Depositary who shall communicate the proposal to the Contracting Parties promptly and at least ninety days before the meeting for which it is submitted for consideration. Any comments received on such a proposal shall be circulated by the Depositary to the Contracting Parties. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.32.3 |
3. The Contracting Parties shall decide after consideration of the proposed amendment whether to adopt it by consensus, or, in the absence of consensus, to submit it to a Diplomatic Conference. A decision to submit a proposed amendment to a Diplomatic Conference shall require a two-thirds majority vote of the Contracting parties present and voting at the meeting, provided that at least one half of the Contracting Parties are present at the time of voting. Abstentions shall be considered as voting. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.32.4 |
4.. The Diplomatic Conference to consider and adopt amendments to this Convention shall be convened by the Depositary and held no later than one year after the appropriate decision taken in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article. The Diplomatic Conference shall make every effort to ensure amendments are adopted by consensus. Should this not be possible, amendments shall be adopted with a two-thirds majority of all Contracting Parties. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.32.5 |
5. Amendments to this Convention adopted pursuant to paragraphs 3 and 4 above shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, approval, or confirmation by the Contracting Parties and shall enter into force for those Contracting Parties which have ratified, accepted, approved or confirmed them on the ninetieth day after the receipt by the Depositary of the relevant instruments by at least three fourths of the Contracting Parties. For a Contracting Party which subsequently ratifies, accepts, approves or confirms the said amendments, the amendments will enter into force on the ninetieth day after that Contracting Party has deposited its relevant instrument. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.34 |
ARTICLE 34. DEPOSITARY |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.34.1 |
1. The Director General of the Agency shall be the Depositary of this Convention. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.34.2 |
2. The Depositary shall inform the Contracting Parties of: |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.34.2.i |
i. the signature of this Convention and of the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, in accordance with Article 30; |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.34.2.ii |
ii. the date on which the Convention enters into force, in accordance with Article 31; |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.34.2.iii |
iii. the notifications of denunciation of the Convention and the date thereof, made in accordance with Article 33; |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.34.2.iv |
iv. the proposed amendments to this Convention submitted by Contracting Parties, the amendments adopted by the relevant Diplomatic Conference or by the meeting of the Contracting Parties, and the date of entry into force of the said amendments, in accordance with Article 32. |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.35 |
ARTICLE 35. AUTHENTIC TEXTS |
3197 |
Convention On Nuclear Safety |
Art.35.1x |
The original of this Convention of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Depositary, who shall send certified copies thereof to the Contracting Parties. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.11 |
Article 11 |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.11.1 |
1. Amendments to the Agreement may be proposed by any Party and communicated in writing to the Director of the Task Force who shall transmit the proposals to all Parties. The Director shall also communicate proposed amendments to the signatories to this Agreement for information. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.11.2 |
2. No proposal for amendment shall be considered by the Governing Council unless it is received by the Director at least one hundred and twenty days before the opening day of the meeting at which it is to be considered. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.11.3 |
3. Amendments to the Agreement shall be adopted at a meeting of the Governing Council. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted, and no agreement reached, the amendment shall as a last resort be adopted by a two-third majority vote of the Parties present and voting at the meeting. Amendments shall take effect, with respect to the Parties, on the thirtieth day after their adoption by the Governing Council. Amendments adopted shall be notified to the Depositary forthwith. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.12 |
Article 12 |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.12.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature on 9 September 1994 by all African States at the Ministerial Meeting to conclude this Agreement in Lusaka, and thereafter from 12 September to 12 December 1994 at the Headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, and from 13 December 1994 to 13 March 1995 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.12.2 |
2. This Agreement shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.12.3 |
3. This Agreement shall remain open for accession by any African State from the day after the date on which the Agreement is closed for signature. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.12.4 |
4. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.15.1 |
1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall assume the functions of Depositary of this Agreement. |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.15.2 |
2. The Depositary shall notify all Parties to this Agreement of: |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.15.2.a |
(a) the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with Article 12; |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.15.2.b |
(b) the designation or establishment of National Bureaus in accordance with Article 6; |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.15.2.c |
(c) the amendments adopted in accordance with Article 11; and |
3195 |
Agreement On Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed At Illegal Trade In Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.15.2.d |
(d) withdrawal in accordance with Article 14. |
3192 |
Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States |
Art.25 |
ARTICLE XXV: Depositary |
3192 |
Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States |
Art.25.1x |
Instruments of Ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the Republic of Colombia, which shall transmit certified true copies to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Member States and to the competent authorities of Associate Members. |
3192 |
Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States |
Art.27 |
ARTICLE XXVII: Accession or Adhesion |
3192 |
Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States |
Art.27.1x |
After its entry into force, this Convention shall remain open to accession or adhesion by any of the States referred to in Article IV(1). Accession or adhesion shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of accession or adhesion with the Government of the Republic of Colombia which shall inform the Member States and Associate Members. This Convention shall enter into force for the acceding or adhering State, thirty days after the deposit of its instrument of accession or adhesion. |
3192 |
Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States |
Art.31 |
ARTICLE XXXI: Reservations |
3192 |
Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States |
Art.31.1x |
No reservations may be made to this Convention. |
3192 |
Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States |
Art.31.2x |
Done at Cartagena de Indias, Republic of Colombia, this 24th day of July 1994 in a single copy in the English, French and Spanish languages, each text being equally authentic. This original text will be deposited with the Government of Colombia. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.30 |
Article 30 |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.30.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to the Convention. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.30.2 |
2. Amendments to the Convention shall be adopted at an ordinary session of the Conference of the Parties. The text of any proposed amendment shall be communicated to the Parties by the Permanent Secretariat at least six months before the meeting at which it is proposed for adoption. The Permanent Secretariat shall also communicate proposed amendments to the signatories to the Convention. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.30.3 |
3. The Parties shall make every effort to reach agreement on any proposed amendment to the Convention by consensus. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted and no agreement reached, the amendment shall, as a last resort, be adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of the Parties present and voting at the meeting. The adopted amendment shall be communicated by the Permanent Secretariat to the Depositary, who shall circulate it to all Parties for their ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.30.4 |
4. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in respect of an amendment shall be deposited with the Depositary. An amendment adopted pursuant to paragraph 3 shall enter into force for those Parties having accepted it on the ninetieth day after the date of receipt by the Depositary of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession by at least two thirds of the Parties to the Convention which were Parties at the time of the adoption of the amendment. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.30.5 |
5. The amendment shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after the date on which that Party deposits with the Depositary its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of, or accession to the said amendment. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.30.6 |
6. For the purposes of this article and article 31, "Parties present and voting" means Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.31 |
Article 31 |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.31.1 |
1. Any additional annex to the Convention and any amendment to an annex shall be proposed and adopted in accordance with the procedure for amendment of the Convention set forth in article 30, provided that, in adopting an additional regional implementation annex or amendment to any regional implementation annex, the majority provided for in that article shall include a two-thirds majority vote of the Parties of the region concerned present and voting. The adoption or amendment of an annex shall be communicated by the Depositary to all Parties. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.31.2 |
2. An annex, other than an additional regional implementation annex, or an amendment to an annex, other than an amendment to any regional implementation annex, that has been adopted in accordance with paragraph 1, shall enter into force for all Parties to the Convention six months after the date of communication by the Depositary to such Parties of the adoption of such annex or amendment, except for those Parties that have notified the Depositary in writing within that period of their non-acceptance of such annex or amendment. Such annex or amendment shall enter into force for Parties which withdraw their notification of non-acceptance on the ninetieth day after the date on which withdrawal of such notification has been received by the Depositary. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.31.3 |
3. An additional regional implementation annex or amendment to any regional implementation annex that has been adopted in accordance with paragraph 1, shall enter into force for all Parties to the Convention six months after the date of the communication by the Depositary to such Parties of the adoption of such annex or amendment, except with respect to: |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.31.3.a |
(a) any Party that has notified the Depositary in writing, within such six month period, of its non-acceptance of that additional regional implementation annex or of the amendment to the regional implementation annex, in which case such annex or amendment shall enter into force for Parties which withdraw their notification of non-acceptance on the ninetieth day after the date on which withdrawal of such notification has been received by the Depositary; and |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.31.3.b |
(b) any Party that has made a declaration with respect to additional regional implementation annexes or amendments to regional implementation annexes in accordance with article 34, paragraph 4, in which case any such annex or amendment shall enter into force for such a Party on the ninetieth day after the date of deposit with the Depositary of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with respect to such annex or amendment. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.31.4 |
4. If the adoption of an annex or an amendment to an annex involves an amendment to the Convention, that annex or amendment to an annex shall not enter into force until such time as the amendment to the Convention enters into force. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.34 |
Article 34 |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.34.1 |
1. The Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, approval or accession by States and by regional economic integration organizations. It shall be open for accession from the day after the date on which the Convention is closed for signature. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.34.2 |
2. Any regional economic integration organization which becomes a Party to the Convention without any of its member States being a Party to the Convention shall be bound by all the obligations under the Convention. Where one or more member States of such an organization are also Party to the Convention, the organization and its member States shall decide on their respective responsibilities for the performance of their obligations under the Convention. In such cases, the organization and the member States shall not be entitled to exercise rights under the Convention concurrently. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.34.3 |
3. In their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, regional economic integration organizations shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention. They shall also promptly inform the Depositary, who shall in turn inform the Parties, of any substantial modification in the extent of their competence. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.34.4 |
4. In its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, any Party may declare that, with respect to it, any additional regional implementation annex or any amendment to any regional implementation annex shall enter into force only upon the deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with respect thereto. |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.39 |
Article 39 |
3188 |
Convention To Combat Desertification In Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought And/Or Desertification, Particularly In Africa |
Art.39.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall be the Depositary of the Convention. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.14 |
Article XIV |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.14.1 |
1. The Annex to this Convention shall form an integral part of this Convention. All references to this Convention shall be understood as including the Annex. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.14.2 |
2. The Annex to this Convention shall be considered amended upon the acceptance by the Governments of all Parties of a proposed amendment to the Annex adopted by the Annual Conference in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph 1(1) of Article IV. An amendment to the Annex shall enter into force on the date upon which the Depositary receives notification in writing from all Parties of their acceptance of the amendment. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.14.3 |
3. The Depositary shall notify all Parties of the date of receipt of each notification of acceptance of an amendment to the Annex. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.16 |
Article XVI |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.16.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature at Washington by the People's Republic of China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Poland , the Russian Federation, and the United States of America. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.16.2 |
2. This Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the date on which at least four signatory States, including the Russian Federation and the United States of America, which are the coastal States of the Bering Sea, have deposited their instrument of ratification, acceptance, or approval with the Depositary. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.16.3 |
3. This Convention shall enter into force for each of the other signatory States on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of that State's instrument of ratification, acceptance, or approval. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.16.4 |
4. After the entry into force of this Convention, the Parties may, by unanimous agreement, invite other States whose nationals and fishing vessels wish to conduct fishing for pollock in the Convention Area to become Parties to this Convention. This Convention shall enter into force for any such other State on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of the State's instrument of accession. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.17 |
Article XVII |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.17.1 |
1. Any Party may at any time propose an amendment to this Convention other than the Annex by providing the text of such a proposal to the Depositary. The Depositary shall promptly circulate any such proposals to all Parties. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.17.2 |
2. If one-half of the Parties request a meeting to discuss the proposed amendment, the Depositary shall call such a meeting, which shall take place no sooner than sixty days following the date of circulation of the proposal pursuant to paragraph 1 above. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.17.3 |
3. An amendment shall enter into force when the Depositary has received instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval thereof from all Parties. |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.20 |
Article XX |
3187 |
Convention On The Conservation And Management Of Pollock Resources In The Central Bering Sea |
Art.20.1x |
The original of this Convention shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America, which shall be Depositary. The Depositary shall transmit certified copies thereof to all other signatory States and acceding States. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.37 |
Article 37 |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.37.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is hereby designated as the depositary of this Agreement. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38 |
Article 38 |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature, at United Nations Headquarters from 1 April 1994 until one month after the date of its entry into force, by Governments invited to the United Nations Conference for the Negotiation of a Successor Agreement to the International Tropical Timber Agreement, 1983. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.2 |
2. Any Government referred to in paragraph 1 of this article may: |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.2.a |
(a) At the time of signing this Agreement, declare that by such signature it expresses its consent to be bound by this Agreement (definitive signature); or |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.2.b |
(b) After signing this Agreement, ratify, accept or approve it by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the depositary. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.39 |
Article 39 |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.39.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for accession by the Governments of all States upon conditions established by the Council, which shall include a time limit for the deposit of instruments of accession. The Council may, however, grant extensions of time to Governments which are unable to accede by the time-limit set in the conditions of accession. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.39.2 |
2. Accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of accession with the depositary. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.42 |
Article 42 |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.42.1 |
1. The Council may, by special vote, recommend an amendment of this Agreement to members. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.42.2 |
2. The Council shall fix a date by which members shall notify the depositary of their acceptance of the amendment. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.42.3 |
3. An amendment shall enter into force 90 days after the depositary has received notifications of acceptance from members constituting at least two thirds of the producing members and accounting for at least 75 per cent of the votes of the producing members, and from members constituting at least two thirds of the consuming members and accounting for at least 75 per cent of the votes of the consuming members. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.42.4 |
4. After the depositary informs the Council that the requirements for entry into force of the amendment have been met, and notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2 of this article relating to the date fixed by the Council, a member may still notify the depositary of its acceptance of the amendment, provided that such notification is made before the entry into force of the amendment. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.42.5 |
5. Any member which has not notified its acceptance of an amendment by the date on which such amendment enters into force shall cease to be a party to this Agreement as from that date, unless such member has satisfied the Council that its acceptance could not be obtained in time owing to difficulties in completing its constitutional or institutional procedures, and the Council decides to extend for that member the period for acceptance of the amendment. Such member shall not be bound by the amendment before it has notified its acceptance thereof. |
3176 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.42.6 |
6. If the requirements for the entry into force of the amendment have not been met by the date fixed by the Council in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article, the amendment shall be considered withdrawn. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.17 |
Article XVII. ACCEPTANCE |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.17.1 |
1. Acceptance of this Agreement by any Member or Associate Member of FAO shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Director-General. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.17.2 |
2. Acceptance of this Agreement by any State referred to in paragraph 2 of Article IV shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Director-General. Acceptance shall become effective on the date on which the Commission approves the application for membership. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.17.3 |
3. The Director-General shall inform all Members of the Commission, all Members of FAO and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of all acceptances that have become effective. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.20 |
Article XX. AMENDMENT |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.20.1 |
1. This Agreement may be amended by a three-quarters majority of the Members of the Commission. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.20.2 |
2. Proposals for amendments may be made by any Member of the Commission or by the Director-General. Proposals made by a Member of the Commission shall be addressed to both the Chairperson of the Commission and the Director-General and those made by the Director-General shall be addressed to the Chairperson of the Commission, not later than 120 days before the Session of the Commission at which the proposal is to be considered. The Director-General shall immediately inform all Members of the Commission of all proposals for amendments. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.20.3 |
3. Any amendment to this Agreement shall be reported to the Council of FAO which may disallow an amendment which is clearly inconsistent with the objectives and purposes of FAO or the provisions of the Constitution of FAO. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.20.4 |
4. Amendments not involving new obligations for Members of the Commission shall take effect for all Members from the date of their adoption by the Commission, subject to paragraph 3 above. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.20.5 |
5. Amendments involving new obligations for Members of the Commission shall, after adoption by the Commission, subject to paragraph 3 above, come into force in respect of each Member only upon its acceptance thereof. The instruments of acceptance of amendments involving new obligations shall be deposited with the Director-General. The Director-General shall inform all Members of the Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of such acceptance. The rights and obligations of any Member of the Commission that has not accepted an amendment involving new obligations shall continue to be governed by the provisions of this Agreement in force prior to the Amendment. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.20.6 |
6. Amendments to the Annexes to this Agreement may be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Members of the Commission and shall come into force from the date of approval by the Commission. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.20.7 |
7. The Director-General shall inform all Members of the Commission, all Members and Associate Members of FAO and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of the entry into force of any amendment. |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24 |
Article XXIV. DEPOSITARY |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x |
The Director-General shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. The Depositary shall: |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.a |
(a) send certified copies of this Agreement to each Member and Associate Member of FAO and to such non-Member States as may become party to this Agreement; |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.b |
(b) arrange for the registration of this Agreement, upon its entry into force, with the Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations; |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.c |
(c) inform each Member and Associate Member of FAO which has accepted this Agreement and any non-Member State which has been admitted to membership in the Commission of: |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.c.i |
(i) the application of a non-Member State to be admitted to membership in the Commission; |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.c.ii |
(ii) proposals for the amendment of this Agreement or of the Annexes thereto; |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.d |
(d) inform each Member and Associate Member of FAO and any non-Member States as may become party to this Agreement of: |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.d.i |
(i) the deposit of instruments of acceptance in accordance with Article XVII; |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.d.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of this Agreement in accordance with Article XVIII; |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.d.iii |
(iii) reservations made to this Agreement in accordance with Article XIX; |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.d.iv |
(iv) the adoption of amendments to this Agreement in accordance with Article XX; |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.d.v |
(v) withdrawals from this Agreement pursuant to Article XXI; and |
3174 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission |
Art.24.1x.d.vi |
(vi) termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article XXII. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.10 |
ARTICLE X |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.10.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open to acceptance by any Member or Associate Member of FAO, and to any nonmember State that is a Member of the United Nations, or of any of the specialized agencies of the United Nations or of the International Atomic Energy Agency. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.10.2 |
2. Acceptance of this Agreement shall be affected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Director General of FAO, hereinafter referred to as the Director-General. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.10.3 |
3. The Director General shall inform all Parties, all Members and Associate Members of FAO and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of all instruments of acceptance received. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.10.4 |
4. When a regional economic integration organization becomes a Party to this Agreement, such regional economic integration organization shall, in accordance with the provisions of Article II.7 of the FAO Constitution, as appropriate, notify such modifications or clarifications to its declaration of competence submitted under Article II.5 of the FAO Constitution as may be necessary in light of its acceptance of this Agreement. Any Party to this Agreement may, at any time, request a regional economic integration organization that is a Party to this Agreement to provide information as to which, as between the regional economic integration organization and its Member States, is responsible for the implementation of any particular matter covered by this Agreement. The regional economic integration organization shall provide this information within a reasonable time. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.12 |
ARTICLE XII |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.12.1x |
Acceptance of this Agreement may be made subject to reservations which shall become effective only upon unanimous acceptance by all Parties to this Agreement. The Director General shall notify forthwith all Parties of any reservation. Parties not having replied within three months from the date of the notification shall be deemed to have accepted the reservation. Failing such acceptance, the State or regional economic integration organization making the reservation shall not become a Party to this Agreement. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.13 |
ARTICLE XIII |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.13.1 |
1. Any proposal by a Party for the amendment of this Agreement shall be communicated to the Director General. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.13.2 |
2. Any proposed amendment of this Agreement received by the Director General from a Party shall be presented to a regular or special session of the Conference for approval and, if the amendment involves important technical changes or imposes additional obligations on the Parties, it shall be considered by an advisory committee of specialists convened by FAO prior to the Conference. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.13.3 |
3. Notice of any proposed amendment of this Agreement shall be transmitted to the Parties by the Director General not later than the time when the agenda of the session of the Conference at which the matter is to be considered is dispatched. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.13.4 |
4. Any such proposed amendment of this Agreement shall require the approval of the Conference and shall come into force as from the thirtieth day after acceptance by two thirds of the Parties. Amendments involving new obligations for Parties, however, shall come into force in respect of each Party only on acceptance by it and as from the thirtieth day after such acceptance. Any amendment shall be deemed to involve new obligations for Parties unless the Conference in approving the amendment, decides otherwise by consensus. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.13.5 |
5. The instruments of acceptance of amendments involving new obligations shall be deposited with the Director General, who shall inform all Parties of the receipt of acceptance and the entry into force of amendments. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.13.6 |
6. For the purpose of this Article, an instrument deposited by a regional economic integration organization shall not be counted as additional to those deposited by Member States of such an organization. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.14 |
ARTICLE XIV |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.14.1x |
Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement at any time after the expiry of two years from the date upon which the Agreement entered into force with respect to that Party, by giving written notice of such withdrawal to the Director General who shall immediately inform all the Parties and the Members and Associate Members of FAO of such withdrawal. Withdrawal shall become effective at the end of the calendar year following that in which the notice of withdrawal has been received by the Director General. |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15 |
ARTICLE XV |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15.1x |
The Director General shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. The Depositary shall: |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15.1x.a |
(a) send certified copies of this Agreement to each Member and Associate Member of FAO and to such nonmember States as may become Party to this Agreement; |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15.1x.b |
(b) arrange for the registration of this Agreement, upon its entry into force, with the Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations; |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15.1x.c |
(c) inform each Member and Associate Member of FAO and any nonmember States as may become Party to this Agreement of: |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15.1x.c.i |
(i) instruments of acceptance deposited in accordance with Article X; |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15.1x.c.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of this Agreement in accordance with Article XI; |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15.1x.c.iii |
(iii) proposals for and the entry into force of amendments to this Agreement in accordance with Article XIII; |
3173 |
Agreement To Promote Compliance With International Conservation And Management Measures By Fishing Vessels On The High Seas |
Art.15.1x.c.iv |
(iv) withdrawals from this Agreement pursuant to Article XIV. |
3163 |
Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents |
Art.23 |
Article 23 |
3163 |
Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents |
Art.23.1x |
The formal ratifications of this Convention shall be communicated to the Director-General of the International Labour Office for registration. |
3163 |
Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents |
Art.26 |
Article 26 |
3163 |
Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents |
Art.26.1 |
1. The Director-General of the International Labour Office shall notify all Members of the International Labour Organization of the registration of all ratifications and denunciations communicated to him by the Members of the Organization. |
3163 |
Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents |
Art.26.2 |
2. When notifying the Members of the Organization of the registration of the second ratification communicated to him, the Director-General shall draw the attention of the Members of the Organization to the date upon which the Convention will come into force. |
3163 |
Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents |
Art.27 |
Article 27 |
3163 |
Convention Concerning The Prevention Of Major Industrial Accidents |
Art.27.1x |
The Director-General of the International Labour Office shall communicate to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations full particulars of all ratifications and acts of denunciations registered by him in accordance with the provisions of the preceding Articles. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10 |
Article 10 |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature from the sixteenth day of June 1993 until the sixteenth day of June 1994, and shall thereafter remain open for accession, by: |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.ax |
Australia Niue |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.bx |
Cook Islands Papua New Guinea |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.cx |
Federated States of Micronesia Solomon Islands |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.dx |
Republic of Fiji Kingdom of Tonga |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.ex |
Republic of France Tuvalu |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.fx |
Republic of Kiribati United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on behalf of Pitcairn Islands |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.gx |
Republic of the Marshall Islands United States of America |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.hx |
Republic of Nauru Republic of Vanuatu |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.1.ix |
New Zealand Western Samoa |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.2 |
2. This Agreement is subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval by the Signatories. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.3 |
3. Reservations to this Agreement shall not be permitted. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.4 |
4. This Agreement shall enter into force thirty days from the date of deposit of the tenth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession with the Depositary, and thereafter for each State, thirty days after the date of deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession with the Depositary. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.5 |
5. Following the expiry of the period when this Agreement is open for signature, and provided that this Agreement has entered into force, this Agreement shall be open for accession by any State other than those referred to in this Article which, desiring to accede to this Agreement, may so notify the Depositary, which shall in turn notify the Parties. In the absence of a written objection by a Party within six months of receipt of such notification, a State may accede by deposit of an instrument of accession with the Depositary, and accession shall take effect thirty days after the date of deposit. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.6 |
6. The Government of Western Samoa is hereby designated as the Depositary. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.10.7 |
7. The Depositary shall transmit certified copies of this Agreement to all Members and shall register this Agreement in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.11 |
Article 11 |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.11.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Agreement for consideration by the SPREP Meeting. The text of any amendment shall be circulated to Members no less than six months in advance of the Meeting at which it is to be considered. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.11.2 |
2. An amendment shall be adopted at a SPREP Meeting by consensus of all Parties attending the SPREP Meeting and shall enter into force thirty days after the receipt by the Depositary of instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval of that amendment by all Parties. |
3161 |
Agreement Establishing The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Art.11.3 |
3. Any Party to this Agreement may withdraw from this Agreement by giving written notice to the Depositary. Withdrawal shall take effect one year after receipt of such notice by the Depositary. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2 |
Article 2 |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.i |
(i) Consent to this Agreement may be individually conferred only by duly authorized representatives of their respective governments, recognized international organizations/institutions, or such other agencies and instrumentalities, both public or private, as may be determined by the Board of Trustees of ICLARM. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.ii |
(ii) Consent must be expressed in writing, either by the affixation of signature on this Agreement or otherwise contained in a separate instrument. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.iii |
(iii) Consent to this Agreement shall strictly be limited to bestowing international status upon ICLARM as a research center/institution, as may be individually conferred by the respective consenting Party. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.iii.0x |
Such consent shall exclude the following effects: |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.iii.a |
(a) it shall not bind any Party to automatically grant to ICLARM privileges and/or immunities of whatever form, nature and character; |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.iii.b |
(b) it shall not oblige any of the Parties to provide any form of financial contribution or support to ICLARM, except that which may be voluntary in nature and character; and |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.iii.c |
(c) it shall not constitute as an obligation upon any of the consenting Parties to assume or guarantee any of the liabilities, debts and other forms of obligation incurred by ICLARM, whether or not in the course of its operations. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.iv |
(iv) This Agreement shall be open for signature by States and International Organizations at the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines. It shall remain open for signature for a period of two years from the date it is first signed, unless such period is extended prior to its expiry by the Depositary at the request of the Board of Trustees of ICLARM. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.v |
(v) The Government of the Republic of the Philippines shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.2.vi |
(vi) The consent to be bound by this Agreement shall be undertaken by the signatories in accordance with their own laws, regulations or procedures. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.3 |
Article 3 |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.3.i |
(i) After the expiration of the period in Article 2, paragraph (ii), the present Agreement shall remain open for accession by any State and any International Organization contingent upon approval by the Board of Trustees of ICLARM by simple majority. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.3.ii |
(ii) The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary of this Agreement. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.4 |
Article 4 |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.4.i |
(i) This Agreement and the Constitution appended thereto shall come into force immediately upon receipt by the Depositary of written notifications by three States parties to this Agreement. |
3157 |
Agreement To Constitute The International Center For Living Aquatic Resources Management As An International Organization |
Art.4.ii |
(ii) For each State or International Organization depositing an instrument of accession, after the entry into force of this Agreement, this Agreement will enter into force on the first day of the month after the date of receipt by the Depositary of the notification. |
3155 |
Agreement On Joint Activities In Addressing The Aral Sea And The Zone Around The Sea Crisis, Improving The Environment, And Ensuring The Social And Economic Development Of The Aral Sea Region |
Conc.1 |
Executed in Kayl-Ords on March 26, 1993 in one original copy in Russian. The original copy is kept in the Archives of the Government of the Republic of Kasakhstan, and the latter will forward the certified copy to the states that have signed this Agreement. |
3155 |
Agreement On Joint Activities In Addressing The Aral Sea And The Zone Around The Sea Crisis, Improving The Environment, And Ensuring The Social And Economic Development Of The Aral Sea Region |
Conc.2 |
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN |
3155 |
Agreement On Joint Activities In Addressing The Aral Sea And The Zone Around The Sea Crisis, Improving The Environment, And Ensuring The Social And Economic Development Of The Aral Sea Region |
Conc.3 |
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF TUKENMENISTAN |
3155 |
Agreement On Joint Activities In Addressing The Aral Sea And The Zone Around The Sea Crisis, Improving The Environment, And Ensuring The Social And Economic Development Of The Aral Sea Region |
Conc.4 |
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF KYRGYZSTAN |
3155 |
Agreement On Joint Activities In Addressing The Aral Sea And The Zone Around The Sea Crisis, Improving The Environment, And Ensuring The Social And Economic Development Of The Aral Sea Region |
Conc.5 |
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN |
3155 |
Agreement On Joint Activities In Addressing The Aral Sea And The Zone Around The Sea Crisis, Improving The Environment, And Ensuring The Social And Economic Development Of The Aral Sea Region |
Conc.6 |
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.3 |
Article 3 |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.3.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by States at Canberra at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia. It shall remain open for signature for a period of two years from the date of first signature. |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.3.2 |
2. After the expiration of the period specified in paragraph 1, this Agreement shall remain open for accession by any State, subject to prior approval by the Board of Trustees of CIFOR by simple majority. |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.3.3 |
3. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary of this Agreement. |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.3.4 |
4. The Government of Australia shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.4 |
Article 4 |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.4.1 |
1. This Agreement and the Constitution appended hereto shall enter into force upon signature by three States[1]. The three original signatories to this Agreement shall thereafter be referred to as "the sponsors". |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.4.2 |
2. For each State depositing an instrument of accession, after the entry into force of this Agreement, this Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the month after the date of receipt by the Depositary of such instrument. |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.5 |
Article 5 |
3154 |
Establishment Agreement For The Center For International Forestry Research |
Art.5.1x |
The amendment of this Agreement and fundamental provisions of the Constitution (as defined in Article 21 of the Constitution) shall be subject to the approval of the Parties to this Agreement. Such proposed amendments shall, following approval by the Board, be conveyed to Parties to this Agreement and shall enter into force 30 days after receipt by the Depositary of instruments of acceptance of the amendment from all Parties to this Agreement. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19 |
ARTICLE XIX |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19.1 |
1. The States specified in Annex I may become parties to this Agreement by: |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19.1.a |
(a) signature of this Agreement followed by the deposit of an instrument of ratification; or |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19.1.b |
(b) deposit of an instrument of accession. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19.2 |
2. This Agreement shall be open for signature by the States specified in Annex I in Rabat, on the 18th of February 1993 and thereafter at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19.3 |
3. Instruments of ratification or accession shall be deposited with the Director-General of FAO who shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19.4 |
4. This Agreement shall enter into force, with respect to all States that have ratified it or acceded to it, on the date when instruments of ratification or accession have been deposited by the Governments of at least ten of the States specified in Annex I. Any other State specified in Annex I shall become a party to this Agreement on the date of the deposit of its instrument of ratification or accession. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19.5 |
5. At any time after the entry into force of this Agreement, any State which is not specified in Annex I may notify the Director- General of FAO of its desire to become a Member of the Organization. The notification shall be accompanied by an instrument of accession, whereby the State consents to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement as from the date of its admission. The Director-General of FAO shall transmit copies of the said notification and instrument to the Governing Council, through the Executive Director of the Near East Plant Protection Organization. If, by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, the Governing Council decides to admit the State, the latter's accession shall take effect on the date of that decision, which shall promptly be notified to the Director-General of FAO. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.19.6 |
6. Ratification of this Agreement, or accession thereto, may not be made subject to any reservation. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.20 |
ARTICLE XX |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.20.1 |
1. Subject to paragraph 4, the Governing Council may amend this Agreement by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, provided that such majority is more than one half of the Member States. Amendments shall take effect, with respect to all contracting parties, on the sixtieth day after their adoption by the Governing Council. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.20.2 |
2. Proposals for the amendment of this Agreement may be made either by the Executive Committee or by a Member State in a communication to the Director-General of FAO, who shall promptly notify the proposal to all Member States and to the Executive Director of the Organization. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.20.3 |
3. No proposal for amendment shall be considered by the Governing Council unless it is notified by the Director-General of FAO to the Member States at least sixty days before the opening day of the session at which it is to be considered. The adoption of any amendment shall promptly be notified to the Director-General of FAO. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.20.4 |
4. Annex II to this Agreement may be amended only in the manner provided for therein. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23 |
ARTICLE XXIII |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1 |
1. As provided for in Article XIX, paragraph 3, the Director-General of FAO shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. The Depositary shall: |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.a |
(a) send certified copies of this Agreement to the Governments of the States specified in Annex I, and to any other government which so requests; |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.b |
(b) arrange for the registration of this Agreement, upon its entry into force, with the Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations; and |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.c |
(c) inform the States specified in Annex I and any State that has been admitted to membership of the Organization of: |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.c.i |
(i) the signature of this Agreement and the deposit of instruments of ratification or accession in accordance with Article XIX.1; |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.c.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of the Agreement in accordance Article XIX.4; |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.c.iii |
(iii) notification of the desire of a State to be admitted to membership of the Organization, and admissions, in accordance with Article XIX.5; |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.c.iv |
(iv) proposals for the amendment of this Agreement, and the adoption of amendments, in accordance with Article XX; |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.c.v |
(v) notices of withdrawal from the Organization in accordance with Article XXI.1; and |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.1.c.vi |
(vi) any notification received in accordance with Article XXI.2. |
3152 |
Agreement On The Establishment Of The Near East Plant Protection Organization |
Art.23.2 |
2. The original of this Agreement shall be deposited in the archives of FAO. |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.11 |
Article 11 |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.11.1x |
Every other State, member of the Central European Initiative – aiming at a better regional cooperation among the Governments enumerated in the Preamble to this Agreement – can accede to this Agreement by informing the Depository in writing of its intention to accede, subject to the consent of all the Contracting Parties. |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.11.2x |
The accession will come into effect in compliance with the procedures set out in Article 9 which apply to the Contracting Parties. |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.11.3x |
The Depository will transmit a certified copy of the document of accession to the Government of each signatory State as well as to the Governments of the States that have acceded to this Agreement later. |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.12 |
Article 12 |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.12.1x |
Done in Vienna on July, 18th 1992 in a single authentic English text, which will be deposited in the archives of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.8 |
Article 8 |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.8.1x |
The Government of Italy will act as a Depository for this Agreement. |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.9 |
Article 9 |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.9.1x |
The Contracting Parties to this Agreement will notify the Depository through diplomatic channels that this Agreement has been approved in accordance with their respective national legislations. |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.9.2x |
This Agreement will enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of three months after the data on which the their Contracting Party has notified the Depository that the Agreement has been approved according to its national legislation. |
3133 |
Cooperation Agreement On The Forecast, Prevention And Mitigation Of Natural And Technological Disasters |
Art.9.3x |
This Agreement enters into force only among the Contracting Parties that have given the above notification to the Depository. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.11 |
Article XI |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.11.1x |
The depositary for this Treaty shall be the Government of Niue. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.12 |
Article XII |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.12.1 |
1. Any Party may propose to the depositary an amendment to this Treaty, which shall be considered by the Parties at a meeting arranged in accordance with Article IX. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.12.2 |
2. The text of any amendments shall be adopted by unanimous decision of the Parties to the Treaty. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.12.3 |
3. Any amendment to this Treaty which is adopted by the Parties shall enter into force upon the receipt by the depositary of the instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval by all of the Parties, or on such later date as may be specified in the amendment. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.12.4 |
4. The depositary shall notify all of the Parties of the entry into force of an amendment. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13 |
Article XIII |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13.1 |
1. This Treaty shall be open for signature by: |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13.1.a |
(a) any member of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency[4]; |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13.1.b |
(b) any Territory of a Member of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency which has been authorized to sign the Treaty and to assume rights and obligations under it by the Government of the State which is internationally responsible for it. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13.2 |
2. This Treaty is subject to ratification by members of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency and the Territories referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article[5]. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the depositary. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13.3 |
3. This Treaty shall enter into force on the date of deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification[6]. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13.4 |
4. This Treaty shall remain open for accession by the members of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency and the Territories referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the depositary. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13.5 |
5. If all of the Parties agree, a State which is not a Party to the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention may accede to this Treaty. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.13.6 |
6. For any member of the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency or a State or Territory which ratifies or accedes to the Treaty after the date of deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification, the Treaty shall enter into force on the date of deposit of its instrument of ratification or accession[7]. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.14 |
Article XIV |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.14.1 |
1. The original of the Treaty shall be deposited with the depositary, which shall transmit certified copies to all States and Territories eligible to become party to this Treaty. |
3132 |
Niue Treaty On Cooperation In Fisheries Surveillance And Law Enforcement In The South Pacific Region |
Art.14.2 |
2. The depositary shall register this Treaty in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
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3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.29 |
Article 29. Amendment of the Convention or Protocols |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.29.1 |
1. Amendments to this Convention may be proposed by any Contracting Party. Amendments to any protocol may be proposed by any Party to that protocol. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.29.2 |
2. Amendments to this Convention shall be adopted at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties. Amendments to any protocol shall be adopted at a meeting of the Parties to the Protocol in question. The text of any proposed amendment to this Convention or to any protocol, except as may otherwise be provided in such protocol, shall be communicated to the Parties to the instrument in question by the secretariat at least six months before the meeting at which it is proposed for adoption. The secretariat shall also communicate proposed amendments to the signatories to this Convention for information. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.29.3 |
3. The Parties shall make every effort to reach agreement on any proposed amendment to this Convention or to any protocol by consensus. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted, and no agreement reached, the amendment shall as a last resort be adopted by a two-third majority vote of the Parties to the instrument in question present and voting at the meeting, and shall be submitted by the Depositary to all Parties for ratification, acceptance or approval. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.29.4 |
4. Ratification, acceptance or approval of amendments shall be notified to the Depositary in writing. Amendments adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 above shall enter into force among Parties having accepted them on the ninetieth day after the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval by at least two thirds of the Contracting Parties to this Convention or of the Parties to the protocol concerned, except as may otherwise be provided in such protocol. Thereafter the amendments shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after that Party deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of the amendments. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.29.5 |
5. For the purposes of this Article, "Parties present and voting" means Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.30 |
Article 30. Adoption and Amendment of Annexes |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.30.1 |
1. The annexes to this Convention or to any protocol shall form an integral part of the Convention or of such protocol, as the case may be, and, unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference to this Convention or its protocols constitutes at the same time a reference to any annexes thereto. Such annexes shall be restricted to procedural, scientific, technical and administrative matters. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.30.2 |
2. Except as may be otherwise provided in any protocol with respect to its annexes, the following procedure shall apply to the proposal, adoption and entry into force of additional annexes to this Convention or of annexes to any protocol: |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.30.2.a |
(a) Annexes to this Convention or to any protocol shall be proposed and adopted according to the procedure laid down in Article 29; |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.30.2.b |
(b) Any Party that is unable to approve an additional annex to this Convention or an annex to any protocol to which it is Party shall so notify the Depositary, in writing, within one year from the date of the communication of the adoption by the Depositary. The Depositary shall without delay notify all Parties of any such notification received. A Party may at any time withdraw a previous declaration of objection and the annexes shall thereupon enter into force for that Party subject to subparagraph (c) below; |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.30.2.c |
(c) On the expiry of one year from the date of the communication of the adoption by the Depositary, the annex shall enter into force for all Parties to this Convention or to any protocol concerned which have not submitted a notification in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (b) above. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.30.3 |
3. The proposal, adoption and entry into force of amendments to annexes to this Convention or to any protocol shall be subject to the same procedure as for the proposal, adoption and entry into force of annexes to the Convention or annexes to any protocol. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.30.4 |
4. If an additional annex or an amendment to an annex is related to an amendment to this Convention or to any protocol, the additional annex or amendment shall not enter into force until such time as the amendment to the Convention or to the protocol concerned enters into force. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.34 |
Article 34. Ratification, Acceptance or Approval |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.34.1 |
1. This Convention and any protocol shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by States and by regional economic integration organizations. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.34.2 |
2. Any organization referred to in paragraph 1 above which becomes a Contracting Party to this Convention or any protocol without any of its member States being a Contracting Party shall be bound by all the obligations under the Convention or the protocol, as the case may be. In the case of such organizations, one or more of whose member States is a Contracting Party to this Convention or relevant protocol, the organization and its member States shall decide on their respective responsibilities for the performance of their obligations under the Convention or protocol, as the case may be. In such cases, the organization and the member States shall not be entitled to exercise rights under the Convention or relevant protocol concurrently. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.34.3 |
3. In their instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval, the organizations referred to in paragraph 1 above shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention or the relevant protocol. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary of any relevant modification in the extent of their competence. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.35 |
Article 35. Accession |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.35.1 |
1. This Convention and any protocol shall be open for accession by States and by regional economic integration organizations from the date on which the Convention or the protocol concerned is closed for signature. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.35.2 |
2. In their instruments of accession, the organizations referred to in paragraph 1 above shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention or the relevant protocol. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary of any relevant modification in the extent of their competence. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.35.3 |
3. The provisions of Article 34, paragraph 2, shall apply to regional economic integration organizations which accede to this Convention or any protocol. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.41 |
Article 41. Depositary |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.41.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall assume the functions of Depositary of this Convention and any protocols. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.42 |
Article 42. Authentic Texts |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Art.42.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention. |
3128 |
Convention On Biological Diversity |
Conc.2 |
Done at Rio de Janeiro on this fifth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two. |
3127 |
Agreement Establishing The Inter-American Institute For Global Change Research |
Art.15 |
Article XV Final Clauses |
3127 |
Agreement Establishing The Inter-American Institute For Global Change Research |
Art.15.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature in Uruguay by independent States of the Inter-American region from the 13th of May, 1992 to the 12th of May, 1993. These States shall be known as Founding Parties. The Agreement shall then be open for accession with the Depository by other independent States of the Inter-American region. |
3127 |
Agreement Establishing The Inter-American Institute For Global Change Research |
Art.15.2 |
2. This Agreement shall enter into force sixty days after the date on which six independent States of the Inter-American region have notified the Depository, through diplomatic channels, that they have completed their corresponding domestic legal requirements. |
3127 |
Agreement Establishing The Inter-American Institute For Global Change Research |
Art.15.3 |
3. Amendments approved by a two-thirds vote in the Conference of the Parties, shall come into force sixty days after the date on which two-thirds of the Parties have notified the Depository, through diplomatic channels, that they have completed their corresponding domestic legal requirements. |
3127 |
Agreement Establishing The Inter-American Institute For Global Change Research |
Art.15.4 |
4. Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement by providing written notification through diplomatic channels to the Depository, six months in advance of the effective date of withdrawal, without prejudice to its compliance with the pending obligations to the ongoing projects. |
3127 |
Agreement Establishing The Inter-American Institute For Global Change Research |
Art.15.5 |
5. The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States shall be the Depository of this Agreement. |
3127 |
Agreement Establishing The Inter-American Institute For Global Change Research |
Art.15.6 |
6. This Agreement shall be registered by the Depository with the General Secretariat of the United Nations. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.20 |
Article XX |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.20.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to the articles of this Convention. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.20.2 |
2. Any Contracting Party to this Convention may propose amendments to any Protocol. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.20.3 |
3. Any such proposed amendment shall be transmitted to the depositary and communicated by it through diplomatic channels to all the Contracting Parties and to the Commission. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.20.4 |
4. Amendments to this Convention and to any Protocol shall be adopted by consensus at a Diplomatic Conference of the Contracting Parties to be convened within 90 days after the circulation of the proposed amendment by the depositary. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.20.5 |
5. The amendments shall enter into force 30 days after the depositary has received notifications of acceptance of these amendments from all Contracting Parties. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.21 |
Article XXI |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.21.1 |
1. Annexes to this Convection or to any Protocol shall form an integral part of the Convention or such Protocol, as the case may be. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.21.2 |
2. Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to the Annexes to this Convention or to the Annexes of any Protocol through its Representative in the Commission. Such amendments shall be adopted by the Commission on the basis of consensus. The depositary, duly informed by the Chairman of the Commission of its decision, shall without delay communicate the amendments so adopted to all the Contracting Parties. Such amendments shall enter into force 30 days after the depositary has received notifications of acceptance from all Contracting Parties. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.21.3 |
3. The provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article shall apply to the adoption and entry into force of a new Annex to this Convention or to any Protocol. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.22 |
Article XXII |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.22.1x |
The depositary shall inform, through diplomatic channels, the Contracting Parties of the date on which amendments adopted under Articles XX and XXI enter into force. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.28 |
Article XXVIII |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.28.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by the Black Sea States. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.28.2 |
2. This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the States which have signed it. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.28.3 |
3. This Convention shall be open for accession by any non-Black Sea State interested in achieving the aims of this Convention and contributing substantially to the protection and preservation of the marine environment of the Black Sea provided the said State has been invited by all Contracting Parties. Procedures with regard to the invitation for accession will be dealt with by the depositary. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.28.4 |
4. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the depositary. The depositary of this Convention shall be the Government of Romania. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29 |
Article XXIX |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.1x |
This Convention shall enter into force 60 days after the date of deposit with the depositary of the fourth instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. |
3124 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Black Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.2x |
For a State acceding to this Convention in accordance with Article XXVIII, the Convention shall enter into force 60 days after the deposit of its instrument of accession. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6 |
6. The Meeting of the Parties |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.1 |
6.1. The Parties shall meet, at the invitation of the Bonn Convention Secretariat on behalf of any Party, within one year of the entry into force of this agreement, and thereafter, at the notification of the Secretariat, not less than once every three years to review the progress made and difficulties encountered in the implementation and operation of the agreement since the last Meeting, and to consider and decide upon: |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.1.a |
(a) The latest Secretariat report; |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.1.b |
(b) Matters relating to the Secretariat and the Advisory Committee; |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.1.c |
(c) The establishment and review of financial arrangements and the adoption of a budget for the forthcoming three years; |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.1.d |
(d) Any other item relevant to this agreement circulated among the Parties by a Party or by the Secretariat not later than 90 days before the Meeting, including proposals to amend the agreement and its Annex; and |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.1.e |
(e) The time and venue of the next Meeting. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.2.1 |
6.2.1. The following shall be entitled to send observers to the Meeting: the Depositary of this agreement, the secretariats of the Bonn Convention, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, the Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft, the Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Landbased Sources, the Common Secretariat for the Cooperation on the Protection of the Wadden Sea, the International Whaling Commission, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, the International Baltic Sea Fisheries Commission, the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, and all non-Party Range States and Regional Economic Integration Organizations bordering on the waters concerned. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.2.2 |
6.2.2. Any other body qualified in cetacean conservation and management may apply to the Secretariat not less than 90 days in advance of the Meeting to be allowed to be represented by observers. The Secretariat shall communicate such applications to the Parties at least 60 days before the Meeting, and observers shall be entitled to be present unless that is opposed not less than 30 days before the Meeting by at least one third of the Parties. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.3 |
6.3. Decisions at Meetings shall be taken by a simple majority among Parties present and voting, except that financial decisions and amendments to the agreement and its Annex shall require a three-quarters majority among those present and voting. Each Party shall have one vote. However, in matters within their competence, the European Economic Community shall exercise their voting rights with a number of votes equal to the number of their member States which are Parties to the agreement. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.4 |
6.4 The Secretariat shall prepare and circulate a report of the Meeting to all Parties and observers within 90 days of the closure of the Meeting. This agreement and its Annex may be amended at any Meeting of the Parties. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.5.1 |
6.5.1. Proposals for amendments may be made by any Party. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.5.2 |
6.5.2. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be communicated to the Secretariat at least 90 days before the opening of the Meeting. The Secretariat shall transmit copies forthwith to the Parties. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.6.5.3 |
6.5.3. Amendments shall enter into force for those Parties which have accepted them 90 days after the deposit of the fifth instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary. Thereafter they shall enter into force for a Party 30 days after the date of deposit of its instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8 |
8. Legal matters and formalities |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.1 |
8.1 This is an agreement within the meaning of the Bonn Convention, Article IV (4). |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.2 |
8.2 The provisions of this agreement shall in no way affect the rights and obligations of a Party deriving from any other existing treaty, convention, or agreement. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.3 |
8.3 The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall assume the functions of Depositary of this agreement. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.3.1 |
8.3.1 The Depositary shall notify all Signatories, all Regional Economic Integration Organizations and the Bonn Convention Secretariat of any signatures, deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, entry into force of the agreement, amendments, reservations and denunciations. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.3.2 |
8.3.2 The Depositary shall send certified true copies of the agreement to all signatories, all non-signatory Range States, all Regional Economic Integration Organizations and the Bonn Convention Secretariat. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.4 |
8.4. The agreement shall be open for signature at the United Nations Headquarters by 31 March 1992 and thereafter remain open for signature at the United Nations Headquarters by all Range States and Regional Economic Integration Organizations, until the date of entry into force of the agreement. They may express their consent to be bound by the agreement (a) by signature, not subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, or (b) if the agreement has been signed subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, by the deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. After the date of its entry into force, the agreement shall be open for accession by Range States and Regional Economic Integration Organizations. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.5 |
8.5. The agreement shall enter into force 90 days after six Range States have expressed their consent to be bound by it in accordance with Article 8.4. Thereafter, it shall enter into force for a State and Regional Economic Integration Organization on the 30th day after the date of signature, not subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, or of the deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with the Depositary. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.6 |
8.6. The agreement and its Annex shall not be subject to general reservations. However, a Range State or Regional Economic Integration Organization may, on becoming a Party in accordance with Article 8.4 and 8.5, enter a specific reservation with regard to any particular species, subspecies or population of small cetaceans. Such reservations shall be communicated to the Depositary on signing or at the deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. |
3118 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Small Cetaceans Of The Baltic And North Seas |
Art.8.7 |
8.7. A Party may at any time denounce this agreement. Such denunciation shall be notified in writing to the Depositary and take effect one year after the receipt thereof. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.14 |
Article 14 Signature, Ratification, Accession, Entry into force and Admission |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.14.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by the States in Africa listed in Annex I, in Abidjan, on 13 December 1991, and thereafter, at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome until 31 December 1992. Such States that have signed the Agreement may become a party thereto by depositing an instrument of ratification. Such States that have not signed the Agreement may become a party thereto by depositing an instrument of accession. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.14.2 |
2. Instruments of ratification or accession shall be deposited with the Director-General of FAO, who shall be the Depositary of the present Agreement. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.14.3 |
3. Subject to Article 6, paragraph 3 of the present Agreement, and at any time after the entry into force of this Agreement, any State not referred to in paragraph 1 above may apply to the Director-General of FAO to become a member of INFOPÊCHE. The Director-General of FAO shall inform Member States of such application. The Governing Council shall then decide on the application in accordance with Article 6, paragraph 3, and if a favourable decision is made, invite the State concerned to accede to the Agreement establishing INFOPÊCHE. The State shall lodge its instrument of accession, whereby it consents to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement as from the date of its admission, with the Director-General within ninety days of the date of the invitation by the Governing Council. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.14.4 |
4. This Agreement shall enter into force, with respect to all States that have ratified it or acceded thereto, on the date when instruments of ratification or accession have been deposited by the Governments of at least five States listed in Annex I. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.15 |
Article 15 Amendment |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.15.1 |
1. Proposals for the amendment of this Agreement must be made by a Member State in a communication to the Depositary, who shall promptly notify the proposal to all Member States and to the Director of INFOPÊCHE. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.15.2 |
2. The Governing Council may amend this Agreement by a two-thirds majority of the Member States. Amendments shall take effect, with respect to all Contracting Parties, on the thirtieth day after their adoption by the Governing Council, except for any Contracting party which gives notice of withdrawal within thirty days of the adoption of such amendment, subject to Article 16, paragraph 1. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.15.3 |
3. No proposal for amendment shall be considered by the Governing Council unless it was received by the Depositary at least one hundred and twenty days before the opening day of the session at which it is to be considered. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.16 |
Article 16 Withdrawal and Dissolution |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.16.1 |
1. At any time after the expiration of three years from the date when it became a party to this Agreement, any Member State may give notice of its withdrawal from INFOPÊCHE to the Depositary. Such withdrawal shall take effect twelve months after the notice thereof was received by the Depositary or at any later date specified in the notice, provided, however, that any obligation incurred by the Member State vis-à-vis INFOPÊCHE shall remain valid and enforceable. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.16.2 |
2. INFOPÊCHE shall cease to exist at any time decided by the Governing Council by a three-quarters majority of all its Members. Any assets remaining after the land, buildings and fixtures have been disposed of, after the balance of any donated funds that have not been used has been returned to the respective donors, and after all obligations have been met, shall be distributed among the States which were Members of INFOPÊCHE at the time of the dissolution, in proportion to the contributions that they made, in accordance with Article 11, paragraph 2, for the year preceding the year of the dissolution. |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18 |
Article 18 Depositary |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x |
The Director-General of FAO shall be the Depositary of this Agreement. The Depositary shall: |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.a |
(a) send certified copies of this Agreement to the Governments of the States listed in Annex I, and to any other government which so requests; |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.b |
(b) arrange for the registration of this Agreement, upon its entry into force, with the Secretariat of the United Nations, in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations; |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.c |
(c) inform the States listed in Annex I and any State that has been admitted to membership of INFOPÊCHE of: |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.c.i |
(i) the signature of this Agreement and the deposit of instruments of ratification or accession in accordance with Article 14; |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.c.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of this Agreement in accordance with Article 14, paragraph 4; |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.c.iii |
(iii) notification of the desire of a State to be admitted to membership of INFOPÊCHE, and admissions, in accordance with Article 6; |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.c.iv |
(iv) proposals for the amendment of this Agreement, and the adoption of amendments, in accordance with Article 15 and |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.c.v |
(v) notices of withdrawal from INFOPÊCHE in accordance with Article 16; |
3108 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Intergovernmental Organization For Marketing Information And Cooperation Services For Fishery Products In Africa |
Art.18.1x.d |
(d) convene the first session of the Governing Council of INFOPÊCHE within six months after the entry into force of this Agreement, in accordance with Article 14, paragraph 4. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.10 |
ARTICLE X |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.10.1x |
This Agreement shall be open to signature by Range States or Regional Economic Integration Organisations who may become Parties either by: |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.10.1x.a |
(a) signature without reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.10.1x.b |
(b) signature with reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.10.2x |
Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.10.3x |
This Agreement shall remain open for signature until the date of entry into force of the Agreement. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.11 |
ARTICLE XI |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.11.1x |
This Agreement shall be open for accession by Range States or Regional Economic Integration Organisations after the date of entry into force of the Agreement. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.14 |
ARTICLE XIV |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.14.1x |
The original of the Agreement in English, French and German, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom, which shall be the Depositary and shall transmit certified copies thereof to all States and any Regional Economic Integration Organisations that have signed the Agreement or deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.14.2x |
The Depositary shall inform all Range States and Regional Economic Integration Organisations of signatures, deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, entry into force of this Agreement, amendments thereto, reservations and notifications of denunciation. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.7 |
ARTICLE VII |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.7.1 |
1. This Agreement may be amended at any meeting of the Parties. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.7.2 |
2. Proposals for amendment may be made by any Party. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.7.3 |
3. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be communicated to the Depositary at least 90 days before the opening of the meeting. The Depositary shall transmit copies forthwith to the Parties. |
3106 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Populations of European Bats |
Art.7.4 |
4. Amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting and shall enter into force for those Parties which have accepted them 60 days after the deposit of the fifth instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary. Thereafter, they shall enter into force for a Party 30 days after the date of deposit of its instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary. |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.11 |
Article 11 |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.11.1x |
The Government of Seychelles shall be the Depositary for this Convention. |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.12 |
Article 12 |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.12.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by founding States referred to in Article 3. |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.12.2 |
2. Acceptance of this Convention shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Depositary. |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.12.3 |
3. This Convention shall enter into force on receipt of the third such instrument of acceptance. |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.13 |
Article 13 |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.13.1 |
1. Pounding States and coastal States of the region referred to in Article 3 may, in accordance with the provisions of that Article, accede to this Convention by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Depositary. |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.13.2 |
2. Accession will be effective upon receipt of the instrument of acceptance by the Depositary. |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.15.1 |
1. Proposals for amendment may be made by any Member of the Board in writing, addressed to the Depositary, which shall promptly notify all Members of the Organisation. |
3095 |
Western Indian Ocean Tuna Organization Convention |
Art.15.2 |
2. Amendments shall be effective upon receipt by the Depositary of instruments of acceptance from two-thirds of the Members of the Organisation. |
3086 |
Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
3086 |
Convention On Environmental Impact Assessment In A Transboundary Context |
Art.14.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Convention. |
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Art.14.2 |
2. Proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the secretariat, which shall communicate them to all Parties. The proposed amendments shall be discussed at the next meeting of the Parties, provided these proposals have been circulated by the secretariat to the Parties at least ninety days in advance. |
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Art.14.3 |
3. The Parties shall make every effort to reach agreement on any proposed amendment to this Convention by consensus. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted, and no agreement reached, the amendment shall as a last resort be adopted by a three-fourths majority vote of the Parties present and voting at the meeting. |
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Art.14.4 |
4. Amendments to this Convention adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article shall be submitted by the Depositary to all Parties for ratification, approval or acceptance. They shall enter into force for Parties having ratified, approved or accepted them on the ninetieth day after the receipt by the Depositary of notification of their ratification, approval or acceptance by at least three fourths of these Parties. Thereafter they shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after that Party deposits its instrument of ratification, approval or acceptance of the amendments. |
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Art.14.5 |
5. For the purpose of this Article, "Parties present and voting" means Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. |
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Art.14.6 |
6. The voting procedure set forth in paragraph 3 of this Article is not intended to constitute a precedent for future agreements negotiated within the Economic Commission for Europe. |
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Art.15 |
Article 15 |
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Art.15.1 |
1. If a dispute arises between two or more Parties about the interpretation or application of this Convention, they shall seek a solution by negotiation or by any other method of dispute settlement acceptable to the parties to the dispute. |
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Art.15.2 |
2. When signing, ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to this Convention, or at any time thereafter, a Party may declare in writing to the Depositary that for a dispute not resolved in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article, it accepts one or both of the following means of dispute settlement as compulsory in relation to any Party accepting the same obligation: |
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Art.15.2.a |
(a) Submission of the dispute to the International Court of Justice; |
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Art.15.2.b |
(b) Arbitration in accordance with the procedure set out in Appendix VII. |
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Art.15.3 |
3. If the parties to the dispute have accepted both means of dispute settlement referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, the dispute may be submitted only to the International Court of Justice, unless the parties agree otherwise. |
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Art.17 |
Article 17 |
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Art.17.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by signatory States and regional economic integration organizations. |
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Art.17.2 |
2. This Convention shall be open for accession as from 3 September 1991 by the States and organizations referred to in Article 16. |
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Art.17.3 |
3. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who shall perform the functions of Depositary. |
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Art.17.4 |
4. Any organization referred to in Article 16 which becomes a Party to this Convention without any of its member States being a Party shall be bound by all the obligations under this Convention. In the case of such organizations, one or more of whose member States is a Party to this Convention, the organization and its member States shall decide on their respective responsibilities for the performance of their obligations under this Convention. In such cases, the organization and the member States shall not be entitled to exercise rights under this Convention concurrently. |
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Art.17.5 |
5. In their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, the regional economic integration organizations referred to in Article 16 shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by this Convention. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary of any relevant modification to the extent of their competence. |
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Art.19 |
Article 19 |
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Art.19.1x |
At any time after four years from the date on which this Convention has come into force with respect to a Party, that Party may withdraw from this Convention by giving written notification to the Depositary. Any such withdrawal shall take effect on the ninetieth day after the date of its receipt by the Depositary. Any such withdrawal shall not affect the application of Articles 3 to 6 of this Convention to a proposed activity in respect of which a notification has been made pursuant to Article`3, paragraph 1, or a request has been made pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 7, before such withdrawal took effect. |
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Art.20 |
Article 20 |
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Art.20.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the English, French and Russian texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
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Convention On The Ban Of The Import Into Africa And The Control Of Transboundary Movement And Management Of Hazardous Wastes Within Africa |
Art.17 |
ARTICLE 17 Amendment of the Convention and of Protocols |
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Art.17.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Convention and any Party to a Protocol may propose amendments to that Protocol. Such amendments shall take due account, inter alia, of relevant scientific, technical, environmental and social considerations. |
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Art.17.2 |
2. Amendments to this Convention shall be adopted at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties. Amendments to any Protocol shall be adopted at a meeting of the Parties to the Protocol in question. The text of any proposed amendment to this Convention or to any Protocol, except as may otherwise be provided in such Protocol, shall be communicated to the Parties by the Secretariat at least six months before the meeting at which it is proposed for adoption. The Secretariat shall also communicate proposed amendments to the Signatories to this Convention for their information. |
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Art.17.3 |
3. The Parties shall make every effort to reach agreement on any proposed amendment to this Convention by consensus. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted, and no agreement reached, the amendment shall, as a last resort, be adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of the Parties present and voting at the meeting. It shall then be submitted by the depository to all Parties for ratification, approval, formal confirmation or acceptance. |
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Art.17.3x |
Amendment of Protocols to this Convention |
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Art.17.4 |
4. The procedure specified in paragraph 3 above shall apply to amendments to any protocol, except that a two-thirds majority of the Parties to that Protocol present and voting at the meeting shall suffice for their adoption. |
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Art.17.4x |
General Provisions |
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Art.17.5 |
5. Instruments of ratification, approval, formal confirmation or acceptance of amendments shall be deposited with the Depository. Amendments adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 or 4 above shall enter into force between Parties having accepted them, on the ninetieth day after the receipt by the Depository of the instrument of ratification, approval, formal confirmation or acceptance by at least two-thirds of the Parties who accepted the amendments to the Protocol concerned, except as may otherwise be provided in such Protocol. The amendments shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after that Party deposits its instrument of ratification, approval, formal confirmation or acceptance of the amendments. |
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Art.17.6 |
6. For the purpose of this Article, "Parties present and voting" means Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. |
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Art.18 |
ARTICLE 18 Adoption and Amendment of Annexes |
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Art.18.1 |
1. The annexes to this Convention or to any Protocol shall form an integral part of this Convention or of such Protocol, as the case may be and, unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference to this Convention or its Protocols constitutes at the same time a reference to any annexes thereto. Such annexes shall be restricted to scientific, technical and administrative matters. |
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Art.18.2 |
2. Except as may be otherwise provided in any Protocol with respect to its annexes, the following procedures shall apply to the proposal, adoption and entry into force of additional annexes to this Convention or of annexes to a protocol: |
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Art.18.2.a |
(a) annexes to this Convention and its Protocols shall be proposed and adopted according to the procedure laid down in Article 17, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Convention; |
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Art.18.2.b |
(b) any Party that is unable to accept an additional annex to this convention or an annex to any Protocol to which it is Party shall so notify the Depository, in writing, within six months from the date of the communication of the adoption by the Depository. The Depository shall without delay notify all Parties of any such notification received. A Part may at any time substitute an acceptance for a previous declaration of objection and the annexes shall thereupon enter into force for that Party; |
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Art.18.2.c |
(c) upon the expiration of six months from the date of the circulation of the communication by the Depository, the annex shall become effective for all Parties to this Convention or to any Protocol concerned with the provision of sub-paragraph (b) above. |
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Art.18.3 |
3. The proposal, adoption and entry into force of amendments to annexes to this Convention or to any Protocol shall be subject to the same procedure as for the proposal, adoption and entry into force of annexes to the Convention or annexes to a Protocol. Annexes and amendments thereto shall take due account, inter alia, or relevant scientific and technical considerations. |
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Art.18.4 |
4. If an additional annex or an amendment to an annex involves an amendment to this Convention or to any Protocol, the additional annex or amended annex shall not enter into force until such time as the amendment to this Convention or to the Protocol enters into force. |
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Art.22 |
ARTICLE 22 Ratification, Acceptance, Formal Confirmation or Approval |
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Art.22.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, formal confirmation, or approval by Member States of the OAU. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, formal confirmation, or approval shall be deposited with the Depository. |
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Art.22.2 |
2. Parties shall be bound by all obligations of this Convention. |
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Art.23 |
ARTICLE 23 Accession |
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Art.23.1x |
This Convention shall be open for accession by Member States of the OAU from the day after the date on which the Convention is closed for signature. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depository. |
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Art.28 |
ARTICLE 28 Depository |
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Art.28.1x |
The Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity shall be the Depository for this Convention and of any Protocol thereto. |
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International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Cooperation |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
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Art.14.1 |
(1) This Convention may be amended by one of the procedures specified in the following paragraphs. |
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Art.14.2 |
(2) Amendment after consideration by the Organization: |
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Art.14.2.a |
(a) Any amendment proposed by a Party to the Convention shall be submitted to the Organization and circulated by the Secretary-General to all Members of the Organization and all Parties at least six months prior to its consideration. |
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Art.14.2.b |
(b) Any amendment proposed and circulated as above shall be submitted to the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the Organization for consideration. |
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Art.14.2.c |
(c) Parties to the Convention, whether or not Members of the Organization, shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of the Marine Environment Protection Committee. |
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Art.14.2.d |
(d) Amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of only the Parties to the Convention present and voting. |
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Art.14.2.e |
(e) If adopted in accordance with subparagraph (d), amendments shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to all Parties to the Convention for acceptance. |
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Art.14.2.f |
(f) (i) An amendment to an article or the Annex of the Convention shall be deemed to have been accepted on the date on which it is accepted by two thirds of the Parties. |
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Art.14.2.f.ii |
(ii) An amendment to an appendix shall be deemed to have been accepted at the end of a period to be determined by the Marine Environment Protection Committee at the time of its adoption, which period shall not be less than ten months, unless within that period an objection is communicated to the Secretary-General by not less than one third of the Parties. |
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Art.14.2.g |
(g) (i) An amendment to an article or the Annex of the Convention accepted in conformity with subparagraph (f)(i) shall enter into force six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted with respect to the Parties which have notified the Secretary-General that they have accepted it. |
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Art.14.2.g.ii |
(ii) An amendment to an appendix accepted in conformity with subparagraph (f)(ii) shall enter into force six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted with respect to all Parties with the exception of those which, before that date, have objected to it. A Party may at any time withdraw a previously communicated objection by submitting a notification to that effect to the Secretary-General. |
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Art.14.3 |
(3) Amendment by a Conference: |
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Art.14.3.a |
(a) Upon the request of a Party, concurred with by at least one third of the Parties, the Secretary-General shall convene a Conference of Parties to the Convention to consider amendments to the Convention. |
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Art.14.3.b |
(b) An amendment adopted by such a Conference by a two-thirds majority of those Parties present and voting shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to all Parties for their acceptance. |
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Art.14.3.c |
(c) Unless the Conference decides otherwise, the amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (2)(f) and (g). |
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Art.14.4 |
(4) The adoption and entry into force of an amendment constituting an addition of an Annex or an appendix shall be subject to the procedure applicable to an amendment to the Annex. |
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Art.14.5 |
(5) Any Party which has not accepted an amendment to an article or the Annex under paragraph (2)(f)(i) or an amendment constituting an addition of an Annex or an appendix under paragraph (4) or has communicated an objection to an amendment to an appendix under paragraph (2)(f)(ii) shall be treated as a non-Party only for the purpose of the application of such amendment. Such treatment shall terminate upon the submission of a notification of acceptance under paragraph (2)(f)(i) or withdrawal of the objection under paragraph (2)(g)(ii). |
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Art.14.6 |
(6) The Secretary-General shall inform all Parties of any amendment which enters into force under this article, together with the date on which the amendment enters into force. |
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Art.14.7 |
(7) Any notification of acceptance of, objection to, or withdrawal of objection to, an amendment under this article shall be communicated in writing to the Secretary-General who shall inform Parties of such notification and the date of its receipt. |
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Art.14.8 |
(8) An appendix to the Convention shall contain only provisions of a technical nature. |
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Art.15 |
Article 15 |
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Art.15.1 |
(1) This Convention shall remain open for signature at the Headquarters of the Organization from 30 November 1990 until 29 November 1991 and shall thereafter remain open for accession. Any State may become Party to this Convention by: |
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Art.15.1.a |
(a) signature without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
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Art.15.1.b |
(b) signature subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
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Art.15.1.c |
(c) accession.[12] |
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Art.15.2 |
(2) Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General. |
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Art.17 |
Article 17 |
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Art.17.1 |
(1) This Convention may be denounced by any Party at any time after the expiry of five years from the date on which this Convention enters into force for that Party. |
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Art.17.2 |
(2) Denunciation shall be effected by notification in writing to the Secretary-General. |
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Art.17.3 |
(3) A denunciation shall take effect twelve months after receipt of the notification of denunciation by the Secretary-General or after the expiry of any longer period which may be indicated in the notification. |
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Art.18 |
Article 18 |
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Art.18.1 |
(1) This Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General. |
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Art.18.2 |
(2) The Secretary-General shall: |
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Art.18.2.a |
(a) inform all States which have signed this Convention or acceded thereto of: |
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Art.18.2.a.i |
(i) each new signature or deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, together with the date thereof; |
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Art.18.2.a.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of this Convention; and |
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Art.18.2.a.iii |
(iii) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of this Convention together with the date on which it was received and the date on which the denunciation takes effect; |
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Art.18.2.b |
(b) transmit certified true copies of this Convention to the Governments of all States which have signed this Convention or acceded thereto. |
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Art.18.3 |
(3) As soon as this Convention enters into force, a certified true copy thereof shall be transmitted by the depositary to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
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Cooperation Agreement For The Protection Of The Coasts And Waters Of The North-East Atlantic Against Pollution |
Art.20 |
Article 20 |
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Art.20.1 |
1. Without prejudice to the provisions of Annex 1.3 of this Agreement, any proposal from one of the Parties with a view to amendment of this Agreement or its Annexes shall be studied at a meeting of the Parties. Following adoption of the proposal by a unanimous vote, the Parties shall be notified of the amendment by the depositary government. |
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Art.20.2 |
2. Such an amendment shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the date on which the depositary government receives notification of its approval by all Contracting Parties. |
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Art.22 |
Article 22 |
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Art.22.1 |
1. The signatory States and the European Economic Community become Parties to this Agreement either by signature without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval followed by ratification, acceptance or approval. |
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Art.22.2 |
2. The instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of Portugal. |
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Art.22.3 |
3. This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the date on which all the States referred to in this Article and the European Economic Community sign without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval or deposit an instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. |
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Art.24 |
Article 24 |
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Art.24.1 |
1. For each State acceding to this Agreement, the latter shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the date on which the State concerned deposits its instrument of accession. |
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Art.24.2 |
2. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Government of Portugal. |
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Art.25 |
Article 25 |
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Art.25.1 |
1. After five years this Agreement may be denounced by any Party. |
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Art.25.2 |
2. Denunciation shall be effected by a notification in writing addressed to the depositary government, which shall notify all the other Parties of any denunciation received and of the date of its receipt. |
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Art.25.3 |
3. A denunciation shall take effect one year after its receipt by the depositary government. |
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Art.26 |
Article 26 |
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Art.26.1x |
The depositary government shall inform those States which have signed this Agreement or acceded thereto, and the European Economic Community, of: |
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Art.26.1x.a |
(a) any signing of this Agreement; |
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Art.26.1x.b |
(b) the depositing of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession and the receipt of notice of denunciation; |
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Art.26.1x.c |
(c) the date of entry into force of this Agreement; |
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Art.26.1x.d |
(d) the receipt of notifications of approval concerning amendments made to this Agreement or its Annexes and the date of entry into force of those amendments. |
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Art.27 |
Article 27 |
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Art.27.1x |
The original of this Agreement, drawn up in the Arabic, Spanish, French and Portuguese languages, the French text being authentic in case of divergence, shall be deposited with the Government of Portugal, which shall communicate certified copies to the Contracting Parties and which shall transmit a certified copy to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization for registration and publication, in application of Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
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Agreement On The Conservation Of Seals In The Wadden Sea |
Art.11 |
XI. Amendment of the Agreement |
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Art.11.1x |
Any Party may propose amendments to this Agreement. Any such proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Depositary and communicated by it to all Parties, which shall inform the Depositary of their acceptance or rejection of the amendment as soon as possible after the receipt of the communication. The amendment shall enter into force ninety days after the Depositary has received notifications of acceptance of that amendment from all Parties. |
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Art.15 |
XV. Ratification, Acceptance, Approval |
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Art.15.1x |
This Agreement shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, which shall be the Depositary. |
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Art.18 |
XVIII. Depositary |
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Art.18.1 |
1. The original of this Agreement, in the Danish, Dutch, English and German languages, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Depositary. The Depositary shall transmit certified copies of each of these versions to the States which have signed the Agreement and the Secretariat of the Convention. |
3078 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Seals In The Wadden Sea |
Art.18.2 |
2. The Depositary shall inform all signatory States and the Secretariat of the Convention of signatures, deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, entry into force of this Agreement, amendments thereto, and notices of denunciation. |
3078 |
Agreement On The Conservation Of Seals In The Wadden Sea |
Art.18.3 |
3. As soon as this Agreement enters into force, a certified copy thereof shall be transmitted by the Depositary to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations, and to the Secretariat of the Convention. |
3076 |
First Arrangement Implementing The Nauru Agreement Setting Forth Minimum Terms And Conditions Of Access To The Fisheries Zones Of The Parties |
Art.10 |
Article X |
3076 |
First Arrangement Implementing The Nauru Agreement Setting Forth Minimum Terms And Conditions Of Access To The Fisheries Zones Of The Parties |
Art.10.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by the States named in the preamble hereto and shall be subject to ratification. |
3076 |
First Arrangement Implementing The Nauru Agreement Setting Forth Minimum Terms And Conditions Of Access To The Fisheries Zones Of The Parties |
Art.10.2 |
2. This Agreement shall enter into force 30 days following receipt by the depositary of the fifth instrument of ratification. Thereafter it shall enter into force for any signing or acceding State 30 days after receipt by the depositary of an instrument of ratification or accession. |
3076 |
First Arrangement Implementing The Nauru Agreement Setting Forth Minimum Terms And Conditions Of Access To The Fisheries Zones Of The Parties |
Art.10.3 |
3. This Agreement shall be deposited with the Government of Solomon Islands which shall be responsible for its registration with the United Nations. |
3076 |
First Arrangement Implementing The Nauru Agreement Setting Forth Minimum Terms And Conditions Of Access To The Fisheries Zones Of The Parties |
Art.10.4 |
4. Following entry into force, this Agreement shall be open for accession by other States with the concurrence of all of the Parties to this Agreement. |
3076 |
First Arrangement Implementing The Nauru Agreement Setting Forth Minimum Terms And Conditions Of Access To The Fisheries Zones Of The Parties |
Art.10.5 |
5. Reservations to this Agreement shall not be permitted. |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.27 |
Article 27 Depositing |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.27.1 |
1. The original of the present Agreement and the Instruments of Ratification and Adherence to same, as well as all modifications to and claims thereon, shall remain deposited in the foreign department of the host country to the Organization's headquarters. |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.27.2 |
2. The depositary shall inform the member states concerning: |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.27.2.a |
A. All signatures to the present Agreement and the dates thereof; |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.27.2.b |
B. The deposit of any Instruments of Ratification or Adherence and the dates involved; |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.27.2.c |
C. The date on which the present Agreement enters into effect; and |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.27.2.d |
D. Notification of any and all claims and the date same were received. |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.28 |
Article 28 Registration of Agreement |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.28.1x |
Once the present Agreement enters into force the depositary shall register same with the General Secretariat of the United Nations. |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.32 |
Article 32 Claims |
3049 |
Agreement Creating The Eastern Pacific Tuna Fishing Organization |
Art.32.1x |
Any State Party to the present Agreement may claim regarding same by means of a written notification made before the depositary, and such claim shall take effect as from December 31 of the year following the one in which it was made. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.17.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Convention and any Party to a protocol may propose amendments to that protocol. Such amendments shall take due account, inter alia, of relevant scientific and technical considerations. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.17.2 |
2. Amendments to this Convention shall be adopted at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties. Amendments to any protocol shall be adopted at a meeting of the Parties to the protocol in question. The text of any proposed amendment to this Convention or to any protocol, except as may otherwise be provided in such protocol, shall be communicated to the Parties by the Secretariat at least six months before the meeting at which it is proposed for adoption. The Secretariat shall also communicate proposed amendments to the Signatories to this Convention for information. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.17.3 |
3. The Parties shall make every effort to reach agreement on any proposed amendment to this Convention by consensus. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted, and no agreement reached, the amendment shall as a last resort be adopted by a three-fourths majority of the Parties present and voting at the meeting, and shall be submitted by the Depositary to all Parties for ratification, approval, formal confirmation or acceptance. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.17.4 |
4. The procedure mentioned in paragraph 3 above shall apply to amendments to any protocol, except that a two-thirds majority of the Parties to that protocol present and voting at the meeting shall suffice for their adoption. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.17.5 |
5. Instruments of ratification, approval, formal confirmation or acceptance of amendments shall be deposited with the Depositary. Amendments adopted in accordance with paragraphs 3 or 4 above shall enter into force between Parties having accepted them on the ninetieth day after the receipt by the Depositary of their instrument of ratification, approval, formal confirmation or acceptance by at least three-fourths of the Parties who accepted them or by at least two thirds of the Parties to the protocol concerned who accepted them, except as may otherwise be provided in such protocol. The amendments shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after that Party deposits its instrument of ratification, approval, formal confirmation or acceptance of the amendments. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.17.6 |
6. For the purpose of this Article, "Parties present and voting" means Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.18.1 |
1. The annexes to this Convention or to any protocol shall form an integral part of this Convention or of such protocol, as the case may be and, unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference to this Convention or its protocols constitutes at the same time a reference to any annexes thereto. Such annexes shall be restricted to scientific, technical and administrative matters. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.18.2 |
2. Except as may be otherwise provided in any protocol with respect to its annexes, the following procedure shall apply to the proposal, adoption and entry into force of additional annexes to this Convention or of annexes to a protocol: |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.18.2.a |
(a) Annexes to this Convention and its protocols shall be proposed and adopted according to the procedure laid down in Article 17, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4; |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.18.2.b |
(b) Any Party that is unable to accept an additional annex to this Convention or an annex to any protocol to which it is party shall so notify the Depositary, in writing, within six months from the date of the communication of the adoption by the Depositary. The Depositary shall without delay notify all Parties of any such notification received. A Party may at any time substitute an acceptance for a previous declaration of objection and the annexes shall thereupon enter into force for that Party; |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.18.2.c |
(c) On the expiry of six months from the date of the circulation of the communication by the Depositary, the annex shall become effective for all Parties to this Convention or to any protocol concerned, which have not submitted a notification in accordance with the provision of subparagraph (b) above. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.18.3 |
3. The proposal, adoption and entry into force of amendments to annexes to this Convention or to any protocol shall be subject to the same procedure as for the proposal, adoption and entry into force of annexes to the Convention or annexes to a protocol. Annexes and amendments thereto shall take due account, inter alia, of relevant scientific and technical considerations. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.18.4 |
4. If an additional annex or an amendment to an annex involves an amendment to this Convention or to any protocol, the additional annex or amended annex shall not enter into force until such time the amendment to this Convention or to the protocol enters into force. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.22.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by States and by Namibia, represented by the United Nations Council for Namibia, and to formal confirmation or approval by political and/or economic integration organizations. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, formal confirmation, or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.22.2 |
2. Any organization referred to in paragraph 1 above which becomes a Party to this Convention without any of its members States being a Party shall be bound by all the obligations under the Convention. In the case of such organizations, one or more of whose member States is a Party to the Convention, the organization and its member States shall decide on their respective responsibilities for the performance of their obligations under the Convention. In such cases, the organization and the member States shall not be entitled to exercise rights under the Convention concurrently. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.22.3 |
3. In their instruments of formal confirmation or approval, the organizations referred to in paragraph 1 above shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary, who will inform the Parties of any substantial modification in the extent of their competence. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.23 |
Article 23 |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.23.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for accession by States, by Namibia, represented by the United Nations Council for Namibia, and by political and/or economic integration organizations from the day after the date on which the Convention is closed for signature. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.23.2 |
2. In their instruments of accession, the organizations referred to in paragraph 1 above shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary of any substantial modification in the extent of their competence. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.23.3 |
3. The provisions of Article 22, paragraph 2, shall apply to political and/or economic integration organizations which accede to this Convention. |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.28 |
Article 28 |
3042 |
Convention On The Control Of Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes And Their Disposal |
Art.28.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall be the Depository of this Convention and of any protocol thereto. |
3009 |
Protocol I To The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty |
Art.12 |
ARTICLE 12 |
3009 |
Protocol I To The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty |
Art.12.1 |
1. This Treaty shall be open for signature by any Member of the South Pacific Forum. |
3009 |
Protocol I To The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty |
Art.12.2 |
2. This Treaty shall be subject to ratification. Instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Director who is hereby designated depositary of this Treaty and its Protocols. |
3009 |
Protocol I To The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty |
Art.12.3 |
3. If a Member of the South Pacific Forum whose territory is outside the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone becomes a Party to this Treaty, Annex 1 shall be deemed to be amended so far as is required to enclose at least the territory of that Party within the boundaries of the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone. The delineation of any area added pursuant to this paragraph shall be approved by the South Pacific Forum. |
3009 |
Protocol I To The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty |
Art.16 |
ARTICLE 16 |
3009 |
Protocol I To The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty |
Art.16.1x |
The depositary shall register this Treaty and its Protocols pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations and shall transmit certified copies of the Treaty and its Protocols to all Members of the South Pacific Forum and all States eligible to become Party to the Protocols to the Treaty and shall notify them of signatures and ratifications of the Treaty and its Protocols. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.24 |
Article 24 |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.24.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Convention. Amendments shall be adopted by a conference of plenipotentiaries which shall be convened by the Organisation at the request of two-thirds of the Parties. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.24.2 |
2. Any Party to this Convention may propose amendments to any Protocol. Such amendments shall be adopted by a conference of plenipotentiaries which shall be convened by the Organisation at the request of two-thirds of the Parties to the Protocol concerned. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.24.3 |
3. A proposed amendment to the Convention or any Protocol shall be communicated to the Organisation which shall promptly transmit such proposal for consideration to all the other Parties. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.24.4 |
4. A conference of plenipotentiaries to consider a proposed amendment to the Convention or any Protocol shall be convened not less than ninety days after the requirements for the convening of the Conference have been met pursuant to paragraphs 1 or 2, as the case may be. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.24.5 |
5. Any amendment to this Convention shall be adopted by a three-fourths majority vote of the Parties to the Convention which are represented at the conference of plenipotentiaries and shall be submitted by the Depositary for acceptance by all Parties to the Convention. Amendments to any Protocol shall be adopted by a three-fourths majority vote of the Parties to the Protocol which are represented at the conference of plenipotentiaries and shall be submitted by the Depositary for acceptance by all Parties to the Protocol. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.24.6 |
6. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval of amendments shall be deposited with the Depositary. Amendments shall enter into force between Parties having accepted such amendments of the instruments on the thirtieth day following the date of receipt by the Depositary of the instruments of at least three-fourths of the Parties to this Convention or to the Protocol concerned, as the case may be. Thereafter the amendments shall enter into force for any other Party on the thirtieth day after the date on which that Party deposits its instrument. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.24.7 |
7. After the entry into force of an amendment to this Convention or to a Protocol, any new Party to the Convention or such Protocol shall become a Party to the Convention or Protocol as amended. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25 |
Article 25 |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.1 |
1. Annexes to this Convention or to any Protocol shall form an integral part of the Convention or such Protocol respectively. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.2 |
2. Except as may be otherwise provided in any Protocol with respect to its annexes, the following procedures shall apply to the adoption and entry into force of any amendments to annexes to this Convention or to annexes to any Protocol: |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.2.a |
(a) any Party may propose amendments to the annexes to this Convention or annexes to any Protocol; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.2.b |
(b) any proposed amendment shall be notified by the Organisation to the Parties not less than sixty days before the convening of a meeting of the Parties unless this requirement is waived by the meeting; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.2.c |
(c) such amendments shall be adopted at a meeting of the Parties by a three-fourths majority vote of the Parties to the instrument in question; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.2.d |
(d) the Depositary shall without delay communicate the amendments so adopted to all Parties; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.2.e |
(e) any Party that is unable to approve an amendment to the annexes to this Convention or to annexes to any Protocol shall so notify in writing to the Depositary within one hundred days from the date of the communication of the amendment by the Depositary. A Party may at any time substitute an acceptance for a previous declaration of objection, and the amendment shall thereupon enter into force for that Party; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.2.f |
(f ) the Depositary shall without delay notify all Parties of any notification received pursuant to the preceding sub-paragraph; and |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.2.g |
(g) on expiry of the period referred to in subparagraph (e) above, the amendment to the annex shall become effective for all Parties to this Convention or to the Protocol concerned which have not submitted a notification in accordance with the provisions of that sub-paragraph. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.3 |
3. The adoption and entry into force of a new annex shall be subject to the same procedure as that for the adoption and entry into force of an amendment to an annex as set out in the provisions of paragraph 2, provided that, if any amendment to the Convention or the Protocol concerned is involved, the new annex shall not enter into force until such time as that amendment enters into force. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.25.4 |
4. Amendments to the Annex on Arbitration shall be considered to be amendments to this Convention or its Protocols and shall be proposed and adopted in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 24. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.26 |
Article 26 |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.26.1 |
1. In case of a dispute between Parties as to the interpretation or application of this Convention or its Protocols, they shall seek a settlement of the dispute through negotiation or any other peaceful means of their own choice. If the Parties concerned cannot reach agreement, they should seek the good offices of, or jointly request mediation by, a third Party. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.26.2 |
2. If the Parties concerned cannot settle their dispute through the means mentioned in paragraph 1, the dispute shall, upon common agreement except as may be otherwise provided in any Protocol to this Convention, be submitted to arbitration under conditions laid down in the Annex on Arbitration to this Convention. However, failure to reach common agreement on submission of the dispute to arbitration shall not absolve the Parties from the responsibility of continuing to seek to resolve it by means referred to in paragraph 1. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.26.3 |
3. A Party may at any time declare that it recognizes as compulsory ipso facto and without special agreement, in relation to any other Party accepting the same obligation, the application of the arbitration procedure set out in the Annex on Arbitration. Such declaration shall be notified in writing to the Depositary who shall promptly communicate it to the other Parties. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.29 |
Article 29 |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.29.1x |
This Convention and any Protocol thereto shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by States referred to in Article 28. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Director who shall be the Depositary. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.30 |
Article 30 |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.30.1 |
1. This Convention and any Protocol hereto shall be open to accession by the States referred to in Article 28 as from the day following the date on which the Convention or Protocol concerned was closed for signature. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.30.2 |
2. Any State not referred to in paragraph 1 may accede to the Convention and to any Protocol subject to prior approval by three-fourths of the Parties to the Convention or the Protocol concerned. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.30.3 |
3. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33 |
Article 33 |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33.1 |
1. The Depositary shall inform the Parties, as well as the Organisation |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33.1.a |
(a) of the signature of this Convention and of any Protocol thereto and of the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession in accordance with Articles 29 and 30; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33.1.b |
(b) of the date on which the Convention and any Protocol will come into force in accordance with the provisions of Article 31; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33.1.c |
(c) of notification of denunciation made in accordance with Article 32; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33.1.d |
(d) of notification of any addition to the Convention Area in accordance with Article 3; |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33.1.e |
(e) of the amendments adopted with respect to the Convention and to any Protocol, their acceptance by the Parties and the date of their entry into force in accordance with the Provisions of Article 24; and |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33.1.f |
(f) of the adoption of new annexes and of the amendments of any annex in accordance with Article 25. |
3005 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Natural Resources And Environment Of The South Pacific Region |
Art.33.2 |
2. The original of this Convention and of any Protocol thereto shall be deposited with the Depositary who shall send certified copies thereof to the Signatories, the Parties, to the Organisation and to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the United Nations Charter. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by all States and Namibia, represented by the United Nations Council for Namibia, at the Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna and at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York, from 26 September 1986 and 6 October 1986 respectively, until its entry into force or for twelve months, whichever period is longer. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14.2 |
2. A State and Namibia, represented by the Secretary-General of the United Nations may express its consent to be bound by this Convention either by signature, or by deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval following signature made subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, or by deposit of an instrument of accession. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the depositary. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14.3 |
3. This Convention shall enter into force thirty days after consent to be bound has been expressed by three States. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14.4 |
4. For each State expressing consent to be bound by this Convention after its entry into force, this Convention shall enter into force for that State thirty days after the date of expression of consent. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14.5.a |
5 a. This Convention shall be open for accession, as provided for in this article, by international organizations and regional integration organizations constituted by sovereign States, which have competence in respect of the negotiation, conclusion and application of international agreements in matters covered by this Convention. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14.5.b |
b. In matters within their competence such organizations shall, on their own behalf, exercise the rights and fulfil the obligations which this Convention attributes to States Parties. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14.5.c |
c. When depositing its instrument of accession, such an organization shall communicate to the depositary a declaration indicating the extent of its competence in respect of matters covered by this Convention. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.14.5.d |
d. Such an organization shall not hold any vote additional to those of its Member States. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.16.1 |
1. A State Party may propose amendments to this Convention. The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the depositary who shall circulate it immediately to all other States Parties. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.16.2 |
2. If a majority of the States Parties request the depositary to convene a conference to consider the proposed amendments, the depositary shall invite all States Parties to attend such a conference to begin not sooner than thirty days after the invitations are issued. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.16.2.ax |
Any amendment adopted at the conference by a two-thirds majority of all States Parties shall be laid down in a protocol which is open to signature in Vienna and New York by all States Parties. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.16.3 |
3. The protocol shall enter into force thirty days after consent to be bound has been expressed by three States. For each State expressing consent to be bound by the protocol after its entry into force, the protocol shall enter into force for that State thirty days after the date of expression of consent. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18.1 |
1. The Director General of the Agency shall be the depositary of this Convention. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18.2 |
2. The Director General of the Agency shall promptly notify States Parties and all other States of: |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18.2.a |
a. each signature of this Convention or any protocol of amendment; |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18.2.b |
b. each deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession concerning this Convention or any protocol of amendment; |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18.2.c |
c. any declaration or withdrawal thereof in accordance with articles 8, 10 and 13; |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18.2.d |
d. any declaration of provisional application of this Convention in accordance with article 15; |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18.2.e |
e. the entry into force of this Convention and of any amendment thereto; and |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.18.2.f |
f. any denunciation made under article 17. |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.19 |
Article 19 |
3004 |
Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency |
Art.19.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency who shall send certified copies to States Parties and all other States. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12 |
Article 12 |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by all States and Namibia, represented by the United Nations Council for Namibia, at the Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna and at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York, from 26 September 1986 and 6 October 1986 respectively, until its entry into force or for twelve months, whichever period is longer. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12.2 |
2. A State and Namibia, represented by the United Nations Council for Namibia, may express its consent to be bound by this Convention either by signature, or be deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval following signature made subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, or by deposit of an instrument of accession. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the depositary. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12.3 |
3. This Convention shall enter into force thirty days after consent to be bound has been expressed by three States. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12.4 |
4. For each State expressing consent to be bound by this Convention after its entry into force, this Convention shall enter into force for that State thirty days after the date of expression of consent. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12.5 |
b. In matters within their competence such organizations shall, on their own behalf, exercise the rights and fulfil the obligations which this Convention attributes to States Parties. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12.5 |
c. When depositing its instrument of accession, such an organization shall communicate to the depositary a declaration indicating the extent of its competence in respect of matters covered by this Convention. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12.5 |
d. Such an organization shall not hold any vote additional to those of its Member States. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.12.5.a |
5 a. This Convention shall be open for accession, as provided for in this article, by international organizations and regional integration organizations constituted by sovereign States, which have competence in respect of the negotiation, conclusion and application of international agreements in matters covered by this Convention. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.14.1 |
1. A State Party may propose amendments to this Convention. The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the depositary who shall circulate it immediately to all other States Parties. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.14.2 |
2. If a majority of the States Parties request the depositary to convene a conference to consider the proposed amendments, the depositary shall invite all States Parties to attend such a conference to begin not sooner than thirty days after the invitations are issued. Any amendment adopted at the conference by a two-thirds majority of all States Parties shall be laid down in a protocol which is open to signature in Vienna and New York by all States Parties. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.14.3 |
3. The protocol shall enter into force thirty days after consent to be bound has been expressed by three States. For each State expressing consent to be bound by the protocol after its entry into force, the protocol shall enter into force for the State thirty days after the date of expression of consent. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16.1 |
1. The Director General of the Agency shall be the depositary of this Convention. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16.2 |
2. The Director General of the Agency shall promptly notify States Parties and all other States of: |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16.2.a |
a. each signature of this Convention or any protocol of amendment; |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16.2.b |
b. each deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession concerning this Convention of any protocol of amendment; |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16.2.c |
c. any declaration or withdrawal thereof in accordance with article 11; |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16.2.d |
d. any declaration of provisional application of this Convention in accordance with article 13; |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16.2.e |
e. the entry into force of this Convention and of any amendment thereto; and |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.16.2.f |
f. any denunciation made under article 15. |
3003 |
Convention On Early Notification Of A Nuclear Accident |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.31 |
Article 31 |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.31.1x |
This Convention shall be open for signature by the member States of the Council of Europe and by the European Communities. It is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.33 |
Article 33 |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.33.1 |
1. After the entry into force of this Convention, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe may invite any State not a member of the Council to accede to this Convention, by a decision taken by the majority provided for in Article 20.d of the Statute of the Council of Europe and by the unanimous vote of the representatives of the Contracting States entitled to sit on the Committee. |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.33.2 |
2. In respect of any acceding State, the Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of a period of six months after the date of deposit of the instrument of accession with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.37 |
Article 37 |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.37.1x |
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall notify the member States of the Council of Europe, the European Communities and any State which has acceded to this Convention of: |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.37.1x.a |
a any signature; |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.37.1x.b |
b the deposit of any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.37.1x.c |
c any date of entry into force of this Convention in accordance with Articles 32, 33 and 35; |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Art.37.1x.d |
d any other act, notification or communication relating to this Convention; |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Conc.1 |
In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorised thereto, have signed this Convention. |
2999 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Vertebrate Animals Used For Experimental And Other Scientific Purposes |
Conc.2 |
Done at Strasbourg, this 18th day of March 1986, in English and French, both texts being equally authentic, in a single copy which shall be deposited in the archives of the Council of Europe. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall transmit certified copies to each member State of the Council of Europe, to the European Communities and to any State invited to accede to this Convention. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.24 |
ARTICLE 24 |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.24.1 |
(1) The Contracting Parties shall cooperate in the formulation and adoption of Protocols to the Agreement, prescribing agreed measures procedures and standards for the implementation of this Agreement. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.24.2 |
(2) The Contracting Parties at a diplomatic conference, may adopt Protocols to this Agreement. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.24.3 |
(3) The Protocols of this Agreement shall be subject to acceptance and shall enter it force on the thirtieth day after the deposit with the Depositary of the Instrument, )f Acceptance of all the Contracting Parties. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.25 |
ARTICLE 25 |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.25.1 |
(1) Any Contracting Parties to this Agreement may propose amendments to the Agreement. Amendments shall be adopted by a diplomatic conference which shall be convened at the request of the majority of the Contracting Parties. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.25.2 |
(2) Amendments to this Agreement shall be adopted by a consensus of the Contracting Parties. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.25.3 |
(3) Acceptance of amendments shall be notified to the Depositary in writing and shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the receipt by the Depositary of notification of the acceptance by all the Contracting Parties. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.25.4 |
(4) After the entry into force of an amendment to this Agreement any new Contracting Party to this Agreement shall become a Contracting Party to this Agreement as amended. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.26 |
ARTICLE 26 |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.26.1 |
(1) Appendices to this Agreement shall form an integral part of the Agreement; |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.26.2 |
(2) Amendments to an Appendix; |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.26.2.a |
(a) Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to an appendix at a meeting of the Contracting Parties; |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.26.2.b |
(b) Such amendments shall be adopted by a consensus of the Contracting Parties; |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.26.2.c |
(c) The Depositary shall without delay communicate the amendment so adopted to all Contracting Parties. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.26.3 |
(3) The adoption and entry into force of a new Appendix to this Agreement shall be subject to the same procedure as for the adoption and entry into force of an amendment to an Appendix as provided for in paragraph (2) of this Article provided that, the new Appendix shall not enter into force until such time as the amendment to the Agreement enters into force. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.31 |
ARTICLE 31 |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.31.1x |
This Agreement shall be subject to ratification by the Contracting Parties. The Instruments of Ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary- General of the ASEAN Secretariat, who shall assume the functions of Depositary. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.32 |
ARTICLE 32 |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.32.1 |
(1) After the entry into force of the Agreement, any Member State may accede to this Agreement subject to prior approval by the Contracting Parties to this Agreement. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.32.2 |
(2) Instrument of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.34 |
ARTICLE 34 |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.34.1x |
The Depositary shall inform the Governments which have signed this Agreement. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.34.1x.a |
(a) of the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance or accession; |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.34.1x.b |
(b) of the date on which the agreement will come into force. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.35 |
ARTICLE 35 |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.35.1 |
(1) The present Agreement shall be deposited with the Depositary who shall transmit certified true copies thereof to the Governments of all Contracting Parties which have signed the present Agreement or acceded to it. |
2990 |
ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.35.2 |
(2) As soon as the present Agreement enters into force, the text shall be transmitted by the Depositary to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication, in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.10 |
Article 10: Adoption and amendment of annexes |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.10.1 |
1. The annexes to this Convention or to any protocol shall form an integral part of this Convention or of such protocol, as the case may be, and, unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference to this Convention or its protocols constitutes at the same time a reference to any annexes thereto. Such annexes shall be restricted to scientific, technical and administrative matters. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.10.2 |
2. Except as may be otherwise provided in any protocol with respect to its annexes, the following procedure shall apply to the proposal, adoption and entry into force of additional annexes to this Convention or of annexes to a protocol: |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.10.2.a |
(a) Annexes to this Convention shall be proposed and adopted according to the procedure laid down in article 9, paragraphs 2 and 3, while annexes to any protocol shall be proposed and adopted according to the procedure laid down in article 9, paragraphs 2 and 4; |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.10.2.b |
(b) Any party that is unable to approve an additional annex to this Convention or annex to any protocol to which it is party shall so notify the Depositary, in writing, within six months from the date of the communication of the adoption by the Depositary. The Depositary shall without delay notify all Parties of any such notification received. A Party may at any time substitute an acceptance for a previous declaration of objection and the annexes shall thereupon enter into force for that Party; |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.10.2.c |
(c) On the expiry of six months from the date of the circulation of the communication by the Depositary, the annex shall become effective for all Parties to this Convention or to any protocol concerned which have not submitted a notification in accordance with the provision of subparagraph (b) above. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.10.3 |
3. The proposal, adoption and entry into force of amendments to annexes to this Convention or to any protocol shall be subject to the same procedure as for the proposal, adoption and entry into force of annexes to the Convention or annexes to a protocol. Annexes and amendments thereto shall take due account, inter alia, of relevant scientific and technical considerations. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.10.4 |
4. If an additional annex or an amendment to an annex involves an amendment to this Convention or to any protocol, the additional annex or amended annex shall not enter into force until such time as the amendment to this Convention or to the protocol concerned enters into force. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11 |
Article 11: Settlement of disputes |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11.1 |
1. In the event of a dispute between Parties concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention, the parties concerned shall seek solution by negotiation. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11.2 |
2. If the parties concerned cannot reach agreement by negotiation, they may jointly seek the good offices of, or request mediation by, a third party. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11.3 |
3. When ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to this Convention, or at any time thereafter, a State or regional economic integration organization may declare in writing to the Depositary that for a dispute not resolved in accordance with paragraph 1 or paragraph 2 above, it accepts one or both of the following means of dispute settlement as compulsory: |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11.3.a |
(a) Arbitration in accordance with procedures to be adopted by the Conference of the Parties at its first ordinary meeting; |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11.3.b |
(b) Submission of the dispute to the International Court of Justice. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11.4 |
4. If the parties have not, in accordance with paragraph 3 above, accepted the same or any procedure, the dispute shall be submitted to conciliation in accordance with paragraph 5 below unless the parties otherwise agree. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11.5 |
5. A conciliation commission shall be created upon the request of one of the parties to the dispute. The commission shall be composed of an equal number of members appointed by each party concerned and a chairman chosen jointly by the members appointed by each party. The commission shall render a final and recommendatory award, which the parties shall consider in good faith. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.11.6 |
6. The provisions of this Article shall apply with respect to any protocol except as provided in the protocol concerned. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.13 |
Article 13: Ratification, acceptance or approval |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.13.1 |
1. This Convention and any protocol shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by States and by regional economic integration organizations. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.13.2 |
2. Any organization referred to in paragraph 1 above which becomes a Party to this Convention or any protocol without any of its member States being a Party shall be bound by all the obligations under the Convention or the protocol, as the case may be. In the case of such organizations, one or more of whose member States is a Party to the Convention or relevant protocol, the organization and its member States shall decide on their respective responsibilities for the performance of their obligation under the Convention or protocol, as the case may be. In such cases, the organization and the member States shall not be entitled to exercise rights under the Convention or relevant protocol concurrently. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.13.3 |
3. In their instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval, the organizations referred to in paragraph 1 above shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention or the relevant protocol. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary of any substantial modification in the extent of their competence. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.14 |
Article 14: Accession |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.14.1 |
1. This Convention and any protocol shall be open for accession by States and by regional economic integration organizations from the date on which the Convention or the protocol concerned is closed for signature. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.14.2 |
2. In their instruments of accession, the organizations referred to in paragraph 1 above shall declare the extent of their competence with respect to the matters governed by the Convention or the relevant protocol. These organizations shall also inform the Depositary of any substantial modification in the extent of their competence. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.14.3 |
3. The provisions of article 13, paragraph 2, shall apply to regional economic integration organizations which accede to this Convention or any protocol. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20 |
Article 20: Depositary |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.1 |
1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall assume the functions of depositary of this Convention and any protocols. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.2 |
2. The Depositary shall inform the Parties, in particular, of: |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.2.a |
(a) The signature of this Convention and of any protocol, and the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with articles 13 and 14; |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.2.b |
(b) The date on which the Convention and any protocol will come into force in accordance with article 17; |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.2.c |
(c) Notifications of withdrawal made in accordance with article 19; |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.2.d |
(d) Amendments adopted with respect to the Convention and any protocol, their acceptance by the parties and their date of entry into force in accordance with article 9; |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.2.e |
(e) All communications relating to the adoption and approval of annexes and to the amendment of annexes in accordance with article 10; |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.2.f |
(f) Notifications by regional economic integration organizations of the extent of their competence with respect to matters governed by this Convention and any protocols, and of any modifications thereof. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.20.2.g |
(g) Declarations made in accordance with article 11, paragraph 3. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.21 |
Article 21: Authentic texts |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.21.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.9 |
Article 9: Amendment of the Convention or protocols |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.9.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Convention or to any protocol. Such amendments shall take due account, inter alia, of relevant scientific and technical considerations. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.9.2 |
2. Amendments to this Convention shall be adopted at a meeting of the Conference of the Parties. Amendments to any protocol shall be adopted at a meeting of the Parties to the protocol in question. The text of any proposed amendment to this Convention or to any protocol, except as may otherwise be provided in such protocol, shall be communicated to the Parties by the secretariat at least six months before the meeting at which it is proposed for adoption. The secretariat shall also communicate proposed amendments to the signatories to this Convention for information. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.9.3 |
3. The Parties shall make every effort to reach agreement on any proposed amendment to this Convention by consensus. If all efforts at consensus have been exhausted, and no agreement reached, the amendment shall as a last resort be adopted by a three-fourths majority vote of the Parties present and voting at the meeting, and shall be submitted by the Depositary to all Parties for ratification, approval or acceptance. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.9.4 |
4. The procedure mentioned in paragraph 3 above shall apply to amendments to any protocol, except that a two-thirds majority of the parties to that protocol present and voting at the meeting shall suffice for their adoption. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.9.5 |
5. Ratification, approval or acceptance of amendments shall be notified to the Depositary in writing. Amendments adopted in accordance with paragraphs 3 or 4 above shall enter into force between parties having accepted them on the ninetieth day after the receipt by the Depositary of notification of their ratification, approval or acceptance by at least three-fourths of the Parties to this Convention or by at least two-thirds of the parties to the protocol concerned, except as may otherwise be provided in such protocol. Thereafter the amendments shall enter into force for any other Party on the ninetieth day after that Party deposits its instrument of ratification, approval or acceptance of the amendments. |
2982 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Ozone Layer |
Art.9.6 |
6. For the purposes of this article, "Parties present and voting" means Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.33 |
Article 33 |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.33.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is hereby designated as the depositary of this Agreement. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.34 |
Article 34 |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.34.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature at United Nations Headquarters from 2 January 1984 until one month after the date of its entry into force by Governments invited to the United Nations Conference on Tropical Timber, 1983. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.34.2 |
2. Any Government referred to in paragraph 1 of this article may: |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.34.2.a |
(a) At the time of signing this Agreement, declare that by such signature it expresses its consent to be bound by this Agreement (definitive signature); or |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.34.2.b |
(b) After signing this Agreement, ratify, accept or approve it by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the depositary. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.35 |
Article 35 |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.35.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for accession by the Governments of all States upon conditions established by the Council, which shall include a time-limit for the deposit of instruments of accession. The Council may, however, grant extensions of time to Governments which are unable to accede by the time-limit set in the conditions of accession. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.35.2 |
2. Accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of accession with the depositary. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.36 |
Article 36 |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.36.1x |
A signatory Government which intends to ratify, accept or approve this Agreement, or a Government for which the Council has established conditions for accession but which has not yet been able to deposit its instrument, may, at any time, notify the depositary that it will apply this Agreement provisionally either when it enters into force in accordance with article 37, or, if it is already in force, at a specified date. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38 |
Article 38 |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.1 |
1. The Council may, by special vote, recommend an amendment of this Agreement to the members. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.2 |
2. The Council shall fix a date by which members shall notify the depositary of their acceptance of the amendment. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.3 |
3. An amendment shall enter into force 90 days after the depositary has received notifications of acceptance from members constituting at least two thirds of the producing members and accounting for at least 85 per cent of the votes of the producing members, and from members constituting at least two thirds of the consuming members and accounting for at least 85 per cent of the votes of the consuming members. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.4 |
4. After the depositary informs the Council that the requirements for entry into force of the amendment have been met, and notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2 of this article relating to the date fixed by the Council, a member may still notify the depositary of its acceptance of the amendment, provided that such notification is made before the entry into force of the amendment. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.5 |
5. Any member which has not notified its acceptance of an amendment by the date on which such amendment enters into force shall cease to be a party to this Agreement as from that date, unless such member has satisfied the Council that its acceptance could not be obtained in time owing to difficulties in completing its constitutional or institutional procedures, and the Council decides to extend for that member the period for acceptance of the amendment. Such member shall not be bound by the amendment before it has notified its acceptance thereof. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Art.38.6 |
6. If the requirements for the entry into force of the amendment have not been met by the date fixed by the Council in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article, the amendment shall be considered withdrawn. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto, have affixed their signatures under this Agreement on the dates indicated. |
2965 |
International Tropical Timber Agreement |
Conc.2 |
DONE at Geneva on the eighteenth day of November, one thousand nine hundred and eighty-three, the texts of this Agreement in the Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages being equally authentic. The authentic Chinese text of this Agreement shall be established by the depositary and submitted for adoption to all signatories and States and intergovernmental organisations which have acceded to this Agreement. |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.31 |
Article 31 - RATIFICATION |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.31.1x |
This Agreement shall be subject to ratification. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru. |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.32 |
Article 32 - ACCESSION |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.32.1x |
After 29 January, 1983 this Agreement shall be open to accession by any member of the Latin American Economic System. The instrument of accession shall be deposited at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru. |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.34 |
Article 34 - DEPOSITARY |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.34.1x |
The depositary shall inform the countries party to the Agreement of: |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.34.1x.a |
a. The fact of signing and the date of signature. |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.34.1x.b |
b. The deposit of every instrument of ratification or accession and the date of deposit of such instrument. |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.34.1x.c |
c. The date of entry into force of this Agreement under Article 33, paragraph 1. |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Art.34.1x.d |
d. Every notice received and the date of receipt of such notice. |
2942 |
Constitutional Agreement Of The Latin American Organization For Fisheries Development |
Sect.7 |
CHAPTER SEVEN. FINAL PROVISIONS |
2939 |
Benelux Convention On Nature Conservation And Landscape Protection |
Art.10 |
Article 10 |
2939 |
Benelux Convention On Nature Conservation And Landscape Protection |
Art.10.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the Benelux Economic Union, who shall inform the Contracting Parties of the deposit of such instruments. |
2939 |
Benelux Convention On Nature Conservation And Landscape Protection |
Art.10.2 |
2. It shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the date of deposit of the third instrument of ratification. |
2939 |
Benelux Convention On Nature Conservation And Landscape Protection |
Art.10.3 |
3. It shall remain in force for the same period as the Treaty instituting the Benelux Economic Union, |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17 |
ARTICLE 17 |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature at Reykjavik from 2 March to 31 August 1982 by Canada, Denmark in respect of the Faroe Islands, the European Economic Community, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the United States of America. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17.2 |
2. This Convention shall be subject to ratification or approval. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17.3 |
3. This Convention shall be open for accession by the parties referred to in paragraph 1 and, subject to the approval of the Council, by any other State that exercises fisheries jurisdiction in the North Atlantic Ocean or is a State of origin for salmon stocks subject to this Convention. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17.4 |
4. Instruments of ratification, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17.5 |
5. This Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the month following the deposit of instruments of ratification, approval or accession by four Parties, provided that among the four Parties are two members of each Commission and that at least one of the two members of each Commission exercises fisheries jurisdiction in the Commission area. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17.6 |
6. For each Party ratifying, approving or acceding to this Convention after the deposit of the requisite instruments of ratification, approval or accession under paragraph 5, it shall enter into force on the date of entry into force of the Convention or on the date of deposit of the instrument of ratification, approval or accession, whichever is the later. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17.7 |
7. The Depositary shall inform the signatories and acceding Parties of the deposit of all instruments of ratification, approval and accession and shall notify the signatories and acceding parties of the date and the Parties in respect of which Convention enters into force. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.17.8 |
8. The Depositary shall call the first meeting of the Council and the Commissions as soon as practicable after the entry into force of this Convention. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.19 |
ARTICLE 19 |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.19.1 |
1. Any Party may propose amendments to this Convention to be considered by the Council. A proposed amendment shall be sent to the Secretary not later than 90 days before the meeting at which it is proposed to be considered. The Secretary shall immediately transmit the proposed amendment to the Parties. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.19.2 |
2. The adoption of an amendment by the Council shall require the unanimous vote of the Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. The text of an amendment so adopted shall be transmitted by the Secretary to the Depositary which shall immediately notify the Parties thereof. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.19.3 |
3. An amendment shall enter into force for all Parties 30 days after the date specified in the notification by the Depositary of receipt from all Parties of instruments of ratification or approval. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.19.4 |
4. A Party which becomes bound by this Convention after an amendment has entered into force in accordance with paragraph 3 shall be considered as a Party to the Convention as amended. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.19.5 |
5. The Depositary shall immediately notify all Parties of the receipt of instruments of ratification or approval l and the entry into force of amendments. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.20 |
ARTICLE 20 |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.20.1 |
1. Any Party may denounce this Convention with effect from 31 December of any year by giving notice to the Depositary on or before the preceding 30 June. The Depositary shall immediately inform the other Parties of such denunciation. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.20.2 |
2. Any other Party may denounce this Convention with effect from the same 31 December by giving notice to the Depositary within 30 days of the date on which the Depositary informed the Parties of a denunciation under paragraph 1. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.21 |
ARTICLE 21 |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.21.1 |
1. The original of this Convention shall be deposited with the Council of the European Communities, referred to in the Convention as the "Depositary", which shall transmit certified copies thereof to all signatories and acceding Parties. |
2937 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Salmon In The North Atlantic Ocean |
Art.21.2 |
2. The Depositary shall register this Convention in accordance with article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2935 |
Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment |
Art.29 |
Article XXIX RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPOSITARY |
2935 |
Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment |
Art.29.1 |
1. The Depositary shall receive instruments of ratification of this Convention and its protocols. |
2935 |
Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment |
Art.29.2 |
2. The Depositary shall call the first meeting of the Council when this Convention enters into force after ratification by four Contracting Parties. |
2935 |
Regional Convention For The Conservation Of The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden Environment |
Art.29.3 |
3. After the first meeting of the Council the General Secretariat shall assume all technical and administrative responsibilities and duties. The original of this Convention, of any protocol thereto, of any annex to the Convention or to a protocol, or of any amendment to this Convention, to a protocol or to an annex of the Convention or of a protocol shall be deposited with the Depositary, the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which shall send certified copies thereof to the Contracting Parties and shall also deposit certified copies of the Convention, its protocols and annexes with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in accordance with article 17 of the Arab League Charter and with the Secretary-General of the United Nations in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2932 |
Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency |
Art.17 |
Article XVII |
2932 |
Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency |
Art.17.1x |
This Agreement shall be open for accession by any State bordering the South-East Pacific. |
2932 |
Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency |
Art.17.2x |
Accession shall be effected by the deposit of the relevant instrument with the Executive Secretariat, which shall communicate it to the High Contracting Parties. |
2932 |
Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency |
Art.17.3x |
This Agreement shall enter into force for the State acceding to it sixty days after the deposit of the relevant instrument. |
2932 |
Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency |
Conc.1 |
Done in six identical copies, one of which shall be deposited with the General Secretariat of the Permanent Commission of the South Pacific, all being equally authentic for the purposes of implementation and interpretation. |
2932 |
Agreement On Regional Cooperation In Combating Pollution Of The Southeast Pacific By Oil And Other Harmful Substances In Cases Of Emergency |
Conc.2 |
In witness whereof the Plenipotentiaries, being duly authorized by their respective Governments, have signed this Agreement in the city of Lima, on the twelfth day of November, one thousand nine hundred and eighty-one. |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.27 |
Article 27 RATIFICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.27.1x |
This Convention and any protocol thereto shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of the Ivory Coast, which will assume the functions of Depositary. |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.28 |
Article 28 ACCESSION |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.28.1 |
1. As from 23 June 1981, the present Convention and the Protocol concerning Co-operation in Combating Pollution in Cases of Emergency shall be open for accession by the States referred to in article 26. |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.28.2 |
2. After the entry into force of this Convention and any protocol thereto, any African State not referred to in article 26 may accede to them. |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.28.3 |
3. This Convention and any protocol thereto shall also remain open after the entry into force for accession by any other State, subject to the prior approval of three quarters of the States referred to in article 26 which have become Contracting Parties. |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.28.4 |
4. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.31 |
Article 31 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPOSITARY |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.31.1 |
1. The Depositary shall inform the Contracting Parties, any other Party referred to in article 26, and the Organization: |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.31.1.i |
(i) Of the signature of this Convention and any protocol thereto, and of the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with articles 26, 27 and 28; |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.31.1.ii |
(ii) Of the date on which the Convention and any protocol will come into force in accordance with the provisions of article 29; |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.31.1.iii |
(iii) Of notifications of withdrawal made in accordance with article 30; |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.31.1.iv |
(iv) Of the amendments adopted with respect to the Convention and to any protocol, their acceptance by the Contracting Parties and the date of entry into force of these amendments in accordance with the provisions of article 19; |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.31.1.v |
(v) Of the adoption of new annexes and of the amendment of any annex in accordance with article 20. |
2926 |
Convention For Cooperation In The Protection And Development Of The Marine And Coastal Environment Of The West And Central African Region |
Art.31.2 |
2. The original of this Convention and of any protocol thereto shall be deposited with the Depositary, the Government of the Ivory Coast which shall send certified copies thereof to the Contracting Parties, to the Organization of African Unity, to the Organization, and to the Secretary- General of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the United Nations Charter. |
2922 |
Convention Creating The Niger Basin Authority |
Art.18 |
Article 18 AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS |
2922 |
Convention Creating The Niger Basin Authority |
Art.18.1 |
1.Any member State may submit proposals for the amendment or revision of this Convention. |
2922 |
Convention Creating The Niger Basin Authority |
Art.18.2 |
2.Any such amendment or revision proposed shall be sent to the Current Chairman of the Council who shall communicate them to other member States not later than 60 days after the receipt of such proposals. |
2922 |
Convention Creating The Niger Basin Authority |
Art.18.3 |
3.All amendments and revisions to this Convention shall enter into force in conformity with the provisions of Article 17. |
2922 |
Convention Creating The Niger Basin Authority |
Art.20 |
Article 20 DEPOSITARY GOVERNMENT |
2922 |
Convention Creating The Niger Basin Authority |
Art.20.1x |
The present Convention and all the instruments of ratification and accession shall be deposited with the Government of the Republic of Niger which shall forward certified true copies to all member States and notify them of the date of deposits of the instruments of ratification and accession and shall register this Convention with the Organization of African Unity and the United Nations Organization. |
2922 |
Convention Creating The Niger Basin Authority |
Sect.7 |
Chapter VII FINAL PROVISION |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.19 |
ARTICLE 19 |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.19.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to this Convention. Any such proposed amendment shall be sent to the Secretary at least 90 days prior to the meeting at which the Contracting Party proposes it to be acted upon. The Secretary shall transmit the proposal immediately to the Contracting Parties. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.19.2 |
2. The adoption of a proposed amendment requires a three-fourths majority of all Contracting Parties. The text of any proposed amendment so adopted shall be transmitted by the Commission to the Depositary which shall forthwith forward it to the Contracting Parties. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.19.3 |
3. An amendment shall take effect for the Contracting Parties 120 days following the date of the notification by the Depositary of receipt of written notification of approval by three-fourths of all Contracting Parties, unless any other Contracting Party notifies the Depositary, within 90 days of the date of the notification by the Depositary of such receipt, that it objects to the amendment, in which case the amendment shall not take effect for any Contracting Party. A Contracting Party which has objected to an amendment may at any time withdraw its objection. If all objections to an amendment are withdrawn, the amendment shall take effect for the Contracting Parties 120 days following the date of the notification by the Depositary of receipt of the last withdrawal. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.19.4 |
4. A Party which ratifies, accepts, approves or accedes to this Convention after an amendment has been adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 shall be deemed to have approved the said amendment. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.19.5 |
5. The Depositary shall promptly notify the Contracting Parties of the receipt of notifications of approval of amendments, the receipt of notification of objection or withdrawal of objections, and the entry into force of amendments. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20 |
ARTICLE 20 |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature from 18 November 1980 to 28 February 1981 by the following Parties: Bulgaria, Cuba, Denmark in respect of the Faroe Islands, the European Economic Community, Finland, the German Democratic Republic, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It shall be ratified, accepted, or approved as soon as possible and the instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, referred to in this Convention as "the Depositary". |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.2 |
2. This Convention shall enter into force upon the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval by not less than seven Signatories, provided that these include at least three Signatories exercising fisheries jurisdiction within Convention Area. If, however, this Convention has not entered into force one year from the date on which this Convention is opened for signature, but not less than five Signatories have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval, including at least three Signatories exercising fisheries jurisdiction within the Convention Area, these Signatories may agree among themselves by special protocol on the date on which this Convention shall enter into force; in that case this Convention shall enter into force with respect to any Party that ratifies, accepts or approves thereafter on the date of deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.3 |
3. Any of the Parties referred to in paragraph 1 which has not signed this Convention may accede thereto at any time after it has entered into force in accordance with paragraph 2. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.4 |
4. Any state not referred to in paragraph 1, except a Member State of the European Economic Community, may accede to this Convention at any time after it has entered into force in accordance with paragraph 2, provided that an application for accession of that State meets with the approval of three-fourths of all the Contracting Parties. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.4.ax |
An application for accession shall be addressed in writing to the Depositary which shall notify all Contracting Parties thereof. The application is approved if within 90 days from the date of such notification three-fourths of all the Parties in respect of which this Convention has already entered into force by that date have notified the Depositary of their approval of the application. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.4.bx |
The Depositary shall notify the State applying for accession and all Contracting Parties of the result of the application. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.5 |
5. Accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of accession with the Depositary and shall take effect on the date of its receipt. As from that date any Party which accedes to this Convention shall be bound by the recommendations which are, at the time of its accession, binding on all the other Contracting Parties as well as by any other recommendations which are, at that time, binding on one or more of the Contracting Parties and are not specifically excluded by the acceding Party in its instrument of accession. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.6 |
6. The Depositary shall inform all Signatories and all acceding Parties of all instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited, and shall notify Signatories of the date and the Parties in respect of which this Convention enters into force. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.20.7 |
7. The Depositary shall call the first meeting of the Commission as soon as practicable after the entry into force of this Convention and shall communicate the provisional agenda to each Contracting Party. |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22 |
ARTICLE 22 |
2921 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In Northeast Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22.1x |
This Convention, of which the English and French texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Depositary shall transmit duly certified copies to the Signatories and acceding Parties, and shall register the Convention in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by all States at the Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna and at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York from 3 March 1980 until its entry into force. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18.2 |
2. This Convention is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the signatory States. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18.3 |
3. After its entry into force, this Convention will be open for accession by all States. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18.4 |
4. a. This Convention shall be open for signature or accession by international organizations and regional organizations of an integration or other nature, provided that any such organization is constituted by sovereign States and has competence in respect of the negotiation, conclusion and application of international agreements in matters covered by this Convention. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18.4.b |
b. In matters within their competence, such organizations shall, on their own behalf, exercise the rights and fulfil the responsibilities which this Convention attributes to States Parties. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18.4.c |
c. When becoming party to this Convention such an organization shall communicate to the depository a declaration indicating which States are members thereof and which articles of this Convention do not apply to it. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18.4.d |
d. Such an organization shall not hold any vote additional to those of its Member States. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.18.5 |
5. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with depositary. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.19 |
Article 19 |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.19.1 |
1. This Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of the twenty-first instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval with the depositary. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.19.2 |
2. For each State ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to the Convention after the date of deposit of the twenty-first instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval, the Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.20 |
Article 20 |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.20.1 |
1. Without prejudice to article 16 a State Party may propose amendments to this Convention. The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the depositary who shall circulate it immediately to all States Parties. If a majority of States Parties request the depositary to convene a conference to consider the proposed amendments, the depositary shall invite all States Parties to attend such a conference to being not sooner than thirty days after the invitations are issued. Any amendment adopted at the conference by a two-thirds majority of all States Parties shall be promptly circulated by the depositary to all States Parties. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.20.2 |
2. The amendment shall enter into force for each State Party that deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of the amendment on the thirtieth day after the date on which two thirds of the States Parties have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval with the depositary. Thereafter, the amendment shall enter into force for any other State Party on the day on which that State Party deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval of the amendment. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22.1x |
The depositary shall promptly notify all States of: |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22.1x.a |
a. each signature of this Convention; |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22.1x.b |
b. each deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22.1x.c |
c. any reservation or withdrawal in accordance with article 17; |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22.1x.d |
d. any communication made by an organization in accordance with paragraph 4(c) of article 18; |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22.1x.e |
e. the entry into force of this Convention; |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22.1x.f |
f. the entry into force of any amendment to this Convention; and |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.22.1x.g |
g. any denunciation made under article 21. |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.23 |
Article 23 |
2911 |
Convention On The Physical Protection Of Nuclear Material |
Art.23.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency who shall send certified copies thereof to all States. |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.12 |
ARTICLE XI Ratification and adherence |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.12.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by all states until 1 May 1952 and shall be ratified at the earliest possible date. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Director-General of FAO, who shall give notice of the date of deposit to each of the signatory states. |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.12.2 |
2. As soon as this Convention has come into force in accordance with Article XIV, it shall be open for adherence by non-signatory states. Adherence shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of adherence with the Director-General of FAO, who shall notify all signatory and adhering states. |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.13 |
ARTICLE XII Amendment |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.13.1 |
1. Any proposal by a contracting party for the amendment of this Convention shall be communicated to the Director-General of FAO. |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.13.2 |
2. Any proposed amendment of this Convention received by the Director-General of FAO from a contracting party shall be presented to a regular or special session of the Conference of FAO for approval and, if the amendment involves important technical changes or imposes additional obligations on the contracting parties, it shall be considered by an advisory committee of specialists convened by FAO prior to the Conference. |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.13.3 |
3. Notice of any proposed amendment of this Convention shall be transmitted to the contracting parties by the Director-General of FAO not later than the time when the agenda of the session of the Conference at which the matter is to be considered is dispatched. |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.13.4 |
4. Any such proposed amendment of this Convention shall require the approval of the Conference of FAO and shall come into force as from the thirtieth day after acceptance by two-thirds of the contracting parties. Amendments involving new obligations for contracting parties, however, shall come into force in respect of each contracting party only on acceptance by it and as from the thirtieth day after such acceptance. |
2905 |
International Plant Protection Convention (1979 Revised Text) |
Art.13.5 |
5. The instruments of acceptance of amendments involving new obligations shall be deposited with the Director-General of FAO, who shall inform all contracting parties of the receipt of acceptance and the entry into force of amendments. |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.12 |
Article 12 |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.12.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to the present Convention. |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.12.2 |
2. The text of proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Europe, who shall communicate them to all Contracting Parties. The Executive Body shall discuss proposed amendments at its next annual meeting provided that such proposals have been circulated by the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Europe to the Contracting Parties at least ninety days in advance. |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.12.3 |
3. An amendment to the present Convention shall be adopted by consensus of the representatives of the Contracting Parties, and shall enter into force for the Contracting Parties which have accepted it on the ninetieth day after the date on which two-thirds of the Contracting Parties have deposited their instruments of acceptance with the depositary. Thereafter, the amendment shall enter into force for any other Contracting Party on the ninetieth day after the date on which that Contracting Party deposits its instrument of acceptance of the amendment. |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.15.1 |
1. The present Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.15.2 |
2. The present Convention shall be open for accession as from 17 November 1979 by the States and organizations referred to in article 14, paragraph 1. |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.15.3 |
3. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Secretary- General of the United Nations, who will perform the functions of the depositary. |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
2904 |
Convention On Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
Art.18.1x |
The original of the present Convention, of which the English, French and Russian texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
2899 |
South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention |
Art.10 |
ARTICLE X SIGNATURE, ACCESSION, ENTRY INTO FORCE |
2899 |
South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention |
Art.10.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by members of the South Pacific Forum. |
2899 |
South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention |
Art.10.2 |
2. This Convention is not subject to ratification and shall enter into force 30 days following the eighth signature. Thereafter it shall enter into force for any signing or acceding state thirty days after signature or the receipt by the depositary of an instrument of accession. |
2899 |
South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention |
Art.10.3 |
3. This Convention shall be deposited with the Government of Solomon Islands (herein referred to as the depositary) who shall be responsible for its registration with the United Nations. |
2899 |
South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention |
Art.10.4 |
4. States or territories admitted to membership of the Agency in accordance with Article II( b) shall deposit an instrument of accession with the depositary. |
2899 |
South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention |
Art.10.5 |
5. Reservations to this Convention shall not be permitted. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.10 |
Article X |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.10.1 |
1. This Convention may be amended at any ordinary or extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.10.2 |
2. Proposals for amendment may be made by any Party. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.10.3 |
3. The text of any proposed amendment and the reasons for it shall be communicated to the Secretary at least one hundred and fifty days before the meeting at which it is to be considered and shall promptly be communicated by the Secretary to all Parties. Any comments on the text by the Parties shall be communicated to the Secretariat not less than sixty days before the meeting begins. The Secretariat shall, immediately after the last day for submission of comments, communicate to the Parties all comments submitted by that day. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.10.4 |
4. Amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of Parties present and voting. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.10.5 |
5. An amendment adopted shall enter into force for all Parties which have accepted it on the first day of the third month following the date on which two-thirds of the Parties have deposited an instrument of acceptance with the Depositary. For each Party which deposits an instrument of acceptance after the date on which two-thirds of the Parties have deposited an instrument of acceptance, the amendment shall enter into force for that Party on the first day of the third month following the deposit of its instrument of acceptance. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.16 |
Article XVI |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.16.1x |
This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, which shall be the Depositary. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.17 |
Article XVII |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.17.1x |
After the twenty-second day of June 1980 this Convention shall be open for accession by all non-signatory States and any regional economic integration organization. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.20 |
Article XX |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.20.1 |
1. The original of this Convention, in the English, French, German, Russian and Spanish languages, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Depositary. The Depositary shall transmit certified copies of each of these versions to all States and all regional economic integration organizations that have signed the Convention or deposited instruments of accession to it. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.20.2 |
2. The Depositary shall, after consultation with the Governments concerned, prepare official versions of the text of this Convention in the Arabic and Chinese languages. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.20.3 |
3. The Depositary shall inform all signatory and acceding States and all signatory and acceding regional economic integration organizations and the Secretariat of signatures, deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, entry into force of this Convention, amendments thereto, specific reservations and notifications of denunciation. |
2896 |
Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals |
Art.20.4 |
4. As soon as this Convention enters into force, a certified copy thereof shall be transmitted by the Depositary to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.21 |
Article XXI |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.21.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to this Convention to be considered and acted upon by the General Council at an annual or a special meeting. Any such proposed amendment shall be sent to the Executive Secretary at least ninety days prior to the meeting at which it is proposed to be acted upon and the Executive Secretary shall immediately transmit the proposal to al Contracting Parties. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.21.2 |
2. The adoption of a proposed amendment to the Convention by the General Council shall require a three-fourths majority of the votes of all Contracting Parties. The text of any proposed amendments so adopted shall be transmitted by the Depositary to all Contracting Parties. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.21.3 |
3. An amendment shall take effect for all Contracting Parties one hundred and twenty days following the date of transmittal specified in the notification by the Depositary of receipt of written notification of approval by three-fourths of all Contracting Parties unless any other Contracting Party notifies the Depositary that it objects to the amendment within ninety days of the date of transmittal specified in the notification by the Depositary of such receipt, in which case the amendment shall not take effect for any Contracting Party. Any Contracting Party which has objected to an amendment may at any time withdraw that objection. If all objections to an amendment are withdrawn, the amendment shall take effect for all Contracting Parties one hundred and twenty days following the date of transmittal specified in the notification by the Depositary of receipt of the last withdrawal. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.21.4 |
4. Any Party which becomes a Contracting Party to the Convention after an amendment has been adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 shall be deemed to have approved the said amendment. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.21.5 |
5. The Depositary shall promptly notify all Contracting Parties of the receipt of notifications of approval of amendments, the receipt of notifications of objection or withdrawal of objections, and the entry into force of amendments. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22 |
Article XXII |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature at Ottawa until 31 December 1978, by the Parties represented at the Diplomatic Conference on the Future of Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, held at Ottawa from 11 to 21 October 1977. It shall thereafter be open for accession. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22.2 |
2. This Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by the signatories and the instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of Canada referred to in this Convention as "the Depositary". |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22.3 |
3. This Convention shall enter into force upon the first day of January following the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval by not less than six Signatories, at least one of which exercises fisheries jurisdiction in waters forming part of the Convention Area. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22.4 |
4. Any party which has not signed this Convention may accede thereto by a notification in writing to the Depositary. Accessions received by the Depositary prior to the date of entry into force of this Convention shall become effective on the date this Convention enters into force. Accessions received by the Depositary after the date of entry into force of this Convention shall become effective on the date of receipt by the Depositary. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22.5 |
5. The Depositary shall inform all Signatories and all Contracting Parties of all ratifications, acceptances or approvals deposited and accessions received. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.22.6 |
6. The Depositary shall convene the initial meeting of the Organization to be held not more than six months after the coming into force of the Convention, and shall communicate the provisional agenda to each Contracting Party not less than one month before the date of the meeting. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.25 |
Article XXV |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.25.1 |
1. The original of the present Convention shall be deposited with the Government of Canada, which shall communicate certified copies thereof to all the Signatories and to all the Contracting Parties. |
2888 |
Convention On Future Multilateral Cooperation In The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.25.2 |
2. The Depositary shall register the present Convention with the Secretariat of the United Nations. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12 |
Article XII |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1 |
(1) The Convention may be amended by either of the following procedures: |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a |
(a) amendments after consideration within the Organization: |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.i |
(i) any amendment proposed by a Party shall be submitted to the Secretary-General, who shall then circulate it to all Members of the Organization, all Parties and the Director-General of the International Labour Office at least six months prior to its consideration; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.ii |
(ii) any amendment so proposed and circulated shall be referred to the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization for consideration; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.iii |
(iii) Parties, whether or not Members of the Organization, shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of the Maritime Safety Committee for consideration and adoption of amendments; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.iv |
(iv) amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the Maritime Safety Committee expanded as provided for in sub-paragraph (a)(iii) (hereinafter referred to as the "expanded Maritime Safety Committee") on condition that at least one third of the Parties shall be present at the time of voting; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.ix |
(ix) an amendment to the Annex shall enter into force with respect to all Parties, except those which have objected to the amendment under sub-paragraph (a)(vii) and which have not withdrawn such objections, six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted. Before the date determined for entry into force, any Party may give notice to the Secretary-General that it exempts itself from giving effect to that amendment for a period not longer than one year from the date of its entry into force, or for such longer period as may be determined by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the expanded Maritime Safety Committee at the time of the adoption of the amendment; or |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.v |
(v) amendments so adopted shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to all Parties for acceptance; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.vi |
(vi) an amendment to an Article shall be deemed to have been accepted on the date on which it is accepted by two thirds of the Parties; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.vii |
(vii) an amendment to the Annex shall be deemed to have been accepted: |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.vii.1 |
1. at the end of two years from the date on which it is communicated to Parties for acceptance; or |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.vii.2 |
2. at the end of a different period, which shall not be less than one year, if so determined at the time of its adoption by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting in the expanded Maritime Safety Committee; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.vii.3x |
however, the amendments shall be deemed not to have been accepted if within the specified period either more than one third of Parties, or Parties the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than fifty per cent of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping of ships of 100 gross register tons or more, notify the Secretary-General that they object to the amendment; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.a.viii |
(viii) an amendment to an Article shall enter into force with respect to those Parties which have accepted it, six months after the date on which it is deemed to have been accepted, and with respect to each Party which accepts it after that date, six months after the date of that Party's acceptance; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.b |
(b) amendment by a conference: |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.b.i |
(i) upon the request of a Party concurred in by at least one third of the Parties, the Organization shall convene, in association or consultation with the Director-General of the International Labour Office, a conference of Parties to consider amendments to the Convention; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.b.ii |
(ii) every amendment adopted by such a conference by a two-thirds majority of the Parties present and voting shall be communicated by the Secretary-General to all Parties for acceptance; |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.1.b.iii |
(iii) unless the conference decides otherwise, the amendment shall be deemed to have been accepted and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedures specified in sub-paragraph (a)(vi) and (a)(viii) or sub-paragraphs (a)(vii) and (a)(ix) respectively, provided that references in these sub-paragraphs to the expanded Maritime Safety Committee shall be taken to mean references to the conference. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.2 |
(2) Any declaration of acceptance of, or objection to, an amendment or any notice given under paragraph (1)(a)(ix) shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary-General, who shall inform all Parties of any such submission and the date of its receipt. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.12.3 |
(3) The Secretary-General shall inform all Parties of any amendments which enter into force, together with the date on which each such amendment enters into force. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.13 |
Article XIII |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.13.1 |
(1) The Convention shall remain open for signature at the Headquarters of the Organization from 1 December 1978 until 30 November 1979 and shall thereafter remain open for accession. Any State may become a Party by: |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.13.1.a |
(a) signature without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval; or |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.13.1.b |
(b) signature subject to ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval; or [1] |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.13.2 |
(2) Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General. [2] |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.13.3 |
(3) The Secretary-General shall inform all States that have signed the Convention or acceded to it and the Director-General of the International Labour Office of any signature or of the deposit of any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession and the date of its deposit. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.13.c |
(c) accession. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.14 |
Article XIV |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.14.1 |
(1) The Convention shall enter into force twelve months after the date on which not less than twenty-five States, the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than fifty per cent of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant shipping of ships of 100 gross register tons or more, have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval or deposited the requisite instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with Article XIII. [3] |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.14.2 |
(2) The Secretary-General shall inform all States that have signed the Convention or acceded to it of the date on which it enters into force. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.14.3 |
(3) Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited during the twelve months referred to in paragraph (1) shall take effect on the coming into force of the Convention or three months after the deposit of such instrument, whichever is the later date. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.14.4 |
(4) Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the date on which the Convention enters into force shall take effect three months after the date of deposit. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.14.5 |
(5) After the date on which an amendment is deemed to have been accepted under Article XII, any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited shall apply to the Convention as amended. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.15 |
Article XV |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.15.1 |
(1) The Convention may be denounced by any Party at any time after five years from the date on which the Convention entered into force for that Party. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.15.2 |
(2) Denunciation shall be effected by notification in writing to the Secretary-General who shall inform all other Parties and the Director-General of the International Labour Office of any such notification received and of the date of its receipt as well as the date on which such denunciation takes effect. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.15.3 |
(3) A denunciation shall take effect twelve months after receipt of the notification of denunciation by the Secretary-General or after any longer period which may be indicated in the notification. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.16 |
Article XVI |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.16.1 |
(1) The Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General who shall transmit certified true copies thereof to all States that have signed the Convention or acceded to it. |
2884 |
International Convention On Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping For Seafarers |
Art.16.2 |
(2) As soon as the Convention enters into force, the Secretary-General shall transmit the text to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication, in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2883 |
Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation |
Art.28 |
ARTICLE XXVIII |
2883 |
Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation |
Art.28.0x |
This Treaty shall be ratified by all the Contracting parties and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil. |
2883 |
Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation |
Art.28.1 |
PARAGRAPH ONE: This Treaty shall become effective thirty days after the last instrument of ratification has been deposited by the Contracting Parties. |
2883 |
Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation |
Art.28.2 |
PARAGRAPH TWO: The intention to denounce this Treaty shall be communicated by a Contracting Party to the remaining Contracting Parties at least ninety days prior to formal delivery of the instrument of denunciation to the Government of the Federative Republic o Brazil. This Treaty shall cease to have effect for the Contracting Party denouncing it one year after the denunciation has been formalized. |
2883 |
Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation |
Art.28.3 |
PARAGRAPH THREE: This Treaty shall be drawn up in English, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish, all having equal validity. |
2883 |
Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHERE OF the undersigned Ministers of Foreign Affairs have signed the present Treaty. |
2883 |
Treaty For Amazonian Cooperation |
Conc.2 |
EXECUTED in the city of, Brasilia on July 3, 1978, to be deposited in the archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil which shall provide the other signatory countries with true copies. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.14 |
Article 14 Amendment of Certain Provisions of the Treaty |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.14.1.a |
(1) (a) Proposals under this Article for the amendment of Articles 10 and 11 may be initiated by any Contracting State or by the Director General. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.14.1.b |
(b) Such proposals shall be communicated by the Director General to the Contracting States at least six months in advance of their consideration by the Assembly. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.14.2.a |
(2) (a) Amendments to the Articles referred to in paragraph (1) shall be adopted by the Assembly. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.14.2.b |
(b) Adoption of any amendment to Article 10 shall require four-fifths of the votes cast; adoption of any amendment to Article 11 shall require three-fourths of the votes cast. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.14.3.a |
(3) (a) Any amendment to the Articles referred to in paragraph (1) shall enter into force one month after written notifications of acceptance, effected in accordance with their respective constitutional processes, have been received by the Director General from three-fourths of the Contracting States members of the Assembly at the time the Assembly adopted the amendment. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.14.3.b |
(b) Any amendment to the said Articles thus accepted shall bind all the Contracting States which were Contracting States at the time the amendment was adopted by the Assembly, provided that any amendment creating financial obligations for the said Contracting States or increasing such obligations shall bind only those Contracting States which have notified their acceptance of such amendment. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.14.3.c |
(c) Any amendment which has been accepted and which has entered into force in accordance with subparagraph (a) shall bind all States which become Contracting States after the date on which the amendment was adopted by the Assembly. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.15 |
Article 15 Becoming Party to the Treaty |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.15.1 |
(1) Any State member of the International (Paris) Union for the Protection of Industrial Property may become party to this Treaty by: |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.15.1.i |
(i) signature followed by the deposit of an instrument of ratification, or |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.15.1.ii |
(ii) deposit of an instrument of accession. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.15.2 |
(2) Instruments of ratification or accession shall be deposited with the Director General. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.18 |
Article 18 Signature and Languages of the Treaty |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.18.1.a |
(1) (a) This Treaty shall be signed in a single original in the English and French languages, both texts being equally authentic. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.18.1.b |
(b) Official texts of this Treaty shall be established by the Director General, after consultation with the interested Governments and within two months from the date of signature of this Treaty, in the other languages in which the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization was signed. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.18.1.c |
(c) Official texts of this Treaty shall be established by the Director General, after consultation with the interested Governments, in the Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese languages, and such other languages as the Assembly may designate. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.18.2 |
(2) This Treaty shall remain open for signature at Budapest until December 31, 1977. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.19 |
Article 19 Deposit of the Treaty; Transmittal of Copies; Registration of the Treaty |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.19.1 |
(1) The original of this Treaty, when no longer open for signature, shall be deposited with the Director General. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.19.2 |
(2) The Director General shall transmit two copies, certified by him, of this Treaty and the Regulations to the Governments of all the States referred to in Article 15(1), to the intergovernmental organizations that may file a declaration under Article 9(1)(a) and, on request, to the Government of any other State. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.19.3 |
(3) The Director General shall register this Treaty with the Secretariat of the United Nations. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.19.4 |
(4) The Director General shall transmit two copies, certified by him, of any amendment to this Treaty and to the Regulations to all Contracting States, to all intergovernmental industrial property organizations and, on request, to the Government of any other State and to any other intergovernmental organization that may file a declaration under Article 9(1)(a). |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20 |
Article 20 Notifications |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x |
The Director General shall notify the Contracting States, the intergovernmental industrial property organizations and those States not members of the Union which are members of the International (Paris) Union for the Protection of Industrial Property of: |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.i |
(i) signatures under Article 18; |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.ii |
(ii) deposits of instruments of ratification or accession under Article 15(2); |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.iii |
(iii) declarations filed under Article 9(1)(a) and notifications of withdrawal under Article 9(2) or (3); |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.iv |
(iv) the date of entry into force of this Treaty under Article 16(1); |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.ix |
(ix) denunciations received under Article 17. |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.v |
(v) the communications under Articles 7 and 8 and the decisions under Article 8; |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.vi |
(vi) acceptance of amendments to this Treaty under Article 14(3); |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.vii |
(vii) any amendment of the Regulations; |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Art.20.1x.viii |
(viii) the dates on which amendments to the Treaty or the Regulations enter into force; |
2863 |
Treaty On The International Recognition Of The Deposit Of Microorganisms For The Purposes Of Patent Procedure |
Sect.4 |
CHAPTER IV FINAL PROVISIONS |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.17.1 |
1. Each Signatory Party shall notify the Government of the Swiss Confederation of the completion of their procedures for bringing this Convention into force. |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.17.2 |
2. Subject to notification by each Contracting Party that the required procedures for the entry into force of the Additional Agreement to the Agreement concerning the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine against Pollution have been completed, this Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following receipt of the last notification provided for in the preceding paragraph. |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.18.1x |
Three years after its entry into force, this Convention may be denounced at any time by any of the Contracting Parties by means of a declaration transmitted to the Government of the Swiss Confederation. The denunciation shall become effective for the denouncing Party six months after the receipt by the Government of the Swiss Confederation of the declaration. |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.19 |
Article 19 |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.19.1x |
The Government of the Swiss Confederation will inform the Contracting Parties of the date of receipt of any notification or declaration received in accordance with Articles 14, 17 and 18. |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.21 |
Article 21 |
2858 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Chemical Pollution |
Art.21.1x |
This Convention, drawn up in a single original in the Dutch, French and German languages, all three texts being equally authentic, will be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Swiss Confederation, which will transmit a certified copy to each Contracting Party. |
2857 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
2857 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides |
Art.14.1x |
Each Signatory Party will notify the Government of the Swiss Confederation of the execution of the procedures required for the entry into force of this Convention. It shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following receipt of the last notification. |
2857 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2857 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides |
Art.15.1x |
At the end of three years following its entry into force, this Convention may be denounced at any time by any of the Contracting Parties by means of a statement addressed to the Government of the Swiss Confederation. The denunciation shall take effect, for the denouncing Party, six months following receipt of the statement by the Government of the Swiss Confederation. This shall not have the effect of compromising the continued execution of tasks for which international financing has been obtained. |
2857 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2857 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides |
Art.16.1x |
The Government of the Swiss Confederation will inform the Contracting Parties of the date of receipt of any notification or statement received pursuant to Articles 14 and 15. |
2857 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
2857 |
Convention On The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution By Chlorides |
Art.18.1x |
This Convention, drawn up in a single copy in German, French and Dutch, the three texts being equally authentic, shall be deposited in the Archives of the Government of the Swiss Confederation which shall transmit a certified copy to each of the Contracting Parties. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.14.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open to signature by the member States of the Council of Europe and by the European Economic Community. It shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.14.2 |
2. This Convention shall enter into force six months after the date of the deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval by a member State of the Council of Europe. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.14.3 |
3. In respect of a signatory Party ratifying, accepting or approving after the date referred to in paragraph 2 of this article, the Convention shall enter into force six months after the date of the deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.15.1 |
1. After the entry into force of this Convention, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe may, upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, invite any non-member State to accede thereto. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.15.2 |
2. Such accession shall be effected by depositing with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe an instrument of accession which shall take effect six months after the date of its deposit. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.16.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may, at the time of signature or when depositing its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, specify the territory or territories to which this Convention shall apply. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.16.2 |
2. Any Contracting Party may, when depositing its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession or at any later date, by declaration addressed to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, extend this Convention to any other territory or territories specified in the declaration and for whose international relations it is responsible or on whose behalf it is authorized to give undertakings. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.16.3 |
3. Any declaration made in pursuance of the preceding paragraph may, in respect of any territory mentioned in such declaration, be withdrawn according to the procedure laid down in Article 17 of this Convention. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x |
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall notify the member States of the Council and any Contracting Party not a member of the Council of: |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x.a |
a. any signature; |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x.b |
b. any deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x.c |
c. any date of entry into force of this Convention in accordance with Articles 14 and 15 thereof; |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x.d |
d. any recommendation of the kind referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 9 and the date on which it takes effect; |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x.e |
e. any notification received in pursuance of the provisions of paragraph 3 of Article 9; |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x.f |
f. any communication received in pursuance of the provisions of Article 12; |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x.g |
g. any declaration received in pursuance of the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 16; |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Art.18.1x.h |
h. any notification received in pursuance of the provisions of Article 17 and the date on which denunciation takes effect. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Conc.1 |
In witness whereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto, have signed this Convention. |
2845 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals Kept For Farming Purposes |
Conc.2 |
Done at Strasbourg, this 10th day of March 1976, in English and in French, both texts being equally authoritative, in a single copy which shall remain deposited in the archives of the Council of Europe. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall transmit certified copies to each of the signatory and acceding Parties. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.16.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party to this Convention may propose amendments to the Convention. Amendments shall be adopted by a diplomatic conference which shall be convened by the Organization at the request of two thirds of the Contracting Parties. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.16.2 |
2. Any Contracting Party to this Convention may propose amendments to any Protocol. Such amendments shall be adopted by a diplomatic conference which shall be convened by the Organization at the request of two thirds of the Contracting Parties to the Protocol concerned. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.16.3 |
3. Amendments to this Convention shall be adopted by a three-fourths majority vote of the Contracting Parties to the Convention which are represented at the diplomatic conference and shall be submitted by the Depositary for acceptance by all Contracting Parties to the Convention. Amendments to any Protocol shall be adopted by a three-fourths majority vote of the Contracting Parties to such Protocol which are represented at the diplomatic conference and shall be submitted by the Depositary for acceptance by all Contracting Parties to such Protocol. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.16.4 |
4. Acceptance of amendments shall be notified to the Depositary in writing. Amendments adopted in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article shall enter into force between Contracting Parties having accepted such amendments on the 30th day following the receipt by the Depositary of notification of their acceptance by at least three-fourths of the Contracting Parties to this Convention or to the Protocol concerned, as the case may be. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.16.5 |
5. After the entry into force of an amendment to this Convention or to a Protocol, any new Contracting Party to this Convention or such Protocol shall become a Contracting Party to the instrument as amended. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.1 |
1. Annexes to this Convention or to any Protocol shall form an integral part of the Convention or such Protocol, as the case may be. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.2 |
2. Except as may be otherwise provided in any Protocol, the following procedure shall apply to the adoption and entry into force of any amendments to Annexes to this Convention or to any Protocol, with the exception of amendments to the Annex on Arbitration: |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.2.i |
(i) any Contracting Party may propose amendments to the Annexes to this Convention or to any Protocols and the meetings referred to in Article 14; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.2.ii |
(ii) such amendments shall be adopted by a three-fourths majority vote of the Contracting Parties to the instrument in question; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.2.iii |
(iii) the Depositary shall without delay communicate the amendments so adopted to all Contracting Parties; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.2.iv |
(iv) any Contracting Party that is unable to approve an amendment to the Annexes to this Convention or to any Protocol shall so notify in writing the Depositary within a period determined by the Contracting Parties concerned when adopting the amendment; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.2.v |
(v) the Depositary shall without delay notify all Contracting Parties of any notification received pursuant to the proceeding subparagraph; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.2.vi |
(vi) on expiry of the period referred to in subparagraph (iv) above, the amendment to the Annex shall become effective for all Contracting Parties to this Convention or to the Protocol concerned which have not submitted a notification in accordance with the provisions of that subparagraph. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.3 |
3. The adoption and entry into force of a new Annex to this Convention or to any Protocol shall be subject to the same procedure as for the adoption and entry into force of an amendment to an Annex in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article, provided that, if any amendment to the Convention or the Protocol concerned is involved, the new Annex shall not enter into force until such time as the amendment to the Convention or the Protocol concerned enters into force. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.17.4 |
4. Amendments to the Annex on Arbitration shall be considered to be amendments to this Convention and shall be proposed and adopted in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 16 above. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.25 |
Article 25 |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.25.1x |
This Convention and any Protocol thereto shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of Spain, which will assume the functions of Depositary. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.26 |
Article 26 |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.26.1 |
1. As from 17 February 1977, the present Convention, the Protocol for the prevention of pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by dumping from ships and aircraft, and the Protocol concerning co-operation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency shall be open for accession by the States, by the European Economic Community and by any grouping as referred to in Article 24. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.26.2 |
2. After the entry into force of the Convention and of any Protocol, any State not referred to in Article 24 may accede to this Convention and to any Protocol, subject to prior approval by three-fourths of the Contracting Parties to the Protocol concerned. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.26.3 |
3. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29 |
Article 29 |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.1 |
1. The Depositary shall inform the Contracting Parties, any other Party referred to in Article 24, and the Organization: |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.1.i |
(i) of the signature of this Convention and of any Protocol thereto, and of the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession in accordance with Articles 24, 25 and 26; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.1.ii |
(ii) of the date on which the Convention and any Protocol will come into force in accordance with the provisions of Article 27; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.1.iii |
(iii) of notifications of withdrawal made in accordance with Article 28; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.1.iv |
(iv) of the amendments adopted with respect to the Convention and to any Protocol, their acceptance by the Contracting Parties and the date of entry into force of those amendments in accordance with the provisions of Article 16; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.1.v |
(v) of the adoption of new Annexes and of the amendment of any Annex in accordance with Article 17; |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.1.vi |
(vi) of declarations recognizing as compulsory the application of the arbitration procedure mentioned in paragraph 3 of Article 22. |
2841 |
Convention For The Protection Of The Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution |
Art.29.2 |
2. The original of this Convention and of any Protocol thereto shall be deposited with the Depositary, the Government of Spain, which shall send certified copies thereof to the Contracting Parties, to the Organization, and to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the United Nations Charter. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.67 |
Article 67 |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.67.1 |
1. Each Signatory State shall, not later than 1st May, 1975, notify the Government of Belgium that, having complied with its constitutional procedures, it consents to be bound by this Agreement. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.67.2 |
2. On the tenth day following the day on which at least six States holding at least 60 per cent of the combined voting weights mentioned in Article 62 have deposited a notification of consent to be bound or an instrument of accession, this Agreement shall enter into force for such States. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.67.3 |
3. For each Signatory State which deposits its notification thereafter, this Agreement shall enter into force on the tenth day following the day of deposit. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.67.4 |
4. The Governing Board, acting by majority, may upon request from any Signatory State decide to extend, with respect to that State, the time limit for notification beyond 1st May, 1975. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.71 |
Article 71 |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.71.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for accession by any Member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development which is able and willing to meet the requirements of the Program. The Governing Board, acting by majority, shall decide on any request for accession. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.71.2 |
2. This Agreement shall enter into force for any State whose request for accession has been granted on the tenth day following the deposit of its instrument of accession with the Government of Belgium, or on the date of entry into force of the Agreement pursuant to Article 67, paragraph 2, whichever is the later. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.71.3 |
3. Accession may take place on a provisional basis under the conditions set out in Article 68, subject to such time limits as the Governing Board, acting by majority, may fix for an acceding State to deposit its notification of consent to be bound. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.75 |
Article 75 |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.75.1x |
The Government of Belgium shall notify all Participating Countries of the deposit of each notification of consent to be bound in accordance with Article 67, and of each instrument of accession, of the entry into force of this Agreement or any amendment thereto, of any denunciation thereof, and of any other declaration or notification received. |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.76 |
Article 76 |
2836 |
Implementing Agreement On The Technical Exchange Of Information In The Field Of Reactor Safety Research And Development To The Agreement on an International Energy Programme |
Art.76.1x |
The original of this Agreement, of which the English, French and German texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Government of Belgium, and a certified copy thereof shall be furnished to each other Participating Country by the Government of Belgium. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10 |
Article X |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature at Oslo by the Governments of Canada, Denmark, Norway, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States of America until 31st March 1974. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.2 |
2. This Agreement shall be subject to ratification or approval by the signatory Governments. Instruments of ratification or approval shall be deposited with the Government of Norway as soon as possible. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.3 |
3. This Agreement shall be open for accession by the Governments referred to in paragraph I of this Article. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary Government. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.4 |
4. This Agreement shall enter into force ninety days after the deposit of the third instrument of ratification, approval or accession. Thereafter, it shall enter into force for a signatory or acceding Government on the date of deposit of its instrument of ratification. approval or accession. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.5 |
5. This Agreement shall remain in force initially for a period of five years from its date of entry into force, and unless any Contracting Party during that period requests the termination of the Agreement at the end of that period, it shall continue in force thereafter. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.6 |
6. On the request addressed to the Depositary Government by any of the Governments referred to in paragraph I of this Article. consultations shall be conducted with a view to convening a meeting of representatives of the five Governments to consider the revision or amendment of this Agreement. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.7 |
7. Any Party may denounce this Agreement by written notification to the Depositary Government at any time after five years from the date of entry into force of this Agreement. The denunciation shall take effect twelve months after the Depositary Government has received the notification. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.8 |
8. The Depositary Government shall notify the Governments referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article of the deposit of instruments of ratification, approval or accession, of the entry into force of this Agreement and of the receipt of notifications of denunciation and any other communications from a Contracting Part specifically provided for in this Agreement. |
2827 |
Agreement On Conservation Of Polar Bears |
Art.10.9 |
9. The original of this Agreement shall be deposited with the Government of Norway which shall deliver certified copies thereof to each of the Governments referred to in paragraph I of this Article. The Depositary Government shall transmit certified copies of this Agreement to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.16 |
ARTICLE XVI |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.16.1 |
1. Each Contracting State may propose amendments to this Convention. Any such proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Depositary Government and communicated by it to all Contracting States, which shall inform the Depositary Government about either their acceptance or rejection of the amendment as soon as possible after the receipt of the communication. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.16.1.ax |
The amendment shall enter into force ninety days after the Depositary Government has received notifications of acceptance of that amendment from all Contracting States. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.16.2 |
2. Each State which shall become a party to this Convention after the entry into force of an amendment in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article, is obliged to apply the Convention as amended. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.17 |
ARTICLE XVII |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.17.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification or approval by the Signatory States. Instruments of ratification or instruments of approval shall be deposited with the Government of the Polish People's Republic which shall perform the functions of the Depositary Government. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.17.2 |
2. This Convention shall be open for accession to any State interested in the preservation and rational exploitation of living resources in the Baltic Sea and the Belts, or to any intergovernmental economic integration organization to which the competence in the matters regulated by this Convention has been transferred by its Member States, provided that this state or organization is invited by the Contracting States. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.17.3 |
3. Any reference to "Contracting State" in this Convention shall apply mutatis mutandis to the organizations mentioned under the previous paragraph and which have become Parties of this Convention. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.17.4 |
4. In case of conflict between the obligations of an organization mentioned in paragraph 2 under this Convention and its obligations arising under the terms of the agreement establishing such an organization or any acts relating to it, the obligations under this Convention shall prevail. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.20 |
ARTICLE XX |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.20.1 |
1. The Depositary Government shall inform all Signatory and Acceding States: |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.20.1.a |
a) of signatures of this Convention and deposit of each instrument of ratification, approval or accession, as well as of submitted declarations, |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.20.1.b |
b) of the date of entry into force of this Convention, |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.20.1.c |
c) of proposals relating to amendments to the Convention, notifications of acceptance and of the entry into force of such amendments, |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.20.1.d |
d) of notifications of withdrawal. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.20.2 |
2. The original of this Convention shall be deposited with the Government of the Polish People's Republic, which shall transmit certified copies thereof to the Government of all Signatory States and of all States which accede to this Convention. |
2822 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources In The Baltic Sea And the Belts |
Art.20.3 |
3. The Depositary Government shall register this Convention with the Secretariat of the United Nations. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.17 |
Article XVII |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.17.1 |
1. An extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties shall be convened by the Secretariat on the written request of at least one-third of the Parties to consider and adopt amendments to the present Convention. Such amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of Parties present and voting. For these purposes "Parties present and voting" means Parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. Parties abstaining from voting shall not be counted among the two-thirds required for adopting an amendment. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.17.2 |
2. The text of any proposed amendment shall be communicated by the Secretariat to all Parties at least 90 days before the meeting. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.17.3 |
3. An amendment shall enter into force for the Parties which have accepted it 60 days after two-thirds of the Parties have deposited an instrument of acceptance of the amendment with the Depositary Government. Thereafter, the amendment shall enter into force for any other Party 60 days after that Party deposits its instrument of acceptance of the amendment. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.20 |
Article XX |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.20.1x |
The present Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Government of the Swiss Confederation which shall be the Depositary Government. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.21 |
Article XXI |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.21.1x |
The present Convention shall be open indefinitely for accession. Instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Depositary Government. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.22 |
Article XXII |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.22.1 |
1. The present Convention shall enter into force 90 days after the date of deposit of the tenth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, with the Depositary Government. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.22.2 |
2. For each State which ratifies, accepts or approves the present Convention or accedes thereto after the deposit of the tenth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, the present Convention shall enter into force 90 days after the deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.25 |
Article XXV |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.25.1 |
1. The original of the present Convention, in the Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Depositary Government, which shall transmit certified copies thereof to all States that have signed it or deposited instruments of accession to it. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.25.2 |
2. The Depositary Government shall inform all signatory and acceding States and the Secretariat of signatures, deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, entry into force of the present Convention, amendments thereto, entry and withdrawal of reservations and notifications of denunciation. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.25.3 |
3. As soon as the present Convention enters into force, a certified copy thereof shall be transmitted by the Depositary Government to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.9 |
Article IX |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.9.1 |
1. Each Party shall designate for the purposes of the present Convention: |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.9.1.a |
(a) one or more Management Authorities competent to grant permits or certificates on behalf of that Party; and |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.9.1.b |
(b) one or more Scientific Authorities. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.9.2 |
2. A State depositing an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall at that time inform the Depositary Government of the name and address of the Management Authority authorized to communicate with other Parties and with the Secretariat. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.9.3 |
3. Any changes in the designations or authorizations under the provisions of this Article shall be communicated by the Party concerned to the Secretariat for transmission to all other Parties. |
2814 |
Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora |
Art.9.4 |
4. Any Management Authority referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall, if so requested by the Secretariat or the Management Authority of another Party, communicate to it impression of stamps, seals or other devices used to authenticate permits or certificates. |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Art.31 |
Article 31 |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Art.31.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification or acceptance by States members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures. |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Art.31.2 |
2. The instruments of ratification or acceptance shall be deposited with the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Art.32 |
Article 32 |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Art.32.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open to accession by all States not members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization which are invited by the General Conference of the Organization to accede to it. |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Art.32.2 |
2. Accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of accession with the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Art.36 |
Article 36 |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Art.36.1x |
The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization shall inform the States members of the Organization, the States not members of the Organization which are referred to in Article 32, as well as the United Nations, of the deposit of all the instruments of ratification, acceptance, or accession provided for in Articles 31 and 32, and of the denunciations provided for in Article 35. |
2812 |
Convention For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage |
Conc.1 |
Done in Paris, this twenty-third day of November 1972, in two authentic copies bearing the signature of the President of the seventeenth session of the General Conference and of the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which shall be deposited in the archives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and certified true copies of which shall be delivered to all the States referred to in Articles 31 and 32 as well as to the United Nations. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.11 |
Article 11 Ratification |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.11.1x |
This Convention is subject to ratification or acceptance. Instruments of ratification or acceptance shall be deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, hereby designated as the Depositary. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.13 |
Article 13 Entry into force |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.13.1 |
1. This Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of the seventh instrument of ratification or acceptance. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.13.2 |
2. Thereafter this Convention shall enter into force for each ratifying, accepting or acceding State on the thirtieth day after deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification, acceptance or accession. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.15 |
Article 15 Notifications by the Depositary |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.15.1x |
The Depositary shall notify all signatory and acceding States of the following: |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.15.1x.a |
a) signatures of this Convention, the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance or accession and notices of withdrawal; |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.15.1x.b |
b) the date of entry into force of this Convention and of any amendments to it or its Annex. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.16 |
Article 16 Certified copies and registration |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.16.1 |
1. This Convention, done in the English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which shall transmit duly certified copies thereof to all signatory and acceding States. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.16.2 |
2. This Convention shall be registered by the Depositary pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.8 |
Article 8 Amendments to the Convention |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.8.1 |
1. This Convention may be amended at any time. The text of any amendment proposed by a Contracting Party shall be submitted to the Depositary, which shall transmit it to all the Contracting Parties. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.8.2 |
2. If one-third of the Contracting Parties request a meeting to discuss the proposed amendment the Depositary shall call such a meeting. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.8.3 |
3. An amendment shall enter into force when the Depositary has received instruments of ratification or acceptance thereof from all the Contracting Parties. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.9 |
Article 9 Amendments to the Annex |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.9.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to the Annex to this Convention. The text of any such proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Depositary which shall transmit it to all Contracting Parties. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.9.2 |
2. Each such proposed amendment shall become effective for all Contracting Parties six months after the date appearing on the notification from the Depositary to the Contracting Parties, if within 120 days of the notification date, no objection has been received and two-thirds of the Contracting Parties have notified the Depositary in writing of their approval. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.9.3 |
3. If an objection is received from any Contracting Party within 120 days of the notification date, the matter shall be considered by the Contracting Parties at their next meeting. If unanimity on the matter is not reached at the meeting, the Contracting Parties shall notify the Depositary within 120 days from the date of closure of the meeting of their approval or rejection of the original amendment or of any new amendment proposed by the meeting. If, by the end of this period, two-thirds of the Contracting Parties have approved such amendment, it shall become effective six months from the date of the closure of the meeting for those Contracting Parties which have by then notified their approval. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.9.4 |
4. Any Contracting Party which has objected to a proposed amendment may at any time withdraw that objection, and the proposed amendment shall become effective with respect to such Party immediately if the amendment is already in effect, or at such time as it becomes effective under the terms of this Article. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.9.5 |
5. The Depositary shall notify each Contracting Party immediately upon receipt of each approval or objection, of each withdrawal of objection, and of the entry into force of any amendment. |
2808 |
Convention For The Conservation Of Antarctic Seals |
Art.9.6 |
6. Any State which becomes a party to this Convention after an amendment to the Annex has entered into force shall be bound by the Annex as so amended. Any State which become a Party to this Convention during the period when a proposed amendment is pending may approve or object to such amendment within the time limits applicable to other Contracting Parties. |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.14 |
ARTICLE XIV |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.14.1 |
(1) This Convention shall be open to all States for signature. Any State which does not sign the Convention before its entry into force in accordance with paragraph (3) of this Article may accede to it at any time. |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.14.2 |
(2) This Convention shall be subject to ratification by signatory States. Instruments of ratification and instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which are hereby designated the Depositary Governments. |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.14.3 |
(3) This Convention shall enter into force after the deposit of instruments of ratification by twenty-two Governments, including the Governments designated as Depositaries of the Convention. |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.14.4 |
(4) For States whose instruments of ratification or accession are deposited subsequent to the entry into force of this Convention, it shall enter into force on the date of the deposit of their instrument of ratification or accession. |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.14.5 |
(5) The Depositary Governments shall promptly inform all signatory and acceding States of the date of each signature, the date of deposit of each instrument of ratification or of accession and the date of the entry into force of this Convention, and of the receipt of other notices. |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.14.6 |
(6) This Convention shall be registered by the Depositary Governments pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.15 |
ARTICLE XV |
2807 |
Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production And Stockpiling Of Bacteriological (Biological) And Toxin Weapons, And On Their Destruction |
Art.15.1x |
This Convention, the English, Russian, French, Spanish and Chinese texts of which are equally authentic, shall be deposited in the archives of the Depositary Governments. Duly certified copies of the Convention shall be transmitted by the Depositary Governments of the signatory and acceding States. |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.21 |
Article 21 |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.21.1x |
This Convention shall be subject to ratification. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of Norway. |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.22.1x |
This Convention shall be open for accession by any State referred to in Article 20. The Contracting Parties may unanimously invite other States to accede to the Convention. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Government of Norway. |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.26 |
Article 26 |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.26.1x |
The depositary Government shall inform the Contracting Parties and the States referred to in Article 20: |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.26.1x.a |
a) of signatures to this Convention, of the deposit of instruments of ratification or accesion, and of the receipt of a notice of withdrawal, in accordance with Articles 20, 21, 22 and 24. |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.26.1x.b |
b) of the date on which this Convention will come into force in accordance with Article 23; |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.26.1x.c |
c) of the receipt of notification of approval relating to modifications of the Annexes to this Convention and of the entry into force of such modifications in accordance with Article 18. |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.27 |
Article27 |
2802 |
Convention For The Prevention Of Marine Pollution By Dumping From Ships And Aircraft |
Art.27.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the English and French texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Government of Norway, which shall send certified copies thereof to the Contracting Parties and to the States referred to in Article 20, and which shall transmit a certified copy to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.38 |
Article 38 |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.38.1 |
1. Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of a formal instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.38.2 |
2. Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the entry into force of an amendment to this Convention with respect to all existing Contracting States or after the completion of all measures required for the entry into force of the amendment with respect to those Parties shall be deemed to apply to the Convention as modified by the amendment. |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.46 |
Article 46 |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.46.1 |
1. This Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.46.2 |
2. The Secretary-General of the Organization shall: |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.46.2.a |
(a) inform all States which have signed or acceded to this Convention of: |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.46.2.a.i |
(i) each new signature or deposit of instrument and the date thereof; |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.46.2.a.ii |
(ii) the date of entry into force of the Convention; |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.46.2.a.iii |
(iii) any denunciation of the Convention and the date on which it takes effect; |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.46.2.b |
(b) transmit certified true copies of this Convention to all Signatory States and to all States which accede to the Convention. |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.47 |
Article 47 |
2800 |
International Convention On The Establishment Of An International Fund For Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.47.1x |
As soon as this Convention enters into force, a certified true copy thereof shall be transmitted by the Secretary-General of the Organization to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2796 |
Agreement Between Denmark, Finland, Norway, And Sweden Concerning Cooperation In Measures To Deal With Pollution Of The Sea By Oil |
Art.10 |
Article 10 |
2796 |
Agreement Between Denmark, Finland, Norway, And Sweden Concerning Cooperation In Measures To Deal With Pollution Of The Sea By Oil |
Art.10.1x |
If one of the Contracting States desires to denounce the Agreement, written notice to that effect shall be given to the Danish Government, which shall forthwith inform the other Contracting States of the denunciation and of the date of receipt of the notice. |
2796 |
Agreement Between Denmark, Finland, Norway, And Sweden Concerning Cooperation In Measures To Deal With Pollution Of The Sea By Oil |
Art.10.2x |
A denunciation shall take effect twelve months after its receipt by the Danish Government or at such later date as may be specified in the notice. |
2796 |
Agreement Between Denmark, Finland, Norway, And Sweden Concerning Cooperation In Measures To Deal With Pollution Of The Sea By Oil |
Art.11 |
Article 11 |
2796 |
Agreement Between Denmark, Finland, Norway, And Sweden Concerning Cooperation In Measures To Deal With Pollution Of The Sea By Oil |
Art.11.1x |
The Agreement shall be deposited with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and certified copies thereof shall be transmitted by the said Ministry to the Government of each of the Contracting States. |
2787 |
Benelux Convention On The Hunting And Protection Of Birds |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2787 |
Benelux Convention On The Hunting And Protection Of Birds |
Art.16.1 |
1. This Convention shall be subject to ratification. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the Benelux Economic Union, who shall inform the Contracting Parties of the deposit of such instruments. |
2787 |
Benelux Convention On The Hunting And Protection Of Birds |
Art.16.2 |
2. It shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following the date of deposit of the third instrument of ratification. |
2787 |
Benelux Convention On The Hunting And Protection Of Birds |
Art.16.3 |
3. It shall remain in force for the same period as the Treaty instituting the Benelux Economic Union. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.14 |
Article XIV |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.14.1 |
1. Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of a formal instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.14.2 |
2. Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the entry into force of an amendment to the present Convention with respect to all existing Contracting States, or after the completion of all measures required for the entry into force of the amendment with respect to those Contracting States shall be deemed to apply to the Convention as modified by the amendment. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.15 |
Article XV |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.15.1 |
1. The present Convention shall enter into force on the ninetieth day following the date on which Governments of eight States including five States each with not less than 1,000,000 gross tons of tanker tonnage have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval or have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance approval or accession with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.15.2 |
2. For each State which subsequently ratifies, accepts, approves or accedes to it the present Convention shall come into force on the ninetieth day after deposit by such State of the appropriate instrument. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.16 |
Article XVI |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.16.1 |
1. The present Convention may be denounced by any Contracting State at any time after the date on which the Convention comes into force for that State. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.16.2 |
2. Denunciation shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.16.3 |
3. A denunciation shall take effect one year, or such longer period as may be specified in the instrument of denunciation, after its deposit with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17 |
Article XVII |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.1 |
1. The United Nations, where it is the administering authority for a territory, or any Contracting State responsible for the international relations of a territory, shall as soon as possible consult with the appropriate authorities of such territory or take such other measures as may be appropriate, in order to extend the present Convention to that territory and may at any time by notification in writing to the Secretary-General of the Organization declare that the present Convention shall extend to such territory. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.2 |
2. The present Convention shall, from the date of receipt of the notification of from such other date as may be specified in the notification, extend to the territory named therein. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.3 |
3. The United Nations, or any Contracting State which has made a declaration under paragraph 1 of this Article may at any time after the date on which the Convention has been so extended to any territory declare by notification in writing to the Secretary-General of the Organization that the present Convention shall cease to extend to any such territory named in the notification. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.17.4 |
4. The present Convention shall cease to extend to any territory mentioned in such notification one year, or such longer period as may be specified therein, after the date of receipt of the notification by the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.19 |
Article XIX |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.19.1 |
1. The present Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.19.2 |
2. The Secretary-General of the Organization shall: |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.19.2.a |
(a) inform all States which have signed or acceded to the Convention of: |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.19.2.a.i |
(i) each new signature or deposit of instrument together with the date thereof; |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.19.2.a.ii |
(ii) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of this Convention together with the date of the deposit; |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.19.2.a.iii |
(iii) the extension of the present Convention to any territory under paragraph 1 of Article XVII and of the termination of any such extension under the provisions of paragraph 4 of that Article stating in each case the date on which the present Convention has been or will cease to be so extended; |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.19.2.b |
(b) transmit certified true copies of the present Convention to all Signatory States and to all States which accede to the present Convention. |
2785 |
International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.20 |
Article XX |
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International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage |
Art.20.1x |
As soon as the present Convention comes into force, the text shall be transmitted by the Secretary-General of the Organization to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.10 |
Article X |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.10.1 |
1. Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be effected by the deposit of a formal instrument to that effect with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.10.2 |
2. Any instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession deposited after the entry into force of an amendment to the present Convention with respect to all existing Parties or after the completion of all measures required for the entry into force of the amendment with respect to those Parties shall be deemed to apply to the Convention as modified by the amendment. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.11 |
Article XI |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.11.1 |
1. The present Convention shall enter into force on the ninetieth day following the date on which Governments of fifteen States have either signed it without reservation as to ratification, acceptance or approval or have deposited instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with the Secretary-General of the Organization.[3] |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.11.2 |
2. For each State which subsequently ratifies, accepts, approves or accedes to it the present Convention shall come into force on the ninetieth day after deposit by such State of the appropriate instrument.[4] |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.12 |
Article XII |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.12.1 |
1. The present Convention may be denounced by any Party at any time after the date on which the Convention comes into force for that State. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.12.2 |
2. Denunciation shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.12.3 |
3. A denunciation shall take effect one year, or such longer period as may be specified in the instrument of denunciation, after its deposit with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.13 |
Article XIII |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.13.1 |
1. The United Nations where it is the administering authority for a territory, or any State Party to the present Convention responsible for the international relations of a territory, shall as soon as possible consult with the appropriate authorities of such territories or take such other measures as may be appropriate, in order to extend the present Convention to that territory and may at any time by notification in writing to the Secretary-General of the Organization declare that the present Convention shall extend to such territory. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.13.2 |
2. The present Convention shall, from the date of receipt of the notification or from such other date as may be specified in the notification, extend to the territory named therein. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.13.3 |
3. The United Nations, or any Party which has made a declaration under paragraph 1 of this Article may at any time after the date on which the Convention has been so extended to any territory declare by notification in writing to the Secretary-General of the Organization that the present Convention shall cease to extend to any such territory named in the notification. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.13.4 |
4. The present Convention shall cease to extend to any territory mentioned in such notification one year, or such longer period as may be specified therein, after the date of receipt of the notification by the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.15 |
Article XV |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.15.1 |
1. The present Convention shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the Organization. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.15.2 |
2. The Secretary-General of the Organization shall: |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.15.2.a |
(a) inform all States which have signed or acceded to the Convention of: |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.15.2.a.i |
(i) each new signature or deposit of instrument together with the date thereof; |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.15.2.a.ii |
(ii) the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of this Convention together with the date of the deposit; |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.15.2.a.iii |
(iii) the extension of the present convention to any territory under paragraph 1 of Article XIII and of the termination of any such extension under the provisions of paragraph 4 of that Article stating in each case the date on which the present Convention has been or will cease to be so extended; |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.15.2.b |
(b) transmit certified true copies of the present Convention to all Signatory States and to all States which accede to the present Convention. |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.16 |
Article XVI |
2784 |
International Convention Relating To Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties |
Art.16.1x |
As soon as the present Convention comes into force, the text shall be transmitted by the Secretary-General of the Organization to the Secretariat of the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.17 |
Article XVII |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.17.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by the Government of any State represented at the Conference which adopted the Convention, or by the Government of any other State which is a Member of the United Nations or of any specialized agency of the United Nations. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.17.2 |
2. Signature of this Convention shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.17.3 |
3. Once this Convention has entered into force, any State referred to in paragraph I of this Article which has not signed the Convention or any other State unanimously invited by the Commission to become a party to the Convention may adhere to it. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.17.4 |
4. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or adherence shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, hereinafter referred to as the " Depositary. " |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.17.5 |
5. Ratification, acceptance, approval or adherence may not be made subject to any reservation. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.18 |
Article XVIII |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.18.1 |
1. This Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of at least four instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval, provided that the weight of the aggregate nominal catch in the Convention Area of the countries having deposited such instruments amounts to at least seven hundred thousand metric tons on the basis of the statistics published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the year one thousand nine hundred and sixty-eight. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.18.2 |
2. After the entry into force of this Convention in accordance with paragraph I of this Article, the Convention shall enter into force for each State whose Government deposits an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or adherence on the thirtieth day following the date on which such instrument is received by the Depositary. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.19 |
Article XIX |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.19.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to this Convention which shall be referred to the Commission for approval at a regular or special session. Proposals for the amendment of the Convention shall be communicated to the Depositary who shall inform the Contracting Parties thereof. Any amendment shall take effect for each Contracting Party accepting the amendment on the ninetieth day after its acceptance by three fourths of the Contracting Parties and thereafter for each remaining Contracting Party on the day on which the Depositary receives the notification of such acceptance. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.19.2 |
2. Any State which becomes a Contracting Party after an amendment to this Convention has been proposed for acceptance pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be bound by the Convention as amended when the said amendment comes into force. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.21 |
Article XXI |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.21.1 |
1. The Depositary shall inform the Governments of the States referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Article XVII: |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.21.1.a |
(a) of the signature of this Convention and of the deposit of instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or adherence in accordance with Article XVII; |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.21.1.b |
(b) of the date on which the Convention will come into force in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article XVIII. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.21.2 |
2. The Depositary shall inform all Contracting Parties: |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.21.2.a |
(a) of proposals for the amendment of the Convention, notification of acceptance of such amendments and the entry into force of amendments, in accordance with Article XIX; |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.21.2.b |
(b) of notification of withdrawal made in accordance with Article XX. |
2783 |
Convention On The Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The Southeast Atlantic |
Art.21.3 |
3. The original of this Convention shall be deposited with the Depositary who shall send certified copies thereof to the Governments of the States eligible to become parties to this Convention in accordance with Article XVII. |
2776 |
Agreement For Cooperation In Dealing With Pollution Of The North Sea By Oil |
Art.9 |
Article 9 |
2776 |
Agreement For Cooperation In Dealing With Pollution Of The North Sea By Oil |
Art.9.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open for signature by the Governments mentioned in the preamble from 9 June 1969. |
2776 |
Agreement For Cooperation In Dealing With Pollution Of The North Sea By Oil |
Art.9.2 |
2. These Governments may become parties to this Agreement either by signature without reservation as to ratification or approval or by signature subject to ratification or approval followed by ratification or approval. |
2776 |
Agreement For Cooperation In Dealing With Pollution Of The North Sea By Oil |
Art.9.3 |
3. Instruments of ratification or approval shall be deposited with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. |
2776 |
Agreement For Cooperation In Dealing With Pollution Of The North Sea By Oil |
Art.9.4 |
4. This Agreement shall enter into force two months after the date on which six Governments have signed the Agreement without reservation as to ratification or approval, or have deposited an instrument of ratification or approval. |
2776 |
Agreement For Cooperation In Dealing With Pollution Of The North Sea By Oil |
Art.9.5 |
5. For each Government which subsequently signs the Agreement without reservation as to ratification or approval, or ratifies or approves it, it shall enter into force two months after the date of its signature or of the deposit of its instrument of ratification or approval. |
2776 |
Agreement For Cooperation In Dealing With Pollution Of The North Sea By Oil |
Conc.1 |
In Witness Whereof the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective Governments have signed this Agreement. |
2776 |
Agreement For Cooperation In Dealing With Pollution Of The North Sea By Oil |
Conc.2 |
Done at Bonn on this ninth day of June 1969, in the English and French languages, both texts being equally authoritative, in a single copy which shall be deposited in the Archives of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany which shall transmit a duly certified copy to each of the other signatory Governments. This Agreement shall be registered with the United Nations in conformity with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.48 |
Article 48 (FN: Text amended according to the provisions of the Additional Protocol (ETS No. 103) which entered into force on 7 November 1989.) |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.48.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open to signature by the member States of the Council of Europe. It shall be subject to ratification or acceptance. Instruments of ratification or acceptance shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.48.2 |
2. This Convention shall enter into force six months after the date of the deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification or acceptance. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.48.3 |
3. In respect of a signatory State ratifying or accepting subsequently, the Convention shall come into force six months after the date of the deposit of its instrument of ratification or acceptance. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.48.4 |
4. The European Economic Community may become a Contracting Party to this Convention by signing it. The Convention shall enter into force in respect of the Community six months after the date of its signature. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.49 |
Article 49 |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.49.1 |
1. After the entry into force of this Convention, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe may invite any non-member State to accede thereto. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.49.2 |
2. Such accession shall be effected by depositing with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe an instrument of accession which shall take effect six months after the date of its deposit. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.52 |
Article 52 |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.52.1x |
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall notify the member States of the Council and any Contracting Party which is not a member of the Council of: |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.52.1x.a |
a. any signature; |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.52.1x.b |
b. any deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance or accession; |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.52.1x.c |
c. any date of entry into force of this Convention in accordance with Article 48 thereof; |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.52.1x.d |
d. any declaration received in pursuance of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 50; |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.52.1x.e |
e. any notification received in pursuance of the provisions of Article 51 and the date on which denunciation takes effect; |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Art.52.1x.f |
f. any communication received in pursuance of Article 47, paragraph 1. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Conc.1 |
In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorised thereto, have signed this Convention. |
2773 |
European Convention For The Protection Of Animals During International Transport |
Conc.2 |
Done at Paris, this 13th day of December 1968, in English and in French, both texts being equally authoritative, in a single copy which shall remain deposited in the archives of the Council of Europe. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall transmit certified copies to each of the signatory and acceding States. |
2772 |
Agreement On Administrative Arrangements For The Prek Thnot (Cambodia) Power And Irrigation Development Project |
Art.12 |
Article XII |
2772 |
Agreement On Administrative Arrangements For The Prek Thnot (Cambodia) Power And Irrigation Development Project |
Art.12.1x |
This Agreement shall be opened for signature from 23 September 1968 and shall enter into force on the date when all Parties mentioned in the Preamble to the Agreement have signed it. In witness whereof the undersigned duly authorised thereto have signed the present Agreement. |
2772 |
Agreement On Administrative Arrangements For The Prek Thnot (Cambodia) Power And Irrigation Development Project |
Art.12.2x |
The text of this Agreement, in the English and French languages, in a single copy in each language, will be deposited in the archives of United Nations which shall communicate certified copies thereof to each of the Parties to this Agreement, it being agreed and understood that the English and French texts shall be considered equally authentic. |
2772 |
Agreement On Administrative Arrangements For The Prek Thnot (Cambodia) Power And Irrigation Development Project |
Art.12.3x |
[Signatures not reproduced here.] |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.4 |
Article 4 |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.4.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open to signature by member States of the Council of Europe which take part in the activities in the field of public health referred to in Resolution (59) 23 mentioned in the Preamble hereto. They may become Parties to it by either: |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.4.1.a |
a. signature without reservation in respect of ratification or acceptance, or |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.4.1.b |
b. signature with reservation in respect of ratification or acceptance, followed by ratification or acceptance. |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.4.2 |
2. Instruments of ratification or acceptance shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.6 |
Article 6 |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.6.1 |
1. After the entry into force of this Agreement, |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.6.1.a |
a. any member State of the Council of Europe which does not take part in the activities in the field of public health referred to in Resolution (59) 23 mentioned in the Preamble to this Agreement, may accede thereto; |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.6.1.b |
b. the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe may invite any State not a member of the Council to accede to this Agreement provided that the resolution containing such invitation receives the unanimous agreement by member States of the Council of Europe which take part in the activities in the field of public health referred to in Resolution (59) 23 mentioned in the Preamble to this Agreement. |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.6.2 |
2. Such accession shall be effected by depositing with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe an instrument of accession which shall take effect one month after the date of its deposit. |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.9 |
Article 9 |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.9.1x |
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall notify the member States of the Council and any State which has acceded to this Agreement, of: |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.9.1x.a |
a. any signature without reservation in respect of ratification or acceptance; |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.9.1x.b |
b. any signature with reservation in respect of ratification or acceptance; |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.9.1x.c |
c. the deposit of any instrument of ratification, acceptance or accession; |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.9.1x.d |
d. any date of entry into force of this Agreement in accordance with Article 5 thereof; |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.9.1x.e |
e. any declaration received in pursuance of the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 7; |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Art.9.1x.f |
f. any notification received in pursuance of the provisions of Article 8 and the date on which denunciation takes effect. |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Conc.1 |
In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto, have signed this Agreement. |
2770 |
European Agreement On The Restriction Of The Use Of Certain Detergents In Washing And Cleaning Products |
Conc.2 |
Done at Strasbourg, this 16th day of September 1968, in the English and French languages, both texts being equally authoritative, in a single copy which shall remain deposited in the archives of the Council of Europe. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe shall transmit certified copies to each of the signatory and acceding States. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.15 |
Article XIX Signature and Ratification |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.15.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature immediately after being approved by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.15.2 |
2. This Convention shall be ratified by each of the Contracting States. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Administrative Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.16 |
Article XX Reservations |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.16.1 |
1. At the time of signature, ratification or accession, any State may declare its acceptance of this Convention in part only, provided that such reservation may not apply to the provisions of Articles II – XI. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.16.2 |
2. Reservations made in conformity with the preceding paragraph shall be deposited together with the instruments of ratification or accession. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.16.3 |
3. Any Contracting State which has formulated a reservation in conformity with the preceding paragraph may at any time withdraw it by notifying the Administrative Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.17 |
Article XXI Entry into force |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.17.1 |
1. This Convention shall come into force on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification or accession with the Administrative Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity, who shall inform participating States accordingly. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.17.2 |
2. In the case of a State ratifying or acceding to the Convention after the depositing of the fourth instrument of ratification or accession, the Convention shall come into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification or accession. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.17.3 |
3. The London Convention of 1933 or any other Convention on the conservation of flora and fauna in their natural state shall cease to have effect in States in which this Convention has come into force. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.18 |
Article XXII Accession |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.18.1 |
1. After the date of approval specified in Article XIX paragraph (1), this Convention shall be open to accession by any independent and sovereign African State. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.18.2 |
2. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Administrative Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.20 |
Article XXIV Revision |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.20.1 |
1. After the expiry of a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Convention, any Contracting State may at any time make a request for the revision of part or the whole of this Convention by notification in writing addressed to the Administrative Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.20.2 |
2. In the event of such a request the appropriate organ of the Organization of African Unity shall deal with the matter in accordance with the provision of sections 3 and 4 of Article XVI of this Convention |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.20.3.i |
3. (i) At the request of one or more Contracting States and notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Article, the annex to the Convention may be revised or added to by the appropriate organ of the Organization of African Unity. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.20.3.ii |
(ii) Such revision or addition shall come into force three months after the approval by the appropriate organ of the Organization of African Unity. |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.21 |
Article XXV Final provisions |
2769 |
African Convention On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources |
Art.21.1x |
The original of this Convention of which both the English and the French texts are authentic, shall be deposited with the Administrative Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity. |
2768 |
Agreement For The Establishment For Arab Centre For The Studies Of Dry And Barren Land |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
2768 |
Agreement For The Establishment For Arab Centre For The Studies Of Dry And Barren Land |
Art.18.1x |
The signatories of this agreement shall ratify it in accordance with their laws and ratification documents shall be placed with the Secretariate of the Arab League which shall prepare a record certifying the placing of the ratification documents of every member country. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.18 |
ARTICLE XVIII |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.18.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open in Monaco on 3 May 1967, and subsequently at the Legation of the Principality of Monaco in Paris from 1 June until 31 December 1967, for signature by any Government which participates in the work of the Bureau on 3 May 1967. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.18.2 |
2. The Governments referred to in paragraph 1 above may become Parties to the present Convention: |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.18.2.a |
(a) By signature without reservation as to ratification or approval, or |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.18.2.b |
(b) By signature subject to ratification or approval and the subsequent deposit of an instrument of ratification or approval. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.18.3 |
3. Instruments of ratification or approval shall be handed to the Legation of the Principality of Monaco in Paris to be deposited in the Archives of the Government of the Principality of Monaco. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.18.4 |
4. The Government of the Principality of Monaco shall inform the Governments referred to in paragraph 1 above, and the President of the Directing Committee, of each signature and of each deposit of an instrument of ratification or approval. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.19 |
ARTICLE XIX |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.19.1 |
1. This Convention shall enter into force three months after the date on which twenty-eight Governments have become Parties in accordance with the provisions of Article XVIII, paragraph 2. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.19.2 |
2. The Government of the Principality of Monaco shall notify this date to all signatory Governments and the President of the Directing Committee. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.20 |
ARTICLE XX |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.20.1x |
After it has entered into force this Convention shall be open for accession by the Government of any maritime state which applies to the Government of the Principality of Monaco specifying the tonnage of its fleets, and whose admission is approved by two-thirds of the Member Governments. Such approval shall be notified by the Government of the Principality of Monaco to the Government concerned. The Convention shall enter into force for that Government on the date on which it has deposited its instrument of accession with the Government of the Principality of Monaco which shall inform the Member Governments and the President of the Directing Committee |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.21 |
ARTICLE XXI |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.21.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to this Convention. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.21.2 |
2. Proposals of amendment shall be considered by the Conference and decided upon by a majority of two-thirds of the Member Governments represented at the Conference. When a proposed amendment has been approved by the Conference, the President of the Directing Committee shall request the Government of the Principality of Monaco to submit it to all Contracting Parties. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.21.3 |
3. The amendment shall enter into force for all Contracting Parties three months after notifications of approval by two-thirds of the Contracting Parties have been received by the Government of the Principality of Monaco. The latter shall inform the Contracting Parties and the President of the Directing Committee of the fact, specifying the date of entry into force of the amendment. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.21.4 |
4. Any amendment to this Convention that has not entered into force is null and void at the opening of the next ordinary Session, unless the Conference decides otherwise. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.23 |
ARTICLE XXIII |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Art.23.1x |
After the present Convention enters into force it shall be registered by the Government of the Principality of Monaco with the Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with Article 102 of its Charter. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, duly authorized thereto, have signed this Convention. |
2757 |
Convention On The International Hydrographic Organization |
Conc.2 |
DONE at Monaco on the third day of May nineteen hundred and sixty-seven, in a single copy in the English and French languages, each text being equally authentic, which shall be deposited in the Archives of the Government of the Principality of Monaco, which shall transmit certified copies thereof to all signatories and acceding Governments and to the President of the Directing Committee |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.13 |
Article XIII |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.13.1 |
1. Any Contracting Party or the Commission may propose amendments to this Convention. The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations shall transmit a certified copy of the text of any proposed amendment to all the Contracting Parties. Any amendment not involving new obligations shall take effect for all Contracting Parties on the thirtieth day after its acceptance by three-fourths of the Contracting Parties. Any amendment involving new obligations shall take effect for each Contracting Party accepting the amendment on the ninetieth day after its acceptance by three-fourths of the Contracting Parties and thereafter for each remaining Contracting Party upon acceptance by it. Any amendment considered by one or more Contracting Parties to involve new obligations shall be deemed to involve new obligations and shall take effect accordingly. A government which becomes a Contracting Party after an amendment to this Convention has been opened for acceptance pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be bound by the Convention as amended when the said amendment comes into force. |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.13.2 |
2. Proposed amendments shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Notifications of acceptance of amendments shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.14 |
Article XIV |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.14.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature by any Government which is a Member of the United Nations or of any Specialized Agency of the United Nations. Any such Government which does not sign this Convention may adhere to it at any time. |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.14.2 |
2. This Convention shall be subject to ratification or approval by signatory countries in accordance with their constitutions. Instruments of ratification, approval, or adherence shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.14.3 |
3. This Convention shall enter into force upon the deposit of instruments of ratification, approval, or adherence by seven Governments and shall enter into force with respect to each Government which subsequently deposits an instrument of ratification, approval or adherence on the date of such deposit. |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.15 |
Article XV |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.15.1x |
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations shall inform all Governments referred to in paragraph 1 of Article XIV of deposits of instruments of ratification approval or adherence, the entry into force of this Convention, proposals for amendments, notifications of acceptance of amendments, entry into force of amendments, and notifications of withdrawal. |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.16 |
Article XVI |
2751 |
International Convention For The Conservation Of Atlantic Tunas |
Art.16.1x |
The original of this Convention shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations who shall send certified copies to the Governments referred to in paragraph 1 of Article XIV |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Art.16.1x |
This Agreement shall form an integral part of the Act of Niamey, and shall enter into force immediately after its ratification by all the signatory States. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the Republic of Niger who shall notify the deposit of these instruments to each riparian State. |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Art.18.1x |
The Act of Niamey and this Agreement may be amended upon the written request of one third of the riparian States addressed to the Government of the Republic of Niger. Any proposal for revision shall require the approval of two thirds of the riparian States, and shall take effect six months after the date of its adoption. |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Art.19 |
Article 19 |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Art.19.1x |
Upon the coming into force of the present Agreement, the Government of the Republic of Niger shall register it in accordance with Article 102 of the United Nations Charter. |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the plenipotentiaries being duly authorised by their respective Governments have signed the present Agreement. |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.10 |
Traoré N'KI |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.11 |
Republic of Upper Volta: |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.12 |
Yacouba BAMBARA |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.13 |
Republic of Mali: |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.14 |
Aliou DEM |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.15 |
Republic of Niger: |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.16 |
Léopold KAZIENDE |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.17 |
Federal Republic of Nigeria: |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.18 |
T.O. ELIAS |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.19 |
Republic of Tchad: |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.2 |
DONE at Niamey on the 25th day of November, 1964, one copy in English and one in French to be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Republic of Niger and certified copies thereof to be sent to each signatory State, and one copy to be deposited with the Secretariat of the Organization of African Unity and one with the Secretariat of the United Nations. |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.20 |
S. SELINGAR |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.3 |
Federal Republic of Cameroon: |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.4 |
Sanda OUMAROU |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.5 |
Republic of the Ivory Coast: |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.6 |
Souleymane TOURE |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.7 |
Republic of Dahomey: |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.8 |
Francois APLOGAN |
2742 |
Agreement Concerning The Niger River Commission And The Navigation And Transport On The River Niger |
Conc.9 |
Republic of Guinea: |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Art.16 |
ARTICLE 16 |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Art.16.1 |
(1) This Convention shall be open until 31 December, 1964, for signature on behalf of the Governments of all states which participate in the work of the Council. |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Art.16.2 |
(2) This Convention is subject to ratification or approval by the signatory Governments in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures. The instruments of ratification or approval shall be deposited with the Government of Denmark, who will act as the depository Government. |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Art.16.3 |
(3) This Convention shall enter into force on the 22 July next following the deposit of the instruments of ratification or approval by all signatory Governments. If, however, on the 1 January, 1968, all the signatory Governments have not ratified this Convention, but not less than three quarters of the signatory Governments have deposited instruments of ratification or approval, these latter Governments may agree among themselves by special protocol on the date on which this Convention shall enter into force and on other related matters; and in that case this Convention shall enter into force, with respect to any other signatory Government that ratifies or approves thereafter, on the date of deposit of its instrument of ratification or approval. |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Art.16.4 |
(4) After the entry into force of this Convention in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article, the Government of any State may apply to accede to this Convention by addressing a written application to the Government of Denmark. It shall be permitted to deposit an instrument of accession with the Government after the approval of the Governments of three quarters of the states which have already deposited their instruments of ratification, approval or accession, has been notified to the Government of Denmark. For any acceding Government this Convention shall enter into force on the date of deposit of its instrument of accession. |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Art.18 |
ARTICLE 18 |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Art.18.1x |
When the present Convention comes into force it shall be registered by the depository Government with the Secretariat of the United Nations Organisation in accordance with Article 102 of its Charter. |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Conc.1 |
FINAL CLAUSE |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Conc.2 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being duly authorized have signed the present Convention: |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Conc.3 |
DONE at Copenhagen this twelfth day of September 1964, in the English and French languages, both texts being equally authentic, in a single copy which shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of Denmark who shall forward certified true copies to all signatory and acceding Governments. |
2741 |
Convention For The International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
Conc.4 |
Hereafter follow signatures. |
2736 |
Indus Basin Development Fund (Supplemental) Agreement |
Art.6 |
Article VI |
2736 |
Indus Basin Development Fund (Supplemental) Agreement |
Art.6.1 |
Section 6.01. This Agreement shall be open for signature on behalf of the Parties until 8 April 1964, or such later date as may be fixed by the Administrator.[2] |
2736 |
Indus Basin Development Fund (Supplemental) Agreement |
Art.6.2 |
Section 6.02. This Agreement shall come into force and effect and shall become binding upon each of the Parties on the date, but not before the date, when it has been signed on behalf of all the Parties.[3] The Bank shall promptly after such date notify each of the other Parties and shall transmit to each of them certified copies, showing signatories and dates of signature. |
2736 |
Indus Basin Development Fund (Supplemental) Agreement |
Conc.1 |
DONE at Washington in a single original, which shall remain deposited in the Archives of the Bank. |
2736 |
Indus Basin Development Fund (Supplemental) Agreement |
Conc.2 |
[Signatures not reproduced here.] |
2729 |
Act Regarding Navigation And Economic Cooperation Between The States Of The Niger Basin |
Art.8 |
Article 8 |
2729 |
Act Regarding Navigation And Economic Cooperation Between The States Of The Niger Basin |
Art.8.1x |
The present Act, the French and Engish texts of which are equally authentic, shall be submitted for ratification to the signatory States and shall come into force immediately after ratification by all the signatory States. |
2729 |
Act Regarding Navigation And Economic Cooperation Between The States Of The Niger Basin |
Art.8.2x |
The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the Republic of Niger which shall notify each signatory State of the deposit of the said instruments. |
2729 |
Act Regarding Navigation And Economic Cooperation Between The States Of The Niger Basin |
Conc.1 |
In witness whereof the plenipotentiaries being duly authorised by their respective Governments have signed the present Act. |
2729 |
Act Regarding Navigation And Economic Cooperation Between The States Of The Niger Basin |
Conc.2 |
Done at Niamey on the 26th day of October, 1963 one copy each in English and French to he deposited in the archives of the Government of the Republic of Niger, authentic copies thereof to be distributed to each of the signatory States, and one copy to be deposited with the Secretariat of the Organisation of African Unity and one with the Secretariat of the United Nations. |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Art.11 |
ARTICLE XI: Entry into Force |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Art.11.1x |
This Agreement shall enter into force upon: |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Art.11.1x.a |
a. signature without reservation in respect of ratification or |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Art.11.1x.b |
b. signature with reservation in respect of ratification, followed by ratification, on behalf of two States and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Director General of the Agency. |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.1 |
DONE in Vienna, this 17th day of October 1963, in a single copy in English, which shall be deposited in the archives of the International Atomic Energy Agency, whose Director General shall send a certified copy hereof to each Contracting State. |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.10 |
For the GOVERNMENT OF NORWAY: |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.11 |
Torfinn OFTEDAL |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.12 |
subject to ratification |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.13 |
For the GOVERNMENT OF SWEDEN: |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.14 |
Sven ALLARD |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.2 |
For the INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY: |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.3 |
Sigvard EKLUND |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.4 |
For the GOVERNMENT OF DENMARK: |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.5 |
Sigvald KRISTENSEN |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.6 |
subject to ratification |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.7 |
For the GOVERNMENT OF FINLAND: |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.8 |
Otso WARTIOVAARA |
2728 |
Nordic Mutual Emergency Assistance Agreement In Connection With Radiation Accidents |
Conc.9 |
subject to ratification |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.22 |
Article XXII |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.22.Ax |
This Convention shall be ratified, and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.24 |
Article XXIV |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.24.A |
A. All States Members of the United Nations, or of any of the specialized agencies or of the International Atomic Energy Agency not represented at the International Conference on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage held in Vienna from 29 April to 19 May 1963, may accede to this Convention. |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.24.B |
B. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency. |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.24.C |
C. This Convention shall come into force in respect of the acceding State three months after the date of deposit of the instrument of accession of that State but not before the date of the entry into force of this Convention pursuant to Article XXIII. |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.27 |
Article XXVII |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.27.Ax |
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency shall notify the States invited to the International Conference on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage held in Vienna from 29 April to 19 May 1963 and the States which have acceded to this Convention of the following - |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.27.Ax.a |
a. signatures and instruments of ratification and accession received pursuant to Articles XXI, XXII and XXIV; |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.27.Ax.b |
b. the date on which this Convention will come into force pursuant to Article XXIII; |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.27.Ax.c |
c. notifications of termination and denunciation received pursuant to Articles XXV and XXVI; |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.27.Ax.d |
d. requests for the convening of a revision conference pursuant to Article XXVI. |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.28 |
Article XXVIII |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.28.Ax |
This Convention shall be registered by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency in accordance with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.29 |
Article XXIX |
2721 |
Convention On Civil Liability For Nuclear Damage |
Art.29.Ax |
The original of this Convention, of which the English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, who shall issue certified copies. |
2719 |
Protocol Of Signature To The Agreement Concerning The International Commission For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2719 |
Protocol Of Signature To The Agreement Concerning The International Commission For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution |
Art.15.1 |
1. Each of the Contracting Parties shall notify the Government of the Swiss Confederation when it has carried out the constitutional procedures required to put this agreement into force; the Government of the Swiss Confederation shall immediately confirm the date of receipt of such notification and shall advise the other Contracting Parties. The Agreement shall enter into force the first day of the month following receipt of the last notification. |
2719 |
Protocol Of Signature To The Agreement Concerning The International Commission For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution |
Art.15.2 |
2. After a period of three years from its entry into force, this Agreement may at any moment be denounced with six months notice by each of the Contracting Parties, by a declaration addressed to the Government of the Swiss Confederation. |
2719 |
Protocol Of Signature To The Agreement Concerning The International Commission For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2719 |
Protocol Of Signature To The Agreement Concerning The International Commission For The Protection Of The Rhine Against Pollution |
Art.16.1x |
This Agreement, drawn up in a single copy, in the German, French and Dutch languages, each of the three texts being equally authentic, shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Swiss Confederation which shall send a certified copy to each of the other signatory Governments. |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.10 |
Article X |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.10.1x |
This Agreement shall be open for signature in Moscow until 1 July 1960. |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.10.2x |
The Agreement shall be subject to ratification. |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.10.3x |
The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretariat of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance, which shall act as the depositary of the Agreement. |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.10.4x |
The Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the deposit of the fifth instrument of ratification, and notice of its entry into force shall be communicated by the depositary to the States signatories to this Agreement. |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.11 |
Article XI |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.11.1x |
After its entry into force, the Agreement shall be open to accession by any State. |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.11.2x |
For each State acceding to this Agreement, and for States depositing their instruments of ratification after the entry into force of the Agreement, the Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the deposit by the State concerned of its instrument of ratification or accession. |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.13 |
Article XIII |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.13.1x |
This Agreement has been drawn up in the Russian language in one copy, which shall be deposited with the Secretariat of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance. |
2690 |
Agreement Concerning Cooperation In The Quarantine Of Plants And Their Protection Against Pests And Diseases |
Art.13.2x |
The Secretariat of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance shall send the Contracting Parties duly certified copies of the Agreement, and shall notify the States signatories to this Agreement and States acceding thereto of the deposit with it of instruments of ratification, accession or denunciation. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.12 |
Article XII |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.12.1.a |
1. a. The present Treaty may be modified or amended at any time by unanimous agreement of the Contracting Parties whose representatives are entitled to participate in the meetings provided for under Article IX. Any such modification or amendment shall enter into force when the depositary Government has received notice from all such Contracting Parties that they have ratified it. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.12.1.b |
b. Such modification or amendment shall thereafter enter into force as to any other Contracting Party when notice of ratification by it has been received by the depositary Government. Any such Contracting Party from which no notice of ratification is received within a period of two years from the date of entry into force of the modification or amendment in accordance with the provision of subparagraph 1(a) of this Article shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the present Treaty on the date of the expiration of such period. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.12.2.a |
2. a. If after the expiration of thirty years from the date of entry into force of the present Treaty, any of the Contracting Parties whose representatives are entitled to participate in the meetings provided for under Article IX so requests by a communication addressed to the depositary Government, a Conference of all the Contracting Parties shall be held as soon as practicable to review the operation of the Treaty. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.12.2.b |
b. Any modification or amendment to the present Treaty which is approved at such a Conference by a majority of the Contracting Parties there represented, including a majority of those whose representatives are entitled to participate in the meetings provided for under Article IX, shall be communicated by the depositary Government to all Contracting Parties immediately after the termination of the Conference and shall enter into force in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of the present Article |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.12.2.c |
c. If any such modification or amendment has not entered into force in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph 1(a) of this Article within a period of two years after the date of its communication to all the Contracting Parties, any Contracting Party may at any time after the expiration of that period give notice to the depositary Government of its withdrawal from the present Treaty; and such withdrawal shall take effect two years after the receipt of the notice by the depositary Government. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.13 |
Article XIII |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.13.1 |
1. The present Treaty shall be subject to ratification by the signatory States. It shall be open for accession by any State which is a Member of the United Nations, or by any other State which may be invited to accede to the Treaty with the consent of all the Contracting Parties whose representatives are entitled to participate in the meetings provided for under Article IX of the Treaty. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.13.2 |
2. Ratification of or accession to the present Treaty shall be affected by each State in accordance with its constitutional processes. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.13.3 |
3. Instruments of ratification and instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America, hereby designated as the depositary Government. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.13.4 |
4. The depositary Government shall inform all signatory and acceding States of the date of each deposit of an instrument of ratification or accession, and the date of entry into force of the Treaty and of any modification or amendment thereto. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.13.5 |
5. Upon the deposit of instruments of ratification by all the signatory States, the present Treaty shall enter into force for those States and for States which have deposited instruments of accession. Thereafter the Treaty shall enter into force for any acceding State upon the deposit of its instruments of accession. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.13.6 |
6. The present Treaty shall be registered by the depositary Government pursuant to Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations. |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.14 |
Article XIV |
2688 |
Antarctic Treaty |
Art.14.1x |
The present Treaty, done in the English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each version being equally authentic, shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the United States of America, which shall transmit duly certified copies thereof to the Governments of the signatory and acceding States. |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.12 |
ARTICLE XII: Amendments |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.12.1 |
1. This Convention may be amended by the Commission by a two-thirds majority of the membership of the Commission. |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.12.2 |
2. Proposals for amendments may be made by any Member Nation of the Commission in a communication addressed to the Director-General of the Organization not later than 120 days before the session at which the proposal is to be considered. The Director-General shall immediately inform all Member Nations of the Commission of all proposals for amendment. |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.12.3 |
3. Amendments shall become effective only with the concurrence of the Conference of the Organization and as from the date of such concurrence. The Director-General of the Organization shall inform all Member Nations of the Commission, all Member Nations and Associate Members of the Organization and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of such amendments. |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.12.4 |
4. Amendments involving new obligations for Member Nations of the Commission shall come into force in respect of each Member Nation only upon acceptance of amendments involving new obligations shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Organization. The Director-General of the Organization shall inform all Member Nations of the Commission, all Member Nations and Associate Members of the Organization and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of such acceptance. The rights and obligations of any Member Nation of the Commission that has not accepted an amendment involving additional obligations shall continue to be governed by the provisions of the Convention in force prior to the amendment. |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.13 |
ARTICLE XIII: Acceptance |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.13.1 |
1. Acceptance of this Convention by any Member Nation or Associate Member of the Organization shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of acceptance with the Director-General of the Organization and shall take effect on receipt of such notification by the Director-General. |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.13.2 |
2. Acceptance of this Convention by Non-Member Nations of the Organization shall become effective on the date on which the Commission approves the application for membership in conformity with the provisions of Article II of this Convention. |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.13.3 |
3. The Director-General of the Organization shall inform all Member Nations of the Commission, all Member Nations and Associate Members of the Organization and the Secretary-General of the United Nations of all acceptances that have become effective. |
2687 |
Convention Placing The International Poplar Commission Within The Framework Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.13.4 |
4. Acceptance of this Convention may be made subject to reservations which shall become operative only upon unanimous concurrence by the Member Nations of the Commission. The Director-General of the Organization shall notify forthwith all Member Nations of the Commission of any reservations. Members of the Commission not having replied within three months from the date of the notification shall be deemed to have accepted the reservation. |
2683 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Black Sea |
Art.12 |
Article 12 |
2683 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Black Sea |
Art.12.1x |
This Convention shall be ratified and shall enter into force on the date of deposit of the last instrument of ratification with the Government of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, in whose archives the original of the Convention shall be kept. |
2683 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Black Sea |
Art.12.2x |
The Government of the People's Republic of Bulgaria shall notify the Governments of all Contracting Parties of the date of deposit of the last instrument of ratification. |
2683 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Black Sea |
Art.12.3x |
Certified true copies of this Convention shall be transmitted by the Government of the People's Republic of Bulgaria to the other Contracting Parties. |
2683 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Black Sea |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2683 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Black Sea |
Art.15.1x |
The Government of the People's Republic of Bulgaria shall take the necessary action to register this Convention with the Secretariat of the United Nations. |
2680 |
Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Convention |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2680 |
Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Convention |
Art.15.1 |
1. This Convention shall be open for signature until 31 March 1959. It shall be ratified as soon as possible and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom. |
2680 |
Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Convention |
Art.15.2 |
2. This Convention shall enter into force upon the deposit of instruments of ratification by all signatory States. If, however, after the lapse of one year from 31 March 1959, all the signatory States have not ratified this Convention, but not less than seven of them have deposited instruments of ratification, these latter States may agree among themselves by special protocol on the date on which this Convention shall enter into force; and in that case this Convention shall enter into force with respect to any State that ratifies thereafter on the date of deposit of its instrument of ratification. |
2680 |
Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Convention |
Art.15.3 |
3. Any State which has not signed this Convention may accede thereto at any time after it has come into force in accordance with paragraph (2) of this Article. Accession shall be effected by means of a notice in writing addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom and shall take effect on the date of its receipt. Any State which accedes to this Convention shall simultaneously undertake to give effect to those recommendations which are, at the time of its accession, binding on all the other Contracting States as well as to any other recommendations which are, at that time, binding on one or more of the Contracting States and are not specifically excluded by the acceding State in its notice of accession. |
2680 |
Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Convention |
Art.15.4 |
4. The Government of the United Kingdom shall inform all signatory and acceding States of all ratifications deposited and accessions received and shall notify signatory States of the date and the States in respect of which this Convention enters into force. |
2680 |
Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Convention |
Conc.1 |
In Witness Whereof the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto, have signed this Convention. |
2680 |
Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Convention |
Conc.2 |
Done in London this twenty-fourth day of January nineteen hundred and fifty-nine in two copies, one in the English language, the other in the French language. Both texts shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the United Kingdom and shall be regarded as equally authentic. |
2680 |
Northeast Atlantic Fisheries Convention |
Conc.3 |
The Government of the United Kingdom shall transmit certified copies of both texts of this Convention in the two languages to all the signatory and acceding States. |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.16.1x |
This Convention is subject to ratification. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.17.1x |
This Convention shall be open for accession by any States belonging to any of the categories mentioned in Article 15. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.21 |
Article 21 |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.21.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall inform all States Members of the United Nations and the other States referred to in Article 15: |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.21.1x.a |
(a) Of signatures to this Convention and of the deposit of instruments of ratification or accession, in accordance with Articles 15, 16 and 17; |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.21.1x.b |
(b) Of the date on which this Convention will come into force, in accordance with Article 18; |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.21.1x.c |
(c) Of requests for revision in accordance with Article 20; |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.21.1x.d |
(d) Of reservations to this Convention, in accordance with Article 19. |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
2675 |
Convention On Fishing And Conservation Of The Living Resources Of The High Seas |
Art.22.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who shall send certified copies thereof to all States referred to in Article 15. |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.10 |
Article 10 |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.10.1x |
This Convention shall be open for accession by any States belonging to any of the categories mentioned in Article 8. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.13 |
Article 13 |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.13.1 |
1. After the expiration of a period of five years from the date on which this Convention shall enter into force, a request for the revision of this Convention may be made at any time by any Contracting Party by means of a notification in writing addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.13.2 |
2. The General Assembly of the United Nations shall decide upon the steps, if any, to be taken in respect of such request. |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.14 |
Article 14 |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.14.1x |
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall inform all States Members of the United Nations and the other States referred to in Article 8: |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.14.1x.a |
(a) Of signatures to this Convention and of the deposit of instruments of ratification or accession, in accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 10; |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.14.1x.b |
(b) Of the date on which this Convention will come into force, in accordance with Article 11; |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.14.1x.c |
(c) Of requests for revision in accordance with Article 13; |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.14.1x.d |
(d) Of reservations to this Convention, in accordance with Article 12. |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.15.1x |
The original of this Convention, of which the Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who shall send certified copies thereof to all States referred to in Article 8. |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.9 |
Article 9 |
2672 |
Convention On The Continental Shelf |
Art.9.1x |
This Convention is subject to ratification. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.[12] |
2671 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Waters Of The Danube |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2671 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Waters Of The Danube |
Art.15.1x |
This Convention shall be ratified and shall enter into force on the date of deposit of the last instrument of ratification with the Government of the Romanian People's Republic, in whose archives the original of the Convention shall be kept. |
2671 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Waters Of The Danube |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
2671 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Waters Of The Danube |
Art.17.1x |
The Government of the Romanian People's Republic shall take the necessary action to register this Convention with the Secretariat of the United Nations. |
2671 |
Convention Concerning Fishing In The Waters Of The Danube |
Art.17.2x |
Certified true copies of this Convention shall be transmitted by the Government of the Romanian People's Republic to all the other Parties to the Convention. |
2668 |
Interim Convention On Conservation Of North Pacific Fur Seals |
Art.13 |
Article XIII |
2668 |
Interim Convention On Conservation Of North Pacific Fur Seals |
Art.13.1 |
1. This Convention shall be ratified and the instruments of ratification deposited with the Government of the United States of America as soon as practicable. |
2668 |
Interim Convention On Conservation Of North Pacific Fur Seals |
Art.13.2 |
2. The Government of the United States of America shall notify the other signatory Governments of ratifications deposited. |
2668 |
Interim Convention On Conservation Of North Pacific Fur Seals |
Art.13.3 |
3. The Convention shall enter into force on the date of the deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification. |
2668 |
Interim Convention On Conservation Of North Pacific Fur Seals |
Art.13.4 |
4. The Convention shall continue in force for twenty-two years and thereafter until the entry into force of a new or revised fur seal convention between the Parties, or until the expiration of one year after such period of twenty-two years, whichever may be the earlier; provided, however, that the Convention shall terminate one year from the day on which a Party gives written notice to the other Parties of an intention of terminating the Convention. |
2668 |
Interim Convention On Conservation Of North Pacific Fur Seals |
Art.13.5 |
5. At the request of any Party, representatives of the Parties will meet at a mutually convenient time within ninety days of such request to consider the desirability of modifications of the Convention. |
2668 |
Interim Convention On Conservation Of North Pacific Fur Seals |
Art.13.6 |
6. The original of this Convention shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America, which shall communicate certified copies thereof to each of the Governments signatory to the Convention. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10 |
Article X |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10.1 |
1. The Government of any State situated in the Region, or any Government which is responsible for the international relations of a territory or territories in the Region, may become a party to this Agreement, by either |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10.1.a |
(a) signature;[1] or |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10.1.b |
(b) signature subject to ratification followed by such ratification; or |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10.1.c |
(c) adherence. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10.1.dx |
Governments may not subject their signature, ratification or adherence to any reservation. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10.2 |
2. This Agreement, the text of which was approved by the Council of the Organization on 26 November 1955, shall be open for signature until 30 June 1956 or until the date of its entry into force in conformity with the provisions of Article XI, paragraph 1, whichever date is the later. The Director-General of the Organization shall immediately inform all signatory Governments of the signature of this Agreement by any other Government. Ratification shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of ratification with the Director-General of the Organization and shall become effective as from the date of deposit. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10.3 |
3. This Agreement shall be open for adherence as from 1 July 1956 or from the date of its entry into force in conformity with the provisions of Article XI, paragraph 1, whichever date is the later. Adherence shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of adherence with the Director-General of the Organization and shall become effective as from the date of deposit. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.10.4 |
4. The Director-General of the Organization shall immediately inform all signatory and adhering Governments of the deposit of an instrument of ratification or of adherence. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.11 |
Article XI |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.11.1 |
1. This Agreement shall come into force as soon as three Governments have become parties to it, either by signature, or by signature subject to ratification followed by such ratification.[2] |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.11.2 |
2. The Director-General of the Organization shall notify all signatory Governments of the date of entry into force of this Agreement. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.9 |
Article IX |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.9.1 |
1. Any proposal by a Contracting Government for the amendment of this Agreement, except Appendices A and B, shall be communicated, through the Committee, to the Director-General of the Organization. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.9.2 |
2. Any proposed amendment of this Agreement received by the Director-General of the Organization shall be presented to a session of the Council of the Organization for approval. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.9.3 |
3. Notice of any proposed amendment of this Agreement shall be transmitted to the Contracting Governments by the Director-General of the Organization not later than the time when the agenda of the session of the Council at which the matter is to be considered is despatched. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.9.4 |
4. Any such amendment of this Agreement, approved by the Council of the Organization, shall come into force with respect to all Contracting Governments as from the thirtieth day after acceptance by two-thirds of the Contracting Governments. Amendments involving new obligations for Contracting Governments, however, shall come into force in respect of each contracting Government only on acceptance by it and as from the thirtieth day after such acceptance. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Art.9.5 |
5. The instruments of acceptance of amendments shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Organization. The effective date of acceptance shall be the date of such deposit. The Director-General of the Organization shall inform all Contracting Governments of the receipt of acceptances and the entry into force of amendments. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Agreement on behalf of their respective Governments on the dates appearing opposite their signatures. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Conc.2 |
DONE at Rome, on the twenty-seventh day of February one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six in two copies in the English, French and Spanish languages, which languages shall be equally authoritative. The text of this Agreement shall be authenticated by the Chairman of the Council of the Organization and the Director-General of the Organization. After expiry of the period during which the Agreement is open for signature, in accordance with Article X, paragraph 2, one copy of the Agreement shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the other in the archives of the Organization. Additional copies of this text shall be certified by the Director-General of the Organization and furnished to all Governments parties to the Agreement, with the indication of the date on which it has come into force. |
2663 |
Plant Protection Agreement For The Asia And Pacific Region |
Conc.3 |
[Signatures not reproduced here.] |
2652 |
Phytosanitary Convention For Africa South Of The Sahara |
Art.11 |
Article 11 |
2652 |
Phytosanitary Convention For Africa South Of The Sahara |
Art.11.1x |
Any Government which is not a signatory to the present Convention may at any time after the Convention has entered into force in accordance with paragraph (b) of Article 12 accede thereto in respect of its metropolitan territory or any territory or territories for whose international relations it is responsible, situated in Africa to the south of the Sahara, by means of a notification in writing to the Government of the United Kingdom. The Government of the United Kingdom shall inform the other Governments party to the present Convention of each accession notified to them and the Convention shall apply to the territory or territories named in the notification from the date of its receipt by the Government of the United Kingdom. |
2652 |
Phytosanitary Convention For Africa South Of The Sahara |
Art.12 |
Article 12 |
2652 |
Phytosanitary Convention For Africa South Of The Sahara |
Art.12.a |
(a) The present Convention shall be ratified by the signatory Governments, and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the United Kingdom, which shall notify the other signatory Governments of the date of deposit of each instrument of ratification and of the date on which the present Convention enters into force in accordance with paragraph (b) of this Article. |
2652 |
Phytosanitary Convention For Africa South Of The Sahara |
Art.12.b |
(b) The present Convention shall enter into force on the date of deposit of the fourth instrument of ratification. In respect of any signatory Government ratifying subsequently the Convention shall enter into force on the date of the deposit of its instrument of ratification. |
2652 |
Phytosanitary Convention For Africa South Of The Sahara |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, duly authorised thereto by their respective Governments, have signed the present Convention. |
2652 |
Phytosanitary Convention For Africa South Of The Sahara |
Conc.2 |
DONE at London the 29th day of July, 1954, in the English and French languages, both texts being equally authoritative, in a single copy which shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the United Kingdom by whom certified copies shall be transmitted to all the other signatory and acceding Governments. |
2639 |
International Convention For The High Seas Fisheries Of The North Pacific Ocean |
Art.7 |
Article VII |
2639 |
International Convention For The High Seas Fisheries Of The North Pacific Ocean |
Art.7.1 |
1. The annex to this Convention shall be considered amended from the date upon which the Commission receives notification from all the Contracting Parties of acceptance of a recommendation to amend the annex made by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of article III, section I or of the Protocol to this Convention. |
2639 |
International Convention For The High Seas Fisheries Of The North Pacific Ocean |
Art.7.2 |
2. The Commission shall notify all the Contracting Parties of the date of receipt of each notification of acceptance of an amendment to the annex. |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Art.8 |
Article 8 |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Art.8.1x |
This Agreement shall be ratified and shall come into force two months after the instruments of ratification are deposited with the Norwegian Government, which shall inform the Contracting Governments of the deposit of the ratifications and of the date on which the Agreement is to come into force. |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Conc.1 |
Done at Oslo on 7 March 1952 in one copy which shall be deposited with the Norwegian Government. The latter shall send certified copies to the Danish and the Swedish Governments. |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Conc.2 |
For the Danish Government: |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Conc.3 |
M. A. WASSARD |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Conc.4 |
For the Norwegian Government: |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Conc.5 |
Halvard LANGE |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Conc.6 |
For the Swedish Government: |
2638 |
Agreement Concerning Measures For The Protection Of The Stocks Of Deep Sea Prawns (Pandalus Borealis), European Lobsters (Homarus Vulgaris), Norway Lobsters (Nephrops Norvegicus) And Crabs (Cancer Pagurus) |
Conc.7 |
Hans WISON AHLMANN |
2627 |
Convention For The Establishment Of An Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission |
Art.5 |
Article V |
2627 |
Convention For The Establishment Of An Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission |
Art.5.1 |
1. The present Convention shall be ratified and the instruments of ratification shall be exchanged at Washington as soon as possible. |
2627 |
Convention For The Establishment Of An Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission |
Art.5.2 |
2. The present Convention shall enter into force on the date of exchange of ratifications. |
2627 |
Convention For The Establishment Of An Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission |
Art.5.3 |
3. Any government, whose nationals participate in the fisheries covered by this Convention, desiring to adhere to the present Convention, shall address a communication to that effect to each of the High Contracting Parties. Upon receiving the unanimous consent of the High Contracting Parties to adherence, such government shall deposit with the Government of the United States of America an instrument of adherence which shall stipulate the effective date thereof. The Government of the United States of America shall furnish a certified copy of the Convention to each government desiring to adhere thereto. Each adhering government shall have all the rights and obligations under the Convention as if it had been an original signatory thereof. |
2627 |
Convention For The Establishment Of An Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission |
Art.5.4 |
4. At any time after the expiration of ten years from the date of entry into force of this Convention any High Contracting Party may give notice of its intention of denouncing the Convention. Such notification shall become effective with respect to such notifying government one year after its receipt by the Government of the United States of America. After the expiration of the said one year period the Convention shall be effective only with respect to the remaining High Contracting Parties. |
2627 |
Convention For The Establishment Of An Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission |
Art.5.5 |
5. The Government of the United States of America shall inform the other High Contracting Parties of all instruments of adherence and of notifications of denunciation received. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.10 |
Article X |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.10.a |
(a) Any Government which is not a signatory to the present Convention may be invited by the Council to accede thereto, subject to such conditions as the Contracting Governments may determine. Notification of accession shall be made to the Government of the United Kingdom and shall state the territory or territories to which the accession applies. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.10.b |
(b) The Government of the United Kingdom shall inform the other Contracting Governments of all notifications received under this Article. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.11 |
Article XI |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.11.a |
(a) The present Convention shall be ratified by the signatory Governments and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.11.b |
(b) The present Convention shall enter into force as on the date of the receipt by the Government of the United Kingdom of the second instrument of ratification. It shall take effect in respect of those Governments who ratify or accede subsequently on the date of the deposit of the ratification or notification of accession. The present Convention shall remain in force for a period of ten years after its initial entry into force. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.11.c |
(c) At any time after the expiration of this period |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.11.c.1 |
(1) Any Contracting Government may denounce the Convention by written notification to the Government of the United Kingdom. Such denunciation shall take effect one year after the date of receipt of the notification by the Government of the United Kingdom. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.11.c.2 |
(2) Any Contracting Government may notify the Government of the United Kingdom that the Convention shall cease to apply to one or more of its territories, and it shall cease to apply to the territory or territories named in the notification one year after the date of the receipt of the notification by the Government of the United Kingdom. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Art.11.d |
(d) The Government of the United Kingdom shall inform each of the Contracting Governments of each notification received under this Article and of the date of its receipt. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Undersigned have signed the present Convention in the English and French languages both texts being equally authentic, and have affixed thereto their seals. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Conc.2 |
DONE in London the 22nd day of February, 1949, in a single copy which shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, by whom certified copies shall be furnished to all the signatory and acceding Governments and to all the Participating Governments. |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Conc.3 |
For the Government of Belgium: |
2626 |
International Convention For The Permanent Control Of Outbreak Areas Of The Red Locust |
Conc.4 |
[L. S.] Obert DE THIEUSIES For the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: [L. S.] Hector MCNEIL For the Government of the Union of South Africa: [L. S.] C. H. TORRANCE For the Government of Southern Rhodesia: [L. S.] A. D. CHATAWAY |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.15 |
Article XV |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.15.1 |
1. This Convention shall be ratified by the signatory Governments and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America, referred to in this Convention as the " Depositary Government ". |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.15.2 |
2. This Convention shall enter into force upon the deposit of instruments of ratification by four signatory Governments, and shall enter into force with respect to each Government which subsequently ratifies on the date of the deposit of its instrument of ratification. |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.15.3 |
3. Any Government which has not signed this Convention may adhere thereto by a notification in writing to the Depositary Government. Adherences received by the Depositary Government prior to the date of entry into force of this Convention shall become effective on the date this Convention enters into force. Adherences received by the Depositary Government after the date of entry into force of this Convention shall become effective on the date of receipt by the Depositary Government. |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.15.4 |
4. The Depositary Government shall inform all signatory Governments and all adhering Governments of all ratifications deposited and adherences received. |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.15.5 |
5. The Depositary Government shall inform all Governments concerned of the date this Convention enters into force. |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.17 |
Article XVII |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.17.1 |
1. The original of this Convention shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America, which Government shall communicate certified copies thereof to all the signatory Governments and all the adhering Governments. |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.17.2 |
2. The Depositary Government shall register this Convention with the Secretariat of the United Nations. |
2625 |
International Convention For The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries |
Art.17.3 |
3. This Convention shall bear the date on which it is opened for signature and shall remain open for signature for a period of fourteen days thereafter. |
2624 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission |
Art.8 |
Article VIII |
2624 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission |
Art.8.1 |
1. This Agreement shall be open to acceptance by Governments which are members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. |
2624 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission |
Art.8.2 |
2. This Agreement shall also be open to acceptance by Governments which are not members o the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, with the approval of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and of two-thirds of the members of the Council. Participation by such Governments in the activities of the Council shall be contingent upon the assumption of a proportionate share in the expenses of the Secretariat as determined by the Council and approved by the Food and Agriculture Organization Conference. |
2624 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission |
Art.8.3 |
3. The notifications of acceptance of this Agreement shall be deposited with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, who shall immediately inform all the Governments concerned of their receipt. |
2624 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission |
Art.9 |
Article IX |
2624 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission |
Art.9.1 |
1. This Agreement shall enter into force upon the date of receipt of the fifth notification of acceptance.[1] Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 10 March 1949. The Agreement entered into force generally 9 November 1948. |
2624 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission |
Art.9.2 |
2. Notification of acceptance received after the entry into force of this Agreement shall enter into force on the date of their receipt by the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations who shall immediately inform all the Governments concerned and the Council of their receipt. [2] The Agreement entered into force for Australia 10 March 1949. |
2624 |
Agreement For The Establishment Of The Indo-Pacific Fisheries Commission |
Conc.1 |
FORMULATED at Baguio this 26th day of February, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight, in the English language, in a single copy which shall be deposited in the archives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which shall furnish certified copies thereof to the Governments members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.10 |
Article X |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.10.1 |
1. This Convention shall be ratified and the instruments of ratifications shall be deposited with the Government of the United States of America. |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.10.2 |
2. Any Government which has not signed this Convention may adhere thereto after it enters into force by a notification in writing to the Government of the United States of America. |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.10.3 |
3. The Government of the United States of America shall inform all other signatory Governments and all adhering Governments of all ratifications deposited and adherences received. |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.10.4 |
4. This Convention shall, when instruments of ratification have been deposited by at least six signatory Governments, which shall include the Governments of the Netherlands, Norway, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America, enter into force with respect to those Governments and shall enter into force with respect to each Government which subsequently ratifies or adheres on the date of the deposit of its instrument of ratification or the receipt of its notification of adherence. |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.10.5 |
5. The provisions of the Schedule shall not apply prior to 1st July, 1948. Amendments to the Schedule adopted pursuant to Article V shall not apply prior to 1st July, 1949. |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.1 |
In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorized, have signed this Convention. |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.10 |
FOR FRANCE: Francis Lacoste |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.11 |
FOR THE NETHERLANDS: Guy Richardson Powles |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.12 |
FOR NEW ZEALAND: Birger Bergersen |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.13 |
FOR PERU: Carlos Rotalde |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.14 |
FOR THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS: Alexander S. Bogdanov, Eugine I. Nikishin |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.15 |
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND: A.T.A. Dobson, J. Thomson |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.16 |
FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Remington Kellogg, Ira N. Gabrielson, William E.S. Flory |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.17 |
FOR THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA: H.T. Andrews |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.2 |
Done in Washington this second day of December, 1946, in the English language, the original of which shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the United States of America. The Government of the United States of America shall transmit certified copies thereof to all the other signatory and adhering Governments. |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.3 |
SIGNATORIES: |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.4 |
FOR ARGENTINA: Oscar Ivanissevich, José Manuel Moneta, Guillermo Brown, Pedro H. Bruno Videla |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.5 |
FOR AUSTRALIA: Francis F. Anderson |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.6 |
FOR BRAZIL: Paulo Fróes da Cruz |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.7 |
FOR CANADA: H.H. Wrong, H.A. Scott |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.8 |
FOR CHILE: Augustín R. Edwards |
2621 |
International Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.9 |
FOR DENMARK: Peter Friedrich Erichsen |
2619 |
Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2619 |
Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish |
Art.15.1 |
(1) Any Government (other than the Government of a territory to which Article 16 applies) which has not signed this Convention may accede thereto at any time after it has come into force in accordance with Article 14. Accession shall be affected by means of a notification in writing addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and shall take effect immediately after the date of its receipt. |
2619 |
Convention For The Regulation Of The Meshes Of Fishing Nets And The Size Limits Of Fish |
Art.15.2 |
(2) The Government of the United Kingdom will inform all the Governments which have signed or acceded to the present Convention of all accessions received and the date of their receipt. |
2617 |
Constitution Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.21 |
Article XXI Entry into Force of Constitution |
2617 |
Constitution Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.21.1 |
1. This Constitution shall be open to acceptance by the nations specified in Annex I. |
2617 |
Constitution Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.21.2 |
2. The instruments of acceptance shall be transmitted by each government to the United Nations Interim Commission on Food and Agriculture, which shall notify their receipt to the governments of the nations specified in Annex I. Acceptance may be notified to the Interim Commission through a diplomatic representative, in which case the instrument of acceptance must be transmitted to the Commission as soon as possible thereafter. |
2617 |
Constitution Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.21.3 |
3. Upon the receipt by the Interim Commission of 20 notifications of acceptance, the Interim Commission shall arrange for this Constitution to be signed in a single copy by the diplomatic representatives duly authorized thereto of the nations who shall have notified their acceptance, and upon being so signed on behalf of not less than 20 of the nations specified in Annex I, this Constitution shall come into force immediately. |
2617 |
Constitution Of The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations |
Art.21.4 |
4. Acceptances, the notification of which is received after the entry into force of this Constitution, shall become effective upon receipt by the Interim Commission or the Organization. |
2615 |
Convention On Nature Protection And Wildlife Preservation In The Western Hemisphere |
Art.11 |
Article XI |
2615 |
Convention On Nature Protection And Wildlife Preservation In The Western Hemisphere |
Art.11.1 |
1. The original of the present Convention in Spanish, English, Portuguese and French shall be deposited with the Pan American Union and opened for signature by the American Governments on 12 October 1940. |
2615 |
Convention On Nature Protection And Wildlife Preservation In The Western Hemisphere |
Art.11.2 |
2. The present Convention shall remain open for signature by the American Governments. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Pan American Union, which shall notify their receipt and the dates thereof, and the terms of any accompanying declarations or reservations, to all participating Governments. |
2615 |
Convention On Nature Protection And Wildlife Preservation In The Western Hemisphere |
Art.11.3 |
3. The present Convention shall come into force three months after the deposit of not less than five ratifications with the Pan American Union. |
2615 |
Convention On Nature Protection And Wildlife Preservation In The Western Hemisphere |
Art.11.4 |
4. Any ratification received after the date of the entry into force of the Convention, shall take effect three months after the date of its deposit with the Pan American Union. |
2613 |
Convention Between Denmark, Norway And Sweden Concerning The Preservation Of Plaice And Dab In The Skagerrak, Kattegat And Sound |
Art.8 |
Article 8. |
2613 |
Convention Between Denmark, Norway And Sweden Concerning The Preservation Of Plaice And Dab In The Skagerrak, Kattegat And Sound |
Art.8.1x |
The present Convention shall be ratified and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited as soon as possible in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Oslo. |
2613 |
Convention Between Denmark, Norway And Sweden Concerning The Preservation Of Plaice And Dab In The Skagerrak, Kattegat And Sound |
Art.8.2x |
The Convention shall come into force one month after the deposit of instruments of ratification and shall remain in force until the expiration of six months from the day on which it has been denounced by one of the contracting States. |
2613 |
Convention Between Denmark, Norway And Sweden Concerning The Preservation Of Plaice And Dab In The Skagerrak, Kattegat And Sound |
Art.8.3x |
In faith whereof the Plenipotentiaries of the various contracting States have signed the present Convention and have thereto affixed their seals. |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.19 |
Article 19 |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.19.1x |
The present Agreement shall be ratified and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as soon as possible. It shall come into force upon the deposit of instruments of ratification by a majority of the signatory Governments, which shall include the Governments of the United Kingdom, Germany and Norway; and for any other Government not included in such majority on the date of the deposit of its instrument of ratification. |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.19.2x |
The Government of the United Kingdom will inform the other Governments of the date on which the Agreement thus comes into force and the date of any ratification received subsequently. |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.20 |
Article 20 |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.20.1x |
The present Agreement shall come into force provisionally on 1 July 1937, to the extent to which the signatory Governments are respectively able to enforce it; provided that if any Government within two months of the signature of the Agreement informs the Government of the United Kingdom that it is unwilling to ratify it the provisional application of the Agreement in respect of that Government shall thereupon cease. |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.20.2x |
The Government of the United Kingdom will communicate the name of any Government which has signified that it is unwilling to ratify the Agreement to the other Governments, any of whom may within one month of such communication withdraw its ratification or accession or signify its unwillingness to ratify as the case may be, and the provisional application of the Agreement in respect of that Government shall thereupon cease. Any such withdrawal or communication shall be notified to the Government of the United Kingdom, by whom it will be transmitted to the other Governments. |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.22 |
Article 22 |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.22.1x |
Any Government which has not signed the present Agreement may accede thereto at any time after it has come into force. Accession shall be effected by means of a notification in writing addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom and shall take effect immediately after the date of its receipt. |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.22.2x |
The Government of the United Kingdom will inform all the Governments which have signed or acceded to the present Agreement of all accessions received and the date of their receipt |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.1 |
IN FAITH WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorised, have signed the present Agreement. |
2612 |
International Agreement For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Conc.2 |
DONE in London the 8th day of June, 1937, in a single copy, which shall remain deposited in the archives of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, by whom certified copies will be transmitted to all the other contracting Governments. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.11 |
Article 11 Signature and Ratification |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.11.1 |
1. The present Convention may be signed until February 15th, 1936, on behalf of any Member of the League of Nations or any non-member State to which the Council of the League of Nations shall have communicated a copy of the present Convention for the purpose. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.11.2 |
2. The present Convention shall be ratified. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the League of Nations, who will notify the deposit thereof to all the Members of the League of Nations and to the non-member States referred to in the preceding paragraph. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.12 |
Article 12 Accession |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.12.1 |
1. On and after February 16th, 1936, any Member of the League of Nations and any non-member State to which the Council of the League of Nations shall have communicated a copy of the present Convention may accede to it. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.12.2 |
2. The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the League of Nations, who will notify such deposit to all the Members of the League of Nations and to the non-member States referred to in the preceding paragraph. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.13 |
Article 13 Entry into Force |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.13.1 |
1. The Secretary-General of the League of Nations will draw up a procès-verbal when five ratifications or accessions have been received. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.13.2 |
2. A certified true copy of this procès-verbal shall be transmitted by the Secretary-General of the League of Nations to all the Members of the League and to all non-member States mentioned in Article II. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Conc.1 |
In faith whereof the above-mentioned Plenipotentiaries have signed the present Convention. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Conc.2 |
Done at Geneva on the twentieth day of February, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five, in a single copy, which shall he kept in the archives of the Secretariat of the League of Nations, and of which a certified true copy shall be delivered to all the Members of the League and to the non-member States referred to in Article II. |
2610 |
International Convention For The Campaign Against Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Conc.3 |
Austria: E. PFLÜGL. Belgium: Paul VAN ZEELAND. Bulgaria: N. ANTONOFF. Spain: J. LÓPEZ OLIVÁN. France: V. DROUIN. Greece: Raoul BIBICA-ROSETTI. Italy: C. BISANTI. Latvia: J. FELDMANS. The Netherlands: C. VAN RAPPARD. Poland: Titus KOMARNICKI. Roumania: C. ANTONIADE. Switzerland: FLÜCKIGER. Czechoslovakia: Rodolphe KÜNZL-JIZERSKÝ; Turkey: Cemal HÜSNÜ TARÂY. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: V. POTEMKINE. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.13 |
Article 13 |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.13.1 |
1. Any Contracting Government may, at the time of signature, ratification, or accession, or thereafter, make a declaration assuming in respect of any one or more of its territories (including metropolitan territories, colonies, overseas territories, or territories under suzerainty, protection, or mandate) other than those mentioned in paragraph 3 (i) of article 1, either all the obligations of the present Convention, or only those contained in article 9, paragraphs 3, 8 and 9. If such declaration is made subsequent to ratification or accession it shall be effected by means of a notification in writing addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom, and shall take effect on the entry into force of the Convention or, if the Convention is already in force, three months after the date of the receipt of the notification by the Government of the United Kingdom. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.13.2 |
2. It is understood that any Contracting Government may, by a single declaration made under the preceding paragraph, assume, in respect of some of its territories mentioned in that paragraph, all the obligations of the present Convention, and in respect of other such territories only the obligations contained in article 9 paragraphs 3, 8 and 9. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.13.3 |
3. Any Contracting Government which has made a declaration under the preceding paragraph, assuming, in respect of any territory, only the obligations contained in article 9 paragraphs 3, 8 and 9, may, at any subsequent time, by a notification in writing addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom, declare that such previous declaration shall henceforth be deemed to relate to all the obligations of the Convention in respect of the territory concerned and such subsequent declaration shall take effect on the entry into force of the Convention or, if the Convention is already in force, three months after the date of the receipt of the notification by the Government of the United Kingdom. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.13.4 |
4. Any Contracting Government may at any time, by a notification in writing addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom, determine the application of the Convention to any territory or territories which have been the subject of a declaration under paragraphs 1 and 3 of the present article, and the Convention shall thereupon cease to apply to the territory or territories mentioned in the notification one year after the date of its receipt by the Government of the United Kingdom, provided that such notification shall in no case take effect until the expiry of the period of five years mentioned in article 19, paragraph 1. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.13.5 |
5. It is understood that if, as the result of a notification made under the preceding paragraph, there would remain no territories of the Contracting Government concerned to which the Convention would be applicable either in full or in part, such Government shall, instead of making the notification, proceed by way of denunciation under article 19. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.13.6 |
6. It is further understood that no notification made under paragraph 4 of the present article, or otherwise, may purport to apply only the provisions of article 9 paragraphs 3, 8 and 9, to any territory to which at the time of the notification, the Convention applies in full. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.13.7 |
7. The Government of the United Kingdom will inform all the Governments mentioned in article 5 paragraph 2, of any notification received under the preceding paragraphs of the present article, of the date of their receipt of their terms. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.16.1x |
The present Convention shall be subject to ratification. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the United Kingdom, which will notify their receipt and the date thereof, and their terms and the terms of any accompanying declarations or reservations to all the Governments mentioned in article 5, paragraph 2. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.17 |
Article 17 |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.17.1x |
At any time after the 31st March 1934, the present Convention shall be open to accession by any Government of a metropolitan territory, by which it has not been signed, whether it has territories covered by article 1, paragraph 3 (i), or not. Accessions shall be notified to the Government of the United Kingdom, which will inform all the Governments mentioned in article 5, paragraph 2, of all notifications received, their terms and the terms of any accompanying declarations or reservations, and the date of their receipt. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.18 |
Article 18 |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.18.1 |
1. After the deposit or notification of not less than four ratifications or accessions on the part of Contracting Governments having territories covered by article 1, paragraph 3 (i), the present Convention shall come into force three months after the deposit or notification of the last of such ratifications or accessions, as between the Governments concerned. The Government of the United Kingdom will notify all the Governments mentioned in article 5, paragraph 2, of the date of the coming into force of the Convention. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Art.18.2 |
2. Any ratifications or accessions received after the date of the entry into force of the Convention shall take effect three months after the date of their receipt of the Government of the United Kingdom. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Conc.1 |
In witness whereof the above-named Plenipotentiaries have signed the present Convention. |
2609 |
Convention Relative To The Preservation Of Fauna And Flora In Their Natural State |
Conc.2 |
Done in London, this eighth day of November 1933, in a single copy, which shall remain deposited in the archives of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which will transmit certified true copies thereof to all the Governments attending the Conference at which the present Convention has been drawn up whether as participators or observers, as well as to any other Government to which the Government of the United Kingdom may deem it desirable to communicate a copy. |
2608 |
Convention Between Denmark, Norway And Sweden Concerning The Preservation Of Plaice In The Skagerak, Kattegat And Sound |
Art.8 |
Article 8. |
2608 |
Convention Between Denmark, Norway And Sweden Concerning The Preservation Of Plaice In The Skagerak, Kattegat And Sound |
Art.8.1x |
The present Convention shall be ratified and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited as soon as possible in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Stockholm. |
2608 |
Convention Between Denmark, Norway And Sweden Concerning The Preservation Of Plaice In The Skagerak, Kattegat And Sound |
Art.8.2x |
The Convention shall come into force one month after the deposit of instruments of ratification and shall remain in force until the expiration of six months from the day on which it shall have been denounced by one of the Contracting States. |
2607 |
Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.15 |
Article 15 |
2607 |
Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.15.1x |
The present Convention shall be ratified. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the League of Nations, who shall notify their receipt to all Members of the League of Nations and non-member States indicating the dates of their deposit. |
2607 |
Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.16 |
Article 16 |
2607 |
Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.16.1x |
As from the first of April 1932, any Member of the League of Nations and any non-member State, on whose behalf the Convention has not been signed before that date, may accede thereto. |
2607 |
Convention For The Regulation Of Whaling |
Art.16.2x |
The instruments of accession shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the League of Nations, who shall notify all the Members of the League of Nations and non-member States of their deposit and the date thereof. |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.6 |
Article 6 |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.6.1x |
Governments which have not signed the present Agreement may accede to it on their request. Such accession shall be notified through the diplomatic channel to the French Government and by the latter to the other Contracting Governments; it will involve the undertaking to participate by means of a contribution to the expenses of the Office under the conditions laid down in Article 3. |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.7 |
Article 7 |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.7.1x |
The present Agreement shall be ratified under the following conditions: |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.7.1x.ax |
Each Power will communicate its ratification with as little delay as possible to the French Government, who will notify the other signatory countries. |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.7.1x.bx |
The ratifications shall be deposited in the archives of the French Government. |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Art.7.1x.cx |
The present Agreement will enter into force for each signatory country on the day on which its ratification is deposited. |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Conc.1 |
IN FAITH WHEREOF the undersigned, duly authorised for this purpose, have signed the present Agreement in a single copy, to which they have attached their seals; this copy will remain deposited in the archives of the French Government, and certified copies will be sent through the diplomatic channel to the Contracting Parties. |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Conc.2 |
The said copy is open for signature until the 30th April, 1924, inclusive. |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Conc.3 |
DONE at Paris, the 25th January, 1924. |
2602 |
International Agreement For The Creation Of An International Office For Dealing With Contagious Diseases Of Animals |
Conc.4 |
[Signatures not reproduced here.] |
2599 |
Convention concerning the Organisation of Combat against Locusts |
Art.6 |
Article 6 |
2599 |
Convention concerning the Organisation of Combat against Locusts |
Art.6.1x |
The present Convention shall be signed and ratified as soon as possible and ratifications shall be deposited with the Italian Government as soon as at least three of the contracting States are in a position to do so. |
2599 |
Convention concerning the Organisation of Combat against Locusts |
Art.6.2x |
Each ratification shall be communicated by the Italian Government to the other contracting States and to the International Institute of Agriculture. |
2599 |
Convention concerning the Organisation of Combat against Locusts |
Art.8 |
Article 8 |
2599 |
Convention concerning the Organisation of Combat against Locusts |
Art.8.1x |
Accession shall be notified through diplomatic channels to the Italian Government and by the latter to the contracting Governments and to the International Institute of Agriculture. |
2599 |
Convention concerning the Organisation of Combat against Locusts |
Conc.1 |
IN FAITH WHEREOF the Plenipotentiaries, whose powers have been found in good and due form, have signed the present Convention. |
2599 |
Convention concerning the Organisation of Combat against Locusts |
Conc.2 |
DONE at Rome this 31st day of October, 1920, in a single copy, which shall be deposited at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and true copies of which shall be sent to all States acceding to the present Convention. |
2599 |
Convention concerning the Organisation of Combat against Locusts |
Conc.3 |
[Signatures not reproduced here.] |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Art.10 |
Article 10 |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Art.10.1x |
Until the recognition by the High Contracting Parties of a Russian Government shall permit Russia to adhere to the present Treaty, Russian nationals and companies shall enjoy the same rights as nationals of the High Contracting Parties. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Art.10.2x |
Claims in the territories specified in Article 1 which they may have to put forward shall be presented under the conditions laid down in the present Treaty (Article 6 and Annex) through the intermediary of the Danish Government, who declare their willingness to lend their good offices for this purpose. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Art.10.3x |
The present Treaty, of which the French and English texts are both authentic, shall be ratified. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Art.10.4x |
Ratifications shall be deposited at Paris as soon as possible. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Art.10.5x |
Powers of which the seat of the Government it outside Europe may confine their action to informing the Government of the French Republic, through their diplomatic representative at Paris, that their ratification has been given, and in this case they shall transmit the instrument as soon as possible. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Art.10.6x |
The present Treaty will come into force, in so far as the stipulations of Article 8 are concerned, from the date of its ratifications by all the signatory Powers; and in all other respects on the same date as the mining regulations provided for in that Article. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Art.10.7x |
Third Powers will be invited by the Government of the French Republic to adhere to the present Treaty duly ratified. This adhesion shall be effected by a communication addressed to the French Government, which will undertake to notify the other Contracting Parties. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Conc.1 |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the abovenamed Plenipotentiaries have signed the present Treaty. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Conc.2 |
DONE at Paris, the ninth day of February, 1920, in duplicate, one copy to be transmitted to the Government of His Majesty the King of Norway, and one deposited in the archives of the French Republic; authenticated copies will be transmitted to the other Signatory Powers. |
2598 |
Treaty Concerning The Archipelago Of Spitsbergen |
Conc.3 |
[Signatures not reproduced here.] |
2595 |
Convention For The Protection Of Birds Useful To Agriculture |
Art.13 |
Art. 13 |
2595 |
Convention For The Protection Of Birds Useful To Agriculture |
Art.13.1x |
Those States which have not participated in the present Convention may join the same, if they wish to do so. Any such intention must be diplomatically communicated to the Government of the French Republic and by the same to the Governments of the other signatory Powers. |
2595 |
Convention For The Protection Of Birds Useful To Agriculture |
Art.15 |
Art. 15 |
2595 |
Convention For The Protection Of Birds Useful To Agriculture |
Art.15.1x |
The present Convention shall be ratified and the ratified documents shall be interchanged at Paris within the shortest time possible.[7] |