12 Consideration of measures to minimize the risks of introducing harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens through discharges from ships' ballast water and associated sediments, with a view to preparing a legally binding instrument on ballast water management, together with implementation guidelines thereto for adoption by a diplomatic conference.
13 Consideration of measures to minimize the harmful effects of the use of anti-fouling systems for ships with a view to preparing a legally binding instrument on harmful anti-fouling systems, together with implementation guidelines thereto, for adoption by a diplomatic conference.
14 Promotion of the provision of adequate reception facilities in ports and use thereof by ships, including the application of environmentally sound techniques for the treatment and ultimate disposal of ships' wastes and the development of a practicable scheme for the establishment and operation of reception facilities.
15 Development of Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) procedures as well as addressing environmental indexing of ships.
16 Development of measures to prevent and control marine pollution from small craft.
17 Development of measures for the prevention of marine pollution by noxious solid substances carried in bulk.
18 Implementation, enforcement, amendment and uniform interpretation of the provisions of the OPRC Convention, and implementation of the OPPR Conference resolutions, including:
.1 national capacity building for marine pollution preparedness and response
.2 promotion of bilateral and regional arrangements for marine pollution preparedness and response;
.3 promotion of training and transfer of technology;
.4 development of guidelines and training materials for response measures, including the development and updating of anti-pollution manuals; and
.5 extension of the OPRC Convention to include harmful substances other than oil with a view to adopting the OPRC-HNS Protocol at a diplomatic conference in 2000.
19 Matters related to the 1973 Intervention Protocol, including revision of the list of substances and is of experts and the development of a directory for relevant centres for expertise.
20 Co-operation with the United Nations and other international bodies on matters of mutual interest.
III Priorities
In considering the specific subjects of the long-term work plan, the Committee agreed to give high priority to the following subjects:
.1 extension of the OPRC Convention to cover hazardous and noxious substances;
