… residues? An essential part of the assessment of environmental hazards caused by the release of a chemical is the question of how long this substance remains … derived from the extractable amount at a series of consecutive sampling dates. By using radiolabelled test material, it became clear that in many cases the entire … ,  Proposal 2 ) were further discussed by scientists, regulators and industry in a public consultation, which ended in September 2021. UBA thanks all those who …

… last update on 19.05.2022 The purpose of these plans is to harmonize mining uses with environmental concerns, to fill knowledge gaps, to identify and deal with cumulative effects, and to address competing uses with other licit uses (e.g., fishing, cable laying). In 2012, such a plan ( …

… not legally binding, but they nevertheless have a high steering effect. This is because project developers can generally assume that their actions are "lawful" if they … presented the " First Draft Exploitation Regulations ". By the end of that year, a public consultation was open for comments. Germany participated in the consultation. …

… generated. It is important to include in the balance the economic benefits of other uses and the impact on the environment. Furthermore, this assessment should be … as well as on other potential uses have been considered.   Associated content Publications A benefit sharing mechanism appropriate for the Common Heritage of …

… since 2018 for effectively negotiating rules for mining projects. The Federal Republic of Germany is a member of the Council. According to UNCLOS Article 163, the … at the ISA have been limited since 2020. The tacit agreement procedure has been used to take decisions on procedural aspects. An important decision at the end of …

… sediment inputs of several hundred tons per hour, depending on the mining technique used. Subject to grain size, water depth and flow regime, these sediments could … are currently negotiating initial environmental standards . Associated content Publications Ecological safeguards for deep seabed mining Documents UBA Expert …