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… mercury or mercury compounds present in such products as non-mercury metals, ores, or mineral products, including … is mercury” (Article 2(i)). In application of Article 3, a Party shall not allow primary mercury mining that was not … trade of mercury with other Parties as well as with non- Parties (paragraphs 6 to 10). The measures required …

… for Parties who engage in trade in mercury with Non-Parties: Parties wishing to export mercury to Non-Parties must obtain consent in writing and demonstrate … storage. Parties wishing to import mercury from a Non-Party shall obtain a certificate stating that the mercury …

… the implementation of the Convention and becoming a party thereto in order to lead to its rapid entry into force. … mercury or mercury compounds present in such products as non-mercury metals, ores, or mineral products, including … interim storage as set out in Article 10; or (b) To a non-Party that has provided the exporting Party with its …

… supply sources and trade Primary mercury mining • Each Party shall not allow primary mercury mining that was not … or environmentally sound interim storage (Article 10) To a non-Party that has provided the exporting Party with its … sound interim storage. No import of mercury from non-Parties unless – written consent and certification that …

… • Naturally occurring trace quantities in such products as non- mercury metals, ores, or mineral products, including … products. for information purposes only  Each Party shall not allow primary mercury mining that was not … •Environmentally sound interim storage (Article 10) To a non-Party that has provided the exporting Party with its …

… Process for Annex B Article 6: Exemptions Available to a Party upon Request The Initial Exemption The Second and Final … society, including both environmental and health related non- governmental organizations and industry. 2 About the … of over 95 public interest environ- mental and health non-governmental organizations from more than 52 countries …

… importation of hazardous wastes into African states from non- parties to the Convention. To make this ban effective, … Africa are about to take place and to prevent them, each party is required to set up a “dump watch”. Should any such … absence of fault or negligence against other parties and non- parties. Under article 12, parties agreed to hold …

… devices (e.g., thermometers). Mercury can also be non-intentionally released from point sources such as … smelting and roasting processes used in the production of non-ferrous metals, coal as a source of power, e.g., in power … 2013. By December 2013, the Convention had already one Party (USA) and 94 signatures, including many countries of …

… prohibition of importation can be a unilateral act by a Party, which must be notified to all Parties through the … prohibits the import of hazardous wastes into Africa from non-contracting Parties. Notifications of import restrictions … are subject to a TBM. • A TBM should not occur with a non-Party. Parties shall not permit hazardous and other …

… potential. Article 4(2)(a) of the Convention requires each Party to take the appropriate measures to ensure that the … or other wastes into their jurisdiction for disposal. If a Party restricts or prohibits the import of hazardous wastes … south of 60° South latitude A TBM should not occur with a non-Party TBM can take place through transit States that are …