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Provision Reference: sch 3 (pt 6/40)
Character Range: 126484–129580

with the approval of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, invite such other relevant scientific, environmental and technical organisations which can contribute to its work to participate as observers at its sessions.
5. The Committee shall present a report on each of its sessions to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting. The report shall cover all matters considered at the session and shall reflect the views expressed. The report shall be circulated to the Parties and to observers attending the session, and shall thereupon be made publicly available.
6. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure which shall be subject to approval by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting.

ARTICLE 12

FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE

1. The functions of the Committee shall be to provide advice and formulate recommendations to the Parties in connection with the implementation of this Protocol, including the operation of its Annexes, for consideration at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings, and to perform such other functions as may be referred to it by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings. In particular, it shall provide advice on:
   (a) the effectiveness of measures taken pursuant to this Protocol;
   (b) the need to update, strengthen or otherwise improve such measures;
   (c) the need for additional measures, including the need for additional Annexes, where appropriate;
   (d) the application and implementation of the environmental impact assessment procedures set out in Article 8 and Annex I;
   (e) means of minimising or mitigating environmental impacts of activities in the Antarctic Treaty area;
   (f) procedures for situations requiring urgent action, including response action in environmental emergencies;
   (g) the operation and further elaboration of the Antarctic Protected Area system;
   (h) inspection procedures, including formats for inspection reports and checklists for the conduct of inspections;
   (i) the collection, archiving, exchange and evaluation of information related to environmental protection;
   (j) the state of the Antarctic environment; and
   (k) the need for scientific research, including environmental monitoring, related to the implementation of this Protocol.
2. In carrying out its functions, the Committee shall, as appropriate, consult with the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, the Scientific Committee for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources and other relevant scientific, environmental and technical organizations.

ARTICLE 13
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PROTOCOL
1. Each Party shall take appropriate measures within its competence, including the adoption of laws and regulations, administrative actions and enforcement measures, to ensure compliance with this Protocol.
2. Each Party shall exert appropriate efforts, consistent with the Charter of the United Nations, to the end that no one engages in any activity contrary to this Protocol.
3. Each Party shall notify all other Parties of the measures it takes pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 above.
4. Each Party shall draw the attention