Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00434:schedule:3:p48
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00434
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 3 (pt 48/95)
Character Range: 387492–390453

agreement on inspection procedures at the facility.
45. Inspectors shall employ, as appropriate, agreed seals, markers or other inventory control procedures to facilitate an accurate inventory of the declared items at each chemical weapons production facility.
46. Inspectors shall install such agreed devices as may be necessary to indicate if any resumption of production of chemical weapons occurs or if any declared item is removed. They shall take the necessary precaution not to hinder closure activities by the inspected State Party. Inspectors may return to maintain and verify the integrity of the devices.
47. If, on the basis of the initial inspection, the Director‑General believes that additional measures are necessary to inactivate the facility in accordance with this Convention, the Director‑General may request, not later than 135 days after this Convention enters into force for a State Party, that such measures be implemented by the inspected State Party not later than 180 days after this Convention enters into force for it. At its discretion, the inspected State Party may satisfy the request. If it does not satisfy the request, the inspected State Party and the Director‑General shall consult to resolve the matter.
Systematic verification of chemical weapons production facilities and cessation of their activities
48. The purpose of the systematic verification of a chemical weapons production facility shall be to ensure that any resumption of production of chemical weapons or removal of declared items will be detected at this facility.
49. The detailed facility agreement for each chemical weapons production facility shall specify:
(a) detailed on‑site inspection procedures, which may include:
(i) visual examinations;
(ii) checking and servicing of seals and other agreed devices; and
(iii) obtaining and analysing samples;
(b) procedures for using tamper‑indicating seals and other agreed equipment to prevent the undetected reactivation of the facility, which shall specify:
(i) the type, placement, and arrangements for installation; and
(ii) the maintenance of such seals and equipment; and
(c) other agreed measures.
50. The seals or other approved equipment provided for in a detailed agreement on inspection measures for that facility shall be placed not later than 240 days after this Convention enters into force for a State Party. Inspectors shall be permitted to visit each chemical weapons production facility for the installation of such seals or equipment.
51. During each calendar year, the Technical Secretariat shall be permitted to conduct up to four inspections of each chemical weapons production facility.
52. The Director‑General shall notify the inspected State Party of his decision to inspect or visit a chemical weapons production facility 48 hours before the planned arrival of the inspection team at the facility for systematic inspections or visits. In the case of inspections or visits to resolve