Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03104:schedule:1:p43
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03104
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 43/48)
Character Range: 331791–334718

of control, including inspection, over the implementation of the provisions of this Convention;
     (b) establishing a commission to perform such functions under this Convention as the Contracting Parties may deem necessary; or
     (c) considering other proposals, including:
         (i) the provision of independent scientific advice;
         (ii) the establishment, by a two-thirds majority, of a scientific advisory committee which may be assigned some or all of the functions requested of SCAR under this Convention, if commercial sealing reaches significant proportions;
         (iii) the carrying out of scientific programmes with the participation of the Contracting Parties; and
         (iv) the provision of further regulatory measures, including moratoria.
(2) If one-third of the Contracting Parties indicate agreement the Depositary shall convene such a meeting, as soon as possible.
(3) A meeting shall be held at the request of any Contracting Party, if SCAR reports that the harvest of any species of Antarctic seal in the area to which this Convention applies is having a significantly harmful effect on the total stocks or the ecological system in any particular locality.

SCHEDULE 4—continued

Article 7
Review of Operations
The Contracting Parties shall meet within five years after the entry into force of this Convention and at least every five years thereafter to review the operation of the Convention.

Article 8
Amendments to the Convention
(1) This Convention may be amended at any time. The text of any amendment proposed by a Contracting Party shall be submitted to the Depositary, which shall transmit it to all the Contracting Parties.
(2) If one-third of the Contracting Parties request a meeting to discuss the proposed amendment the Depositary shall call such a meeting.
(3) An amendment shall enter into force when the Depositary has received instruments of ratification or acceptance thereof from all the Contracting Parties.

Article 9
Amendments to the Annex
(1) Any Contracting Party may propose amendments to the Annex to this Convention. The text of any such proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Depositary which shall transmit it to all Contracting Parties.
(2) Each such proposed amendment shall become effective for all Contracting Parties six months after the date appearing on the notification from the Depositary to the Contracting Parties, if within 120 days of the notification date, no objection has been received and two-thirds of the Contracting Parties have notified the Depositary in writing of their approval.
(3) If an objection is received from any Contracting Party within 120 days of the notification date, the matter shall be considered by the Contracting Parties at their next meeting. If unanimity on the matter is not reached at the meeting, the Contracting Parties shall notify the Depositary within 120 days from the date of closure of the meeting