EVALUATION AND HARMONIZATION OF RULES AND GUIDANCE ON THE DISCHARGE OF DISCHARGE WATER FROM EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS (EGCS) INTO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING CONDITIONS AND AREAS
Urgent matters related to the harmful effects of EGCS wastewater discharges and conflicts with international treaty commitments and duties
Submitted by FOEI, WWF, Pacific Environment and CSC
This document identifies the risks associated with exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) wastewater discharges and accordingly recommends criteria that should be considered when risk and impact assessment guidelines are developed. It also identifies local, regional, and international regulatory instruments and measures which should be considered and included when a database containing restrictions and conditions on EGCS discharges is created.
