ANNEX VI[1]
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON THE LAW OF THE SEA
Nuclear tests on the high seas
The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea,
Recalling that the Conference has been convened by the General Assembly of the United Nations in accordance with resolution 1105 (XI) of 21 February 1957,[2]
Recognizing that there is a serious and genuine apprehension on the part of many States that nuclear explosions constitute an infringement of the freedom of the seas,
Recognizing that the question of nuclear tests and production is still under review by the General Assembly under various resolutions on the subject and by the Disarmament Commission, and is at present under constant review and discussion by the Governments concerned,
Decides to refer this matter to the General Assembly of the United Nations for appropriate action.
Pollution of the high seas by radio-active materials
The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea,
Recognizing the need for international action in the field of disposal of radio-active wastes in the sea,
Taking into account action which has been proposed by various national and international bodies and studies which have been published on the subject,
Noting that the International Commission on Radiological Protection has made recommendations regarding the maximum permissible concentration of radio-isotopes in the human body and the maximum permissible concentration in air and water,
Recommends that the International Atomic Energy Agency, in consultation with existing groups and established organs having acknowledged competence in the field of radiological protection, should pursue whatever studies and take whatever action is necessary to assist States in controlling the discharge or release of radio-active materials to the sea, in promulgating standards, and in drawing up internationally acceptable regulations to prevent pollution of the sea by radio-active materials in amounts which would adversely affect man and his marine resources.
- ↑ Annexes I, III and IV are not published herein, the Conventions contained in these annexes having not yet entered into force. For the text of annexes II and V, see pp. 82 and 169.
- ↑ United Nations, Official Records of the General Assembly, Eleventh Session, Supplement No. 17 (A/3572), p. 54.
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