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Investigating Shipping Pollution Violations. Module 18 Developing a National Strategic Framework. MODULE 8: Objectives. Outline the need for a National Strategy Describe components of a national framework Outline steps in the process Designation & responsibilities of Lead Agency
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Investigating Shipping Pollution Violations Module 18 Developing a National Strategic Framework
MODULE 8: Objectives • Outline the need for a National Strategy • Describe components of a national framework • Outline steps in the process • Designation & responsibilities of Lead Agency • Purpose & responsibilities of a Task Force • Key principles & design of National Strategy • Format of National Strategy • Putting the Strategy into Action
Module structure • Legal, Policy & Institutional Frameworks • Development of National Strategic Framework on Marine Spills and BWM • The Lead Agency • The Task Force • The National Strategy on Marine Pollution (includes Marine Spills/BWM) • The Action Plan
A National Strategic Framework (NATPLAN)
Steps in development of N S F • STEP 1 • Political decision • ↓ • STEP 2 • Gather information & develop national policy, strategy & action plan • ↓ • STEP 3 • Draft, enact & implement legislation & effect institutional reform • ↓ • STEP 4 • Implement strategy and action plan • ↓ • STEP 5 • Monitor and evaluate system.
The Lead Agency Criteria for designation of the Lead Agency: • The constitutional structure of the country • The current configuration of government agencies • The legal/regulatory characterization?? • The capacity and resources of relevant agencies
Responsibilities of the Lead Agency Implementation and ongoing management of the National Strategy • Integration with other relevant national policies • Implementation of arrangements for visiting ships • Ensuring key stakeholders fully conversant • Monitoring and reviewing implementation • Ensuring effective enforcement • Administration of international instruments • Incorporation of improved measures/best practice • Ongoing liaison and cooperation with stakeholders • Participation in international, regional and national matters
The Task Force Advantages of this approach • BWM a new field of responsibility • May involve organsiations with competing interests • Requires involvement of central government & field-level agencies • Ensures involvement of key stakeholders (govnt & NGO) • Ensures stakeholders understand their roles and repsonsibilties • Creates a sense of ownership & commitment to implementation of the National Strategy
The Task Force Composition • Lead Agency on Marine Pollution (maybe marine spills) • Lead Agency on Invasive Species (if it exists) • Lead Agency on BW (if different from above) • Secretariat • Ministries of Environment, Fisheries, Health • National Maritime Administration • Port Authorities • Oil Companies • Quarantine/customs/border control • Academic community • Shipping industry & other port users • NGO’s
Responsibilities of the Task Force Provision of advice/information pertinent to the development of National Strategy • Review of existing national legal provisions • Assess international & Regional obligations (MARPOL, LC/LP, BW Convention, CBD, Noumea etc) • Review existing operational arrangements for visiting ships • Analyse shipping patterns and port use • Review status of existing marine and coastal invasive species • Prepare recommendations on policy, strategy, operational arrangements, Lead Agency, legislation etc. • Ensure consistency with international obligations
Developing a National Strategy: Key Issues • the magnitude of the threat • international and regional obligations • the preferred technical options • the recommended Lead Agency • other implementing agencies and organizations • a compliance monitoring and enforcement system • legislative requirements • an implementation plan • costing and funding
Key Elements • Assessment of the scope/implications • Examination of obligations • Appropriate Lead Agency • Comprehensive regime to combat shipping pollution • Compliance monitoring and enforcement regime • Legislation • Implementation components • Review/evaluation mechanism
Key Principles • Consistent with international obligations & national policies • Inclusive development process • Systems approach to development • Must cover international and domestic shipping • Based on best practices – cost-effective & environmentally sound • Must accommodate requirements of stakeholders • Must consider national environment & shipping • Harmonise with regional agreements • Link to other relevant policies (coastal environmental, health)
Operational Arrangements • Shipboard measures for vessels flying the flag • Reporting & inspections for visiting ships • National and Port Programmes (biological surveys, risk assessments, monitoring in ports etc) • Establishment of an information base • Education, awareness and training programmes • Integration with other relevant national activities • International links and cooperation