Article 9Approval of emission abatement methods for use on board ships flying the flag of a Member State
1.
Emission abatement methods falling within the scope of Directive 96/98/EC shall be approved in accordance with that Directive.
2.
Emission abatement methods not covered by paragraph 1 of this Article shall be approved in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2099/2002, taking into account:
(a)
guidelines developed by the IMO;
(b)
the results of any trials conducted under Article 10;
(c)
effects on the environment, including achievable emission reductions, and impacts on ecosystems in enclosed ports, harbours and estuaries; and
(d)
the feasibility of monitoring and verification.