Article 9 U.K. Approval 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.