Approval of emission abatement methods for use on board ships flying the flag of a Member State
Article 9
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.