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Article VII Obligations

Assist with domestic implementation and relationships under Convention obligations. Establishing a National Authority ensures effective coordination and communication with the Organization and other States Parties. Implementing Legislation includes maintaining confidentiality and coordinating communications using various channels. Cooperation with other States Parties is crucial.

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Article VII Obligations

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  1. Article VII Obligations U.S. National Authority Coordinating Staff Phone: (703) 235-1206 or 1207 FAX: (703) 235-1202

  2. Article VII: • States Parties obligations with regard to their domestic implementation of the Convention • States Parties relationships with other States Parties and the Organization. • National Implementation Measures

  3. National ImplementationMeasures Each State Party is required to prohibit natural and legal persons anywhere on its territory or in any other place under its jurisdiction from undertaking any activity prohibited to a State Party under the Convention. • HOW? • Penal Legislation

  4. States Parties Relationships • Cooperation • Legal Assistance GOAL: Assist with the implementation of the Convention’s obligations

  5. Other Obligations • Ensuring the safety of people • Protecting the environment KEY = Cooperation with other States Parties

  6. National Authority • Establish a National Authority • National focal point for internal coordination • Liaison with: • The Organization • Other State Parties • Notify the Organization

  7. Implementation Measures Each State Party is also required to: • Inform the Organization of the legislative measures taken • Inform the Organization of the administrative measures taken

  8. Confidentiality Protect information • Treat as confidential • Afford special handling • Use only for purposes related to the Convention See also: Confidentiality Annex

  9. Cooperation • Cooperate with the Organization • Assist the Technical Secretariat

  10. U.S. National Authority • Liaison with the OPCW/TS • Liaison with States Parties • National Focal Point • Interagency Coordination • Review/Process Declarations • Coordinate Facility Agreements • Maintain historical records/reports

  11. Communications • NACS – OPCW comms • NRRC electronic format link • Telephone and fax • Lotus notes link (Unclass documents) • Internet email • Direct link to U.S. Delegation

  12. Implementing Legislation • The CWC Implementation Act of 1998 • 21 Oct 98 • Implementing Legislation • Executive Order 13128 • 25 Jun 99 • Implement the CWC and Implementation Act

  13. Rules & Regulations • CWC Regulations • Department of State: 22CFR Part 103 • Department of Commerce: 15 CFR part 710 • Standard Operating Procedures • POE • Pre-Inspection, On-site, Post-inspection activities

  14. Conclusion • Article VII obligations are important • Article VII experiences important • Assistance is available • Multilateral • Bilateral

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