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Resolution 2 (2004) - ATCM XXVII, Capetown
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| Subject | Guidelines for Aircraft near concentrations of birds |
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| Category | Operational matters |
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- Air Transport
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- Flora and Fauna - general
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- Guidelines
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- Operational matters - general
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GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT NEAR CONCENTRATIONS OF BIRDS IN ANTARCTICA
The Representatives,
Recalling Article 3 of the Environmental Protocol which requires that activities in the Antarctic Treaty area shall be planned and conducted so as to limit adverse impacts on the Antarctic environment,
Recalling also the requirements of Annex II of the Environmental Protocol on the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora,
Aware of the potential for harmful disturbance to concentrations of birds in Antarctica by the operation of aircraft,
Noting that specific standards for aircraft operations may be contained in Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) and Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA) management plans,
Recognising that some Parties may already have in place more stringent guidelines for the operation of aircraft near wildlife,
Aware that the scientific data on the impact of aircraft operations on wildlife will continue to improve and that guidance on minimum standards should remain under review,
Conscious of the need for minimum guidance on the operation of aircraft near concentrations of birds in order to minimise the impacts of such activities,
Recommend that:
The Guidelines for the Operation of Aircraft Near Concentrations of Birds in Antarctica appended to this Resolution be used by those engaged in the operation of aircraft in the Antarctic.
Parties should be encouraged to adopt higher standards for the operation of aircraft near concentrations of birds to suit their particular needs and circumstances.
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