Paragraph 12 Processing or dumping of mineral resources and waste

The Licensee shall not process mineral materials on board ship nor dump mineral materials from any ship without the written consent of the Secretary of State. The Licensee shall submit a written request for such consent three months in advance of any processing or dumping of mineral materials describing the likely processing, treatment or discharge (including the place, composition, rate and manner of discharge). The Licensee shall comply with any conditions attached to a consent if granted by the Secretary of State.

The Licensee shall not dump any waste arising directly from exploration activities from any ship used in pursuance of such activities.