# Directive (EU) 2016/802 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels (codification), Article 9: Approval of emission abatement methods for use on board ships flying the flag of a Member State

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2016/802/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2016-802/article-9
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