3 Procedure to be followed
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3 Procedure to be followed

  3.1 The manufacturer seeking to use an original Basic Approval for a BWMS that makes use of an Active Substance or Preparation for the purpose of obtaining a subsequent Final Approval for a BWMS using the same Active Substance or Preparation, should evaluate the extent to which the BWMS meets the criteria specified in this guidance document.

  3.2 Proof that legal issues have been properly dealt with should be provided to the Administration by the manufacturer seeking to use the original approval.

  3.3 The Administration having received a submission to use an original Basic Approval should review the application, taking into account the guidance in this document. If the Administration is satisfied that such utilization is acceptable, it should advise the Organization of its determination as appropriate. The Organization should circulate the information accordingly.

  3.4 The Administration should submit the application for Final Approval to the Organization, as soon as possible in accordance with section 8.2 of Procedure (G9).

  3.5 If the GESAMP-BWWG agrees that the application is complete and appropriate, it should proceed to consider the application for Final Approval of the BWMS.

  3.6 If the GESAMP-BWWG finds that the application is not complete or is inappropriate, (or both), the GESAMP-BWWG should report their findings, as provided for in Procedure (G9), for consideration by the Committee.

  3.7 Under Procedure (G9), the Committee of the Organization will make the final decision on whether to accept the recommendations of the GESAMP-BWWG to reject an approval of any proposal.

Parent topic: Annex – Framework for Determining when a Basic Approval Granted to One Ballast Water Management System may be applied to Another System that uses the Same Active Substance or Preparation
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