Testing method and criteria for evaluation
11.1 For the evaluation of new data on fresh water testing of BWMS with
Final Approval, WET tests with three organisms from three different trophic levels, e.g.
a micro-algae, a crustacean and a fish, are required in accordance with section 5.2 of
Procedure (G9). The tests should be carried out according to the description in section
6.2.
11.2 In addition, the identification of Relevant Chemicals is required in
accordance with section 4.1 of Procedure (G9) and should be carried out according to the
description in section 3.2.3.
11.3 The tests mentioned in paragraphs 11.1 and 11.2 should be carried out
taking into account all relevant QA/QC, including the evaluation of the quality criteria
for each test. If these quality criteria are breeched in the study results, the test
reports will not be acceptable for the GESAMP-BWWG.
11.4 The GESAMP-BWWG evaluates the fresh water testing separately from the
evaluation of new BWMS proposals for Basic and Final Approval, with the understanding
that priority is always given to the new BWMS. If four or more new BWMS are submitted,
the evaluation of new fresh water data will take place in a separate meeting of the
GESAMP-BWWG.
Procedure for submission of new data on fresh water testing of ballast
water management systems with Final Approval
11.5 The manufacturer should evaluate the results of fresh water testing in
accordance with the criteria specified in paragraphs 11.1 and 11.2.
11.6 Upon completion of the evaluation in paragraph 11.5, the manufacturer
should prepare an application for fresh water data evaluation and submit it to the
Member of the Organization concerned. An application should only be made when the BWMS
has previously received Final Approval. The Administration should be satisfied that
there is no modification of the BWMS from the previous Final Approval at the submission
of an application for fresh water data evaluation.
11.7 Upon receipt of an application, the concerned Administration should
conduct a careful completeness check to ensure that the application satisfies the
relevant provisions contained in Procedure (G9), as specified in paragraphs 11.1 and
11.2, and that it is presented in the format recommended in this Methodology.
Administrations should check the quality and completeness of any application against the
latest version of the Methodology, regardless of the version that had been used for the
Basic and Final Approval of the BWMS.
11.8 When the Administration is satisfied with the application received, it
should submit a proposal for approval to the Organization in accordance with the
procedure in paragraphs 2.3.5 to 2.3.18. For such applications, a non-refundable
registration fee should be paid in accordance with paragraph 2.3.7, immediately
following receipt of the Letter of Agreement by the Organization.