Legality of seabed disposal of high-level radioactive wastes under the London Dumping Convention

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908328509545761· OSTI ID:5876984

Curtis, C E

Disposal of high-level wastes in seabed sediments is the subject of ongoing technical, environmental, and engineering feasibility studies by several countries. In the London Dumping Convention (LDC's) definition of dumping, the phrase disposal at sea could be interpreted narrowly to mean the final resting place of wastes with seabed disposal excluded from coverage because those wastes are not in direct contact with marine waters. Given the LDC's object and purpose, though, the only harmonious and reasonable interpretation is that which defines disposal at sea to mean the place where the dumping activities occur. Other international agreements also support this object and purpose-based interpretation which concludes that seabed disposal is covered and prohibited. In addition, this approach is preferred because it contributes to the continued effectiveness of the LDC. 1 figure, 2 tables.

• Research Organization: Oceanic Society, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5876984
• Journal Information: Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States), Journal Name: Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States) Vol. 14:4; ISSN ODILA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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