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Data required in the annual report
The Contractor shall, within 90 days of the end of each calendar year, submit a report to the Secretary‐
General of the Authority covering its programme of activities in the exploration area and containing
applicable information in sufficient details (annex IV, section 10, para. 10.1) on:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Work done during the year: The exploration work carried out during the calendar year,
including maps, charts and graphs illustrating the work that has been done and the results
obtained
Equipment/technology used: The equipment used to carry out the exploration work, including
the results of tests conducted on proposed mining technologies, but not equipment design
data
Training: training done – revision or development
‐ Revision of the programme of work
‐ Details on any proposed adjustments to the programme of activities and the reasons for
such adjustments.
Environmental studies
Results obtained from environmental monitoring programs including observations, measurements,
evaluation and analysis of environmental parameters.
Expenditure
A statement of the contractor’s exploration expenditure during the year (audited).
Data to be submitted after the termination or expiration of a contract
Paragraph 11.2 states: “Upon expiration or termination of a contract, the Contractor, if he has not
already done so, shall submit the following data and information to the International Seabed Authority’s
Secretary General.” The following data are transmitted to the Authority after the termination of a contact:
(a)
”Copies of geological, environmental, geochemical and geophysical data acquired by the
contractor in the course of carrying out the programme of activities that are necessary for and
relevant to the effective exercise of the power and function of the Authority in respect of the
exploration area;”
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
“Estimation of mineable areas, when such areas have been identified which shall include details
of the grade and quantity of the proven, probable and possible polymetallic nodule reserves and
the anticipated mining conditions;”
“Copies of geological, technical, financial, and economic reports prepared by or for the
Contractor that are necessary for and relevant to the effective exercise of the powers and
functions of the Authority in respect of the exploration area.” A statement of the quantity of
polymetallic nodules recovered as samples or for the purpose of testing;
“Information in sufficient detail on the equipment used to carry out the exploration work,
including the results of tests conducted on proposed mining technologies, but not equipment
design data;”
”A statement of the quantity of polymetallic nodules recovered as samples or for the purpose of
testing.”
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