Approval of emission abatement methods for use on board ships flying the flag of a Member State
Article 9
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.