RA 12174 (Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act) CHAPTER V

Section 15–17 · 3 provisions

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International Cooperation and Assistance.

Section 15

SEC. 15. International Cooperation and Assistance. - (a) The ATC may collaborate with other State authorities, international organizations and entities, and shall coordinate their actions to the extent required under this Act or other laws, subject to other State authorities or international organizations or entities being bound to official secrecy. (b) The ATC is authorized to accept assistance from domestic or foreign sources for purposes relevant to its mandates and functions subject to existing laws, rules, and regulations: Provided, That a formal resolution of the ATC is issued allowing the specific form of assistance and sources. (c) The ATC may request other State authorities and other international organizations or entities to provide relevant data or information and is authorized to receive data or information concerning; (1) The nature, quantity, and utilization of scheduled chemicals or their precursors and related technologies, the places of consignment and the names of the consignees for such scheduled chemicals, precursors, or related technologies; and (2) Persons taking part in the production, delivery, or brokerage of the schedules chemicals, precursors, or technologies in subparagraph (1) herein. (d) If a foreign State has entered into an appropriate reciprocity agreement with the Philippines, the ATC, on its own initiative or on request, may provide that State with the data or information described in paragraph (c) herein, as long as the other competent State authority provides assurances that such data or information shall only be used: (1) For purposes consistent with this Act; and (2) In criminal proceedings, on the condition that they are obtained in accordance with provisions governing international juridical cooperation. (e) The ATC may provide international organizations or entities with the data or information described in paragraph (d)(2) herein if the conditions set forth therein are fulfilled, in which case the requirement for reciprocity agreement is waived.

Confirmatory Laboratory, Containment, Disposal, and Related Facilities.

Section 16

SEC. 16. Confirmatory Laboratory, Containment, Disposal, and Related Facilities. - The ATC shall support initiatives from and foster collaborations among government agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders towards the establishments or designation of confirmatory laboratories, containment, decontamination, destruction, and disposal facilities, with the end in view of allowing in-country analysis and scientific assessment if samples and other materials, rapid incident response, and ensuring full implementation of the objectives of this Act and the Convention. Initiatives shall refer to capacity-building efforts in accordance with international standards, including securing and maintaining proper accreditation, passing the required series of proficiency testing, setting up the necessary competencies, and providing funding support for laboratory equipment and related facilities and maintenance, antidote stock, researches, personnel retention, and other development activities.

Streamlining Policies and Regulations Governing Chemicals.

Section 17

SEC. 17. Streamlining Policies and Regulations Governing Chemicals. - The ATC, in coordination with appropriate government agencies, shall facilitate the establishment of a coordination mechanism with other regulatory agencies governing chemicals in accordance with Republic Act No. 9485, as amended, or the "Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018".

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