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This book is available in both hard copy and pdf format
French language book.
This publication aims to assist Governments in the implementation of the Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 (OPRC-HNS Protocol 2000), describing the obligations imposed under the protocol and the means of meeting these obligations.
The manual aims to provide the reader, in particular on-scene commanders, response personnel, government entities and others involved in the management and/or response to pollution incidents involving HNS, with a description of the various interests involved in an HNS incident and its aftermath.