PROCLAMATION NO. 356/2003 A PROCLAMATION TO RATIFY THE BASEL CONVENTION AMENDMENT

WHEREAS, the third meeting of the conference of the parties of the Basel convention held on 22 September, 1995 adopted the amendment made to the Basel Convention;

WHEREAS, the House of Peoples’ Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ratified the Basel Convention Amendment at its session held on the 3^rd day of July, 2003;

          NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55 (1) and (12) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows:

1. Short Title

          This Proclamation may be cited as the Basel Convention Amendment Ratification Proclamation No. 356/2003.

2. Ratification of the Basel Convention Amendment

The Basel Convention Amendment adopted on 22 September, 1995 is here by ratified.

3. Responsibility of the Environmental Protection Authority

The Environmental Protection Authority is hereby authorized to take, in cooperation with the appropriate Federal, Regional and City government organs, actions necessary to implement the Basel Convention to implement the Basel Convention Amendment.

4. Effective Date

          This Proclamation shall enter into force as of the 3^rd day of  July, 2003.

Done at Addis Ababa, 3^rd day of July, 2003

GIRMA WOLDE GIORGIS

PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA