Resolution I (1996)

The Representatives,

Recalling Resolution 5 (1995) on Antarctic Inspection Checklists;

Considering that under Article VII of the Antarctic Treaty inspections of remote field camps may be undertaken, and guidance in planning and carrying out such inspections might be helpful;

Recommend:

Adding the following text at the end of Checklist A "Permanent Antarctic Stations and Associated Installations" attached to Resolution 5 (1995):

"This checklist could be used to help prepare for, and to guide, inspections of remote field camps as well as permanent stations and associated facilities. Some items on the checklist may not be relevant to the inspection of remote field camps. When planning inspections, the checklist should be examined and adapted for the particular facility to be inspected."

Resolution II (1996)

The Representatives,

Noting that Antarctica has been the subject of significant works of art, literature and music;

Recognising that the unique character of Antarctica itself represents an inspiration for protecting its values;

Recommend:

Promotion of understanding and appreciation of the values of Antarctica, in particular its scientific, aesthetic and wilderness values, including through:

a) Educational opportunities, in particular for young persons, and

b) The contribution of writers, artists and musicians.

Resolution III (1996)

 Extension of the Expiry Dates for Sites of Special Scientific Interest

The Representatives,

Recalling Recommendations VIII-3 and XII-5, and Resolution 7/1995;

Noting that experience of the practical effect of the Management Plans for these sites has shown them to be an effective means of reducing the risks of interference with science in areas of special scientific interest; and

Conscious of the advantage of further harmonising the expiry dates of Sites of Special Scientific Interest pending the entry into force of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty and Annex V to that Protocol.

Recommend that;

1. The date of expiry of Sites of Special Scientific Interest numbers 13 and 20 which were considered at XIX ATCM be extended to 31 December 2000.

2. The date of expiry of Sites of Special Scientific Interest numbers 2, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 be extended from 31 December 1997 to 31 December 2000.

3. The date of expiry of Sites of Special Scientific Interest numbers 29, 31 and 32 be extended from 31 December 1999 to 31 December 2000.

4. The Governments of the Consultative Parties should use their best endeavours to ensure, in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4 of Recommendation VII-3, that the Management Plans for these sites are complied with.

Resolution IV (1996)

 Effective management and conservation of Historic Sites and Monuments

The Representatives,

Noting the need to ensure the effective management and conservation of Historic Sites or Monuments;

Aware that those who originally created Historic Sites or Monuments are not necessarily the same as the designators for the Sites or the proposers of Management Plans for some sites;

Recognising the particular historic and cultural importance of such sites to originating Parties;

Recommend that:

During the preparations for the Listing of a Historic Site or Monument, or the writing of a Site Management Plan, adequate liaison is accorded by the proposing Party with the originator of the Historic Site or Monument and other Parties, as appropriate.

Resolution V (1996)

 Revised renumbering of Antarctic Protected Areas

The Representatives,

Noting the requirement in Article 3(3) of Annex V that all SPAs and SSSIs designated as such by past ATCMs should, on entry into force of Annex V, be renamed and renumbered accordingly;

Acknowledging that at the XIX ATCM the Parties agreed to adopt a numbering system based on the use of three digits;

Taking account of the gaps in the existing numbering system;

Recommend that:

1. The numbering system for ASPAs annexed to this Resolution be adopted; and

2. The three-digit numbers should be introduced at the same time as an Annex V Management Plan is adopted by the ATCM for any protected area.

3. Where an SPA and SSSI are collocated that they be assigned separate numbers so as not to preempt any review of the Management Plans for those areas.