심해저 광물자원 개발을 위한 해양환경보호제도에 관한 연구

Abstract

In developing deep-sea mineral resources, the key issues are how to do with the financial terms that will be borne by the developing entity and how to protect the marine environment. In relation to financial conditions, the payment mechanisms and associated payment rates are currently being reviewed through the open-ended working group of the Council in respect of the development and negotiation of the financial terms of a contract. The results from this working group will be reflected in the exploitation regulations. With regard to the protection of the marine environment, basic grounds are prepared through the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Implementation Agreement, and the specific marine environment protection method is proposed through the recommendation of the International Seabed Authority(ISA)’s Mining Code and guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area. First, I look at the system for protecting the marine environment of deep-sea, and then I look at what the contractors should actually follow through the guidelines for marine environment impact assessment. In addition, the contents of marine environment protection being discussed in the exploitation regulations(draft) were analyzed. In particular, the issue of the need for public consultation discussing at the ISA for marine environment protection was analyzed, and the environmental performance guarantee, insurance and environmental compensation fund as a financial burden for marine environment protection as well as the use of specialized organizations in environmental impact assessment