2. "Transboundary air pollution" means air pollution whose physical origin is situated wholly or in part within the area under the jurisdiction of one Party and which has adverse effects, other than effects of a global nature, in the area under the jurisdiction of the other Party';
3. "Boundary Waters Treaty" means the Treaty Relating to Boundary Waters and Questions Arising along the Boundary between Canada and the United States, signed at Washington on January 11, 1909;
4. "International Joint Commission" means the International Joint Commission established by the Boundary Waters Treaty.
Article II
Purpose
The purpose of the Parties is to establish, by this Agreement, a practical and effective instrument to address shared concerns regarding transboundary air pollution.
Article III
General Air Quality Objective
1. The general objective of the Parties is to control transboundary air pollution between the two countries.
2. To this end, the Parties shall:
- (a) in accordance with Article IV, establish specific objectives for emissions limitations or reductions at air pollutants and adopt the necessary programs and other measures to implement such specific objectives;
- (b) in accordance with Article V, undertake environmental impact assessment, prior notification, and, as appropriate, mitigation measures;
- (c) carry out coordinated or cooperative scientific and technical activities, and economic research, in accordance with Article VI, and exchange information, in accordance with Article VII;
- (d) establish institutional arrangements, in accordance with Articles VIII and IX; and
- (e) review and assess progress, consult, address issues of concern, and settle disputes, in accordance with Articles X, XI, XII and XIII.
Article IV
Specific Air Quality Objectives
1. Each Party shall establish specific objectives, which it undertakes to achieve, for emissions limitations or reductions of such air pollutants as the Parties agree to address. Such specific objectives will be set forth in annexes to this Agreement.
