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Article 5(2)

SCHEDULEU.K.RULES CONCERNING ACTIVITIES AIMED AT THE RMS TITANIC AND/OR ITS ARTIFACTS

General principlesU.K.

1.  The preferred policy for the preservation of RMS Titanic and its artifacts is in situ preservation.U.K.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. para. 1 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

2.  Activities shall avoid disturbance of human remains.U.K.

Commencement Information

I2Sch. para. 2 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

3.  Activities utilising non-destructive techniques and non-intrusive surveys and sampling shall be preferred to those involving recovery or excavation aimed at RMS Titanic and/or its artifacts.U.K.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. para. 3 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

4.  Activities shall have the minimum adverse impact on RMS Titanic and its artifacts.U.K.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. para. 4 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

5.  Persons undertaking these activities shall ensure proper recording and dissemination to the public of historical, cultural and archaeological information.U.K.

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I5Sch. para. 5 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

Project designU.K.

6.  Activities shall be the object of a project design that shall include—U.K.

(a)the objectives of the project;

(b)a general description of the methodology and techniques to be employed;

(c)a description of the anticipated funding;

(d)a provisional timetable for completion of the project;

(e)the composition, qualifications and responsibilities of the anticipated team;

(f)the proposal for or results of all preliminary work;

(g)if applicable, plans for post-field work;

(h)if applicable, a conservation and curation plan;

(i)a documentation programme;

(j)a safety policy;

(k)if applicable, arrangements for collaboration with museums and other institutions;

(l)report preparation, contents, and dissemination;

(m)if applicable, the anticipated disposition of archives, including artifacts; and

(n)if applicable, a programme for publication.

Commencement Information

I6Sch. para. 6 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

7.  If unexpected discoveries are made or circumstances change, the project design shall be reviewed and amended. Amendments to the project design shall require a new authorisation to be issued.U.K.

Commencement Information

I7Sch. para. 7 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

8.  Each project shall be carried out in accordance with its project design.U.K.

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I8Sch. para. 8 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

FundingU.K.

9.  Projects shall be designed to ensure adequate funding in advance to complete all stages of the project including the curation, conservation and documentation of any recovered artifacts, and the preparation and dissemination of the report.U.K.

Commencement Information

I9Sch. para. 9 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

10.  The project design shall include contingency plans that will ensure conservation of recovered artifacts and supporting documentation in the event of any interruption of anticipated funding.U.K.

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I10Sch. para. 10 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

11.  The project design shall demonstrate an ability to fund the project through to completion.U.K.

Commencement Information

I11Sch. para. 11 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

12.  Project funding shall not require the sale of artifacts or other material recovered or the use of any strategy that will cause artifacts and supporting documentation to be irretrievably dispersed.U.K.

Commencement Information

I12Sch. para. 12 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

Duration—timetableU.K.

13.  Adequate time shall be assured in advance to complete all stages of the project, including the curation, conservation and documentation of any recovered artifacts, and the preparation and dissemination of the report.U.K.

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I13Sch. para. 13 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

14.  The project design shall include contingency plans that will ensure conservation of artifacts and supporting documentation in the event of any interruption in the anticipated timetable.U.K.

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I14Sch. para. 14 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

Objectives, methodology and techniquesU.K.

15.  The project design shall include the objectives, proposed methodology and techniques.U.K.

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I15Sch. para. 15 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

16.  The methodology shall comply with the project objectives and with the general principles set out in paragraphs 1 to 5 above.U.K.

Commencement Information

I16Sch. para. 16 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

Professional qualificationsU.K.

17.  Projects shall only be undertaken under the guidance of and in the presence of qualified technical and/or professional experts with experience appropriate to the objectives. The project shall not commence until the identity, qualifications, experience and responsibilities of the team members have been notified to and approved by the Secretary of State or by the relevant national authority of another State Party to the Agreement.U.K.

Commencement Information

I17Sch. para. 17 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

18.  All persons on the project team shall be—U.K.

(a)qualified and have demonstrated experience appropriate to their project roles; and

(b)fully briefed and understand the work required.

Commencement Information

I18Sch. para. 18 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

Preliminary workU.K.

19.  The project design shall include—U.K.

(a)an assessment that evaluates the vulnerability of RMS Titanic and artifacts to damage by the proposed activities; and

(b)a determination that the benefits of the project outweigh the potential risk of damage.

Commencement Information

I19Sch. para. 19 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

20.  The assessment shall also include background studies and relevant bibliography of available historical and archaeological evidence, and environmental consequences of the proposed project for the long-term stability of RMS Titanic and artifacts.U.K.

Commencement Information

I20Sch. para. 20 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

DocumentationU.K.

21.  Projects shall be thoroughly documented in accordance with professional archaeological standards current at the time the project is to be undertaken.U.K.

Commencement Information

I21Sch. para. 21 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

22.  Documentation shall include, as a minimum, the systematic and complete recording of the provenance of artifacts moved or removed in the course of the project, field notes, plans, sections, photographs and recording in other media.U.K.

Commencement Information

I22Sch. para. 22 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

Artifact conservationU.K.

23.  The project design shall include a conservation plan that provides for treatment of the artifacts in transit and in the long term.U.K.

Commencement Information

I23Sch. para. 23 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

24.  Conservation shall be carried out in accordance with professional standards current at the time the project is to be undertaken.U.K.

Commencement Information

I24Sch. para. 24 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

SafetyU.K.

25.  All persons on the team shall work according to a safety policy prepared according to professional and legal requirements and set out in the project design.U.K.

Commencement Information

I25Sch. para. 25 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

ReportingU.K.

26.  Interim reports shall be made available according to a timetable set out in the project design, and provided to the Secretary of State and to the relevant authority of another State Party to the Agreement.U.K.

Commencement Information

I26Sch. para. 26 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

27.  Reports shall include—U.K.

(a)an account of the objectives;

(b)an account of the methodology and techniques employed;

(c)an account of the results achieved; and

(d)recommendations concerning conservation of any artifacts removed during the course of the project.

Commencement Information

I27Sch. para. 27 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

Curation of project collectionU.K.

28.  The project collection, including any artifacts recovered during the course of the project and a copy of all supporting documentation, shall be kept together and intact in a manner that provides for public access, curation and its availability for educational, scientific, cultural and other public purposes.U.K.

Commencement Information

I28Sch. para. 28 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

29.  Arrangements for curation of the project collection shall be agreed before any project commences, and shall be set out in the project design.U.K.

Commencement Information

I29Sch. para. 29 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

30.  The project collection shall be curated according to professional standards current at the time the project is to be undertaken.U.K.

Commencement Information

I30Sch. para. 30 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

DisseminationU.K.

31.  Projects shall provide for public education and popular presentation of the results.U.K.

Commencement Information

I31Sch. para. 31 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

32.  A final synthesis shall be provided to relevant national authorities and made available to the public as soon as possible, having regard to the complexity of the project.U.K.

Commencement Information

I32Sch. para. 32 in force at 18.11.2019 as notified in the London Gazette (issue 62919, published 14.2.2020), see art. 1(2)

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