The Council may consider, and develop recommendations regarding:
comparability of techniques and methodologies for data gathering and analysis, data management and electronic data communications on matters covered by this Agreement;
pollution prevention techniques and strategies;
approaches and common indicators for reporting on the state of the environment;
the use of economic instruments for the pursuit of domestic and internationally agreed environmental objectives;
scientific research and technology development in respect of environmental matters;
promotion of public awareness regarding the environment;
transboundary and border environmental issues, such as the long-range transport of air and marine pollutants;
exotic species that may be harmful;
the conservation and protection of wild flora and fauna and their habitat, and specially protected natural areas;
the protection of endangered and threatened species;
environmental emergency preparedness and response activities;
environmental matters as they relate to economic development;
the environmental implications of goods throughout their life cycles;
human resource training and development in the environmental field;
the exchange of environmental scientists and officials;
approaches to environmental compliance and enforcement;
ecologically sensitive national accounts;
eco-labelling; and
other matters as it may decide.