obligations of States under the provieione of this chapter of the Brcrft were not wry stringent and often less exacting than the.ir obligations under positive law, Articleu. Aasessm- D&info- end Br_ticle. ParticiPaeinn.bvthe-ml 495. Article 11 set forth the general duty of States to amos8, notify and inform in ca8e of certain activitiee which cause or create the rick of causing ml/ Articles 11 and 12 of the proposed outline reed a8 follows; “CHAPTER I I I,PREVENTION (a) If a State has reason to believe that an activity referred to in article 1 is being, or is about to be, carried out under its jurisdiction or control, it shall review that activity to BBBBBB its potential transboundary ef fectst and, if it finds that the activity may cause, or create the risk of causing. transboundary harm, it shall notify the State or States likely to be affected as coon a8 possible, providing them with available technical information In t?upport of its finding. It may aleo inform them of the measures which it is attempting to take to prevent or minimise the rick of tronsboundary harm. (b) Xf the transboundory effect may extenc3 to more than one State, or if the State of origin ;e unable to determine precisely which States will be affected as a result of the activity, an international organioatioa with competence in that area shall also be notified, on the termst stated in the preceding paragraph. Any international organization that intervenes shall participate in the manner stipulated in the relevant provisions of ite ststutee or rules, if the matter ie regulated therein. If it is not, the organisation shall use its good offices to foster co-operation between the parties, arrange joint or separate meetings with the State of origin and the affected St.ates and respond to any requests which the parties: may
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international obligations and responsibilities related to environmental protection, particularly with regards to transboundary harm caused by certain activities. The language used and the specific articles referenced suggest a focus on international cooperation and notification requirements in the event of potential environmental harm.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade