list !#ould also require sor1)e changes in articles 1 to 9 now before the Drafting Committee. 479. Ab regards the list of dangerous BubBtances, three general views emerged #rorn the debate in the Commissionr some members welcomed the list af substances in the manner it was proposedr other members approved of it only if such a list would be exhaustive; and yet other members did not agree with formulating any list. 3.44 /Document CDCJ (89) 60. - 249 -480, According to the first view, the list of dangeroue substances helped to clarify the scope of the article further, sinae it gave examples of the types of eubatRn$es and eventually the activities related to them. Such a list in their view, without departing from the general approach of the topic, pr~lvidsd additional clarity to the concept of rlek. With the list as such, the notion of risk was associated with the types of activities for which preventive measures were to be taken, Such a list should noL, a8 the Special Rapporteur h&d stated, be exhaustive but only illustrative and be updated whenever necessary. 481, According to the second view, the whole purpose of having a list, whether of activities or substances , was to clearly state the scope of the topic so that States knew exactly in respect of what activities or eubstancss they must comply with the obligations set forth in the articles. A non-exhaustive list, or an illustrative list, would defeat that purpose. Such a list was of value only if it was exhaustive, A few of the members who expressed this view were those who originally preferred a list of activities covered by the topic. 482. According to the third view, establishing a list, whether or not orhaustive, would tend to narrow the scope of the topic anc¶ would also tend to ’
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a proposal related to the regulation of hazardous substances, which is a topic typically falling under the realm of environmental protection and health. The debate revolves around the scope of the proposal, the clarity it provides, and the potential impact on states' obligations. This suggests that the text is concerned with the well-being of humans and the environment.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Health