292, The general thrust of m was generally supported on the ground that there wae a clear need for protection of water installations. Some members, however, expressed uncertainty as to the scope of the article. Concern was voiced in particular that the inclusion of a reference to “water reeources” might considerably broaden the scope of the provision. In this context it was suggseted that if the Commission wished to deal with contamination of water supplies, it should do so in a separate article to avoid confusion. Also on the scope aspect, the remark was made that (a) Qeneral conditions and specifications for the establishment, operation and maintenance of installations, facilities and other works; (b) The establishment of adequate safety standards and eecurity measures for the protection of international watercourses and related installations, facilities and other works from haaards and dangers due to the forces of nature, or to wilful or negligent acts, 3.Watercourse State6 shall exchange data and information concerning the protection of water resources and installations and, in particular, concerning the conditions, specifications, standards and measures mentioned in paragraph 2 of this draft article. International watercourses and related installations, facilities end other works shall be used exclusively for peaceful purposes consonant with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the IJnited Nntions end shell be inviolable in time of international as well es internal armed conflicts.” - 127 _article 27, although it appeared in the chapter entitled “Security of hydraulic installationa”, seemed to go further by providing that international watercourses a8 such should be maintained and protected. The opinion waa expreesed in this connection that the provision should be confined to hydraulic works and related installations, inasmuch aa the protection of international watercourses was a much broader concept which was in a sense the object of the entire draft.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the protection of international watercourses and installations, which suggests a focus on natural resources and the environment. The mention of "water resources" and "water supplies" further supports this hypothesis. Additionally, the text mentions "security measures" and "protection" which implies a concern for the safety and conservation of these resources.

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