text: with respect to which the articles of the topic applied. To that and, he had explored the possibility of listing, not activities, but substances which au/ Comments on the list of dangerous substances is diSCU66ed below in paras. 478 to 483. - 248 -were inherently dangerous so that certain activities relating to them would most likely aarry the risk of causing transboundary harm. This mcs4el was followed by a draft prepared by the Committee of Experts for the European Committee on Legal Co-operation of the Council of Europe J&V on civil liability for dangerous activities, Dangeroue activities in that draft were defined in relation to the concept of dangerous substances, a list of which was annexed to the rules, and what was done with such eubstancest namely handling, storage, production, unloading and similar opsratione. That draft also included activities using technologiss which produced haoardous radiation, the introduction into the environment of dangerous genetically altered organisms or dangerous micro-organisme, etc. The draft defined dangerous substances as those which created a significant risk of harm to persona or property or the environment, such as flammable and corrosivematerials and explosives, oxidants, irritants, carcinogens and toxic, ecotoxic and radiogsnic substances a.8 indicated in an annex. The Special Rapporteur felt that this model was perhaps better for a global convention than a list of activities since it offered greater flexibility and yet allowed considerable precision in the scope of the topic, He therefore ’ was inclined to propose that model to the Commission. Of course, such a list would havs to be put together in consultation with a group of experts and would not be exhaustive because it always remained to be seen if the risk of transboundary harm presented by that particular activity was real. Such a
analysis: The text appears to be discussing international legal frameworks and conventions related to environmental protection and the prevention of harm to people and the environment. The language used is technical and formal, indicating a focus on international cooperation and policy-making. The mention of "dangerous substances" and "transboundary harm" suggests that the topic is related to environmental protection and the prevention of pollution.