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Decision I/12G: Clarification of terms and definitions: Article 2, paragraph 6

Document type
Decision
Reference number
I/12
Date
May 5, 1989
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances, Air & atmosphere
Treaty
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Sep 16, 1987)
Meeting
First Meeting of the Parties
Website
ozone.unep.org
Abstract

The First Meeting of the Parties decided in Dec. I/12G to agree to the following clarification of Article 2, paragraph 6 of the Protocol:

  1. paragraphs 1 to 4 of Article 2 of the Protocol freeze and then reduce annual production and therefore do not allow any increase of such production under Article 2, paragraph 6;
  2. since the object and purpose of the Protocol is to significantly reduce the production and use of CFCs and halons, neither Article 2, paragraph 6 nor any other provision allows an increase in production to be exported to non-Parties so that the reduction in global consumption is not obtained in accordance with the object of the Protocol;
  3. only countries that notify the Secretariat that the facilities were under construction or contracted prior to 16 September 1987, provided for in national legislation prior to 1 January 1987 and completed by 31 December 1990 were allowed to operate under Article 2, paragraph 6.