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Decision XXII/9: Hydrochlorofluorocarbons preblended in polyols

Document type
Decision
Reference number
XXII/9
Date
Nov 12, 2010
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
Twenty-Second Meeting of the Parties
Website
ozone.unep.org
Abstract

Taking into account the importance of the phase-out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons in the polyurethane foams sector for compliance with the adjusted phase-out schedule for hydrochlorofluorocarbons in accordance with decision XIX/6,

Acknowledging with appreciation the efforts by India to bring the issue of hydrochlorofluorocarbons in preblended polyols to the attention of the parties,

Recognizing the fruitful discussions by the parties on the issue at the thirtieth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group,

  1. To note with appreciation the cooperative manner in which the members of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund addressed this issue at the Committee's sixty-first meeting through decision 61/47, by agreeing on a framework on eligible incremental costs for parties operating under paragraph 1 of Article 5 of the Montreal Protocol in their transition from the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons in preblended polyols;
  2. To affirm that the issue of the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons in preblended polyols has been addressed to the satisfaction of the parties;