Disclosure of Interest Declarations - TEAP Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) - As of May 2011

Committee Co-chairs

David V. Catchpole

Mr. David V. Catchpole, Co-Chair, Halons Technical Options Committee and Member, Technology and Economics Assessment Panel, works part time for Petrotechnical Resources Alaska (PRA), an Anchorage, Alaska based company that provides consulting services to oil companies in Alaska.  From 1991 to 2004 he was a member of the HTOC.  From 1970 until 1999, he was an employee of the BP group of companies, most recently BP Exploration Alaska, where he worked for nine years in the environmental department on alternatives to halon and on halon banking.  Mr. Catchpole advises BP Exploration Alaska on fire protection and halon issues as his main activity for PRA. BP Exploration Alaska has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it uses halon 1301 for explosion prevention and fire suppression in its enclosed oil and gas processing modules on the North Slope of Alaska.  Mr. Catchpole has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, however his retirement portfolio contains stock in BP plc. Mr. Catchpole’s spouse does not work for or consult for any organization that has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. His spouse has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Catchpole typically receives funding to support salary and travel to TEAP/TOC meetings from the Halon Alternatives Research Corporation, which is a not-for-profit industry coalition that in turn receives contributions for this funding from members. Current contributors are: BP Exploration Alaska, ConocoPhillips Alaska, DuPont, American Pacific, Firetrace, Halon Banking Systems, Wesco and Remtec.

Sergey Kopylov

Dr. Sergey Kopylov, Co-Chair, Halons Technical Options Committee and Member, Technology and Economics Assessment Panel, is the Head of the Scientific Centre of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Fire Protection (VNIIPO). VNIIPO has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol as a body responsible for technical control of Montreal Protocol related issues in Russia. VNIIPO has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own or own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. Dr. Kopylov works as a technical expert to the Russian government on matters related to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Dr. Kopylov's spouse does not work for or consult for any organization or company. Dr. Kopylov's spouse and children have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own or own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Kopylov's travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat.

Daniel P. Verdonik

Dr. Daniel P. Verdonik, co-Chair, Halons Technical Options Committee and Member, Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, is the Director, Environmental Programs, Hughes Associates, Inc.  Dr. Verdonik is a full time, salaried employee at Hughes Associates, Inc., in Baltimore, MD and Arlington, VA providing consulting services in fire protection and environmental management.  Hughes Associates, Inc. has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it provides a wide range of fire protection research, design and consulting services to government and corporate clients, including work related to halons and halon alternatives.  Hughes Associates, Inc. provides consulting services to organizations that may be affected positively or negatively by the phase-out of ODSs. Dr. Verdonik has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs.  Dr. Verdonik is a share holder in Hughes Associates, Inc., which does not own stock in companies producing ODSs, or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs.   Dr. Verdonik currently provides consulting services through Hughes Associates, Inc. for the U.S. Army and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) on matters related to the Montreal Protocol and has previously provided services through Hughes Associates, Inc. to Implementing Agencies, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and Chemtura (now DuPont).  Dr. Verdonik’s spouse works for the USEPA, which has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the Agency is responsible for implementing national regulations and policies to meet the U.S. commitments under the Protocol.   Dr. Verdonik’s spouse and dependent child have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs.  In the past, Hughes Associates, Inc. received funding to support Dr. Verdonik’s salary and travel to TEAP/HTOC/TSB meetings from UN organizations such as the MLF and UNEP, U.S. government organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense, the USEPA, and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and non-governmental organizations such as the Halon Alternatives Research Corporation, which is a not-for-profit industry coalition that in turn receives contributions for this funding from members. Current funding to Hughes Associates, Inc. is from the U.S. Army and the HARC contributors BP Exploration Alaska, ConocoPhillips Alaska, DuPont, American Pacific, Firetrace, Halon Banking Systems, Wesco and Remtec.  From time-to-time, Hughes Associates, Inc. may also provide its internal support for labour and travel for Dr. Verdonik to attend TEAP/HTOC/TSB meetings.

Committee Members

Tareq K. Al-Awad

Mr. Tareq Al-Awad, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is a Chemical Engineer at the King Abdullah II Design & Development Bureau, located in Amman Jordan. Mr. Al-Awad is also a manager of the Halon Bank of Jordan, an organization operated on behalf of the Jordan Government’s Ministry of Environment. The Halon Bank of Jordan is a self sustaining organization that manages the reduction of existing stocks of halon, facilitates dealings with halons, assists in locating halons to keep critical systems running, and provides quality assurance services relating to these objectives. The Halon Bank thus has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol in order to carry out the obligations of the Jordanian Government as a Signatory. Mr. Al-Awad has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own shares in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, but does occasionally consult for local organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Al-Awad’s spouse and dependent children have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Al-Awad’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat.

Jamal Alfuzaie

Mr. Jamal Alfuzaie, Halons Technical Options Committee Member, has worked full time at the Kuwait Fire Department since 1984. He was the Head of the fire protection division from 1995 until 2003, and was been the head of the projects department 2003-2009. In 2010 Mr Alfuzaie became the director of the Jahra Fire Prevention area. Mr. Alfuzaie has been a member of Kuwait Ozone Protection committee since 1993. Mr. Alfuzaie is responsible for approval of halon and halon alternatives systems in Kuwait. Mr. Alfuzaie has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. Mr. Alfuzaie’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat.

Seunghwan (Charles) Choi

Mr. Charles (Seunghwan) Choi, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is a CEO and Representative Director at the Hanju Chemical Co. (“Hanju”). Mr. Choi has a full time management job at Hanju in 326-79 Songjeong-ri, Whasung city, Kyunggi-do, Korea. The Hanju has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it produces halon 1301 and halon 1211 products in accordance with the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Choi owns stock in companies producing ODSs but does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Choi does not work as a consultant on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Choi’s spouse and dependent children living at same home do not work for or consult for any organization that has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Choi’s spouse and dependent children have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Choi’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat.

Michelle M. Collins

Dr. Michelle M. Collins, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is the President of EECO International and a former full-time research engineer for the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (from 1990-2005).  Dr. Collins is a full time consultant at the offices of EECO International, 3600 Travis Place, Titusville, Florida, 32780, U.S.A.  Dr. Collins continues to report to NASA on the HTOC through EECO International in an unofficial capacity.  The company has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because of NASA’s needs.  Dr. Collins has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does not perform consulting for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs.  Dr. Collins may work occasionally as a consultant to NASA (U.S. government) on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Dr. Collins’ spouse works for NASA in an unrelated field, and Dr. Collins’ dependent children living at same home do not work for or consult for any organization which has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol.  Dr. Collins’ spouse and their children have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Collins’ travel to HTOC meetings is paid by EECO International, which may receive contributions for this travel from NASA, if relevant.

Salomon Gomez

Mr. Salomon Gomez, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is a Fire Protection Technician with more than 40 years experience, and President of a leading Venezuelan Fire Protection Company with six branches covering the whole territory of Venezuela. Since 1974, his company has provided engineering and manufacturing services, and sold, installed and maintained all types of Fire Protection systems. He participated in discussions for the development of Venezuela´s Standards for Fire Protection that have been mandatory in this country since 1974. He has attended UNEP/Montreal Protocol related meetings in Canada, Brazil and Guyana. His company has operated a halon bank and a halons recovery and recycling shop since 1996. These were organized to protect the ozone layer by promoting the good maintenance of fire protection systems that use ODSs, and to avoid accidental discharges or the mishandling of halon containers. Mr. Gomez, his spouse and son work for the same company and do not have proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not own shares in companies producing ODSs or alternatives.  Mr. Gomez’s travel expenses to attend HTOC meetings are paid by UNEP´s Ozone Secretariat.

Andrew Greig

Mr. Andrew Greig, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is a Principal Engineer at Protection Projects, a consulting fire engineering company located in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is in full time employment with Protection Projects. Mr. Greig is also a joint manager of the Halon Bank of Southern Africa, which organisation is operated on behalf of the South African Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs. The Halon Bank of SA is a non-profit organisation, established in terms of the Montreal Protocol and Amendments; to manage the reduction of existing stocks of halon, facilitate the disposal of halons, assist in locating halons to keep critical systems running, and to provide quality assurance services relating to these objectives. The Halon Bank thus has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol in order to carry out the obligations of the South African Government as a Signatory. Services are rendered on behalf of the Bank on an as-required basis by two joint managers, for industry-standard time-related fees. Mr. Greig has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own shares in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does occasional consulting for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Greig’s spouse and dependent children have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Greig’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by Protection Projects, which receives contributions for this travel from UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat.

Zhou Kaixuan

Mr. Zhou Kaixuan, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is the Deputy Director General of Flight Standard Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, in charge of continued airworthiness and maintenance of the Chinese fleet. Mr. Zhou has been in the Civil Aviation area for more than 20 years. He participated in Rule-making for most of the Civil Aviation Regulations of China and Type Certifications on Civil Aircraft of China such as Y12/Y7/MA60/Y8/LE500/Z9/Z11. Mr. Zhou previously worked for Macau Civil Aviation Authority of Macau for 3 years (from 1995 to 1998). He has been the Deputy Director of Standard Division, Director of Aircraft Supervision Division and Director of Liaison Division in Aircraft Airworthiness Department of General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) for many years. In 2000, he was appointed as the Deputy Director General of Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Department of CAAC. Mr. Zhou has no interest or economic relationship with halon production companies or any aviation industry company, and does not receive any fees for work associated with HTOC. Mr. Zhou’s travel expenses to attend HTOC meetings are paid for by UNEP's Ozone Secretariat.

H. S. Kaprwan

Mr. H. S. Kaprwan, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, retired as Add. Director from the Defense Institute of Fire Research, Ministry of Defense, Government of India, in July 2004. Since then he has been a free lancer fire protection consultant in India associated with various government and semi-government organizations. He has been assisting them with information sharing on various fire protection technologies including halon alternatives and technology transfers under financial and technical assistance of the MLF of the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Kaprwan is not employed by any government or private company in India or abroad on the subject of fire protection technologies or halon replacement technologies. Mr. Kaprwan also provides free and voluntary advice to various Indian government and private organizations on fire protection related subjects, including the Ministry of Environment Ozone Cell, Indian Military organizations, and the aviation sector. Mr. Kaprwan is not employed by and does not receive any financial assistance of any kind from commercial companies in India or abroad where he would have any conflict of interest of any kind regarding halon or halon alternative related matters. Mr. Kaprwan’s spouse and sons are not involved in subjects related to the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Kaprwan’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat.

Nikolai Kopylov

Dr. Nikolai Kopylov, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is the Head of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Fire Protection (VNIIPO). VNIIPO has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol as a body responsible for technical control of Montreal Protocol related issues in Russia. VNIIPO has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own or own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Kopylov works as a consultant to the Russian government on matters related to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Dr. Kopylov's spouse and son have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own or own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Kopylov's travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat.

David Liddy

Dr. David Liddy, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is an employee of the UK government. Dr. Liddy has a Ph.D. in chemistry and currently works full time on environmental policy issues for the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) in London. The UK MOD has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it continues to use ODSs in some equipment and facilities and is working to replace them with suitable alternatives. Dr. Liddy has no proprietary interest in any alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for any other organizations seeking to phase out ODSs. Dr. Liddy’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid from his own funds.

 John J. O’Sullivan

Mr. John J. O’Sullivan, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, has worked as a full time aviation fire protection expert for British Airways and adviser to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for 40 years. Mr. O’Sullivan recently took early retirement from British Airways and is now employed by Bureau Veritas, one of the leading environmental companies in the world, as their Principal Technical Fire Consultant. He is also a member of the International Aviation Fire Systems Working Group. Acknowledged as one of the leading fire protection specialists in the world, in 1998 Mr. O’Sullivan was, on the recommendation of Tony Blair, Prime Minister UK, awarded the MBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to Aviation and the Environment. In 1996 he was awarded the United States Environment Award for his role in the phase out of ODSs and 1994 awarded the Ben Franklin Medal for work with Fire Services. In 2010 Mr O’Sullivan was awarded the Paul C Lamb award, the world highest individual recognition in fire safety.  Mr O’Sullivan has no financial interest in any company or organisation that benefits from him being a member of the HTOC.  Mr. O’Sullivan’s spouse does not work for any company and is now retired.  Mr. O’Sullivan’s two children are not involved with any company that would benefit from his membership of HTOC.  His attendance at meetings has been funded by his employer or paid for out of his personal funds.

Emma Palumbo

Dr. Emma Palumbo, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is a full-time Research and Development senior engineer and projects manager at Safety Hi-Tech srl. She provides consulting services in fire protection research of environmentally friendly halon alternatives both for flooding and streaming applications. Safety Hi-Tech srl has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is a manufacturer of patented fire extinguishing products that formerly employed ODSs and substitutes and alternatives to ODSs. Dr. Palumbo has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not serve as a consultant for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Palumbo may work occasionally as a consultant to the Italian Ministry of the Environment and the Protection of Territory and Seas on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Dr. Palumbo’s travel to HTOC meetings is partly paid by Safety Hi-Tech and from her own funds.

Erik Pedersen

Mr. Erik Pedersen, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is a consultant to the World Bank for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The World Bank has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol as one of the four implementing agencies under the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol, and working with developing countries for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Pedersen has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Erik Pedersen works as a consultant to The World Bank on matters related to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Pedersen's spouse does not work for or consult for any organization or company. Mr. Pedersen’s children have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Pedersen’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid from his own funds. He does not receive contributions for this travel from other sources.

Donald Thomson

Mr. Donald Thomson, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is the Past Chairperson of the Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA) board of directors and the Chairperson of their Halon Section. MOPIA is a partnership between industry, the public and government committed to successfully protecting the stratospheric ozone layer through the control, reduction and eventual elimination of emissions of ozone depleting and climate changing substances to the atmosphere. MOPIA, a non-exclusionary association, is the primary conduit for liaison between the various ozone depleting substances industry associations, Manitoba Environment and any other interested stakeholders. Mr. Thomson has a full time position as the Fire Marshal for Manitoba Hydro responsible for their fire prevention and protection programs. Manitoba Hydro is a public utility having an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because of their use of halon as a fire suppressant and the use of other ODSs in AC/Chillers systems. In addition Mr. Thomson is looking to the future for the elimination and disposal of halons for the stakeholders of Manitoba. Mr. Thomson has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not do any consulting for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs.  Mr. Thomson has worked as a consultant to UNEP through the Canadian Government on matters related to halon management for the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Thomson's social partner works for or consults for Manitoba Hydro and is also a Past Chairperson of MOPIA, which has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol for the same reason as Mr. Thomson. Mr. Thomson's social partner has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not do consulting for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Travel to HTOC meetings is paid in part by MOPIA and wages are maintained by Manitoba Hydro.

Caroline Vuillin

Mrs. Caroline Vuillin, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is a full time engineer working for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a rulemaking officer. Mrs. Vuillin’s responsibility includes the development of the necessary civil aviation airworthiness standards to ensure safety.  EASA has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. Mrs. Vuillin, her husband and dependent children, have no proprietary interest in any alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not consult for any other organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Mrs. Vuillin’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by EASA.

Robert T. Wickham

Mr. Robert T. Wickham, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is the principal of Wickham Associates, a consulting engineering firm located in Stratham, New Hampshire, U.S.A. Mr. Wickham has had and continues to have a long term interest in assuring that only environmentally sound and safe alternatives to halons are employed, views that are consistent with the interests of the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Wickham has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes for ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes for ODSs and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Wickham’s spouse and children have no interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Wickham’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by Wickham Associates from general company funds.

Mitsuru Yagi

Mr. Mitsuru Yagi, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Member, is a mechanical engineer working for a leading Japanese fire protection equipment manufacturer, Nohmi Bosai Ltd., based in Tokyo. He has been engaged in designing fire fighting equipment using water, foam, dry chemical and gas for 20 years. He is also a manager of the Japanese national Halon Bank (Fire and Environment Protection Network), which was organized to contribute to protect the ozone layer and to prevent global warming by controlling all kinds of gaseous fire extinguishing agents, including halons, restraining unnecessary emission of agents and promoting reclamation of agents that can be recycled. The Network provides the expenses for travel to attend HTOC meetings and other expenses for work relating to ozone layer protection and global warming prevention. Nohmi Bosai provides his ordinary salary.

Yong Meng Wah

Mr. Yong Meng Wah has worked full time in the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) since 1996, and has held different levels of command and staff appointments throughout his career including Division Commander, Director Planning Department etc. SCDF is the government statutory authority responsible for overseeing building fire protection and regulating fire safety standards in Singapore. In the course of his work within SCDF, he has acquired extensive experience in the area of fire protection. Mr. Yong Meng Wah has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Yong’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by his employer or out of his personal fund.

Consulting Experts

Thomas Cortina

Mr. Thomas Cortina, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Consulting Expert, is President of Cortina Environmental Consulting Inc., a government affairs and association management firm located in Arlington, VA, USA.  Mr. Cortina serves as Executive Director of the Halon Alternatives Research Corporation (HARC) and the Halon Recycling Corporation (HRC).  HARC and HRC have an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because they are non-profit associations focused on issues related to halon recycling and replacement.  Mr. Cortina has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs but may do consulting for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Cortina’s spouse and children living in the same household have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. Mr. Cortina works occasionally as a consultant on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Cortina’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by HARC.

Matsuo Ishiyama

Mr. Matsuo Ishiyama, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Consulting Expert, is Corporate
Advisor of Nohmi Bosai Ltd., a leading Japanese fire protection company, manufacturing, sales and
contracting for installation of fire detection-alarm systems and all kinds of fire extinguishing systems.
He has been appointed as Advisor of the Japan Fire Extinguishing Systems Manufacturer’s
Association and Board Auditor of the Fire and Environment Protection Network (National Halon
Bank of Japan). Nohmi Bosai Ltd. provides his ordinary salary and the Fire and Environment
Protection Network pays for travel expenses for attending HTOC meetings.

 Steve McCormick

Mr. Steve McCormick, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Consulting Expert, is a survivability team leader at the US Army Tank-Automotive Command.  He is a full time researcher at the Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, MI. TARDEC has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the vehicles it supports rely on halons and their replacements for fire protection.  For more than 20 years, Mr. McCormick has developed fire protection systems to protect soldiers and their equipment and has led Army efforts to replace halons in ground vehicles. Mr. McCormick has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase out ODSs. Mr. McCormick’s spouse and child do not work for or consult for any organization that has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. They have no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase out ODSs. Mr. McCormick’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by TARDEC.

John G. Owens

Mr. John G. Owens, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Consulting Expert, is employed full-time as a lead research specialist for 3M Company, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. 3M Company has an interest in the topic of the Montreal Protocol because it is a manufacturer of technologies which formerly used ozone depleting substances and manufactures alternatives to ODSs. Mr. Owens has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, except as may be held by mutual funds in which he owns shares, and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Owens does not act as a consultant to UN, UNEP, MLF, Implementing Agencies, Governments, companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.  Mr. Owens’s spouse and children have no connection with any organization that has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol, do not have a proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs or own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Mr. Owens’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by his employer, 3M Company.

Mark L. Robin

Dr. Mark L. Robin, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Consulting Expert, is a Senior Technical Services Consultant at DuPont Fluoroproducts in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A. Dr. Robin has over 25 years experience in the synthesis and applications of specialty organofluorine compounds, including HCFCs and HFCs in fire suppression, propellant, foam blowing, solvent and refrigeration applications.  DuPont Fluoroproducts has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because they are a major manufacturer of ODSs and substitutes to ODSs.  Dr. Robin has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does not own stock in companies producing ODSs, alternatives and substitutes to ODSs, except as may be held by mutual funds in which he owns shares. Dr. Robin does not serve as a consultant for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs.   Dr. Robin’s spouse and dependent children living at the same home do not work for or consult for any organizations that have an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. Dr. Robin's spouse and dependent children have no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and do not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Robin’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid by DuPont Fluoroproducts.

Joseph A. Senecal

Dr. Joseph A. Senecal, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Consulting Expert, is employed full-time by Kidde-Fenwal, Inc., a United Technologies Fire and Security (UTCFS) company, in Ashland Massachusetts, USA. UTCFS has interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is a supplier of fire extinguishing systems that formerly employed ozone depleting substances. Dr. Senecal has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, except as may be held by mutual funds in which he owns shares, and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Senecal does not act as a consultant to UN, UNEP, MLF, Implementing Agencies, Governments, companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.  Dr. Senecal’s spouse and children have no connection with any organization that has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol, does not have a proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs or own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Senecal’s travel to HTOC meetings is paid for by his employer, UTCFS.

Ronald S. Sheinson
Dr. Ronald S. Sheinson, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Consulting Expert, is a research chemist. He recently retired from being Head, Combustion Dynamics at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and consults in science, especially combustion chemistry / fire suppression, as Sheinson Associates LLC. Dr. Sheinson has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Sheinson's spouse does not work for or consult for any entity that has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. She has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for organizations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Dr. Sheinson’s travel to HTOC meetings would be paid for by himself.

Ronald Sibley

Mr. Ronald Sibley, Halons Technical Options Committee (HTOC) Consulting Expert, is currently a contract consultant to the US Department of Defense ODS Reserve Program Office in Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Sibley retired in January 2007 from US Government employment where he served for the most recent fifteen years as the US Government Program Manager for the US Department of Defense Military Inventory for halon/CFCs. The US Department of Defense has interest in all aspects of the Montreal Protocol given its global operations with bases in many different nations. Additionally, the US military has led in the development and implementation of many halon reclaiming and storage procedures and techniques which have been adopted worldwide. Mr. Sibley continues to receive funding for travel and HTOC participation from the US military. Mr. Sibley and his spouse have no financial interest relevant to alternatives or substitutes and do not consult for organizations seeking to phase out halon/ODSs.