Disclosure of Interest Declarations - TEAP Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee (RTOC) - As of May 2008

R.S. Agarwal                                                                                        India (A5)
Dr. Radhey S. Agarwal, Co-chair of the Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee, is the Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). He co-chaired the 2003 HCFC Task Force, the 2004 Chiller Task Force, and the 2007 Task Force on the Strengthening the  Protocol (Decision 18/12). IIT Delhi has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol being one of the academic institutes of higher learning in India. Dr. Agarwal holds a M. Tech. and a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. Dr. Agarwal has been actively pursuing research in the area of refrigeration & air-conditioning. He has guided a number of Ph.D. and M. Tech. theses and published research papers in the field of refrigeration and air-conditioning. Dr. Agarwal has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own any stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives/substitutes to ODSs. Dr. Agarwal’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Dr. Agarwal occasionally takes consultancies and advisory roles operated through IIT Delhi from the engineering industry, UNEP, GTZ, INFRAS for research & development, technical advice, developing technical manuals and training materials etc. IIT Delhi makes in-kind contribution for wages. Cost of travel and other expenses related to participation in TEAP and the RTOC are paid by the Ozone Secretariat.

James A. Baker                                                                            USA (Non-A5)
James A. Baker, member of the RTOC, is a full-time senior staff research scientist at Delphi Corporation’s Lockport Technical Center in Lockport, NY (USA). Delphi has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because Delphi makes air conditioning systems for vehicles to provide passenger comfort. James A. Baker has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not provide consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Neither James, nor his wife, Marianne A. Baker, have any material interest in matters related to the Protocol beyond philosophical support of its goals and objectives. James works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP, MLF, Implementing Agencies, Governments, companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. James A. Baker holds a B.A. in Chemistry (1970) and an M.S. in Physical Chemistry (1975) from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. James has been employed by Delphi (formerly as GM) for 33 years as a materials engineer and refrigerant systems expert. James was awarded the 1990 and 1997 US EPA Stratospheric Ozone Protection Awards for his contribution to pioneering the technology to recycle refrigerant.

Julius Banks                                                                                USA (Non-A5)
Julius Banks, member of the RTOC, is the team lead on refrigerant recycling and emissions reduction at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Julius Banks is a full time environmental engineer at the Washington, DC Headquarters office of USEPA. The USEPA has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because as a signatory to the Protocol the U.S. government has an interest in making certain that assistance is provided to parties to the Protocol, specifically A5 signatories. Julius Banks has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not provide consulting services to organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Julius Bank’s spouse/partner/significant other has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Julius Banks works as regulation writer at USEPA and occasionally consults on issues related to UN, UNEP, MLF, Implementing Agencies, governments, companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Dariusz J. Butrymowicz                                                         Poland (Non-A5)
Dr. Dariusz J. Butrymowicz, member of the RTOC, is an expert at the National Refrigeration Forum, Poland. Dariusz J. Butrymowicz is a full time associate professor at the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of Polish Academy of Sciences in Gdansk, Poland as well as a full time associate professor at the Bialystok Technical University in Bialystok, Poland. The National Refrigeration Forum, Poland has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the activity of this organisation deals with usage and consumption of ODSs for refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump applications in Poland. Dariusz J. Butrymowicz has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does consulting for the National Refrigeration Forum, Poland seeking to phase out ODSs. Dariusz J. Butrymowicz’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Dariusz J. Butrymowicz works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP, and the National Refrigeration Forum, Poland on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

James M. Calm                                                                            USA (Non-A5)
James M. Calm, member of the RTOC and CLA for Refrigerants in prior assessments, is an independent engineering consultant. Mr. Calm specialises in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigerating systems. His services include performance, environmental, and safety analyses as well as feasibility studies, assessments, research, and strategic planning. His clients frequently have included manufacturers (including but not limited to those producing refrigerants, equipment utilising them, components for them, and ancillary safety devices such as leak detection devices), engineering and architectural firms, building owners, and research organisations and occasionally have included utilities, trade associations (including those directly involved in refrigerant and related equipment manufacture), and governmental agencies. Mr. Calm also has consulted for clients regarding ODS alternative selections for processes other than refrigeration, such as for devices for medical and cosmetic treatments. The clients are primarily the United States, but sometimes also in Canada, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; the majority are in non-Article 5 countries, but some are in Article 5 countries. The topics of the Montreal Protocol and RTOC assessment are germane to aspects of Mr. Calm’s work addressing refrigerant management, transition planning, performance analyses, and evaluation of environmental and safety impacts. Mr. Calm has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does not own a proprietary interest or stock in companies engaged in processes for ODSs, alternatives, or substitutes.

Guangmin Chen                                                                               China (A5)
Prof. Guangming Chen, member of the RTOC, is a professor at Zhejiang University, China. Guangming Chen is a full time professor at the Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. The University has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because there are some professors and students who are doing the researches related to the alternatives to ODS refrigerants. Guangming Chen has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own any stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consult for any organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Guangming Chen’s wife has no interest in matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Guangming Chen works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Denis Clodic                                                                            France (Non-A5)
Dr. Denis Clodic, member of the RTOC, is a Research Director at the Ecole des Mines de Paris. Denis Clodic is a full time research director and deputy-director at the Center for Energy and Processes of Ecole des Mines de Paris in Paris. Denis Clodic manages a laboratory of 65 persons among them 36 Ph.D. students. The laboratory is deeply involved in improvement of energy efficiency of refrigerating systems, air conditioning, and industrial processes as well as high efficiency in buildings. Moreover he has developed with his team efficient methods of measurements of leak flow rates of refrigerating systems. The Ecole des Mines de Paris has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because of its research policy on substitution of refrigerants. Denis Clodic has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Denis Clodic works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP, MLF, Implementing Agencies, governments, companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Daniel Colbourne                                                                          UK (Non-A5)
Daniel Colbourne, member of the RTOC, is an independent consultant, belonging to no organisation. Daniel Colbourne is a full time consultant at his home-based office in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. Daniel Colbourne consultant has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because of his personal experience within the related subjects, and a personal concern over the balance of outputs from the RTOC, and is funded by the UK Government for attendance at meetings. Daniel Colbourne has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does consulting for organisations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Daniel Colbourne’s partner has no interest in matters related to the Protocol, except for those related to environmental issues in general. Daniel Colbourne works occasionally as a consultant to GTZ (Germany) and DEFRA (UK) on matters related to the Montreal Protocol, and otherwise is involved with various private companies in technical adaptation of their refrigeration systems to use various alternative refrigerants. No further details thought important.

James G Crawford                                                                       USA (Non-A5)
James G Crawford [Jim], member of the RTOC, is the Director of Regulatory Affairs of The Trane Company, a division of American Standard Inc. Mr. Crawford is a full time employee at the Trane Company’s facility in Tyler, Texas. The Trane Company has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because Trane is a leading manufacturer of heating and air conditioning equipment. Mr. Crawford has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does not consult for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Mr. Crawford’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Mr. Crawford works occasionally as an unpaid advisor to UN agencies and US government agencies on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Mr. Crawford holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Temple University [Summa cum Laude with Distinction in Physics] and a Master’s degree in System Science from Polytechnic Institute of New York, and is a graduate of General Electric’s three-year postgraduate Advanced Engineering Program. He has been involved in various aspects of environmental systems and environmental studies for over 45 years, and has been an NGO participant in the Montreal Protocol, the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol since 1993.

Sukumar Devotta                                                                                India (A5)
Dr. Sukumar Devotta, member of the RTOC, is the Director at the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI). Dr. Devotta is a full time Director at the NEERI, Nagpur, India. NEERI has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because of NEERI’s mandate to provide service in the area of environmental engineering and science. Dr. Devotta, holds a M. Tech. (1973) Ph.D. (1978) in chemical engineering from the University of Madras and M.Sc. (1984) from the University of Salford, UK in heat energy recycling. Dr. Devotta also has research interest in the broad areas of refrigeration, A/c and heat pumps and has been working for the last 25 years or so. Dr. Devotta has published many research papers in peer reviewed journals and international conferences. He has also guided many post-graduate and Ph.D. students in this area. Dr. Devotta has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consult for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Dr. S. Devotta’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Dr. Devotta has not worked as a consultant to any organisation on matters related to the Montreal Protocol for the last four years or so.

Kenneth Hickman                                                                       USA (Non-A5)
Dr. Kenneth Hickman is a part-time consultant at Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Group in York Pa, USA, formerly York International Corp. He retired as Vice President of Engineering at York and continues as a consultant to the Advanced Technology Engineering Department. JCI-York has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the company manufactures a wide range of HVACR products that are sold world-wide. These products in many cases use refrigerants that are regulated by the Montreal Protocol. Dr. Hickman has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does not own stock in companies producing ODS (except perhaps as part of diversified mutual funds). He does not consult for organisations other than JCI-York. Dr. Hickman’s spouse has no interest in matters relating to the Protocol.

Takuho Hirahara                                                (temporary) Japan (Non-A5)
Mr. Takuho Hirahara, applying member of the RTOC, is Managing Director at Living Environment System Laboratory of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. He is a full time manager at the office of Living Environment System Laboratory located at Kamakura-city in Japan. He graduated Physical Mechanical Engineering of Tokyo Institute of Technology and got Master Degree of Engineering at Purdue University. He has over 30 years experience of technical and quality issues related to hermetic compressors and refrigeration cycles. He has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs.

Martien Janssen                                                            Netherlands (Non-A5)
Martien Janssen, member of the RTOC, is a full-time director of Re/genT b.v., located in Helmond, The Netherlands. Re/genT BV has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it works on R&D topics related to Refrigeration, AC and Heat Pump systems, which may involve substitutes and alternatives to substances regulated by the Montreal Protocol. Martien Janssen has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and occasionally consults for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Martien Janssen’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Martien Janssen works occasionally as a consultant to Implementing Agencies on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Maikoto Kaibara                                                                       Japan (Non-A5)
Mr. Makoto Kaibara, member of the RTOC, is a Research & Technology Manager of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Business Group of Matsushita Home Appliances Company of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. He participated as a member of RTOC for 2002 Report and 2006 Report since 1999. He also participated as a review editor to the “IPCC/TEAP Special Report Safeguarding the Ozone Layer and the Global Climate System:Issues Related to Hydrofluorocarbons and Perfluorocarbons”. He is a full time engineer at the office of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Business Group of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd located in Shiga Japan. He graduated Mechanical Engineering of Osaka University in Japan, and he has over 30 years experience of technical issues related to air-conditioning and refrigeration. He is Managing Director of JASRAE Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers and chairs the Technical Planning Committee. He also chaired the Residential Air Conditioner Technical committee in JRAIA the Japan Refrigeration and Air conditioning Industry Association. He has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs.

Ftouh Kallel                                                                                    Tunisia (A5)
Dr. Ftouh Kallel, member of the RTOC, is a president at the SOFRIFAC SA company. Dr. Ftouh Kallel is a full time manager at the head office as well as at the factory located at Radès / Ben Arous City. The company has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because actually our process is using HCFC 141 b as a blowing agent when making air conditioning injected polyurethane ducts. Dr. Ftouh Kallel has proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, owns stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, ensuring consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs (such as ANPE-TUNISIA, Public Environment Agency). Dr. Ftouh Kallel works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Michael Kauffeld                                                                Germany (Non-A5)
Prof. Dr. Michael Kauffeld, member of the RTOC, is a professor at the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. Michael Kauffeld is a full time professor at the Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Environmental Engineering. The Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because of environmental awareness. Michael Kauffeld has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Michael Kauffeld’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Michael Kauffeld works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP, Governments, companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Michael Kauffeld’s work time is funded by the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, travel costs related to participation in the RTOC are funded by the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.

Fred J. Keller                                                                               USA (Non-A5)
Fred J. Keller, member of the RTOC, is the Vice President Engineering for Carrier Corporation’s Residential and Light Commercial Systems business unit. Fred holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. Fred has 37 years design experience in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. He is a full time Executive at Carrier’s Residential Light Commercial Systems engineering center located in Indianapolis, Indiana USA. Carrier Corporation has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because their products utilise ODS substances as refrigerants. Fred J. Keller has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does no consulting for organisations seeking to phase-out ODSs. Fred’s spouse, Laura L. Hintz-Keller, has no interest in matters related to the Protocol.

Juergen Koehler                                                                 Germany (Non-A5)
Juergen Koehler, member of the RTOC, is a full professor at the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. Juergen Koehler has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Juergen Koehler’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Juergen Koehler has about 20 years of work experience in the mobile air conditioning and refrigeration industry. He has investigated theoretically and experimentally alternative refrigerants and refrigeration processes (compression and absorption). Since 1998 he has been a professor in the field of thermal sciences with special research interests in sustainable residential and mobile a/c and heat pump systems.

Holger König                                                                       Germany (Non-A5)
Holger König, member of the RTOC, is a CTO at the Jaeggi/Guentner (Switzerland) AG, and a full-time technical director at the department in Trimbach, Switzerland. The Jaeggi/Guentner AG has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the company is manufacturing products as components for environmentally friendly or natural refrigerants and technologies. Holger König has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, and does not consult for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Holger König’s partner has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Holger König occasionally works as a consultant to UNEP on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. He has received his diploma in engineering at the University of Hannover, Germany, in 1990, worked for different companies in research and development areas as well as for technical applications. He ha s published more than 20 technical papers dealing with the phase-out possibilities of ODS substances as well as new technologies to reduce energy consumption of refrigeration equipment. Since 1994 Holger König is spokesman of the German Research Council for Refrigeration.

Lambert Kuijpers                                                          Netherlands (Non-A5)
See TEAP disclosure

Ed McInerney                                                                               USA (Non-A5)
Edward J. McInerney, member of the RTOC, retired January 1, 2007 from his position as the Chief Engineer for GE Consumer & Industrial Business (GE C&I). Chief Engineer, GE C&I is a full time engineering management position in the GE C&I Business, Technology Division, Office of Chief Engineer, a global business with headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A. GE C&I includes GE’s Home Appliance, Lighting and Industrial businesses. The Industrial business segment includes the motors, appliance controls, electrical switchgear, electrical distribution and controls businesses. GE C&I has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it manufactures and/or markets products which contained and/or used in their manufacture ODSs at the time the Montreal Protocol was defined and ratified; for example, domestic refrigerators, room air conditioners and electronic board assemblies. Mr. McInerney has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consult for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Mr. McInerney’s spouse is a housewife who does not work outside the home and has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. In the future, Mr. McInerney plans to work occasionally as a consultant to government and non-government organisations on matters, which could include those related to the Montreal Protocol. Mr. McInerney received his BS and MS in chemical engineering and has more than 42 years experience as an engineering technical contributor and engineering manager on broad topics, including those directly related to the application and use of ODSs.

Petter Nekså                                                                           Norway (Non-A5)
Petter Nekså, member of the RTOC, is a Senior Research Scientist at SINTEF Energy Research (Energiforskning). Petter Nekså is a full time researcher at the department of Energy Processes, with offices located in Trondheim, Norway. Nekså holds an PhD and is the Group Manager of a group concentrating on refrigeration technology. SINTEF Energy Research has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because SINTEF does contract research within the field of refrigeration, partly with special emphasis to alternatives to fluorocarbon refrigerants. Petter Nekså is co-inventor to some patents, thus has proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Petter Nekså’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Petter Nekså works frequently as a consultant to companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Hezekiah B. Okeyo                                                                          Kenya (A5)
Hezekiah B. Okeyo, Assistant Director of Industries, is a full time employee of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Government of the Republic of Kenya. His offices are located on the 22nd floor of Telposta Towers along Kenyatta Avenue in the City of Nairobi. Mr Okeyo has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Nairobi, Kenya (1989) and Masters of Environmental Science and Technology from UNESCO-IHE Delft, The Netherlands. At the Ministry of Trade and Industry, where he has works since 1990 he is responsible undertaking environmental audits, analysis, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of environmental impacts of industrial production technologies and systems. He also gives recommendations for policy formulation; and advisory services to industries to enable them establish programs and strategies for pollution prevention, energy conservation and efficiency, and waste minimization through clean production technologies. He has been a member of The Ministry of Trade and Industry has an interest in the Montreal Protocol because of its mandate of promoting commerce, trade, industry and investment. The ozone depleting substances are used in the industrial and commercial sectors as refrigerants, fire extinguishers, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and solvents. Mr Okeyo has been a member of the Kenya National Sub-Committee on ODS (NACODs) co-ordinated by the National Ozone Unit/Kenya Ozone Office for ten years and has served in the RTOC since 1996. He has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not own stock in companies producing or consuming ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. He does not consult for organisations seeking to phase-out ODSs. He has undertaken the following consultancies for the Multilateral Fund of the Protocol for the phase-out of ODS in Kenya.

Andy Pearson                                                                                 UK (Non-A5)
Dr Andy Pearson, member of the RTOC, is a director of Star Refrigeration Ltd. Dr Pearson is a full time Managing Director at the head office of Star Refrigeration in Glasgow, UK. Star Refrigeration has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it provides design and construction services to the industrial refrigeration market in the United Kingdom. Dr Pearson has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Dr Pearson’s wife has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Dr Pearson is chairman of the Technical Committee of the Institute of Refrigeration and is a member of the board of directors of the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration.

Per H. Pedersen                                                                  Denmark (Non-A5)
Per Henrik Pedersen, member of the RTOC, is a senior consultant at the Danish Technological Institute (DTI). Per Henrik Pedersen is a full time project manager at the DTI in Taastrup outside Copenhagen. The DTI has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is helping governments and industry to phase out ODS. Per Henrik Pedersen has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Per Henrik Pedersen works frequently as a consultant to Governments and companies on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto                                                               Brazil (A5)
Prof. Dr. Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto, member of the RTOC, is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Instituto Maua de Tecnologia – IMT (Maua Institute of Technology). Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto is a full time professor at the IMT campus in Sao Caetano do Sul, SP, Brazil. The IMT has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it has undergraduate and graduate courses and research activities on refrigeration and air conditioning technologies, thermal sciences and energy and environment areas. Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Roberto’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP, and UNDP on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Roberto A. Peixoto received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Naval Engineering from the University of Sao Paulo and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Sciences from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is presently Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Maua Technological Institute (SP- Brazil), where he is teaching and co-ordinating studies and research in energy and environment area, and consultant to international institutions.

Frédérique Sauer                                                                    France (Non-A5)
Frédérique Sauer, member of the RTOC, is a Marketing and Communication Manager at the Balas Group. Frédérique Sauer is a full time responsible for Marketing and Communication at the BALAS office in St-Ouen (Paris area). The Balas Group has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it installs and services Refrigeration systems, Heat Pumps and AC systems. Frédérique Sauer has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not do consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Frédérique Sauer’s relatives have no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Frédérique Sauer works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP and AFCE (Alliance Froid Climatisation Environnement) on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Adam M. Sebbit                                                                               Uganda (A5)
Dr. Adam M Sebbit, member of the RTOC, is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Makerere University. Dr. Adam M Sebbit is a full time lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at the main campus, Kampala, Uganda. The Makerere University has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it trains students and carry our research in refrigeration and air conditioning, which use chemical that has effect on ozone layer. Dr. Sebbit has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Dr Sebbit’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. She works as an account clerk in Kibuli Secondary School in Kampala.

Jongmin Shin                                                                       Rep. of Korea (A5)
Dr. Jongmin Shin, a member of the RTOC, is a Vice President at the Digital Appliance Company of LG Electronics. Dr. Jongmin Shin is a full time Refrigeration R&D manager at the Refrigerator Group, DAC Laboratory, LG Electronics, 391-2, Changwon, Kyoungnam, Korea. The Digital Appliance Company of LG Electronics has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it produces refrigerators, air-conditioners, and compressors, which use refrigerants. Dr. Jongmin Shin has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Dr. Jongmin Shin’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Dr. Jongmin Shin works occasionally as a consultant to UNEP on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Arnon Simakulthorn                                                                   Thailand (A5)
Mr. Arnon Simakulthorn, member of the RTOC, is an Executive Chairman at Thai Compressor Manufacturing Co., Ltd (THACOM). Mr. Arnon Simakulthorn is a full time Executive Chairman at factory No. 33/3 Moo 21, Chachoengsao, 24000 Thailand. THACOM Ltd has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because THACOM cares for the environment and expects to have green environment products for its new generation. Mr. Arnon Simakulthorn has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Mr. Simakulthorn' s partner has no interest in matters that are related to the Protocol. Mr. Arnon Simakulthorn occasionally works as a consultant to Government on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Aryadi Suwono                                                                            Indonesia (A5)
Aryadi Suwono, DSc. Ir., is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology. Prof. Aryadi Suwono is a full time professor and Head of Energy Conversion Division at the Faculty of Industrial Technology at the Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia. The Bandung Institute of Technology has interest in the topic of Montreal Protocol because was asked to assist the Indonesian Government via the State Ministry of Environment after ratification of the Protocol. Prof Aryadi Suwono has no proprietary interest on alternatives or substitute to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, however does consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Prof. Aryadi Suwono works occasionally as consultant to UNEP, Implementing Agencies and Governments and companies on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Peter Tomlein                                                                      Slovakia (Non-A5)
Peter Tomlein, member of the RTOC, is a secretary of Association for RAC, SZ CHKT, university teacher and member of committee for substitution of ODPs substances in Slovakia and responsible for certification of persons competent to break in to cooling circuits. SZ CHKT has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is responsible for implementing of the substitutions of ODP and GWP substances. Peter Tomlein has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consult for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Peter Tomlein’s spouse/partner has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Peter Tomlein works occasionally as a consultant for Implementing Agencies, governments, companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Vassily N. Tselikov                                                       Russian Fed. (Non-A5)
Vassily N. Tselikov, a member of the Refrigeration, Air-conditioning, and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee (RTOC) since 1997, is General Director of the Investment Centre of ODS Consumption and Production Phase-out Projects (ICP “Ozone”). ICP “Ozone” is a non-profit organisation. At present time he is a short-term consultant to the World Bank and Gazprom Export Company. In 1995 – 2004 he acted as a Project Manager for the projects “Russian Federation. GEF ODS Consumption Phase-out Project” # TF 028314-RU and “Russian Federation. Special Initiative for ODS Production Closure” # TF 020131-RU. As a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for the above mentioned World Bank’s projects in the Russian Federation, ICP “Ozone” has dealt with the topics of the Montreal Protocol and in this capacity provided preparation of national plans, analytical and national reports in the field of ozone layer protection and environmental safety as delegated by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation (MNR of Russia). Vassily has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. He is frequently engaged as consultant to MNR of Russia, the Russian Space Agency and its entities on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Also he provides consulting support for Russian companies seeking to phase-out ODSs in metered dose inhalers production. His spouse/partner/significant other has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Vassily N. Tselikov is a Laureate of the Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation in the field of science and technology (2002) and holds the title “Honorary specialist on nature protection of Russia” (2005). He has more than 30 publications and 1 certificate of invention in the field of environment protection. From 1998 to 1999 he was President of the Bureau of the Vienna Convention and President of the Bureau of the Montreal Protocol. From 1999 to 2000 he was a Deputy Chairman of the Inter- Agency Commission for the Ozone Layer Protection (Russian Federation). Since April 2004 he is a full member of the International Academy of Refrigeration.

Pham Van Tho                                                                             Viet Nam (A5)
Dr. Pham Van Tho, member of the RTOC, is a Deputy General of Department of Science and Technology at the Ministry of Fisheries, Vietnam. Tho is a full time official at the Ministry of Fisheries at Hanoi, Vietnam. The Ministry of Fisheries has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because there have been more than 400 exported seafood processing factories which use many technical equipments producing ODSs, therefore the Ministry of Fisheries have the demand to upgrade knowledge and experience on how to avoid the bad impact of ODSs on environment. Tho has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Tho's spouse/partner has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Tho works frequently as a consultant to UN, UNEP, Implementing Agencies, Governments and companies on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

Paulo Vodianitskaia                                                                         Brazil (A5)
Paulo Vodianitskaia is the EHS Advisor for Whirlpool S.A. Paulo Vodianitskaia is a full time executive at the office located in Joinville, Brazil. Whirlpool S.A. has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because is a leading appliance manufacturer. Paulo Vodianitskaia has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not do consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Paulo Vodianitskaia’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Paulo Vodianitskaia does not work as a consultant on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.

William F. Walter                                                                       USA (Non-A5)
William F. Walter, member of the RTOC, is the Manager, Industry Relations at Carrier Corporation. William F. Walter is a full time manager with Carrier’s Government and International Relations office in Syracuse, NY, USA. Carrier Corporation has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it manufacturers heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. William F. Walter has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consult for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. William F. Walter’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. William F. Walter has a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from the State University of New York and an MBA from Syracuse University. He has worked for Carrier Corporation since 1980.

Jianjun Zhang                                                                                   China (A5)
Jianjun Zhang, member of the RTOC, is a vice chief engineer at the Zhejiang Lantian Environmental Protection Hi-tech. Co., Ltd. Jianjun Zhang is a full time manager of R&D department at Zhejiang Lantian Environmental Protection Hi-tech. Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Zhejiang Lantian Environmental Protection Hi-tech. Co., Ltd has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the company is a main manufacture of ODS alternatives in China. Jianjun Zhang has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Jianjun Zhang’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. Jianjun Zhang works occasionally as a consultant to MLF and Chinese governments on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Jianjun Zhang has engaged on research and development of ODS alternatives for more than seventeen years. Jianjun Zhang received a master degree in 1991 and is now a professorial engineer in Chemical engineering. Jianjun Zhang had also experience studying and working in Hokkaido University, Japan and the Technology University of Delft, The Netherlands.

Attila Zoltan                                                                         Hungary (Non-A5)
Mr. Attila Zoltan, member of the RTOC, is a Secretary General of the Hungarian Refrigeration and Airconditioning Association (HRACA) since more than two years. Mr. Attila Zoltan is now a full time Secretary General at the HRACA Central Office, Budapest, Hungary, earlier he has been the President of the HRACA for 9 years. The HRACA has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because as the unique trade organisation in Hungary for refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump field since 1993 –as a partner of the Hungarian Ministry of Environment– one of it’s main tasks to ensure, to spread the “good practice”, the closed circuit service technology to handle and phase out ODSs (and newly the fluorine based GHGs too) through its member companies and certified personnel. HRACA is a member of the Air-conditioning and Refrigeration European Association (AREA) in order to gain the knowledge to fulfil its aims on the highest level. Mr. Attila Zoltan has no proprietary interest alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, but does consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. Mr. Attila Zoltan’s spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol.