I, Dennis Dorman, nominated by the United States of America and residing in the State of Wisconsin, USA, member of RTOC, declare as follows:
1) I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
2) My responsibilities include:
Regarding my duties within the RTOC as a whole, I participate in meetings and discussions regarding general committee matters and on the sub-group that is responsible for Chapter 9, Chillers. I am Chapter Lead Author for Chapter 9. In my capacity as a consultant for Trane / Ingersoll Rand, I consult on various matters relating to new product development, safety standards, and refrigerant technology. Additionally, I am the ex Chairman of SSPC 15 (as of 1/7/2019), the Committee that is responsible for ASHRAE 15, “Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems” and Corporate Representative for Trane/ Ingersoll Rand on certain legal matters that relate to product liability litigation. From time to time, I also consult with other firms where my knowledge and experience with large commercial HVAC equipment may be useful.
I do not own stock or have proprietary interest in companies producing ODS or their alternatives or substitutes, or companies developing or producing equipment that would apply (use) these.
3) This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
4) My interests include the following,
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- Proprietary interests: [None related to ODS or their alternatives)
- Financial interests: [None related to ODS or their alternatives]
- Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: [Work assignments for
- Organizations as described in numeral 2 above]
- Government advice and other policy development: [None]
- Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: [None]
- Other interests: [None]
5) Consulting fees and expenses are paid by Trane Inc., USA or other companies for other consulting activities noted in numeral 2 above.
6) Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
7) I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
8) I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the RTOC.
9) I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.
Dennis Dorman
Date: January 11, 2021