Donald

I, Donald L Thomson, nominated by Canada, residing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Member of the Halon Technical Options Committee, 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. I retired as Fire Marshal for Manitoba Hydro in 2013. I am a volunteer member on the Board of Directors for the Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA) and chairperson of their Halon Section.
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, and those of my partner include the following –
   1. Proprietary interests: Neither I nor my partner, have a proprietary interest in a substance, technology or process (e.g., ownership of a patent) to be considered by the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or any of its technical options committees or temporary subsidiary bodies.
   2. Financial interests: Neither I nor my partner own or exercise control over shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work
   3. Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Except for my volunteer position advising MOPIA on fire protection and halon issues, neither I nor my partner are employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as a director of or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
   4. Government advice and other policy development: Neither I nor my partner provide advice on significant issues to a government with respect to its implementation of the Montreal Protocol or engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
   5. Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Neither I nor my partner are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
   6. Other interests: Neither I nor my partner have other interests related to the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or the Montreal Protocol.
5. The source of funding for my travel and accommodation to participation in the work of the Halon Technical Options Committee comes from MOPIA which is a not-for-profit industry association. MOPIA provides administration of the Manitoba Ozone Depleting Substances Act and regulations, primarily the Manitoba ODS Regulation 103/94. Support to Manitoba Conservation re development of the program and support to the refrigeration/air conditioning/fire service ozone depleting substances industry. MOPIA is a coalition of industry, environmental groups, educational institutions, unions, and government.  
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 Halons Technical Options Committee.
9.   I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

                 
Signed: Donald L Thomson
Dated this 11th day of January, 2021