Timothy

I, Dr. Timothy Widmer, residing in the United States, nominated to MBTOC by the U.S. Department of Agriculture 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 am a National Program Leader for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), an agency in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). My responsibilities include providing leadership and direction for national and regional research programs, in ARS, that are related to plant health. The emphasis of the research program is the development of effective disease management strategies that are environmentally friendly, safe for consumers, and compatible with sustainable and profitable crop production.
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 personal partner and dependents include the following:
   • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
   • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am employed by ARS, which is an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA has an interest in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, but in my capacity, I only provide expert, technical advice on any matter. I am not involved in policy decisions.
   • Government advice and other policy development: As a National Program Leader for the United States government, I could be asked to provide only technical advice on pest control, including the use of methyl bromide or alternatives, as used for pest, weed, or plant disease control. I am not involved in policy decisions.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: As a National Program Leader for ARS, I have leadership responsibilities for coordinating ARS research programs on plant health. The program sometimes includes research to develop strategies for methyl bromide alternatives, or for the development of alternatives to other ozone-depleting substances.
   • Other interests: I have no interests that may run in conflict with TEAP or MBTOC.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is the Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
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 TEAP body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Signed:
Date: February 25, 2021