I, Jamal A R Alfuzaie , residing in Kuwait, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am retired from Kuwait Fire Department I am fire Protection Engineer
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 retired from Kuwait fire department
   • Government advice and other policy development: I'm a volunteer fire protection engineer expert for a group of individuals in the fire department, as well as the environmental department, and also for property owners.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: None
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it. Jamal Alfuzaie 16/1/2026

Signed: Jamal A R Alfuzaie
Date: 2026-01-16

I, Johan Erik Mattias Åqvist, residing in Sweden, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am a self-employed consultant providing consulting services in fire protection and environmental management to Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) , The Swedish armed forces, communities, government and corporate clients including work related to halons and hydrofluorocarbons and their alternatives. The topics of the Montreal Protocol have a special interest to FMV and the armed forces because of the many uses of halons, hydrofluorocarbons and their alternatives.
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: Self employed consultant
   • Government advice and other policy development: Technical advisor till the swedish armed forces 
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none
   • Other interests: None relevant to the TEAP or the Montreal Protocol
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is the FMV
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 on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Johan erik mattias Åqvist 
Date: 2025-01-31
 

I, Yu Bohong, residing in China, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am the general manager of Shanghai Waysmos Fine Chemical Co Ltd, engaging in research and production of fire extinguishing agents(gases and foams).
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 have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. I Have patents in manufacturing of hydrofluorocarbons.
   • Financial interests: I have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I have small part of shares in Shanghai Waysmos, engaging in production of fire extinguishing agents.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Director, Shanghai Waysmos
   • Government advice and other policy development: no
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: no
   • Other interests: no
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UN aid as well as Shanghai Waysmos.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Yu Bohong
Date: 2026-02-02

I, Carl Chappell, residing in United States of America, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am a fire protection engineer for an Oil and Gas exploration company in the United States that has fire suppression systems / agents that are used and impacted by the different regulations and rules throughout the world regarding halons and HFC's. I provide perspective from different oil and gas companies regarding the restrictions and uses of the fire suppression agents.
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 have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. My employer / company uses fire suppression systems and related agents that are discussed and subjects reviewed by the TOC.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Hilcorp Energy Corp.
   • Government advice and other policy development: Member of National Fire Protection Association (United States) codes and standards technical committees
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: None
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is personal funds and business reimbursement.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Carl Chappell
Date: 2026-01-13

I, Michelle Collins, residing in United States of America, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 own my own business and I am the sole employee; as such I work part-time as an expert consultant in fire protection and environmental engineering through contracts with the UNDP and UNEP as well as being an on-board consultant for the World Bank. I work primarily from my home office in Beavercreek, Oregon, USA with occasional travel to/from the countries I am contracted to work with. My expertise derives from my fire protection engineering and halon phaseout management for NASA and my participation in technical standards committees, as well as my research in environmental air pollution control technologies. I currently provide consulting services on topics related to the Montreal Protocol in the area of fire protection.
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 have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I own my own business which provides consulting/expert services. I am the only employee and neither I nor my business owns (stock) in companies producing ODSs or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. I have shareholdings through general mutual funds where I have no control over the selection of shares. My spouse, daughter, and son do not own or exercise control over shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work except for shareholdings through general mutual funds where they have no control over the selection of shares.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: EECO International, LLC provides consulting services to several organizations/governments that may be affected positively or negatively by the phase-out of ODSs. I am the sole employee and I currently provide consulting services through the UNEP, UNDP, and World Bank on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Neither I nor my spouse, daughter, or son serve as a director of or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or the Montreal Protocol.
   • Government advice and other policy development: I provide advice to Governments other than the U.S. on policies for use or phase-out of halons, other ODSs, and their alternatives. Neither my spouse, daughter, nor son provide advice on significant issues to any governments with respect to their implementation of the Montreal Protocol or engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Neither I nor my spouse, daughter, or son are engaged in paid research activities, fellowships, or grants.
   • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse, daughter, or son 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 participation in the work of TEAP is from my personal business.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Michelle Collins
Date: 2026-01-13

I, Khaled Effat, residing in Egypt, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 serve as the General Manager of Modern Systems Engineering (MSE), a specialized company based in Egypt that provides Engineering, Procurement, and Installation (EPI) services in the field of fire protection. MSE is actively engaged in matters related to the Montreal Protocol, as the company delivers comprehensive fire protection design solutions for government agencies, corporate clients, and public sector projects, including initiatives involving halon alternatives. In addition to my managerial responsibilities, I hold a Compliance role as a Member of the Fire Protection Technical Committee (FPTC), where I contribute to the implementation of the Egyptian Code for Professional Fire Protection Engineers. I also support the administration of educational programs aimed at enhancing engineers’ expertise in areas such as clean agents, ozone protection, and greenhouse gas management.
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 not 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 FSTOC.
   • Government advice and other policy development: I do not 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.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I am not the recipient 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.
   • Other interests: I do not 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 participation in the work of the FSTOC is from the UNEP Ozone Secretariat.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Khaled Effat
Date: 2026-01-13

I, Alan Elder, residing in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am full-time, salaried employee at Johnson Controls International (JCI), which is an American, Irish-domiciled multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland, that produces fire, HVAC, and security equipment for buildings, employing over 100,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. JCI has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it provides a wide range of fire protection solutions, to a large array of customers, including work related to halons, hydrofluorocarbons and their alternatives. I also sit on (and Chair) many industry groups and provide technical advice to those groups.
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 have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. Financial interests: I have a small number of shares in JCI, which to my knowledge does not own stock in companies producing ODSs. I also have shareholdings through general mutual funds where I have no control or decision making ability. My spouse and children do not own or exercise control over shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work except for shareholdings through general mutual funds where they have no control over the selection of shares.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: None
   • Government advice and other policy development: I am a stakeholder as industry experts, through trade association representation at UK and EU level on F Gas and other environmental interests and provide technical advice to allow others to make policy judgements based on that.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: None
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is through my employer, JCI.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Alan Elder
Date: 2026-01-13

I, Laura Green, residing in United States of America, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 support FSTOC by providing guidance based on more than 20 years of experience in the selection, installation, and maintenance of industrial fire suppression systems specifically in applications in the oil and gas production and transportation industries.
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: Systemwide Services Director, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.
   • Government advice and other policy development: None.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None.
   • Other interests: None relevant to the subject matter of the meeting or work of FSTOC.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is a mix of personal and employer sponsored funds.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Laura Green
Date: 2026-01-20

I, Inderpal Singh Kanwal, residing in India, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am working as Scientist in CFEES-DRDO and involved in research and development in the field of fire suppression. I am incharge of the Halon Bank of India.
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: Scientist-G
   • Government advice and other policy development: Nominated member from Ministry of Defence for preparation of HFC phase down strategy for India
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: NIL
   • Other interests: NIL
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Government of India and the Ozone Secretariat.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Inderpal Singh Kanwal
Date: 2026-01-19

I, Elvira Nigido, residing in Australia, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am a full-time employee of A-Gas based in Melbourne Australia; however my role as Group Sustainability Compliance Manager has a global remit. A-Gas is a global company committed to protecting the environment by effectively managing the lifecycle of refrigerants and fire protection gases that are ozone depleting &/or global warming (through best practice recovery, recycling, reclamation, supply, leak reduction and destruction). My main responsibilities at A-Gas are oversight of our Sustainability /ESG obligations, management of our internal GHG emissions on our journey to net zero and advocating for responsible Life Cycle Refrigerant Management (including fire protection agents) to help the Montreal Protocol achieve its full potential. I also provide high level guidance to our internal team who are responsible for the contract delivery of the Australian National Halon Bank; liaising with key stakeholders including the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water & the wider Australian Fire protection industry in matters relating to the Australian licensing scheme under the Commonwealth Ozone Protection & Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act & regulations. I was appointed as a member of the Australian Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board in December 2016. As a Board Member I assist in the administration of the fire protection division of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Regulations 1995 on behalf of the Australian Government.
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 have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. I personally do not have proprietary interests; however, my employer A-Gas owns the PLASMA Arc destruction technology that is an approved TEAP destruction technology. A-Gas has two units in the USA.
   • Financial interests: I have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I have shares in a parent company with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: None
   • Government advice and other policy development: None
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: None
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is A-Gas International.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Elvira Nigido
Date: 2026-01-27

I, Emma Palumbo, residing in Italy, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am a full-time, salaried employee at Safety Hi-Tech Europe srl (SHTE), a company working in Italy, manufacturing and selling clean agents fire extinguishing systems. Safety Hi-Tech Europe srl (SHTE) has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is a manufacturer of hydrofluorocarbons fire extinguishing systems.
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: Except for my work at SHTE, I’m not 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.
   • Government advice and other policy development: None
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: None
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my personal funds.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Emma Palumbo
Date: 2026-01-15

I, Erik Pedersen, residing in Denmark, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am working as consultant for the World Bank Montreal Protocol teams assisting client countries in developing HCFCs and HFCs phase-out strategies and implementing HCFC/HFC phase-out activities. Due to my fire protection background, I'm providing guidance related to use of flammable alternatives in the PU foam, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors both related to the production of products, servicing of products containing flammable alternatives and safe use of the products. Assisting countries both in developing safety standards and guidelines and developing training programs for staffs in the sectors mentioned.
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: Work as consultant for the World Bank.
   • Government advice and other policy development: No
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
   • Other interests: None related to my Montreal Protocol work
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP and FSTOC is at my own cost. No financing from other sources.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Erik Pedersen
Date: 2026-01-24

I, Dr R P SINGH, residing in India, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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. Presently I am working full time as a chairman of Institute of Defence Scientist and technologist (IDST), Delhi. IDST is rendering the services to DRDO and armed forces in various field of science and engineering particularly in fire, explosive and environment safety. Prior to my retirement I had served Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Govt. of India for more than three decades in various capacity at the Centre for Fire, Explosives & Environment Safety (CFEES), DRDO, Delhi. My research and allied areas incorporate following: Design, Development, Characterization, Up-scaling, Performance evaluation and Fire suppression system development of Organic Fluoro Compounds (HFCs) used as Halon alternatives Development of fire protective clothing & gears, Fire resistant and suppression materials & their systems. Testing and evaluation of Halon and Halon alternatives, refrigerants, FR fabric, Fire extinguishing chemicals & equipment as per National and International standards To provide advice and guidance to armed forces and private sectors involved in manufacturing fire extinguishing chemicals, equipment and systems for total flooding and streaming applications Halon banking and management: reclamation, recycling, purification, testing and refilling, etc. Apart from R&D activities I am also the member of various national and international committees like Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Asia Fire Protection & Inspection Council (AFIC), Korea, Institution of Fire Engineers, India, etc.
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: NONE
   • Government advice and other policy development: NONE
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: NONE
   • Other interests: NONE
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of FSTOC comes from UNEP, Ozone Secretariat
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/FSTOC body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Dr R P SINGH
Date: 2026-01-17

I, Sidney de Brito Teixeira, residing in Brazil, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am a civil engineer with a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering, working since 2003 at Embraer S.A., an aerospace company based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. I currently hold the position of Senior Product Development Engineer in the Chief Engineering Department, where I am responsible for the development and certification of aircraft systems. My professional experience spans over 20 years, primarily focused on the development and certification of aircraft fire protection systems and halon replacement solutions. In addition to my technical responsibilities, I actively participate in industry working groups and currently serve as Vice-Chairman of the Cargo Compartment Halon Replacement Advisory Group (CCHRAG) under ICCAIA.
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: Except for my work as senior product development engineer at Embraer S.A., I have no other positions.
   • Government advice and other policy development: Not applicable.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Not applicable.
   • Other interests: Not applicable.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP comes from UNEP Ozone Secretariat, as a Brazilian member, which country is Article-5 Party.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Sidney de Brito Teixeira
Date: 2026-01-13

I, Mitsuru Yagi, residing in Japan, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am a full-time, salaried employee at Nohmi Bosai Ltd., a Japanese fire protection company, working in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and advising the company on quality control matters. I am also a part-time manager at the Fire and Environment Protection Network, a not-for-profit industry coalition regarded as the Halon Bank of Japan. Nohmi and the Network have interests in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because Nohmi uses halons, HFCs, FK, and Inert gases for fire protection, and the Network manages inventories of those gases, respectively.
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 have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I am a share-holder of Nohmi Bosai Ltd. Nohmi does not own stock in companies producing ODSs, alternatives, or substitutes to ODSs. My spouse and children do not own or exercise control over shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Nohmi Bosai Ltd.
   • Government advice and other policy development: No
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
   • Other interests: No
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of FSTOC is from the Fire and Environment Protection Network.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Mitsuru Yagi
Date: 2026-01-13

I, Zouheir M. Yakine, residing in Morocco, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am a fire protection engineer with over 23 years of fire protection experience in several countries. Started in the industry as an application design engineer for fire suppression systems and progressed through various roles of responsibility up to my current role as the founder and CEO of FirePRO Engineering. I have had the opportunity to serve in the NFPA72 technical committee based in the US and I aminvolved with standards development at the Moroccan Standards Institute.
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:none apart from FirePRO
   • Government advice and other policy development:nnoe
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none
   • Other interests: None relevant to the TEAP or any TOC
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my salary and fron the UNEP Ozone Secretariat
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 on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Zouheir M. Yakine 
Date: 2025-02-19 
 

I, Xiaomeng Zhou, residing in China, a Member of the Fire Suppression 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 am a scholar, focused on the potential products of Halon replacements and lead a research group to evaluate the fire-extinguishing performance of selected halogenated hydrocarbons with environmental friendliness. Also, some fire-extinguishing equipment/devices were explored in our lab and the marketing promotion of these devices is under way.
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: Director of the Key Laboratory of Civil- Aviation Thermal Disaster Control and Emergency.
   • Government advice and other policy development: none
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none
   • Other interests: none
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is from the UNEP Ozone Secretariat for travel to, and participation in, face-to-face meetings. Any other participation (for example attending virtual meetings, preparing and reviewing reports) is self-funded.
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 on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Xiaomeng Zhou
Date: 2026-01-30