Fire Suppression TOC Members

I, Jamal AR 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 a retired 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: Retired. I was fire protection engineer at Kuwait Fire Department
   • Government advice and other policy development: I am a member of Kuwait Ozone community. 
   • 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, 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: Jamal AR Alfuzaie 
Date: 2025-02-06

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 production of fire extinguishing agents(gas,dry powder, foam etc),and focusing on developing more ecologically friendly products and technology in consideration of climate change,sustainable development.
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 small part ultimate share of Shanghai Waysmos developing and producing substitutes for halons, and now focusing on developing fluoro free products(non PFAS).
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: My only employment and directorship is within Shanghai Waysmos.
   • 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 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Yu Bohong
Date: 2025-02-14
 

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 in the Oil and Gas field that uses halons, halon alternatives, HFC's and foams (PFAS). My expertise is in personnel and property 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 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 the Fire Protection Engineer for Hilcorp, Alaska LLC.
   • Government advice and other policy development: Neither I, my spouse, nor my children provide government advice or policy development related to the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or the Montreal Protocol.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None 
   • Other interests:None relevant to the subject matter of the meeting or work.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is both personal and company sponsored.
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: Carl Chappell 
Date: 2025-01-16 
 

I, Michelle M 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 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. My travel costs for TOC meetings are occasionally paid for by 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Michelle M Collins 
Date: 2025-01-16
 

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 am a General Manager for Modern Systems Engineering, a specialty company working in Egypt, providing engineering, procurement, and installation services in the fire protection field. MSE has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it provides a wide range of fire protection design services to government and corporate clients and public sector projects, including work related to halon alternatives. I also have a Compliance role as a Member of Fire Protection Technical Committee (FPTC), responsible for implementing the Egyptian code for Professional Fire Protection Engineers. I assist in the administration of the section of education to upgrade the engineers’ knowledge about clean gas, ozone protection, and greenhouse gas matters.
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 serve as a director of or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter, however, I do have occasional projects under the UNEP and UNIDO to consult on the alternative of halon, HFC, and HCFC for safety and related issues.
   • 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 the FSTOC comes 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Khaled Effat
Date: 2025-02-03
 

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/or 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. I have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I have a small number of shares in JCI, which to my knowledge does not own stock in companies producing ODS's. 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: I am a Board member and as such a Director of the UK Fire Industry Association, which is a trade association in the UK, with approximately 1,100 members.
   • Government advice and other policy development: We are stakeholders 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:
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Alan Elder
Date: 2025-01-28
 

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 the FSTOC by providing guidance based on more than 20 years of experience in the selection, installation, and maintenance of various fire suppression systems for industrial applications in the oil and gas production and transportation industry.
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: Operations Manager, 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.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is a mix of employer and 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Laura Green
Date: 2025-02-12
 

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 involved in the Research and Development of Alternatives for Halons and this involves development of process and carrying out their Fire Suppression Performance Evaluation Testing. I am also managing the Operations and Maintenance of National 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: I am employed by Govt of India and I don't provide any consultancy to any private entity. I don't hold any directorship or other position in any board of private entities.
   • Government advice and other policy development: I provide recommendations and advice only to Indian Armed Forces as per their requirement. I am a nominated member from Ministry of Defence for formulation of National Strategy for Phasing Out of HFCs as per the proposed schedule of Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I am not involved in any paid research activities, fellowships or grants.
   • Other interests: I do not have any other interest related to the subject matter of FSTOC or Montreal Protocol
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Govt 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: INDERPAL SINGH KANWAL 
Date: 2025-02-04
 

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, 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, Elvira Nigido, residing in Australia, a Member of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee and former member of TEAP task force on decision XXXV/11 (Life-cycle refrigerant management) declare as follows:
   • 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.
   • 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 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 TEAP is A-Gas.
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: Elvira Nigido
Date: 2025-02-12
 

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 agent 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 hydrofluorocarbon 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: 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’m not involved in any paid/granted research activities related to a proposed use or phase-out of halons, other ODSs and their alternatives.
   • Other interests: I’ve no 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 Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee is my own 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 Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Emma Palumbo 
Date: 2025-01-17
 

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 a consultant for the World Bank Montreal Protocol teams assisting client countries in developing and implementing Montreal Protocol ODS/HFC phase-out activities. Due my fire protection background, I'm also providing guidance related to use of flammable alternatives in the foam, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors and assisting client countries in setting up safety standards for 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: no.  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 work 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Erik Pedersen 
Date: 2025-02-01 
 

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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: DR R P SINGH 
Date: 2025-01-20 
 

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 Civil Engineer with master’s degree in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering working since 2002 for the aerospace company Embraer S.A., located in São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil. My current role is Senior Product Development Engineer for the company Chief-Engineering department and my experience is based on development and certification of fire protection systems and halon replacement for commercial, executive and defense aircraft programs. I am involved with industry working groups and committees related to aircraft fire protection, including the ICCAIA Cargo Compartment Halon Replacement Advisory Group as vice-chairman.
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: Embraer S.A. is an aerospace company and aircraft manufacturer in interest in designing, manufacturing and selling aircraft in compliance with environmental responsibility and applicable regulations.
   • 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 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: No other interests.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP comes from UNEP Ozone Secretariat, as Brazil is an 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Sidney de Brito Teixeira 
Date: 2025-01-16
 

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, 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 gasses 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 in Nohmi Bosai Ltd. , which does not own stock in companies producing ODSs, or 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., a Tokyo based Japanese fire protection company
   • 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, a not-for-profit industry coalition that in turn receives contributions for this funding from members.
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: Mitsuru Yagi
Date: 2025-01-17
 

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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Xiaomeng Zhou 
Date: 2025-01-17