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Fire Suppression TOC Members

Fire Suppression TOC Members

Co-Chair

Name
Affiliation
Country
Collins Aerospace
United Kingdom
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Adam Chattaway, residing in United Kingdom, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co-chair 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. My company, Collins Aerospace, manufactures fire detection and suppression systems for aircraft and military and commercial vehicles. I am a Chief Engineer, specialising in fire suppression and halon replacements. I have been actively researching halons and their replacements for over 30 years.
  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. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • 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.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my employer, Collins Aerospace.
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Adam Chattaway
Date: 2023-01-20

All Russian Research Institute for Fire Protection
Russian Federation
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Sergey N. Kopylov, residing in Russian Federation, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co-chair 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 Head Research Scientist of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Fire Protection (VNIIPO), that conducts R&D projects, certification and provides consulting services in area of fire and explosion protection. My main active for VNIIPO is focused on issues related to fixed suppression systems of any type, flame detectors and portable extinguishers. VNIIPO has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is a body responsible for technical control of Montreal Protocol related issues in Russia.
  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:Neither I nor my spouse have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 we have no control over the selection of shares.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Except for my work for VNIIPO, neither I nor my spouse are employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as a director of or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Neither I nor my spouse 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: Except for my work for VNIIPO, neither I nor my spouse are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
    • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 typically comes from UNEP’s 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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed:Sergey N. Kopylov
Date: 2023-01-24

Jensen Hughes Inc
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Daniel P Verdonik, residing in United States of America, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co- chair 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 JENSEN HUGHES, Inc., a specialty consulting company, working in Baltimore, Maryland and Arlington, Virginia, providing consulting services in fire protection and environmental management. JENSEN HUGHES, Inc., has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it provides a wide range of fire protection research, design and consulting services to government and corporate clients, including work related to halons and 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 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 JENSEN HUGHES, Inc., which does not own stock in companies producing ODSs, or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. I also have shareholdings through general mutual funds where I have no control over the selection of shares. My spouse and step-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: JENSEN HUGHES, Inc., provides consulting services to many organizations that may be affected positively or negatively by the phase-out of ODSs. I currently provide consulting services through JENSEN HUGHES, Inc. for the U.S. Government on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Neither my spouse nor my step-son 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 provide advice to the U.S. Government on policies for use or phase-out of halons, other ODSs and their alternatives. Neither my spouse nor my step-son 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 provide advice to the U.S. Government on policies for use or phase-out of halons, other ODSs and their alternatives. Neither my spouse nor my step- son 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.
    • Other interests: Neither I, my spouse, nor my step-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 the U.S. Government and the Halon Alternatives Research Corporation, which is a not-for-profit industry coalition that in turn receives contributions for this funding from members. Recent past contributors have been BP Exploration Alaska, ConocoPhillips Alaska, ChemoursTM (a wholly owned subsidiary of DuPont), Firetrace International, and Amerex. Any additional corporate contributors will be reported under the provisions of paragraph 7 below. From time-to-time, JENSEN HUGHES, Inc., may also provide its internal support for labour and travel for me to attend Halons Technical Options Committee, Technology and Economics Assessment Panel, Temporary Subsidiary Body, or Montreal Protocol meetings.
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Daniel P Verdonik
Date: 2023-02-25

Member

Name
Affiliation
Country
Jahanabad Trading
Bangladesh
Disclosure of Interest

I, Md Jana Alam, residing in Bangladesh, 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 ship recycler, and I recover halons (mainly halon 1301) from ships being recycled and supply it to the market.
  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. Financial interests: Employment, consultancy,
    • 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: yes, i work for Jahanabad Trading, a ship recycler
    • Government advice and other policy development: No
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:no
    • Other interests: none
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is 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 2023 after I have signed it.

Name: Md Jana Alam
Date: 2023-01-27

Independent Consultant
Kuwait
Disclosure of Interest

I, Jamal 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 (describe your activity) 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:none
    • Government advice and other policy development: none
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is 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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Jamal Alfuzaie
Date: 2023-02-06

Swedish Defence Material Administration
Sweden
Disclosure of Interest

I, johan 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 Fire Protection consultant at Aqvist Consulting group. My responsibilities include advising the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV (Swedish Defence Material Administration) regarding legislation and gaseous- and other extinguishing agents, in particular halon and halon replacement agents.ur activity)
  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 a Fire Protection consultant at Aqvist Consulting group
    • Government advice and other policy development: Except for my work advising FMV and the armed forces on fire protection and halon issues, neither I nor my spouse 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:
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee is 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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: johan Åqvist
Date: 2023-02-07

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
France
Disclosure of Interest

I, AUROQUE Youri, residing in Germany, 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 Regulations Officer, Initial Airworthiness at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). My responsibilities include development of EASA rulemaking deliverables on various subjects (Halon, on-ground wing contamination, Safety Management 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:
    • Government advice and other policy development:
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, which is a not-for-profit public Agency established by the European Union to regulate safety and some environmental aspects of civil aviation.
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: AUROQUE Youri
Date: 2023-02-23

EECO International
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest

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 am President/Owner of Environmental Engineering & Consultants, LLC. My responsibilities include research on criteria air pollutants, halon alternatives, and halon banking.
  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: Currently, I have one contract with the UNDP to provide consultancy on the development of Indonesia's stage III HPMP. I do have occasional projects under the UNEP and UNDP to consult on halon, HFC, and HCFC bank management related issues.
    • 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 personal funds and on some occasions 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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Michelle M Collins
Date: 2023-01-26

Modern Systems Engineering
Egypt
Disclosure of Interest

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, HFC, and HCFC alternatives. I also have a Compliance role as a Member of Fire Protection Technical Committee (FPTC), responsible to implement the Egyptian code for Professional Fire Protection Engineers. I assist in the administration of the section of education to upgrade the Engineers’ knowledge about the 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 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 FSTOC.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Khaled Effat
Date: 2023-01-2

Independent Consultant
Brazil
Disclosure of Interest

I, Carlos Moacir Grandi, residing in Brazil, a Member of the Halons Technical Options Committee till 31st December 2022 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 mechanical engineer that worked for 30 years for the aerospace company Embraer SA, in São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil. My responsibilities included Design for Environment methodology implementation in the company, dealing with all issues related to the environmental aspects along the development of the aircraft. In those issues are hazardous substances that can affect health and the environment. I was also member of the halon group inside the company.
  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 spouse include the following
    • Proprietary interests: Neither I nor my spouse, have a proprietary interest in a substance, technology or process (e.g., ownership of a patent) to be considered by the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or any of its technical options committees or temporary subsidiary bodies.
    • Financial interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 we have no control over the selection of shares.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Except for my work as a design for environment engineer at Embraer, neither I nor my spouse are employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as a director of or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Neither I nor my spouse 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: Neither I nor my spouse are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone- depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
    • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 Halons Technical Options Committee 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 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Carlos Moacir Grandi
Date: 2022-03-02

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest

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 am the Health, Safety & Environmental Director for Hilcorp Alaska, LLC; an oil and gas production company working in various locations throughout Alaska . My main responsibilities include management and oversight of our personnel safety & environmental programs including site safety supervision, contractor management, safety & environmental regulatory compliance, and training compliance.
  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:
    • Government advice and other policy development:
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Hilcorp Alaska LLC and 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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Laura Green
Date: 2023-02-09

A-Gas Australia
Australia
Disclosure of Interest

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 the A-Gas Group Sustainability Compliance Manager.
    My main responsibilities for A-Gas include supporting the business and protect the environment by effectively managing the lifecycle of fire protection gases and refrigerants to build a sustainable future. Part of this remit includes acting in an advisory capacity for delivery of the Australian National Halon Bank contract; liaising with key stakeholders in the Australian Government namely the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the Australian Defence Force, and having wider involvement in the facilitation of sourcing international used halon and refrigerants for life cycle refrigerant management activities (recovery, reclamation, supply, storage, laboratory activities & destruction at end of life).
    I was appointed as an advisory member of the Australian Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board in December 2016.
  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 any proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or TOC,however as of 2021 A-Gas International owns all assets and intellectual property associated with PyroPlas® equipment which utilises Argon Plasma Arc Destruction technology.
    • 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 A-Gas, 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.
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. Not Applicable
  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./li>
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Elvira Nigido
Date: 2023-01-29

Safety Hi-Tech Europe srl
Italy
Disclosure of Interest

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 senior engineer and projects manager at Safety Hi-Tech Europe srl (SHTE); my main responsibilities for SHTE include consulting service in fire protection research of environmentally friendly halon alternatives both for flooding and streaming applications, management of factory production control and work as company reference point for notified bodies (System and/or Product Approval Certification schemes). SHTE has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is a manufacturer of patented fire extinguishing products that formerly employed ODSs and substitutes and alternatives to ODSs
  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 Safety Hi-Tech Europe srl, 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.
    • 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 of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
    • 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 TEAP is partly by Safety Hi-Tech Europe srl and partly by 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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Emma Palumbo
Date: 2023-01-31

The World Bank, Washington, D.C, USA
Denmark
Disclosure of Interest

I, Erik Pedersen, residing in United States of America, Member of the Halons Technical Options Committee till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, it's technical Options Committes and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies ("the COI Guidelines) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
  2. I am working as part time consultant for the World Bank Group. (WB)I specifically working on the WB's Montreal Program ENR Global Practize East Asia Pacific. As part of the MP team, my main role is to provide technical advice to the Bank's client countries in develop their ODS and HFC phase-down programs and assist the MP team in implementing the programs after they have been approved by the Governments and financial support from the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol. As fire protechon engineer, I have provided technical advice on halon and the HFCs used as fire extinguishing agents, alternatives to halons and HFCs and on halon and HFC banking and management to China and the countries in South East Asia. With the introduction of flammable alternatives in the foam, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors, my task has also covered working with the client countries in evaluating the risk, safety standards and safety measures to be introduced when changing over to the use of flammable alternatives to ensure safety during the manufacturing and in the use of products containing flammable 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. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • 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. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Except for my work as consultant for the World Bank on the MP program, neither I nor my spouse are employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as director of or hold any other positions for any entities which has an interestin the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Neither I nor my spouse provide advice to the government with respect to the implementation of the Montreal Protocl.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Neither I nor my spouse are recipients of any paid research or any fellowships or grant for work related to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
    • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse have other interest related to the subject matter of the Montreal Protocol and the Technical and Economic Assessment Panel
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the Halon Technical Option Committe and TEAP is from own financial resources.
  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 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Erik Pedersen
Date: 2022-02-09

Institute of Defence Scientist and Technologist
India
Disclosure of Interest

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. Prior to my retirement from DRDO, I was working full time as Associate Director at the Centre for Fire, Explosives & Environment Safety (CFEES), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Govt. of India and Scientist from 1987. I was heading the Fire Chemistry, Protective Clothing and Halon Banking division . In addition, I was also supervising the environment safety group working at the national level. Presently I am working full time as a chairman of Institute of Defence Scientist and technologist, Delhi.
    My Research and allied areas incorporate the following:
    • Design, Development, Characterization, Up-scaling, Performance evaluation and Fire suppression system development of Organic Fluoro Compounds used as Halon alternatives
    • Development of Fire resistant and suppression materials & systems and fire protective clothing & gears
    • Test 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 member of various national committes like BIS, fire safety, 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:
    • No 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/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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: DR R P SINGH
Date: 2023-01-26

Nohmi Bosai Ltd & Fire and Environment Prot. Network
Japan
Disclosure of Interest

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 Manager working full time for Nohmi Bosai Ltd., a Tokyo based Japanese fire protection company, manufacturing, sales and contracting for installation of fire detection-alarm systems and all kinds of fire extinguishing systems, and a Manager of the Fire and Environment Protection Network, which is a not-for-profit organization regarded as the National Halon Bank of Japan. My main active for Nohmi Bosai is to advise the company on quality control matters. Nohmi Bosai has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol, because it uses halons (halon 1301, 2402, and 1211) for explosion prevention and fire suppression mainly in buildings in Japan.
  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 for 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 TEAP/FSTOC is the Fire and Environment Protection Network described above.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Mitsuru Yagi
Date: 2023-01-13

Consulting Expert

Name
Affiliation
Country
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Carl Chappell, residing in United States of America, a Consulting Expert 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 (describe your activity) the fire protection engineer for HIlcorp Alaska, LLC which is in the oil and gas industry. We have existing Halon 1301 systems, HFC-based fire suppression systems, clean agent fire suppressions and water-based systems. I have oversight of inspection, testing and maintenance practices regarding all fire systems as well as technician qualifications for that work. I intend to provide insight from the end-user and maintenance organization position.
  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: Yes I provide recommendations and specification of fire protection systems to my company and it's existing infrastructure as well as any potential future expansion and the fire suppression options are of significant importance.
    • 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 a combination of personal and company re-imbursement
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Name: Carl Chappell
Date: 2023-01-26

Halon Alternatives Research Corporation
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Thomas Cortina, residing in United States of America, a Consulting Expert 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 President of Cortina Environmental Consulting Inc., a government affairs and association management firm located in Arlington, VA, USA, and currently serve as Executive Director of the Halon Alternatives Research Corporation (HARC) and the Halon Recycling Corporation (HRC).
  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: HARC and HRC have an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because they are non-profit associations focused on issues related to halon recycling and replacement. In addition, I do consulting for companies that sell alternatives to ODS.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Neither I nor my spouse 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. However, in their roles as industry trade associations, HARC and HRC may provide input on significant issues to a government with respect to its implementation of the Montreal Protocol.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Neither I nor my spouse are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone- depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
    • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 HARC
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Thomas Cortina
Date: 2023-02-22

Johnson Controls
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Alan Elder, residing in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a Consulting Expert 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 Fellow: Industry Relations/Product Management/R&D/Engineering at Johnson Controls, with my office based at Tyco Park, Grimshaw Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 2WS, United Kingdom, on matters relating to Fire Suppression products. I have previously held positions in Global Product Management for Engineered Systems and as Sales Director EMEA. I am currently Chairman of several Technical Committees, including the ISO/TC21/SC8 committee - Gaseous media and firefighting systems using gas, BSI FSH18/6 Gases extinguishing media and systems, BSI FSH18/5 Water mist systems, FIA Working Group Gases & the Euralarm Extinguishing Systems Section, and a serving member on several CEN technical committees, including TC191/WG6 Gas extinguishing systems and components and TC191/WG10 Water mist systems, as well as a current NFPA member.
  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 a very small number of shares in Johnson Controls. The quantity does not have any influence on decisions made by Johnson Controls.
    • 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 Johnson Controls
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Alan Elder
Date: 2023-02-03

US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC)
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Joshua Fritsch, residing in United States of America, a Consulting Expert 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 researcher at the US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren, MI. For more than 11 years, I have developed fire protection systems to protect soldiers and their equipment and conducted research on alternative fire extinguishing agents. GVSC has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the vehicles and equipment it supports rely on halons, high-global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbons and their replacements for 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 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 for GVSC, I 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: Except for research & development advice to the U.S. Army, 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: Except for my salary as an employee of GVSC, 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 TEAP Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee is the U.S. Army GVSC.
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Joshua Fritsch
Date: 2023-02-08

Nohmi Bosai Ltd & Fire and Environment Prot. Network
Japan
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Matsuo Ishiyama, residing in Japan, a Consulting Expert 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 Corporate Advisor working full time for Nohmi Bosai Ltd., a Tokyo based Japanese fire protection company, manufacturing, sales and contracting for installation of fire detection-alarm systems and all kinds of fire extinguishing systems, an Advisor of the Japan Fire Extinguishing Systems Manufacturers’ Association, and a Board Auditor of the Fire and Environment Protection Network, which is a not-for-profit organization regarded as the National Halon Bank of Japan. My main active for Nohmi Bosai is to advise the company on varieties of operating matters. Nohmi Bosai has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it uses halons (halon 1301, 2402, and 1211) for explosion prevention and fire suppression mainly in buildings in Japan.
  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 for Nohmi Bosai Ltd.
    • Government advice and other policy development:
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP/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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Matsuo Ishiyama
Date: 2023-02-20

All Russian Research Institute for Fire Protection
Russian Federation
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Nikolay P. Kopylov, residing in Russian Federation, a Consulting Expert 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 Senior Research Scientist of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Fire Protection (VNIIPO), that conducts R&D projects, certification and provides consulting services in area of fire and explosion protection. My main active for VNIIPO is focused on R&D projects related to fire suppression in oil storage facilities and in transport objects like tunnels. VNIIPO has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is a body responsible for technical control of Montreal Protocol related issues in Russia.
  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: Neither I nor my spouse, have a proprietary interest in a substance, technology or process (e.g., ownership of a patent) to be considered by the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or any of its Technical Options Committees or Temporary Subsidiary Bodies.
    • Financial interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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: Except for my work for VNIIPO, neither I nor my spouse are employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as a director of or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Neither I nor my spouse 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: Except for my work for VNIIPO, neither I nor my spouse are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
    • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 typically comes from UNEP’s 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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Nikolay P. Kopylov
Date: 2023-01-24

US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Steven J McCormick, residing in United States of America, a Consulting Expert 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 part-time employee of Huntington Ingalls Industries, supporting the US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC, formerly known as TARDEC) in Warren, MI, USA . For more than 35 years, I have developed fire protection systems to protect soldiers and their equipment, have led US Army efforts to replace halon 1301 in its ground vehicles, and conducted research on alternative fire extinguishing agents. GVSC has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the vehicles and equipment it supports rely on halons, high GWP hydrofluorocarbons, and their replacements for 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 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 for the US Army GVSC, neither I nor my spouse are employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as a director of, or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Except for research and development advice provided to the US Army, neither I nor my spouse 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: Except for my salary to conduct research in support of the US Army, neither I nor my spouse are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance or high global warming alternative.
    • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 provided by the US Army GVSC through Huntington Ingalls Industries.
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Steven J McCormick
Date: 2023-01-28

SK AeroSafety Group
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Alexandra Mekjian, residing in United States of America, a Consulting Expert 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 VP Operations at Fire-Tec Aero Systems LLC, part of SK AeroSafety Group, which is a FAA 14 CFR part 145 certified Repair Station, EASA approved, and a DOT authorized retesting facility. Fire- Tec services aircraft fire suppression systems that utilizes halons.
  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 in a private equity fund that owns SK AeroSafety Group.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions:Apart from Fire-Tec: 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 my employer
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Alexandra Mekjian
Date: 2023-02-02

3M Company
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, John Owens, residing in United States of America, a Consulting Expert of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee and Member of the Medical and Chemicals 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 employed as a lead research specialist for 3M Company, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. 3M Company has an interest in the topic of the Montreal Protocol because it is a manufacturer of technologies which formerly used ozone depleting substances and manufactures alternatives to ODSs.
  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 shares of stock in my employer, 3M Company, which is an entity with an interest in the Montreal Protocol as stated above. Should a conflict arise due to activities related to my employer, I will recuse myself as delineated in Decision XXIV/8.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Except for my employment at 3M Company, neither I nor my spouse are employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as a director of or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Neither I nor my spouse provide advice to a government or for other policy development.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Neither I nor my spouse are recipients of any paid research activities, fellowships or grants
    • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 my employer.
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Name: John Owens

Date: 2023-01-26

Bureau Veritas UK & Ireland
United Kingdom
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, John Joseph O'Sullivan, residing in United Kingdom, a Consulting Expert 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 (describe your activity) I am the Technical Director Fire Consultancy working full time for Bureau Veritas UK & I (based in London) which is one of the largest (in the world) International Environmental Consultancy Companies and operates in over 150 countries. My main objective is working with Aviation Airframe and Engine Design Manufacturers, Commercial Aviation Airlines (IATA) and Regulatory Bodies to deal with the complex and technical issues relating to Halon replacement fire suppression agents to be replaced with a more environmentally friendly acceptable fire suppression agents on new design/build for commercial aircraft. Develop with Regulators and Airline operators practical training standards for Aviation Flight Crews that can be delivered in an environmentally friendly manner to meet the legislative competency requirements with first aid fire suppression agents that are certified as Halon 1211 replacements.
  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:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is provided by Bureau Veritas UK & I and British Airways
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: John Joseph O'Sullivan
Date: 2023-01-26

Chemours Company
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Mark L. Robin, residing in United States of America, a Consulting Expert 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 Senior Technical Services Consultant for Chemours.
  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:
    • Government advice and other policy development:
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my employer, Chemours
  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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Mark L. Robin
Date: 2023-01-30

FireMetrics LLC
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Joseph A. Senecal, appointed by the Halons Technical Options Committee co-chairs as a Consulting Expert, residing in the United States of America, 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 owner of FireMetrics LLC, a Massachusetts, USA Limited Liability Company and act as an independent consultant on subject matter relating to fire protection technologies and 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 spouse include the following –

a.   Proprietary interests: Neither I nor my spouse, have a proprietary interest in a substance, technology or process (e.g., ownership of a patent) to be considered by the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or any of its technical options committees or temporary subsidiary bodies.
b.   Financial interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 we have no control over the selection of shares.
c.   Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Except for my duties to FireMetrics LLC, which include support of technical and business matters related to fire protection systems that use alternatives to halon 1301, neither I nor my spouse are 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 of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
d.   Government advice and other policy development: Neither I nor my spouse 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.
e.   Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Neither I nor my spouse are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
f.    Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse 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 Halons Technical Options Committee is FireMetrics LLC.

6)   Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines. 

7)   I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.

8)   I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the Halons Technical Options Committee.

9)   I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Signed: Joseph A. Senecal
Date: 5 January 2021

Embraer S.A
Brazil
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Sidney de Brito Teixeira, residing in Brazil, a Consulting Expert 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 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 Principal Product Development Engineer at 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 participation as a member and vice-chairman of ICCAIA's Cargo Compartment Halon Replacement Advisory Group.
  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: No
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee 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 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Sidney de Brito Teixeira
Date: 2023-01-26