2 Significant increase in iPIC queries; 20 (21) in 2008, 38 in 2009, and 111 in Increase by 192% from A fewer queries on CFC and halons, and many more on HCFCs. Queries concerning MB and CTC (MB, especialy) remain strong. Cases of sale to ships have appeared Statistics and Observations
Queries by Year and Substance
Outcome ( ) Approved: % Rejection: % “No reply” means “probably permitted”
5 Slow submission of iPIC infosheet by Asian countries in Possibly due to: 1st ODS group banned, the 2nd group not controlled yet (no quota). Less motivation for iPIC? Staff change? Workload of the HPMP preparation? Some key countries in ODS trade not participating – e.g. Argentina, Brazil, India, Russia, and USA Notable cases – queries F-gas (31MT) and R-134a (62MT); Case of recycled CFCs; Cases of servicing ships with HCFCs. Observations 2010