Decision Trees to assist with the Implementation of the Stockholm Convention Draft April 2005.

Decision Trees to assist with the Implementation of the Stockholm Convention Draft April 2005

DRAFT Decision Trees to assist with the Implementation of the Stockholm Convention Background and rationale The Stockholm Convention decision tree tool has been developed by UNEP and UNITAR to provide guidance for project coordinators, ministries, and other interested stakeholders to better understand obligations for Parties under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). It is designed to support decision making processes in the context of sound POPs management. It can assist Parties to identify their priority actions regarding POPs management and disposal and can help to make existing POPs inventories more comprehensive. The decision tree tool covers areas such as the management and trade of POPs stockpiles and wastes, the elimination of releases from intentional/unintentional production of POPs, identification of sources of POPs releases, as well as the environmentally sound disposal of POPs wastes. The decision tree tool does not always use exact Convention text; therefore the Convention itself should always serve as the final point of reference. The decision trees should only be used as a complementary tool to the Convention text. A Users Manual can be found by clicking on the ? box above. To begin using the decision tree tool, click on the home box above.

DRAFT Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Intentional production and use of chlordane mirex Intentional production of DDT Stockpiles of POPs Trade/export Trade/ export of stockpiles of POPs Municipal, industrial/ hazardous wastes or POPs waste POPs Wastes 7 1 2 3a 68 Decision tree 3b Intentional use of DDT 4 Intentional production and use of HCB 5 Intentional production and use of PCB Production & Use Production & Use Equipment and decommissione d or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs 11 Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I 12 Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II 13 PCBs Unintentional production of POPs 9 chemicals as constituents of articles 10 Unintentional production & POPs articles Decision tree

DRAFT Party produces aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Party uses … The production of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene is not allowed under the Stockholm Convention Choose between use or production

DRAFT Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Yes No The production of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene is not allowed under the Stockholm Convention Choose between use or production Party produces aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals?

DRAFT Enforce prohibition Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Eliminate production & enforce prohibition No The production of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene is not allowed under the Stockholm Convention Choose between use or production Party produces aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals?

DRAFT Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Yes The production of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene is not allowed under the Stockholm Convention Choose between use or production Party produces aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals? Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks)

DRAFT … endrin and toxaphene aldrin, dieldrin and heptachlor other than for specific exemptions …aldrin as: Local ectoparasiticideLocal ectoparasiticide Insecticide … diledrin in agricultural operations …heptachlor as: Termiticide Termiticide in structures of houses Termiticide (subterranean) Wood treatment In use in underground cable boxes Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Party uses … Choose between use or production

DRAFT Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene …aldrin as: Local ectoparasiticideLocal ectoparasiticide Insecticide … diledrin in agricultural operations …heptachlor as: Termiticide Termiticide in structures of houses Termiticide (subterranean) Wood treatment In use in underground cable boxes Party uses … Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue usage? Yes No

DRAFT …aldrin as: Local ectoparasiticideLocal ectoparasiticide Insecticide … diledrin in agricultural operations …heptachlor as: Termiticide Termiticide in structures of houses Termiticide (subterranean) Wood treatment In use in underground cable boxes Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Party uses … Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue usage? No Classify as waste, then… Go to decision tree 8 (wastes)

DRAFT Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene …aldrin as: Local ectoparasiticideLocal ectoparasiticide Insecticide … diledrin in agricultural operations …heptachlor as: Termiticide Termiticide in structures of houses Termiticide (subterranean) Wood treatment In use in underground cable boxes Party uses … Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue usage? Yes Register specific exemption Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned.

DRAFT Decision tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene … endrin and toxaphene aldrin, dieldrin and heptachlor other than for specific exemptions Party uses … Choose between use or production Prohibit use

DRAFT Party produces chlordane and mirex Choose between use or production Party uses … Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex Party produces chlordane and mirex Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes No

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex Party produces chlordane and mirex Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals? Yes No Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex Party produces chlordane and mirex Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals? Yes Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks)

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex Party produces chlordane and mirex Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals? No Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews No further Action needed

DRAFT Party produces chlordane and mirex Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue production ? No Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals? Yes No Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex Party produces chlordane and mirex Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue production ? No Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals? No further Action needed

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks) Party produces chlordane and mirex Choose between use or production Does the Party intend to continue production ? No Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of these chemicals? Yes

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex …chlordane as: Local ectoparasiticide Insecticide Termiticide Termiticide inTermiticide in buildings and dams Termiticide in roads Additive in plywood adhesives … chlordane and mirex other than for specific exemptions … mirex as: Termiticide Choose between use or production Party uses …

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex …chlordane as: Local ectoparasiticide Insecticide Termiticide Termiticide inTermiticide in buildings and dams Termiticide in roads Additive in plywood adhesives … mirex as: Termiticide Choose between use or production Party uses … Yes No Does the Party intend to continue usage?

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex …chlordane as: Local ectoparasiticide Insecticide Termiticide Termiticide inTermiticide in buildings and dams Termiticide in roads Additive in plywood adhesives … mirex as: Termiticide Choose between use or production Party uses … Yes Does the Party intend to continue usage? Register specific exemption Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned.

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex …chlordane as: Local ectoparasiticide Insecticide Termiticide Termiticide inTermiticide in buildings and dams Termiticide in roads Additive in plywood adhesives … mirex as: Termiticide Choose between use or production Party uses … No Does the Party intend to continue usage? Classify as waste, then… Go to decision tree 8 (wastes)

DRAFT Decision tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex … chlordane and mirex other than for specific exemptions Choose between use or production Party uses … Prohibit use

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …as intermediate in production of dicofol or any other intermediate …other than for accepted purposes or specific exemptions …for disease vector control use

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …for disease vector control use No Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …for disease vector control use Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Register acceptable purpose Record production & trade statistics for reviews Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes No Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned.

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …for disease vector control use Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Register acceptable purpose Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? No No further action needed Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Record production & trade statistics for reviews

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …for disease vector control use Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Register acceptable purpose Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks) Record production & trade statistics for reviews

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …for disease vector control use No Does the Party intend to continue production ? Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes No Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Eliminate production & enforce prohibition

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …for disease vector control use No Does the Party intend to continue production ? Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks)

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …for disease vector control use No Does the Party intend to continue production ? Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? No Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Eliminate production & enforce prohibition No further action needed

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …as intermediate in production of dicofol or any other intermediate No Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …as intermediate in production of dicofol or any other intermediate No Does the Party intend to continue production ? Eliminate production & enforce prohibition

DRAFT Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes No Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …as intermediate in production of dicofol or any other intermediate Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews

DRAFT Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? No Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …as intermediate in production of dicofol or any other intermediate Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews No further action needed

DRAFT Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …as intermediate in production of dicofol or any other intermediate Does the Party intend to continue production ? Yes Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks)

DRAFT Party produces DDT… Decision tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Each Party that produces and/or uses DDT shall restrict such production and/or use for disease vector control in accordance with the World Health Organization recommendations and guidelines on the use of DDT and when locally safe, effective and affordable alternatives are not available to the Party in question. …other than for accepted purposes or specific exemptions Eliminate production & enforce prohibition

DRAFT Party uses DDT… …for disease vector control …in the production of dicofol or as any other intermediate …other than for accepted purposes or specific exemptions The production and use of DDT as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT

DRAFT Party uses DDT… …for disease vector control The production and use of DDT as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT Does the Party intend to continue usage? YesNo

DRAFT Party uses DDT… …for disease vector control The production and use of DDT as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT Does the Party intend to continue usage? Yes 1. Register acceptable purpose 2. Develop & implement action plan to: - Ensure use only for disease vector control - Introduce alternative products, methods and strategies for disease control - Reduce incidence of disease

DRAFT Party uses DDT… …for disease vector control The production and use of DDT as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT Does the Party intend to continue usage? No Classify as waste, then… Go to decision tree 8 (wastes)

DRAFT Party uses DDT… …in the production of dicofol or as any other intermediate The production and use of DDT as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT Does the Party intend to continue usage? No Yes

DRAFT Register specific exemption Party uses DDT… …in the production of dicofol or as any other intermediate The production and use of DDT as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT Does the Party intend to continue usage? Yes Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned.

DRAFT Party uses DDT… …in the production of dicofol or as any other intermediate The production and use of DDT as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT Does the Party intend to continue usage? No Classify as waste, then… Go to decision tree 8 (wastes)

DRAFT Party uses DDT… …other than for accepted purposes or specific exemptions The production and use of DDT as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT Prohibit use

DRAFT Choose between use or production Party uses HCB… Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB Party produces HCB

DRAFT Does the Party intend to continue production ? No Choose between use or production Party produces HCB Yes The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB

DRAFT Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews Does the Party intend to continue production ? Choose between use or production Party produces HCB Yes Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. No Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned.

DRAFT Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews Does the Party intend to continue production ? Choose between use or production Party produces HCB Yes Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks) Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned.

DRAFT Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Register specific exemption Record production & trade statistics for reviews Does the Party intend to continue production ? Choose between use or production Party produces HCB Yes Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. No Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. No further action needed

DRAFT Does the Party intend to continue production ? No Choose between use or production Party produces HCB The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes No

DRAFT Does the Party intend to continue production ? No Choose between use or production Party produces HCB The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? No No further action needed

DRAFT Does the Party intend to continue production ? No Choose between use or production Party produces HCB The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks)

DRAFT Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB …as intermediate, as solvent in pesticide, or as site limited close system intermediate …other than for specific exemptions The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Choose between use or production Party uses HCB…

DRAFT Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB …as intermediate, as solvent in pesticide, or as site limited close system intermediate The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Choose between use or production Party uses HCB… Does the Party intend to continue usage? No Yes

DRAFT Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB …as intermediate, as solvent in pesticide, or as site limited close system intermediate The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Choose between use or production Party uses HCB… Does the Party intend to continue usage? Yes Specific exemptions for these chemicals expire on 17 May 2009. They may be renewed by the COP on request from the Party concerned. Register specific exemption

DRAFT Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB …as intermediate, as solvent in pesticide, or as site limited close system intermediate The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Choose between use or production Party uses HCB… Does the Party intend to continue usage? No Classify as waste, then… Go to decision tree 8 (wastes)

DRAFT Decision tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB …other than for specific exemptions The production and use of HCB as a site limited, closed system intermediate (no significant quantities of the chemical are expected to reach humans and the environment during the production and use), for chemical transformation in the manufacture of other chemicals that do not exhibit the characteristics of POPs, may be allowed upon notification to the Secretariat for a period of 10 years. Such production and use is renewable for another 10 years subject to review by the COP of production and use information. Choose between use or production Party uses HCB… Prohibit use

DRAFT Decision tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs Party produces PCBs Party uses … Choose between use or production The production of PCB is not allowed under the Stockholm Convention

DRAFT Party produces PCBs Choose between use or production The production of PCB is not allowed under the Stockholm Convention No Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes Decision tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs

DRAFT Party produces PCBs Choose between use or production The production of PCB is not allowed under the Stockholm Convention Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Yes Go to decision tree 6 (Stocks) Decision tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs

DRAFT Enforce prohibition Party produces PCBs Choose between use or production The production of PCB is not allowed under the Stockholm Convention No Eliminate production & enforce prohibition Does the Party possess quantities of this chemical? Decision tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs

DRAFT..obsolete equipment contaminated with PCBs..equipment contaminated with PCBs..PCB liquids and liquids contaminated with PCBs..other materials contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs Party uses … Choose between use or production

DRAFT..obsolete equipment contaminated with PCBs..equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs Party uses … Choose between use or production Go to decision tree 11 (equipment and obsolete equipment contaminated with PCBs)

DRAFT..PCB liquids and liquids contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs Party uses … Choose between use or production Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) 1. Classify as waste 2. Make determined efforts designed to lead to environmentally sound waste management of liquids contaminated with PCBs having a PCB content above 50 ppm as soon as possible but no later than 2028 3. Provide a report every five years on progress in eliminating PCBs and submit it to the Conference of the Parties

DRAFT..other materials contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs Party uses … Choose between use or production 1. Manage these materials in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 6 2. In lieu of note (ii) in Part I of Annex A, endeavour to identify other articles containing more than 0.005 % PCBs (e.g. cable-sheaths, cured caulk and painted objects) 3. Provide a report every five years on progress in eliminating PCBs and submit it to the Conference of the Parties

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Yes No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ?

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or toxaphene? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? Yes No

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or toxaphene? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? No Check inventories & analyses for POPs content Click to proceed

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? Yes Does the Party intend to trade the stock ? No Yes

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? Yes Does the Party intend to trade the stock ? Yes Go to decision tree 7 (trade of stocks) and.. No Yes Does the Party intend to use the stock ? Note: Continuous use of the stock implies: -good condition -securely packed -correctly labelled -stored appropriately

DRAFT No Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) Classify as waste, then… Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? Yes Does the Party intend to trade the stock ? Yes Go to decision tree 7 (trade of stocks) and.. No Does the Party intend to use the stock ? Note: Continuous use of the stock implies: -good condition -securely packed -correctly labelled -stored appropriately

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? Yes Does the Party intend to trade the stock ? Yes Go to decision tree 7 (trade of stocks) and.. Yes Does the Party intend to use the stock ? Note: Continuous use of the stock implies: -good condition -securely packed -correctly labelled -stored appropriately Decision tree 1 (use) for aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Decision tree 2 (use) for chlordane and mirex Decision tree 3b (use) for DDT Decision tree 4 (use) for HCB -Classify as stockpile, include stockpile information in inventories -Prepare management plans compatible with Article 6.1.a-c, then go to …

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? Yes Does the Party intend to trade the stock ? Yes Does the Party intend to use the stock ? Note: Continuous use of the stock implies: -good condition -securely packed -correctly labelled -stored appropriately No

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? Yes Does the Party intend to trade the stock ? Yes Does the Party intend to use the stock ? Note: Continuous use of the stock implies: -good condition -securely packed -correctly labelled -stored appropriately No -Classify as stockpile, include stockpile information in inventories -Prepare management plans compatible with Article 6.1.a-c, then go to … Decision tree 1 (use) for aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor & toxaphene Decision tree 2 (use) for chlordane and mirex Decision tree 3b (use) for DDT Decision tree 4 (use) for HCB

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ? No Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Is the POPs content aldrin, DDT, dieldrin, HCB, heptachlor, chlordane or mirex ? Yes Does the Party intend to trade the stock ? Does the Party intend to use the stock ? Note: Continuous use of the stock implies: -good condition -securely packed -correctly labelled -stored appropriately No Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) Classify as waste, then…

DRAFT Decision tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Stockpiles consisting of or containing POPs (excluding articles / including products consisting of, containing, or contaminated with POPs) Yes Note: The continued use of PCBs in well maintained equipment is permitted to 2025. Once removed from that equipment, the PCBs may not be recovered for reuse except for maintenance and service operations (Annex A Part II) Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) Classify as waste, then… Is the POPs content endrin, PCBs or Toxaphene ?

DRAFT Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs Yes From decision tree 6 No Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ?

DRAFT Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs Yes From decision tree 6 Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ? Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) Classify as waste

DRAFT Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs From decision tree 6 No Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ? Is the stock to be exported for a specific exemption? Yes No

DRAFT Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs From decision tree 6 No Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ? Is the stock to be exported for a specific exemption? No Prohibit non exempted or use or trade

DRAFT Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs From decision tree 6 No Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ? Is the stock to be exported for a specific exemption? Yes Is the receiving State a Party? Yes No

DRAFT Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs From decision tree 6 No Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ? Is the stock to be exported for a specific exemption? Yes Is the receiving State a Party? Yes -Classify as stockpile, include stockpile information in inventories -Prepare management plans for storage & export compatible with PIC instruments

DRAFT No Has the Non-Party submitted an annual certificate to the exporting Party ? Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs From decision tree 6 No Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ? Is the stock to be exported for a specific exemption? Yes Is the receiving State a Party? Yes No

DRAFT No Has the Non-Party submitted an annual certificate to the exporting Party ? Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs From decision tree 6 No Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ? Is the stock to be exported for a specific exemption? Yes Is the receiving State a Party? No Prohibit non exempted or use or trade

DRAFT Has the Non-Party submitted an annual certificate to the exporting Party ? Decision tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs From decision tree 6 No Click here to go back to decision tree 6 Is the stock to be exported for environmentally sound disposal ? Is the stock to be exported for a specific exemption? Yes Is the receiving State a Party? Yes No -Classify as stockpile, include stockpile information in inventories -Prepare management plans for storage & export compatible with PIC instruments

DRAFT POPs waste Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? No Yes

DRAFT Conduct analyses & report Click to proceed Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? No

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? No Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? No Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Dispose as appropriate for waste, noting obligations under Article 5 & Annex C re unintentional production of POPs byproducts

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? No Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known?

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? No Yes

DRAFT No Yes Are wastes to be exported? Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes

DRAFT 1.Prepare management plans to such that wastes are handled, collected, transported and stored in an environmentally sound manner 2. Dispose of wastes so that POPs content is destroyed or irreversibly transformed Or dispose in ESM where destruction is a)Not environmentally preferred, or b)POPs content is low (Article 6.1.a,d) Note obligations under Article 5 & Annex C No Are wastes to be exported? Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes

DRAFT Yes Are wastes to be exported? Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes No

DRAFT Yes Are wastes to be exported? Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? No Prohibit unacceptable trade

DRAFT Yes Are wastes to be exported? Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes Prepare management plans compatible with international rules, standards & guidelines

DRAFT No Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then …

DRAFT No Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Yes

DRAFT 1.Prepare management plans to such that wastes are handled, collected, transported and stored in an environmentally sound manner 2. Dispose of wastes so that POPs content is destroyed or irreversibly transformed Or dispose in ESM where destruction is a)Not environmentally preferred, or b)POPs content is low (Article 6.1.a,d) Note obligations under Article 5 & Annex C No Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Yes

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Yes Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes No

DRAFT Prohibit unacceptable trade Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Yes Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? No

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Yes Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes Prepare management plans compatible with international rules, standards & guidelines

DRAFT No Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No

DRAFT 1.Prepare management plans to such that wastes are handled, collected, transported and stored in an environmentally sound manner 2. Dispose of wastes so that POPs content is destroyed or irreversibly transformed Or dispose in ESM where destruction is a)Not environmentally preferred, or b)POPs content is low (Article 6.1.a,d) Note obligations under Article 5 & Annex C No Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes No

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? No Prohibit unacceptable trade

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes No Identify sources of wastes & seek to minimize or eliminate, then … Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes Prepare management plans compatible with international rules, standards & guidelines

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No Yes No

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No Yes No 1.Prepare management plans to such that wastes are handled, collected, transported and stored in an environmentally sound manner 2. Dispose of wastes so that POPs content is destroyed or irreversibly transformed Or dispose in ESM where destruction is a)Not environmentally preferred, or b)POPs content is low (Article 6.1.a,d) Note obligations under Article 5 & Annex C

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No Yes No Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes No

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No Yes No Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? No Prohibit unacceptable trade

DRAFT Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Is the content of the waste arising known? Yes Does the waste include products or articles consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs? Yes Are sources of POPs wastes known? Are POPs wastes Separated? Yes Are wastes to be exported? Develop strategy, allowing waste separation & appropriate management compatible with Article 6.1.a,d, then… No Yes No Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes Prepare management plans compatible with international rules, standards & guidelines

DRAFT POPs waste Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types No Yes Are wastes to be exported?

DRAFT POPs waste Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types No Are wastes to be exported? 1.Prepare management plans to such that wastes are handled, collected, transported and stored in an environmentally sound manner 2. Dispose of wastes so that POPs content is destroyed or irreversibly transformed Or dispose in ESM where destruction is a)Not environmentally preferred, or b)POPs content is low (Article 6.1.a,d) Note obligations under Article 5 & Annex C

DRAFT POPs waste Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Yes Are wastes to be exported? Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes No

DRAFT POPs waste Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Yes Are wastes to be exported? Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? No Prohibit unacceptable trade

DRAFT POPs waste Decision tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Choose between waste types Yes Are wastes to be exported? Export of POPs wastes for environmentally sound disposal ? Yes Prepare management plans compatible with international rules, standards & guidelines

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? Yes No Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? No Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination Does the Party host activities or facilities such as those listed in Annex C part III? Yes Note: Annex C Part III does not provide an exhaustive list of potential source categories unintentionally forming & releasing POPs. The Party should consider other activities that may represent sources No

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? No Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination Does the Party host activities or facilities such as those listed in Annex C part III? Note: Annex C Part III does not provide an exhaustive list of potential source categories unintentionally forming & releasing POPs. The Party should consider other activities that may represent sources No Check inventory Click to proceed

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? No Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination Does the Party host activities or facilities such as those listed in Annex C part III? Yes Note: Annex C Part III does not provide an exhaustive list of potential source categories unintentionally forming & releasing POPs. The Party should consider other activities that may represent sources Promote the use of BAT & BEP -Prepare an Action Plan, as specified in Article 5 & as part of the NIP, that identifies, ranks and seeks to address unintentional releases, & to improve existing governance and management of such releases. -Repeat inventory modeling and update action plans at periodic intervals

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? Yes Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination Are new installations or sub- stantial modifications of existing facilities planned? No Yes

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? Yes Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination Are new installations or sub- stantial modifications of existing facilities planned? No Classify as existing sources & Promote the use of BAT & BEP -Prepare an Action Plan, as specified in Article 5 & as part of the NIP, that identifies, ranks and seeks to address unintentional releases, & to improve existing governance and management of such releases. -Repeat inventory modeling and update action plans at periodic intervals

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? Yes Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination Are new installations or sub- stantial modifications of existing facilities planned? Yes Will construction or modification commence <1 year after entry into force for Party? Yes No

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? Yes Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination Are new installations or sub- stantial modifications of existing facilities planned? Yes Will construction or modification commence <1 year after entry into force for Party? Yes Classify as existing sources & Promote the use of BAT & BEP -Prepare an Action Plan, as specified in Article 5 & as part of the NIP, that identifies, ranks and seeks to address unintentional releases, & to improve existing governance and management of such releases. -Repeat inventory modeling and update action plans at periodic intervals

DRAFT Decision tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Does the inventory identify as priorities facilities or industries listed in Annex C part II? Yes Prepare a preliminary inventory of unintentional production of POPs using, for example, the UNEP-developed Toolkit. Identify, important national sources of such releases and rank them. Evaluate the efficacy of laws and policies relating to the management of unintentional releases of POPs Unintentional Production Objective: To reduce the total releases derived from anthropogenic sources with the goal of their continuing minimisation and, where feasible, ultimate elimination Are new installations or sub- stantial modifications of existing facilities planned? Yes Will construction or modification commence <1 year after entry into force for Party? No -Prepare an Action Plan, as specified in Article 5 & as part of the NIP, that identifies, ranks and seeks to address unintentional releases, & to improve existing governance and management of such releases. -Repeat inventory modeling and update action plans at periodic intervals Classify as NEW sources & Promote the use of BAT & BEP and Require BAT no later than 4 years after entry into force for Party Note: The Party should consider what changes are required to investment planning & licensing for source categories in Annex C Part II

DRAFT Article is equipment containing PCBs or oils contaminated by PCBs? Yes No The term equipment includes e.g.transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing liquid stocks of PCBs Articles, whose constituents are POPs listed in Annex A or B (manufactured or in use on or before the entry into force of the Convention for the Party) Decision tree 10: POPs chemicals as constituents of articles

DRAFT Article is equipment containing PCBs or oils contaminated by PCBs? Yes The term equipment includes e.g.transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing liquid stocks of PCBs Articles, whose constituents are POPs listed in Annex A or B (manufactured or in use on or before the entry into force of the Convention for the Party) Decision tree 10: POPs chemicals as constituents of articles Go to decision tree 11 (equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs)

DRAFT Article is equipment containing PCBs or oils contaminated by PCBs? No The term equipment includes e.g.transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing liquid stocks of PCBs Articles, whose constituents are POPs listed in Annex A or B (manufactured or in use on or before the entry into force of the Convention for the Party) Decision tree 10: POPs chemicals as constituents of articles Does the Party intend to continue usage of the article ? Yes No

DRAFT Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) Classify as waste, then… Article is equipment containing PCBs or oils contaminated by PCBs? No The term equipment includes e.g.transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing liquid stocks of PCBs Articles, whose constituents are POPs listed in Annex A or B (manufactured or in use on or before the entry into force of the Convention for the Party) Decision tree 10: POPs chemicals as constituents of articles Does the Party intend to continue usage of the article ? No

DRAFT Article is equipment containing PCBs or oils contaminated by PCBs? No The term equipment includes e.g.transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing liquid stocks of PCBs Articles, whose constituents are POPs listed in Annex A or B (manufactured or in use on or before the entry into force of the Convention for the Party) Decision tree 10: POPs chemicals as constituents of articles Does the Party intend to continue usage of the article ? Yes Notify Secretariat

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Party possesses decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Party possesses equipment contaminated with PCBs

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Does the Party use equipment contaminated with PCBs ? Yes No Party possesses equipment contaminated with PCBs

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Yes Go to decision tree 12 (use of PCB equipment) Does the Party use equipment contaminated with PCBs ? Party possesses equipment contaminated with PCBs

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Is the PCB-contaminated equipment de- Commissioned ? No Yes Does the Party use equipment contaminated with PCBs ? No Party possesses equipment contaminated with PCBs

DRAFT Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) 1. Define as waste 2. Make determined efforts designed to lead to environmentally sound waste management of equipment contaminated with PCBs having a PCB content above 50 ppm as soon as possible but no later than 2028 3. Provide a report every five years on progress in eliminating PCBs and submit it to the Conference of the Parties Except for maintenance and servicing operations, not allow recovery for the purpose of reuse in other equipment of liquids with PCBs content above 0.005 % Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Yes Party possesses equipment contaminated with PCBs Does the Party use equipment contaminated with PCBs ? No Is the PCB-contaminated equipment de- Commissioned ?

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment No Yes Will the decommissioned or offline equipment be maintained for reuse? No Party possesses equipment contaminated with PCBs Does the Party use equipment contaminated with PCBs ? No Is the PCB-contaminated equipment de- Commissioned ? No

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Go to decision tree 12 (use of PCB equipment) No Yes Will the decommissioned or offline equipment be maintained for reuse? Party possesses equipment contaminated with PCBs Does the Party use equipment contaminated with PCBs ? No Is the PCB-contaminated equipment de- Commissioned ?

DRAFT Except for maintenance and servicing operations, not allow recovery for the purpose of reuse in other equipment of liquids with PCBs content above 0.005 % Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) 1. Define as waste 2. Make determined efforts designed to lead to environmentally sound waste management of equipment contaminated with PCBs having a PCB content above 50 ppm as soon as possible but no later than 2028 3. Provide a report every five years on progress in eliminating PCBs and submit it to the Conference of the Parties No Will the decommissioned or offline equipment be maintained for reuse? No Party possesses equipment contaminated with PCBs Does the Party use equipment contaminated with PCBs ? No Is the PCB-contaminated equipment de- Commissioned ? No

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Party possesses decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Yes Will the decommissioned or offline equipment be maintained for reuse? No

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Party possesses decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Go to decision tree 12 (use of PCB equipment) Yes Will the decommissioned or offline equipment be maintained for reuse?

DRAFT Decision tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Party possesses decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Note: Any PCB- containing equipment imported after becoming Party to the Convention has to be defined as waste Choose between type of PCB-contaminated equipment Except for maintenance and servicing operations, not allow recovery for the purpose of reuse in other equipment of liquids with PCBs content above 0.005 % Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) 1. Define as waste 2. Make determined efforts designed to lead to environmentally sound waste management of equipment contaminated with PCBs having a PCB content above 50 ppm as soon as possible but no later than 2028 3. Provide a report every five years on progress in eliminating PCBs and submit it to the Conference of the Parties Will the decommissioned or offline equipment be maintained for reuse? No

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Yes First priorit y

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Yes Make determined efforts to identify, label and remove from use by 2025, then…. Go to decision tree 13 First priorit y

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Yes Second priority First priorit y

DRAFT Make determined efforts to identify, label and remove from use by 2025, then… Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? Yes Go to decision tree 13 First priorit y Second priority

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? Yes No Third priorit y First priorit y Second priority

DRAFT Endeavour to identify and remove from use by 2025, Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? Yes Third priorit y First priorit y Second priority Go to decision tree 13

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? Yes No Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y First priorit y Second priority

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y First priorit y Second priority Reanalyze and reclassify PCB- containing equipment Click to proceed

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? Yes Does equipment in use contain greater than 10 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y First priorit y Second priority Regarded as PCB- free under the Convention

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Yes Second priority From decision tree 13 Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? Yes Second priority From decision tree 13 Make determined efforts to identify, label and remove from use by 2025, then… Go to decision tree 13 Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? Yes No Third priorit y Second priority From decision tree 13 Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? Yes Third priorit y Second priority From decision tree 13 Endeavour to identify and remove from use by 2025, Go to decision tree 13 Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? Yes No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y Second priority From decision tree 13 Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? No Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y Second priority Reanalyze and reclassify PCB- containing equipment Click to proceed From decision tree 13

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? Yes Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres? No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y Second priority Regarded as PCB- free under the Convention From decision tree 13

DRAFT From decision tree 13 Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? Yes No Third priorit y Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I

DRAFT Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? Yes Third priorit y Endeavour to identify and remove from use by 2025, Go to decision tree 13 From decision tree 13 Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? Yes No Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I From decision tree 13

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? No Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y Reanalyze and reclassify PCB- containing equipment Click to proceed From decision tree 13

DRAFT Does the analysis of equipment in use show a PCB content less than 0.005 % ? Yes Decision tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Does equipment in use contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres? No Third priorit y Regarded as PCB- free under the Convention From decision tree 13

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? No Yes From decision tree 12

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? No From decision tree 12 Take measures to improve condition of the equipment or decommission Click to proceed

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? Yes From decision tree 12 Is the equipment used in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied ? No Yes

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? Yes From decision tree 12 Is the equipment used in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied ? No Take measures to reduce risk of environmental release and assure that releases can be quickly remedied Click to proceed

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? Yes From decision tree 12 Is the equipment used in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied ? Yes Is the equipment used in areas associated with the production or processing of food or feed ? Yes No

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? Yes From decision tree 12 Is the equipment used in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied ? Yes Is the equipment used in areas associated with the production or processing of food or feed ? Yes Take measures to remove from use Click to proceed

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? Yes From decision tree 12 Is the equipment used in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied ? Yes Is the equipment used in areas associated with the production or processing of food or feed ? No Is the equipment used in populated areas, including schools and hospitals? No Yes

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? Yes From decision tree 12 Is the equipment used in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied ? Yes Is the equipment used in areas associated with the production or processing of food or feed ? No Is the equipment used in populated areas, including schools and hospitals? Yes Take all reasonable measures to protect from electrical failure which could result in a fire, and regular inspection of equipment for leaks and Provide a report every five years on progress in eliminating PCBs and submit it to the Conference of the Parties Go back to decision tree 12 to…. First priority Equipment in use that contain greater than 10 per cent PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres...secon d priority.. third priorit y Equipment in use that contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres. Equipment in use that contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres.

DRAFT Decision tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II Is the equipment intact and non- Leaking? Yes From decision tree 12 Is the equipment used in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied ? Yes Is the equipment used in areas associated with the production or processing of food or feed ? No Is the equipment used in populated areas, including schools and hospitals? Provide a report every five years on progress in eliminating PCBs and submit it to the Conference of the Parties Go back to decision tree 12 to…. First priority Equipment in use that contain greater than 10 per cent PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres...secon d priority.. third priorit y Equipment in use that contain greater than 0.05 % PCBs and volumes greater than 5 litres. Equipment in use that contain greater than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 litres. No

DRAFT Users Manual Introduction The help tool explains how to use the decision trees. The decision trees have an interactive interface, which allows the user to navigate through different branches of the decision trees and identify various actions to be taken in relation to particular areas of POPs management. In addition, the tool provides background information on certain obligations as stated in the Convention.

DRAFT The decision tree tool covers the following POPs-related areas Tree 1: Intentional production and use of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor and toxaphene Tree 2: Intentional production and use of chlordane and mirex Tree 3a: Intentional production of DDT Tree 3b: Intentional use of DDT Tree 4: Intentional production and use of HCB Tree 5: Intentional production and use of PCBs Tree 6: Stockpiles of POPs Tree 7: Trade/export of stocks of POPs Tree 8: Wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with POPs Tree 9: Unintentional production of POPs Tree 10: Articles contaminated with POPs Tree 11: Equipment and decommissioned or offline equipment contaminated with PCBs Tree 12: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs I Tree 13: Use of equipment contaminated with PCBs II

DRAFT Legend Takes the user back one step No Yes Starting point Answer to the posed questions / Forwards the user to the next question Prompts the user to choose between different starting points Obligation under the Convention / action to be taken Note or general comment Forwards the user to any other relevant decision trees Specific question Home page Help

DRAFT Navigation The home symbol in the upper right corner of each decision tree will lead the user back to the homepage. Clicking the back symbol at the top right of the page leads the user back to the last visited slide. From the decision tree homepage it is possible to enter the areas of interest by clicking on a numbered decision tree box. This will lead the user to the starting point in the selected decision tree.

DRAFT Various starting points within a decision tree There are two different ways a decision tree can start: First, the starting point can be a yellow entry box, which describes the topic of the tree. This box is connected to a blue question box that contains the first question of the tree. Second, the starting point is a green box that prompts the user to choose between two possible yellow entry boxes. This is sometimes necessary as the Stockholm Convention might have different obligations for details of the same area (for example the obligations in relation to use, production, or trade of a specific POPs pesticide might differ significantly).

DRAFT Find below two examples that show these possible entry points Starting-point example 1: Here, the starting point leads to a diamond shaped box containing a simple question that can be answered with Yes and No. To reach the next question, simply click on Yes or No and the procedure continues in the same manner. Starting-point example 2: In this case, the user is prompted to select between two different «starting-point boxes» within the same decision tree and should click the appropriate «starting-point box» to proceed. This will be followed by the first question for that area (similar to the above-described procedure; see example 1 above). Is the content of the stock known? No Yes Starting-point box (choose between waste types) Municipal, industrial or hazardous wastes POPs waste

DRAFT Obligations, comments and forwarding to other relevant decision trees If the answer to a question leads directly to a specific obligation, an «obligation box» with the specific obligation appears and, if applicable, a «forward box» appears that will lead the user to other relevant decision trees. Go to decision tree 8 (wastes) Classify as waste, then… Is stock within its usable date? No Comment on obligation…. « Obligation box» « Comment box » « Forward box » If appropriate, a «comment box» appears which may contain, for example, an extract of the relevant Convention text or any other important comments on the obligation.

DRAFT Changing the answer/ going back to a question If the user wants to revise an answer given to a question or if the wrong box was clicked: 2. Alternatively, click the back symbol at the top right of the page. 1. Simply click the last decision box or any other box and the corresponding question will be asked again. Yes to acceptab le purpose No …expor t for environ mentall y sound disposa l From … No

DRAFT Example Decision Tree This chapter describes a simplified practical example and walks the user through a decision process from the initial question to the resulting obligations under the Convention. The following figure gives an overview on the entire example decision tree. Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste POPs waste Non-POPs waste Is the country Party to the Convention ? No Yes Party has to comply with the obligations of the Stockholm Convention Consult the UNITAR/UNEP decision tree tool for further assistance Party has no obligations in the context of the Stockholm Convention Apply any other relevant national and/or international regulations in relation to hazardous waste management and… Note: Further information is available at www.unitar.org/ cwm

DRAFT To show all possible paths and resulting obligations within the example decision tree, three different case studies based on different parameters will be examined: Case study 1: Country has POPs wastes and is a Party to the Convention Case study 2: Country has POPs wastes but is not a Party to the Convention Case study 3: Country only has non-POPs wastes and is a Party to the Convention The goal of these examples is to show how the decision trees can assist the user in making decisions based on the countrys current POPs situation. It has to be noted that the better this situation has been analysed, the easier it will be to identify the relevant obligations under the Stockholm Convention.

DRAFT Case study 1: Country has POPs wastes and is Party The following diagrams will guide the user through the correct path in the example decision tree and will show the resulting obligations for case study 1 in diagram 3. No 2 3 Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste POPs waste Non-POPs waste 1 Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste POPs waste Is the country Party to the Convention ? Yes Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste POPs waste Is the country Party to the Convention ? Yes Party has to comply with the obligations of the Stockholm Convention Consult the UNITAR/UNEP decision tree tool for further assistance Note: Further information on www.unitar.org/cwm

DRAFT Case study 2: Country has POPs wastes but is not Party The following diagrams will guide the user through the correct path in the example decision tree and will show the resulting obligations for case 2 in diagram 3. Apply any other relevant national and/or international regulations in relation to hazardous waste management POPs waste 2 Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste POPs waste Non-POPs waste 1 Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste POPs waste Is the country Party to the Convention? No Party has no obligations in the context of the Stockholm Convention and… 3 Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste Is the country Party to the Convention? Yes No

DRAFT Case study 3: Country has non-POPs wastes and is Party The following diagrams will guide the user through the correct path in the example decision tree and will show the resulting obligations for case study 3 in diagram 2. 1 Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste Apply any other relevant national and/or international regulations in relation to hazardous waste management Non-POPs waste 2 POPs waste Choose between POPs or non-POPs waste Non-POPs waste

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