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NINTH INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETING
ON THE NORTHWEST PACIFIC ACTION PLAN
Busan, Republic of Korea
2-4 November 2004







REPORT OF THE MEETING



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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Introduction
3

Agenda item 1: Opening of the meeting 4

Agenda item 2: Organization of the meeting 5

Agenda item 2 (a): Election of officers 5

Agenda item 2 (b): Organization of Work 6

Agenda item 2 (c): Adoption of the agenda 6

Agenda item 3: Presentation of Credentials 7

Agenda item 4: Report of the Executive Director on Implementation of the NOWPAP
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Agenda item 4 (a): Programme Implementation in 2003-2004 7

Agenda item 4 (b): Budgetary summary and status of NOWPAP Trust Fund 7

Agenda item 5: Report of the RAC Directors on the implementation of work 8

Agenda item 5 (a): Report of the Director of CEARAC 8

Agenda item 5 (b): Report of the Director of DINRAC 8

Agenda item 5 (c): Report of the Director of MERRAC 8

Agenda item 5 (d): Report of the Director of POMRAC 8

Agenda item 9: Proposal by UNEP for new directions for the NOWPAP RACs 9

Agenda item 6: The expansion of Geographical Coverage of the NOWPAP Regional
Contingency Plan (suggestion by Japan) 9

Agenda item 7: The GEF PDF-B Proposal for the NOWPAP region 10

Agenda item 8: Marine Litter Proposal (UNEP) 11

Agenda item 10: Increased contributions to the NOWPAP Trust Fund 12

Agenda item 11: Preparation for the Tenth Intergovernmental Meeting 13

Agenda item 12: Other business 13

Agenda item 13: Adoption of the report of the meeting 13

Agenda item 14: Closure of the meeting 13

Annex I
Resolutions










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Annex II
List of participants









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Annex III List of documents









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Introduction

1.
The Action Plan for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal
Environment of the Northwest Pacific (NOWPAP) and three supporting Resolutions were adopted at the
First Intergovernmental Meeting (Seoul, Republic of Korea, 14 September 1994).
2.
The Second Intergovernmental Meeting of NOWPAP (Tokyo, 20 November 1996) approved the
program document, and work plans and Budget for the biennium 1997/1998. However, it was decided
that further arrangements for the Trust Fund and the establishment of a Regional Coordinating Unit
(RCU) would be discussed later.
3.
The Third Intergovernmental Meeting (Vladivostok, 9 April 1998) endorsed the revision of the
Work plan and Budget for the biennium 1997/1998 and decided on the procedure for the establishment of
a network of Regional Activity Centres (RACs).
4.
Since the inception of NOWPAP, the Members have acknowledged setting up an RCU as a
fundamental prerequisite for the successful implementation of the Action Plan. The Second
Intergovernmental Meeting requested, in Resolution 2, the Executive Director of the United Nations
Environment Program (UNEP) to compile information on the experiences of other regional seas
conventions and action plans relevant to the establishment of a RCU for NOWPAP.
5.
The Fourth Intergovernmental Meeting (Beijing, 6 - 7 April 1999) decided on the need to establish
an RCU in the future and requested the Executive Director of UNEP to prepare a proposal for its creation
for the consideration of the Fifth Intergovernmental Meeting.
6.
The Fifth Intergovernmental Meeting (Inchon, 29-30 March 2000) decided on the procedures of
establishment of the RCU of NOWPAP, including its terms of reference. It further requested the
Executive Director of UNEP to prepare a summary of the offers for hosting the RCU and to present it for
discussion by the NOWPAP Members during the Sixth Intergovernmental Meeting in Tokyo.
7.
In Resolution 2 of the Sixth Intergovernmental Meeting (Tokyo, 5-6 December 2000) the
NOWPAP Members agreed in principle to establish a co-hosted NOWPAP RCU in Toyama, Japan and
Busan, Republic of Korea, subject to the confirmation of all Members on the basis of their review of the
detailed plan prepared by Japan and the Republic of Korea regarding the modalities of the operation of
the RCU. As an interim measure the meeting requested UNEP to operate the RCU under the authority of
UNEP's Executive Director.
8.
Decision 21/30 of the Governing Council on the implementation of the Northwest Pacific Action
Plan (9 February 2001) requested the UNEP Executive Director to establish an RCU as a secretariat
administered by UNEP and to negotiate co-hosting a single RCU with the governments of Japan and the
Republic of Korea. A "Detailed Plan of Co-Hosting the Establishment of NOWPAP/RCU" was
submitted to UNEP by the governments of Japan and the Republic of Korea on 24 April 2001 in response
to Resolution 2 of the Sixth Intergovernmental Meeting.
9.
The Sixth Intergovernmental Meeting also decided, inter alia, to establish and implement a new
activity, NOWPAP/7, on the "Assessment and Management of Land-Based Activities" within the
NOWPAP work program (Resolution 1). Following that decision, UNEP was requested to assist the
NOWPAP Members in the development of a GEF project proposal on the "Formulation of a Strategic
Action Program for the Northwest Pacific Region to Address Pollution of the Marine Environment from
Land-Based Activities" for consideration at the Seventh Intergovernmental Meeting with a view to
incorporating it into the 2002/2003 work program.
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10. The Seventh Intergovernmental Meeting (Vladivostok, 20-22 March 2002) approved in Resolution
3 the modalities and terms of reference of the Focal Points and Working Groups of various NOWPAP
RACs and projects and requested the Directors of the RACs to establish appropriate National Focal
Points fora for each RAC.
11. The Eighth Intergovernmental Meeting (Sanya, 5-7 November 2003), discussed and approved the
work plan and budget for NOWPAP for the 2004-2005 biennium. The Intergovernmental meeting also
approved the text of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Regional Cooperation on
Preparedness and Response to Oil Spills in the Marine Environment of the Northwest Pacific Region and
the related Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan for the NOWPAP region. Furthermore, the Eighth
Intergovernmental Meeting approved the Terms of Reference for all the RAC Focal Point Meetings,
setting the stage for more effective and improved implementation of the activities of the RACs.
12. During 2002/3 UNEP and the two host countries negotiated the text of the Host Country
Agreements (HCAs). The HCAs were signed by the Ambassador of Japan, the Ambassador of the
Republic of Korea and the Executive Director of UNEP, in Nairobi on 16 September 2003 and 8
September 2004, respectively. Following the request of NOWPAP Intergovernmental Meetings, UNEP
recruited the six staff members for the RCU during 2004. The RCU offices were inaugurated on the 1st
and 2nd November 2004, in Toyama and Busan respectively and are expected to commence their
function by the end of 2004.
13. Following the offer of the Republic of Korea to host the Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting, the
Meeting was held in Busan, Republic of Korea from 2-4 November 2004.
14. This document is the record of the discussions and deliberations of the Ninth NOWPAP
Intergovernmental Meeting.
15. Representatives of the NOWPAP Members, namely the People's Republic of China, Japan, the
Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation participated in the meeting. Observers were also present
from the NOWPAP Regional Activity Centres, as well as the candidates to fill the staff positions of the
newly established RCU. The full list of participants is attached to the present report as Annex II.
Agenda item 1: Opening of the meeting

16. The Chairman of the Eighth Intergovernmental Meeting (IGM), Mr. Ruisheng Yue, head of
delegation of the People's Republic of China, opened the meeting at 15.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 2 November
2004 and extended a warm welcome to the participants. He invited the representative of UNEP to present
his opening statement.
17. On behalf of Executive Director of UNEP, Mr. Ellik Adler expressed his pleasure to be present in
Busan on such a memorable day for NOWPAP. He noted that the 1st and 2nd November 2004 would be
remembered as important days in the NOWPAP history. On the 1st of November the Toyama office of the
RCU and the 10th anniversary of NOWPAP ceremonies took place. On the 2nd of November the Busan
office was inaugurated and the signatures of MoU on the Oil Spill Regional Contingency Plan were
presented. He informed the meeting that the Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting would be important, taking
place at an historical point of time for NOWPAP.
18. The representative of the government of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Jai Chul Choi, welcomed all
participants to the Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting. He noted that substantial progress had been made
on the establishment of the Regional Coordinating Unit (RCU) and the signature of the MoU for the
NOWPAP Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan (RCP), which were landmark achievements for the
NOWPAP community and will provide the foundation for the sound and long-term development of
NOWPAP. Mr. Choi gave a short update on recent developments in the Republic of Korea regarding the
marine environment and noted that Korea implements a comprehensive policy for the conservation and

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management of the marine environment for 2001-2005. Mr. Choi concluded by reaffirming the
commitment of the Korean government to NOWPAP.
19. The representative of the government of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Ruisheng Yue was
honoured to welcome everyone to the Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting held in Busan and expressed his
appreciation to the Korean government's efforts and to UNEP's efforts for organizing the meeting. He
informed the meeting that substantial progress had been made in the past year and noted especially the
establishment of the RCU, the recruitment of the RCU staff and the signatures of the MoU for the
Regional Contingency Plan for NOWPAP as substantial achievements since the foundation of NOWPAP.
Mr. Yue also stated that the Chinese government would continue to make efforts to protect the marine
environment, to contribute to the implementation of sustainable development in the region and to
preserve the oceans and the marine and coastal environment.
20. The representative of the government of Japan, Mr. Koichi Ito expressed his appreciation for the
hospitality from the host country and thanked UNEP secretariat for the preparation of this important
meeting. He noted that ten years had passed since NOWPAP was born and that today and yesterday were
important events for NOWPAP, the opening of RCU, the 10th anniversary of NOWPAP and the signature
of the MoU for the RCP. He mentioned that for 10 years the governments of NOWPAP Members had
made big efforts and much progress had been made. He noted that NOWPAP would be important for the
sound development and management for the marine environment and that it provided a good spirit of
cooperation. Japan, which is an archipelago holds high importance to the preservation of the marine
environment and will continue to work with the RCU.
21. The representative of the government of the Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Tveritinov expressed
his appreciation to the government of the Republic of Korea and to UNEP for their hard work and
contributions to the preparation of this meeting. Mr. Tveritinov mentioned that the practical achievement
of the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan of
NOWPAP was an important achievement. He also noted that NOWPAP now has the RCU which will
serve as an engine for NOWPAP. He noted that following the scientific presentations given during the
10th anniversary celebration in Toyama, he recognized the many challenges that this region faces. He
mentioned that it is necessary to further join the efforts of the NOWPAP Members and that the Russian
government is ready to contribute as much as possible to the future activities of NOWPAP.
Agenda item 2: Organization of the meeting

Agenda item 2 (a): Election of officers

22. The secretariat explained that according to the NOWPAP practice, the Chairperson of the
Intergovernmental Meeting would be the representative of the host country, the Rapporteur would be the
representative from the country which will host the next Intergovernmental Meeting and the two Vice
Chairmen would be the representatives from the other NOWPAP Member countries. The meeting agreed
and the following were elected:

Chairman:

Republic of Korea - Mr. Jai Chul Choi


Vice Chairman:
People's Republic of China ­ Mr. Ruisheng Yue



Vice Chairman:
Russian Federation ­ Mr. Sergey Tveritinov


Rapporteur:
Japan ­ Mr. Koichi Ito


23. Mr. Ruisheng Yue introduced the elected Chairman of the meeting, the Head of Delegation of the
Host Country, Mr. Jai Chul Choi, Deputy Director General, International Economic Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea.
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24. Mr. Choi informed the meeting that he has had a special relationship and involvement in the
history of NOWPAP since its inception 10 years ago, through his service in the Korean Embassy in
Nairobi and his responsibility for NOWPAP in the Korean government in various periods. Therefore he
was honoured to be the Chairman of the Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting. He ended by noting that
NOWPAP has made significant progress and he hoped for the successful outcome of meeting.
25. All NOWPAP Members expressed their congratulations to the Chairman for his appointment and
expressed their gratitude to the Korean government for hosting the meeting.
Agenda item 2 (b): Organization of Work

26. The Chairman and the secretariat proposed that the rules of procedure of the UNEP Governing
Council, as applicable would apply mutatis mutandis for the meeting. The Chairman also proposed that
the meeting in principle conduct its business in plenary. The representatives approved the proposals.
Language and timetable of the meeting and the final list of documents

27. The meeting was conducted in English.
Agenda item 2 (c): Adoption of the agenda

28. The NOWPAP Members representatives adopted the following agenda on the basis of the
provisional agenda prepared by the secretariat and distributed as document UNEP/NOWPAP IG 9/1:

1.
Opening of the meeting

2.
Organisation of the meeting:

(a)
Election of officers

(b)
Organization of work

(c)
Adoption of the agenda

3.
Presentation of Credentials

4.
Report of the Executive Director on implementation of the Northwest Pacific Action Plan:


(a) Programme implementation in 2003 ­ 2004


(b) Budgetary summary and status of NOWPAP Trust Fund

5.
Report of the RAC Directors on the implementation of work during 2003 ­ 2004:

(a)
CEARAC
(b)
DINRAC
(c)
MERRAC
(d)
POMRAC

6.
The expansion of Geographical Coverage of the NOWPAP Regional Contingency Plan (suggestion
by Japan)

7.
The GEF PDF-B proposal for the NOWPAP region

8.
Marine Litter proposal (UNEP)

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9.
Proposal of new directions for the NOWPAP RACs (UNEP)

10.
Increased contributions to the NOWPAP Trust Fund (UNEP)

11.
Preparation for the Tenth Intergovernmental Meeting

12. Other
business

13.
Adoption of the report of the meeting

14. Closure of the meeting
In addition, the meeting also agreed on a slight change in the timetable.

Agenda item 3: Presentation of Credentials

29. The heads of the delegations of Japan, People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and the
Russian Federation presented their Credentials to the secretariat. The Credentials were reviewed and
accepted.

Agenda item 4: Report of the Executive Director on Implementation of the Northwest Pacific Action
Plan

Agenda item 4 (a): Programme Implementation in 2003-2004

30. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. Ellik Adler, in his capacity as the interim coordinator of
NOWPAP, presented the report of the UNEP Executive Director on the implementation of the Northwest
Pacific Action Plan (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/4). He stated that since the Eighth Intergovernmental
Meeting, NOWPAP has progressed substantially.

31. He mentioned that UNEP had signed MoUs with the four NOWPAP RACs which serve as the base
for the practical implementation of activities of the RACs. He noted that NOWPAP, following the
decision of the Seventh Intergovernmental Meeting is shifting from an `activity based' programme of
work to a `RAC based programme of work' and that the approved Terms of References of the RAC Focal
Point Meetings were important to institutionalize the RACs activities. He shortly presented the different
activities of the RACs and on the progress made since the Eighth Intergovernmental Meeting. He
mentioned that the RAC Directors will present their full activity reports under agenda item 5.
32. He informed the meeting that the interim secretariat will present the way forward for RACs under
agenda item 9 (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/9). A short summary was given on the progress made on the
NOWPAP GEF PDF-B proposal. Mr. Adler noted that Mr. Takashi Otsuka of the UNEP Division of GEF
Coordination in Nairobi would present the proposal under agenda item 7 (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/7).
33. Mr. Adler introduced the table on implementation of the Resolutions of the Eighth
Intergovernmental Meeting, shortly discussed each resolution and informed the meeting that UNEP,
acting as interim secretariat of NOWPAP has implemented successfully most decisions as expected by
NOWPAP Intergovernmental Meetings. He noted that the major achievement of NOWPAP was the
finalization of institutional arrangements for the RACs, enabling a smooth implementation of the
programme of work of the RACs. The establishment of the new RCU and the implementation of the work
plan under the leadership of the new coordinator and the RCU staff would be the next major landmark for
NOWPAP.

Agenda item 4 (b): Budgetary summary and status of NOWPAP Trust Fund

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34. The Interim coordinator presented the current status of the NOWPAP Trust Fund. He noted that
the current level of contributions to the Trust Fund is not sustainable and that there was a need to increase
the contributions to ensure the future sustainability of NOWPAP. Mr. Adler mentioned that a proposal
for the increase of contributions to the NOWPAP Trust Fund will be presented to the meeting by UNEP,
as interim secretariat of NOWPAP, under agenda item 10. The full details of the secretariat's report may
be found in document UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/4.

35. In response to a question by Japan, Mr. Adler noted that the major achievement this year was
without doubt the establishment of the RCU and the recruitment of its staff. He noted that the main
challenge to NOWPAP was the relatively slow progress of activities.
36. After a short discussion, the meeting adopted the report of the Executive Director on the
implementation of NOWPAP for the year 2003/4.
Agenda item 5: Report of the RAC Directors on the implementation of work during 2003 ­ 2004

Agenda item 5 (a): Report of the Director of CEARAC

37. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, the Director of CEARAC, Mr. Masanobu Miyazaki,
presented the report on the activities of CEARAC in Toyama (UNEP/NOWPAP/ IG.9/5/1) and the work
plan and budget for CEARAC, as approved by the 2nd CEARAC Focal Points meeting, (Toyama, March
2004).
Agenda item 5 (b): Report of the Director of DINRAC

38. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, the Director of DINRAC, Mr. Jianguo Wang, presented the
activities of DINRAC in Beijing (UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/5/2) and the work plan and budget for DINRAC,
as approved by the 3rd DINRAC Focal Points meeting, (Busan, October 2004).
Agenda item 5 (c): Report of the Director of MERRAC

39. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, the Director of MERRAC, Mr. Chang-Gu Kang, presented
the activities of MERRAC based in Daejon (UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/5/3) and the work plan and budget
for MERRAC, as approved by the 7th MERRAC Focal Points meeting, (Daejon, May 2004).
Agenda item 5 (d): Report of the Director of POMRAC

40. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, the Director of POMRAC, Mr. Anatoly Kachur, presented
the activities of POMRAC in Vladivostok (UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/5/4) and the work plan and budget for
POMRAC, as approved by the 2nd POMRAC Focal Points meeting, (Vladivostok, May 2004).
41. In response to a question by Japan, UNEP confirmed that there were no significant financial
problems within the RACs. The budgets of the RACs are mostly fully used and the financial system of
UNON, through the Project Documents signed between the RACs and UNEP, ensured that the budgets
and expenditures of the RACs were closely supervised. Therefore there were no over expenditures and no
other major problems with the budgets of the RACs. He also noted that a problem with expenditures of
POMRAC is being discussed now with UNON/BFMS and UNDP in view of finding a fast and effective
solution.
42. Following a comment made by the representatives of the People's Republic of China related to
Activity K of DINRAC on the `compilation of a regional report on biodiversity data', the meeting agreed
that this activity will be re-visited and agreed upon after the Intergovernmental Meeting would conclude
its discussions regarding the future activities of NOWPAP RACs.

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43. In response to a question by Japan, the Interim coordinator explained that the RACs directors,
through their respective written reports and oral presentations, have presented to the Intergovernmental
Meeting their revised budgets and work plans, following the decisions of the Intergovernmental Meeting.
UNEP explained that the respective Focal Point Meetings of the various RACs have adjusted their
budgets and work plans from about $185,000 to $150,000 for each RAC for the 2004/5 biennium, and
that these revised budgets were presented for approval to the 9th Intergovernmental Meeting.
44. The Chairman summarized that pending a later decision on Activity K for DINRAC, the meeting
approved the reports, the work plans and the budgets for 2004/5 of the four NOWPAP Regional Activity
Centres.
Agenda item 9: Proposal by UNEP for new directions for the NOWPAP RACs

45. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, Mr Adler, presented a Proposal for New Directions for the
NOWPAP RACs (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/9). He invited the meeting to consider this proposal for
discussion and noted that the meeting would not have to reach any final agreement on this proposal at this
point in time, as this would be more appropriate to do after the functioning of the RCU.
46. Mr. Adler presented a general introduction on the UNEP Regional Seas Programmes and then
introduced the current institutional, administrative and substantial structure of NOWPAP, and noted that
changes in the structure and functions of some elements of the programme are necessary. He presented
some suggestions for the new responsibilities for the RCU and the RACs and reminded the meeting that
the RCU, although its two offices are physically separated, should function as one secretariat.
47. Following a lively and productive discussion, the meeting agreed that a reconsideration of
NOWPAP's structure and activities was timely, important and necessary. The meeting took note of
UNEP's suggestion regarding the future activities and demarcation of responsibilities of the RACs and
the RCU and agreed to convene an `Intersessional Workshop' for this purpose.
48. Following a consultation held by the heads of delegations, the meeting agreed that the
`Intersessional Workshop' will be convened around mid-2005 in the Republic of Korea upon the
invitation extended by the head of the Korean delegation. The workshop will be attended by the
NOWPAP National Focal Points and experts in order to review the current status of NOWPAP, discuss
its future structure, functions and directions and make recommendations to the Intergovernmental
Meeting. Financial support for the travel of two representatives of each country and the secretariat will be
bourn by the NOWPAP Trust Fund.
49. Several delegates expressed their willingness to host various future activities proposed by UNEP,
and the meeting decided that this would be further discussed and considered during the `Intersessional
Workshop'.
Agenda item 6: The expansion of Geographical Coverage of the NOWPAP Regional Contingency Plan
(suggestion by Japan)

50. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, the meeting was asked to consider the proposal from Japan
on the expansion of the geographical coverage of the NOWPAP Regional Oil Spill Preparedness and
Response Contingency Plan (RCP), to include the eastern part of Sakhalin Island, presented to the
meeting as document UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/6).
51. Mr. Adler explained that UNEP was requested by the Eighth Intergovernmental Meeting to seek
legal advice on the proposal made by Japan and to present this advice to the Ninth Intergovernmental
Meeting for consideration and approval. He noted that following the legal advice received by the
secretariat, of which the full text was presented in document UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/6, it was clarified
that as the MoU and the RCP do not create any legally binding obligations, therefore, if all Members
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agree with the proposal made by Japan to expand the area of the RCP, there is no legal obstacle in
NOWPAP to hinder such action.
52. Following the invitation of the chairman, the representative from Japan informed the meeting that
following the decision of the Eighth Intergovernmental Meeting (Resolution 3.5), Japan was requested to
circulate a background document to the NOWPAP Members and the secretariat. The background
document was sent to the NOWPAP Members on 6 July 2004 for their consideration, and to be discussed
and approved during the Ninth Intergovernmental meeting. He stressed that this expansion will be of
benefit to all NOWPAP Members. The transport of crude oil would not only affect Japan and Russia but
may also affect the Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China.
53. The representative of Russian Federation stressed the difficulties within his government regarding
the approval and signature of this proposal. He reminded the meeting of the difficulties that they
experienced with the signature of the MoU for the Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Mr. Tveritinov
noted that in principle, his government is not against this proposal and is ready to discuss it further. He
suggested that a way to start this deliberation would be to draft a protocol as annex to the MoU. He noted
it was important to keep in mind the financial and other implications of this expansion and suggested that
it would be necessary to hold an intersessional meeting of experts to discuss this issue.
54. In response to a question of a representative of the People's Republic of China, the representative
of Japan clarified that the text of the proposal as presented to the Intergovernmental Meeting was
finalized prior to receiving the legal advice from UNEP. He stated that therefore these sections could be
disregarded from the proposal.
55. The representative from Japan stated that he did not see any additional financial burden for this
proposal.
56. The meeting agreed to discuss this proposal further during the Tenth Intergovernmental Meeting.
Agenda item 7: The GEF PDF-B Proposal for the NOWPAP region

57. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, the representative of UNEP Division of GEF Coordination,
Mr. Takashi Otsuka presented the concept paper for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Project for
NOWPAP region titled: "Addressing Land-Based Activities that Affect the Marine and Coastal
Environment in the Northwest Pacific Region" (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/7.1).
58. Mr. Otsuka reminded the meeting that the Eighth Intergovernmental Meeting decided that there
was a need for further consultations regarding the concept paper and an e-consultation group was
established, comprised of national experts nominated by their respective NOWPAP Focal Point. He
presented the amended concept paper which takes into account the comments and concerns raised by the
NOWPAP Members, through this e-group. He further invited the NOWPAP Members to agree and
endorse in principle present project concept, to consider the geographical scope of the project and
requested the NOWPAP members involved in the existing UNDP/GEF project to facilitate coordinated
approach. He also invited the NOWPAP Members to explore co-financing options.
59. The representative of the Republic of Korea stated that the UNDP/GEF project on the Yellow Sea
does not fully cover land-based issues and his government would therefore like to see this issue in the
Yellow Sea area included in the GEF project for NOWPAP.
60. The representative of Japan noted the issue of the scope of the proposal and stressed that any
duplication with existing projects such as PEMSEA should be avoided.
61. The representative of the People's Republic of China noted that the project concept is fully in line
with the Regional Seas Programme priorities that the NOWPAP Members will benefit from this GEF

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project. He also noted that taking into account the limited financial funds for NOWPAP, this project will
inject additional funds to the region and that his government fully supports the concept paper set forth by
UNEP DGEF. He further noted his government had the same concern as the representative of the
Republic of Korea mentioned above. With regard to the scope of the proposal his government believes
that the Yellow Sea is one of the most important areas of NOWPAP and therefore he requested that the
Yellow Sea should be included into the geographical coverage of the project, taking into account the
coordination and linkage with other relevant GEF projects in the Yellow Sea.
62. The representative of the Russian Federation informed the meeting that his government fully
supported the project concept. He hoped that the further development of this project would proceed in
line with the GEF procedures.
63. After a discussion, the meeting agreed with a suggestion, made by UNEP regarding the definition
of the geographical scope of the project to cover the entirety of the NOWPAP area and requested that the
project concept would be amended accordingly. The meeting also requested further clarifications on the
co-financing component from the NOWPAP Trust Fund.
64. After a discussion, the meeting endorsed, in principle, the concept paper, subject to the request that
UNEP DGEF will circulate via e-mail a revised project concept, incorporating the comments and
addressing the concerns raised during this meeting. The meeting also recommended that UNEP DGEF
request the Members their final formal approval, via e-mail at an early date.
65. The meeting took note of the statement made by the representative of Japan that his government
cannot commit any co-financing for the full project, and if additional funds are necessary, it should be
sought from relevant international financial institutions.
66. The meeting also requested UNEP to further proceed with the work on this proposal by submitting
the concept paper to the GEF for approval.
Agenda item 8: Marine Litter Proposal (UNEP)

67. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. Ellik Adler, in his capacity as interim coordinator of
NOWPAP, presented a proposal for the Development of an Activity on the Sustainable Management of
Marine litter in the NOWPAP Region (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/8).
68. Mr. Adler presented the global problem of marine litter in the marine and coastal environment
including the sources, quantities and effects of marine litter. He also noted the lack of appropriate waste
management policies, the lack of reception facilities for ships generated waste, and mentioned that
marine litter has become a major environmental concern of the NOWPAP Member countries. He
presented a list of potential activities proposed for the development and implementation of Regional
Action Plan for the marine litter management in the NOWPAP Region.
69. UNEP as interim secretariat for NOWPAP recommended that within NOWPAP framework, the
Marine Litter Activity will be developed and carried out jointly by both CEARAC (which will
concentrate more on the land-based sources of Marine Litter) and by MERRAC (which will concentrate
more on the marine-based aspects of Marine Litter) and the whole activity will be coordinated under the
Scientific and Technical Officer in Busan Office of the RCU. The secretariat further recommended that
the detailed programme of work (PoW) and budget for this activity will be developed by the RCU, the
relevant RACs and UNEP during 2004/5 and would be presented to the next Intergovernmental Meeting
for approval within the wider context of NOWPAP's PoW and budget for 2006/7.
70. The representative from Japan agreed with the proposal and felt that this activity should be
implemented without delay. and requested the meeting to make a decision in this regard.
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71. A representative of the Chinese delegation informed the meeting that her government agreed the
importance of this activity in the region. She wanted to stress however, that within the IMO framework
there already is a global convention on marine ship-based litter (MARPOL Annex V) of which China is
an active member. Her government suggested encouraging the Members to join this convention and to
closely supervise the implementation of this convention. She asked the meeting to consider the limited
financial resources of NOWPAP and therefore suggested that NOWPAP should focus mainly on land-
based sources of marine litter.
72. A representative of the Korean delegation informed the meeting that his government agreed with
the recommendation made by UNEP to develop this activity in the region and stated that the Korean
government is committed to engage constructively on a marine litter activity in the NOWPAP region.
However, with regard to the recommendation of joint implementation of this activity through the
CEARAC and MERRAC, he suggested that any practical activities that would be implemented through
the RACs should be in line with the approved programme of work of the RACs.
73. The representative from the Russian Federation stressed the importance to avoid any duplication
with existing agreements. He asked the meeting to take into account that the RACs should first look
through the document carefully and to make a proposal taking into account their current areas of activity.
74. The meeting noted the importance to avoid duplication with existing global agreements and to
closely consult with other international agencies and organizations in the region. The meeting decided
that the new coordinator will consult closely with the RACs on how to proceed with this activity. The
meeting further agreed that a programme of work and appropriate budget for this activity should be
developed for the next biennium, based on consultations between the NOWPAP Focal Points, the RACs
and the planned `Intersessional Workshop', and will be presented for consideration by Tenth
Intergovernmental Meeting. The meeting finally agreed that this activity will be discussed and developed
during the intersessional workshop in 2005.
Agenda item 10: Increased contributions to the NOWPAP Trust Fund

75. Upon the invitation of the Chairman, the interim coordinator of NOWPAP presented a Proposal for
the increased contributions to the NOWPAP Trust Fund (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/10). Mr. Adler shortly
presented the status of contributions to the Trust Fund since the inception of NOWPAP. He mentioned
that at present, the yearly expenditures from the Trust Fund are of about US $ 550,000, while the income
is of only US $ 315,000 which is made possible by using the reserve of funds which accumulated in the
Trust Fund during the years of little activities (1997-2000). This situation was not sustainable and could
continue only for another 3-4 years.
76. The interim secretariat recommended that the contributions to the NOWPAP Trust Fund would be
increased and stabilized at US $ 1 M per year, that the scale and proportions of contributions between
Members would be modified and that this scale of contributions would be reviewed from time to time.
77. The representative from Japan noted that his government, besides contributing to the NOWPAP
Trust Fund, is also contributing to the RCU office in Toyama. He therefore expects that his government
will not approve any substantial increase in contribution to the NOWPAP Trust Fund and stressed that his
government will make efforts to maintain the current level of contributions. He recommends that each
NOWPAP Member should equally contribute to the NOWPAP Trust Fund.
78. The Chairman suggested to increase the involvement of the private sector and to focus more on
fundraising activities.
79. The representative of the Russian Federation stated that it was necessary to prioritize activities
within NOWPAP for funding. He asked for an overview of the actual funding provided by each
NOWPAP Member to NOWPAP, including the contributions to the RCU and other NOWPAP activities.

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80. The representative of the People's Republic of China stressed the importance to take into account
the common but differentiated responsibility, the UN scale of the contribution and the current stage of
economic development of each Member country. He expressed his appreciation to the host countries of
the RCU offices and their contributions to these offices, but would like to remind the meeting that these
contributions are not part of the contribution to the Trust Fund.
81. The representative of Japan asserted that the UN scale should not be taken into consideration for
financial contributions to NOWPAP .
82. The meeting decided to further discuss this proposal during the `Intersessional Workshop' in 2005.
Agenda item 11: Preparation for the Tenth Intergovernmental Meeting

83. The representative of the government of Japan, announced that his government invites the Tenth
Intergovernmental Meeting in 2005 and that the dates would be decided at a later stage in consultation
with the secretariat.
Agenda item 12: Other business

84. Mr. Adler asked the meeting to consider the suggestion that the Chairman of the Ninth
Intergovernmental Meeting of NOWPAP would serve as overall "Chairman of NOWPAP", during the
inter-sessional period between Intergovernmental Meetings, until he is replaced by the new Chairman
selected at the next Intergovernmental Meeting. This is the procedure that is normally used in other
international programmes. A vice Chairman will present NOWPAP on behalf of the Chairman, in such
case as the Chairman will not be able to be present. The meeting approved the suggestion made by
NOWPAP interim secretariat.
85. A representative of the Korean delegation requested UNEP, as interim secretariat, to assist in
expediting the finalization of the MoU with UNEP, the actual launch of the RCU offices and the
commencement of the duties of the staff members of the RCU as this is of great importance to the future
of NOWPAP.
Agenda item 13: Adoption of the report of the meeting
86. The meeting approved the report and its annexes.
Agenda item 14: Closure of the meeting

87. After the customary exchange of courtesies, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 12.15 pm
on Thursday, 4 November 2004.
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Annex I
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION 1
PROGRAMME OF WORK FOR THE 2004-2005 BIENNIUM

A. New Directions for NOWPAP RACs

The Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting

1.
Approves the report of the Executive Director of UNEP as the Interim Secretariat of NOWPAP on
the progress in the implementation of NOWPAP

2.
Approves the reports of the Directors of the four Regional Activity Centers (CEARAC, DINRAC,
MERRAC, POMRAC) of NOWPAP on the progress in the implementation of NOWPAP during 2004,
pending a discussion, at a later stage, on Activity K in the programme of work for DINRAC for 2005.

3.
Took note of the Proposal for New Directions for the NOWPAP RACs (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/9)
presented by UNEP as interim secretariat of NOWPAP with appreciation.

4.
Decides to convene an `Intersessional Workshop' for this purpose which will be held around mid-
2005 in the Republic of Korea. The workshop will be attended by the NOWPAP National Focal Points
and experts. Financial support for the travel of two representatives of each country and the secretariat will
be bourn by the NOWPAP Trust Fund.

B. Marine litter
The Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting

1. Took
note of the proposal for the Development of an Activity on the Sustainable Management of
Marine litter in the NOWPAP Region (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/8) presented by UNEP as interim
secretariat of NOWPAP with appreciation.

2. Recognizes the importance and urgent need to establish and develop an activity on Marine Litter in
NOWPAP region while avoiding duplications with existing global agreements and through consultations
with other international agencies and organizations in the region.
3. Decides that the newly established RCU will take a lead on developing the marine litter activity
and that the coordinator of NOWPAP will consult closely with the RACs on how to proceed with this
activity.
4. Agrees that a programme of work and appropriate budget for this activity should be developed by
the RCU for the next biennium, based on consultations between the NOWPAP Focal Points, the RACs
and the planned `Intersessional Workshop', and be presented by the RCU for consideration by Tenth
Intergovernmental Meeting.
5. Agrees that this activity will also be discussed during the Intersessional Workshop in 2005.

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RESOLUTION 2
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NOWPAP


The Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting,

1. Took
note of the proposal presented by UNEP on the increased contributions to the NOWPAP
Trust Fund (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/10).

2. Decides to further discuss this proposal during the Intersessional Workshop in 2005.
3. Agrees to maintain the present level of contributions, with a view to revise this level at a later stage,
should a particular need arise.

4. Encourages the members of NOWPAP, the RCU and the Executive Director of UNEP to make
efforts to secure funds from sources external to the Trust Fund, including civil society, local government,
international and regional organizations and financial institutions.

5. Requests the secretariat, with the understanding by the Members, to make further efforts to
maintain the expenditure of NOWPAP at a reasonable level.

RESOLUTION 3
THE MOU AND THE REGIONAL OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN

The Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting,

1.
Took note of the legal advice presented by UNEP on the nature of the non-binding technical and
operational guidelines for the cooperation provided by the NOWPAP Regional Oil Spill Contingency
Plan.

2.
Agrees to conduct further consultations regarding the proposal from Japan on the expansion of
geographical coverage of the NOWPAP Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan (UNEP/NOWPAP/ IG. 9/9).

3.
Decides that this proposal will be discussed during the Tenth Intergovernmental Meeting.


RESOLUTION 4
DEVELOPMENT OF A GEF PDF-B PROPOSAL

The Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting,

1.
Took note of the progress made by the secretariat on the development of the GEF proposal
"Addressing Land-Based Activities that Affect the Marine and Coastal Environment in the Northwest
Pacific Region" (UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/7.1) with appreciation.

2.
Endorsed in principle the concept paper, subject to the request that UNEP DGEF will circulate via
e-mail a revised project concept, incorporating the comments and addressing the concerns raised during
this meeting.

3.
Agreed to formally approve, via e-mail, the revised concept paper at an early date.

4.
Requests UNEP and the RCU to further proceed with the work on this proposal by submitting the
concept paper to the GEF for approval.

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Annex II

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS


1.
NOWPAP MEMBERS
Treaty Law Department

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
People's Republic of China
Beijing, People's Republic of China

Tel: +86-10-65963256


Mr. Ruisheng YUE
Fax: +86-10-65963257
Head of Delegation
Email: Li_ting@mfa.gov.cn
Deputy Director General

Department of International Cooperation
Mr. Hailiang E
State Environmental Protection Administration
Deputy Director
(SEPA)
Department of Ship Safety and Pollution
115 Xizhimennei Nanxiaojie
Prevention
Beijing 100035, People's Republic of China
Maritime Safety Administration
Tel: +86-10-6615 1763
11 Jianguomennei Ave.
Fax: +86-10-6615 1762
Beijing, People's Republic of China
Email: Yuers@zhb.gov.cn
Tel: +86-10-65292872


Fax: +86-10-65292875

Ms. Xin GUO
Email: ehailiang@msa.gov.cn
Deputy Director General

Maritime Safety Administration
Japan
Ministry of Communications

11 Jianguomennei Ave.
Mr. Koichi ITO
Beijing, People's Republic of China
NOWPAP Focal Point for Japan
Tel: +86-10-65292593

Director,
Fax: +86-10-65292245

Global Environment Division, Global Issues
Email: guoxin@msa.gov.cn
Department

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Yu TONG
Tokyo, Japan
Director, Division of Marine Environment
Tel: +81-3-5501-8245


Department of Pollution Control
Fax: +81-3-5501-8244

State Environmental Protection Administration
Email: koichi.ito@mofa.go.jp
115 Xizhimenei, Nanxiaojie, Beijing 100035,

People' s Republic of China
Mr. Akira KOTAKI
Tel: +86-10-6611 142
Director,
Fax: +86-10-66111421

Ocean Office, Environment and Ocean Division,
Email: yutong@sepa.gov.cn
Policy Bureau

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Ms. Mengheng ZHANG
Tokyo, Japan
Programme Officer, Division of International
Tel: +81-3-5253-8265


Organizations
Fax: +81-3-5253-1549

Department of International Cooperation
E-mail : kotaki-a2v7@mlit.go.jp
State Environmental Protection Administration

115 Xizhimenei, Nanxiaojie, Beijing 100035,
Ms. Yoshiko NAGAYAMA
People' s Republic of China
Deputy Director,
Tel: +86-10-66151933


Global Environment Division, Global Issues
Fax: +86-10-66151762
Department
Email: Zhangmh@sepa.gov.cn
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tokyo, Japan
Ms. Ting LI
Tel: +81-3-5501-8245


Deputy Division Chief
Fax: +81-3-5501-8244


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Email: yoshiko.nagayama@mofa.go.jp
Ms. Sunyoung KIM

Deputy Director, Environment Cooperation
Mr. Masafumi TAKAHASHI
Division
Deputy Director,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Global Environment Issues Division, Global
Seoul 110-760, Republic of Korea
Environment Bureau
Tel. +82-2-2100-7743/7744
Ministry of the Environment
Fax: +82-2-2100-7991
Tokyo, Japan
Email: sykim73@mofat.go.kr
Tel: +81-3-5521-8245



Fax: +81-3-3581-3348
Mr. Sung-ho JOO
E-mail : masafumi_takahashi@env.go.jp
Director, Marine Environment Division

Marine Policy Bureau
Mr. Nagayuki SUZUKI
Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Assistant Director,
139 Chungjeung No 3
Marine Environment Protection & Disaster
Seodaemun-gu
Prevention Division,
Seoul 120-715 Republic of Korea
Guard & Rescue Department
Tel: +82-2-3148 6540
Japan Coast Guard
Fax: +82-2-3148 6545


Tokyo, Japan
E-mail: mmaf4239@momaf.go.kr
Tel : +81-3-3591-9819

Fax : +81-3-3591-5085

Mr. Dong-Sik WOO
E-mail : nagayuki-suzuki@kaiho.mlit.go.jp
Deputy Director

Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Mr. Masahiro UMEYAMA
50 Chungjeung No 3
Official
Seodaemun-gu
Ocean office, Environmental and Ocean Division,
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Policy bureau
Tel: +82-2-3148 6544-1
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Fax: +82-2-3148 6545


Tokyo, Japan
E-mail: dwoo0047@momaf.go.kr
Tel: +81-3-5253-8267


Fax: +81-3-5253-1549

Mr. Dae Ho WOO
E-mail : uneyama-m2um@mlit.go.jp
Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

139 Chungjeung No 3
Republic of Korea
Seodaemun-gu

Seoul 120-715 Republic of Korea
Mr. Jai-chul CHOI
Tel: +82-2-3148 6544
Deputy Director General
Fax: +82-2-3148 6545


International Economic Affairs Bureau
E-mail: woodh@momaf.go.kr
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Seoul, Republic of Korea
Dr. Sangjin LEE
Tel: +-822-2100 7712

Deputy Director
Fax: +-822-2100 7987


Pollution Response Division
Email: jcchoi81@mofat.go.kr
National Maritime Police Agency

105, 1-9a, Bukseong-dong, Jung-gu
Mr. Yeon-chul YOO
Incheon, Republic of Korea
NOWPAP Focal Point for the Republic of Korea
Tel: +82-32-883 1846
Director , Environment Cooperation Division
E-mail: lsj7551@nmpa.go.kr
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Seoul, 110-051 Republic of Korea
Mr. Myeong-cheol CHEON
Tel: +-822-2100 7745

Assistance Director
Fax: +-822-2100 7991


National Maritime Police Agency
Email: ycyoo87@mofat.go.kr
105, 1-ga, Bukseong-dong, Jung-gu

Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Tel: +82-32-883 1846 Fax: +82-32-888 0594
Ministry of Transport


State Marine Pollution Control and Salvage
E-mail: seaes@nmpa.go.kr
Administration, Sakhalin Branch

52 Portovayastr.
Dr. Dong Beom YANG
Korsakov, Sakhalin
KORDI
Russian Federation
Ansan PO Box 29
Tel: +7-424-35 22322/+-7-095-959 4695

Seoul 425-600 Republic of Korea
Fax: +7-424-35 40407/+7-095-959 4694
Tel: +82-31-400 6157
Email: yanchuk_a@mail.ru / mpsc@morflot.ru
Fax: +82-31-408 4493

E-mail: dbyang@kordi.re.kr
2.
UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER

ORGANIZATIONS
Mr. Jae Ryoung OH

Principal Research Scientist
Mr. Ellik ADLER
Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute
Programme Coordinator, Regional Seas
391 Jangmok-ri
Programme
Jang-mok-Myon Geoje 656-830
Interim Coordinator NOWPAP
Republic of Korea
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
E-mail: jroh@kordi.re.kr
P O Box 30552, Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254-20-624544 Fax: +254-20-
Mr. Suh-Yong Chung
624618/624300 Email. Ellik.Adler@unep.org
Assistance Professor of Law

Myongji University, College of Law
Ms. Hanneke van LAVIEREN
50-3 Namgajwa-dong,
Programme Officer
Seodaemun-gu,
Regional Seas Programme
Seoul 120-728 Republic of Korea
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Tel: +82-11-715-7838
P O Box 30552, Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: mahlerchung@yahoo.com
Tel: +254-20-624052

Fax: +254-20-624618
Russian Federation
Email. Hanneke.Vanlavieren@unep.org


Mr. Sergey B. TVERITINOV
Mr. Takashi OTSUKA
NOWPAP Focal point for Russian Federation
Task Manager, Asia and the Pacific
Deputy Head, Department of International
Division of GEF Coordination
Cooperation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Federal Atomic, Environmental and
P.O. Box 30552
Technological Supervision Service
Nairobi, Kenya
34, Taganskaya Str.
Tel +254-20-624380

Moscow 109147 Russian Federation
Fax. +254-20-624041
Tel: +-7-095-911 6453
E-mail: takashi.otsuka@unep.org
Fax: +-7-095-912 4710

Email: tveritinov@gan.ru
3.
OBSERVERS


Mr. Sergey VASILIEV
Regional Coordinating Unit
Counsellor

Economic Affairs
Mr. Alexander TKALIN
Embassy of Russian Federation in Japan
Dept. of Oceanography and Marine Ecology
2-1-1 Azabudai
Far Eastern Regional Hydrometeorological
Tokyo 106-0041 Japan
Research Institute (FERHRI)
Tel: +81-3-35834224

24, Fontonnaya Street
Fax: +81-3-35050593

Vladivostok 690990, The Russian Federation
Email: rosconsl@ma.kcom.ne.jp
Tel: +7-423-222-4887 (h): +7-423-231-1359

Fax: +7-423-222-7754
Mr. Anatoly YANCHUK
E-mail: atkalin@hydromet.com

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Mr. Jianguo WANG
Mr. Xiaodong ZHONG
Director, Data and Information Network Regional
Department of International Cooperation
Activity Center (DINRAC)
State Environmental Protection Administration
Environmental Information Centre
115 Xizhimennei Nanxiaojie
State Environmental Protection Administration
Beijing 100035, People's Republic of China
(SEPA) of China
Tel: +86-10-66151934
No. 1 Yuhuinanlu,Chaoyang District, Beijing 100
Fax: +86-10-66151762
029, People's Republic of China.
Email: Zhong.xiaodong@sepa.gov.cn
Tel: +86-10-8464 0869

Fax: +86-10-8463 0849

Mr. Norio BABA
Email: jgwang@zhb.gov.cn
Japan Oceanographic Data Center

5-3-1, Tsuklji, Chuo-ku
POMRAC
Tokyo, Japan

Tel: +81-33541-4295
Dr. Anatoly N. KACHUR
Fax: +81- 33545-2885
Director, Pollution Monitoring Regional Activity
E-mail: norio-baba@kaiho.mlit.go.jp
Centre (POMRAC) of NOWPAP

Pacific Institute of Geography
Ms. Jeung Sook PARK
Far ­Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of
West Sea Fisheries Research Institute
Sciences
Eulwang-dong 66-3, Jung-gu
7 Radio Street, Vladivostok 690022, Russian
Incheon 400-420, The Republic of Korea
Federation
Tel: +82-32-745 0529
Tel: +74232313071
Fax: +82-32-745 0529
Fax: +7-4232-312833
E-mail: jtspartk@hanmail.net
Email.: kachur@tig.dvo.ru


Regional Activity Centres
MERRAC


CEARAC
Dr. Chang-Gu KANG

Director, Marine Environmental Emergency
Mr. Masanobu MIYAZAKI
Preparedness and
Director,
Response Regional Activity Center (MERRAC)
NOWPAP Special Monitoring and Coastal
of NOWPAP
Environmental
P.O. Box 23, Yuseong, Daejeon, 305-600,
Assessment Regional Activity Centre (CEARAC)
Republic of Korea
5-5 Ushigimashin-machi, Toyama City 930-0856,
Tel. +82-42-868 7100
Japan
Fax + 82-42-868 7714
Tel: +81-76-445-1571

Email: cgkang@kriso.re.kr
Fax: +81-76-445-1581

Email: miyazaki@npec.or.jp
Dr. Seong-Gil KANG

Senior Consultant of MERRAC of NOWPAP
Ms. Asami MURAYAMA
P.O. Box 23, Yuseong, Daejeon, 305-600,
Section Chief
Republic of Korea
NOWPAP Special Monitoring and Coastal
Tel: +82-42-868 7281

Environmental
Fax: + 82-42-868 7738
Assessment Regional Activity Centre (CEARAC)
Email: Kangsg@kriso.re.kr
5-5 Ushijimashin-machi,

Toyama city 930-0856 Japan
Dr. Jeong-Hwan OH
Tel: +81-76-445-1571

Consultant of MERRAC of NOWPAP
Fax: +81-76-445-1581

P.O. Box 23, Yuseong, Daejeon, 305-600,
Email: murayama@npec.or.jp
Republic of Korea

Tel: +82-42-868 7205

DINRAC
Fax: + 82-42-868 7738

Email: jhoh@kriso.re.kr
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Annex III

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

Working Documents


UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/1

Provisional Agenda

UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/2

Annotated Provisional Agenda

UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/4

Report of the Executive Director of the United Nations
Environment Programme on progress of the
implementation of the Northwest Pacific Action Plan for
2003 - 2004

UNEP/NOWPAP IG 9/5/1

CEA/RAC report of activities 2003-2004

UNEP/NOWPAP IG 9/5/2

DIN/RAC report of activities 2003-2004

UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/5/3
MER/RAC report of activities 2003-2004

UNEP/NOWPAP IG 9/5/4

POM/RAC report of activities 2003-2004

UNEP/NOWPAP IG 9/6

The expansion of the Geographical coverage of the
NOWPAP Regional Contingency Plan (RCP)

UNEP/NOWPAP IG 9/7

A concept paper for the GEF Project Development Facility
(PDF) - B proposal for the NOWPAP region

UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/8

Development of activity on sustainable management of
Marine Litter in NOWPAP region

UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/9

NOWPAP Evolution -Proposal for new directions for the
NOWPAP RACs

UNEP/NOWPAP IG. 9/10

Proposal for increased contributions to the NOWPAP Trust
Fund

Information Documents

UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/INF/1

List of Documents

UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/INF/2

Provisional list of participants

UNEP/NOWPAP IG.9/INF/3

Governing Council Decision on NOWPAP

UNEP/NOWPAP IG.8/11
Eighth Intergovernmental Meeting on the Northwest Pacific
Action Plan: Report of the Meeting

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UNEP/NOWPAP/CEARAC/FPM 2/10
Report of the Second NOWPAP CEARAC Focal Points
Meeting

UNEP/NOWPAP/DINRAC/NFP 3
Report of the Third NOWPAP DINRAC Focal Points
Meeting

UNEP/NOWPAP/MERRAC/FPM 6/15
Report of the Sixth NOWPAP MERRAC Focal Points
Meeting

UNEP/NOWPAP/POMRAC/FPM 2/7
Report of the Second NOWPAP POMRAC Focal Points
Meeting

UNEP/IMO/NOWPAP/MERRAC IG 8/6/1.1
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Regional
Cooperation regarding Preparedness and Response to
Oil Spills in the Marine Environment of the Northwest
Pacific Region

UNEP/IMO/NOWPAP/MERRAC IG.8/6/1.2
NOWPAP Regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan




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