Following these discussions, the Executive Committee decided:
- To note the progress report on phase III of the sector plan for the phase-out of methyl bromide (MB) production for the period 2011 to 2013 and the verification reports on MB production for controlled (2011 to 2013) and feedstock (2010 to 2012) uses in China;
- To note that the Government of China would continue to use existing balances to undertake activities for the phase-out of MB production; and
- To defer consideration of the fourth tranche of the sector plan for the phase-out of MB production, and the corresponding 2014-2015 tranche implementation plan, to the 73rd meeting.