Decision 84/68

The Executive Committee decided:

1. To note the revised progress report on the implementation of the room air-conditioning (RAC) sector plan under stage I of the HCFC phase-out management plan (HPMP) for China submitted by UNIDO;
2. To note the incremental-operating-cost incentive scheme for the RAC sector plan as a possible reference for future incentive schemes;
3. To approve the extension of implementation of the RAC sector plan under the stage I of the HPMP to 31 December 2020, on the understanding that no further extension would be requested; and
4. To request the Government of China and UNIDO:
   1. To submit a progress report on the implementation of the work programme associated with the final tranche of the RAC sector plan on a yearly basis until completion of the project and the project completion report by the 87^th meeting, and to return balances by the 88^th meeting; and
   2. To report on the effect of the incremental-operating-cost incentive scheme on the market uptake of R-290 split air-conditioners as part of their progress reports.