The use of contingency costs in project proposals
156. The Committee decided to adopt the recommendations contained in the Secretariat document, UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/12/32 as follows:
(a) implementing agencies should not apply physical contingency charges against known costs for project components (e.g., licences, certain pieces of equipment, training costs, equipment and services already purchased, etc.); and,
(b) implementing agencies should minimize contingency costs as experience was gained with standard equipment, technology and other project costs and in-field implementation and procurement.