Reduction and Phaseout of PFOS in Priority Sectors

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The objective of the Reduction and Phase-Out of PFOS in Priority Sectors Project is to reduce PFOS in selected sectors and enterprises in China in a sustainable manner. There are four components to the project, the first component being PFOS production reduction. The project will support production phase-out and reduction for primary PFOSF producers and at secondary PFOS producers (approximately 14 companies). Activities to be financed include: closure; conversion of production to non-POPs like chemicals; and adoption of best environmental practices at facilities that will continue production of PFOS and PFOSF for acceptable uses under the Stockholm convention. The second component is the reduction of PFOS. The project will finance procurement of pesticides (9 tons total: 6 tons of indoxacarb based baits, 3 tons of cypermethrin based powder, and a small amount of hydramethylnon) for demonstration of a two-phase treatment method using bait and powder to control red fire ants, carried out under component three. The third component is the policy and technical assistance. This component will finance technical assistance activities required to strengthen regulatory and policy framework, standards, and capacity building. These activities are essential for ensuring sustainability of PFOS phase-out in both production and consumption sectors. Finally, the fourth component is the project management. Component four will finance: (a) costs of operations of three project management offices (PMOs) at FECO, Guangdong EPB and Hubei EPB, as well as (b) monitoring and Evaluation. Eligible costs include expenditures incurred by the PMOs in carrying out the project, printing, communication, office equipment and supplies, service contracts for office equipment and utilities, and public awareness materials.