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L - Riot
Control Agents
Information on National Protective Program against Chemical
Weapons and Toxic Chemicals
1. To which information will this section apply
2. Explanation of terms used in relation to the information requirements
For the purposes of increasing the transparency of national programmes related to protective purposes, pursuant to Article X , paragraph 4 of the Chemical Weapons Convention, each State Party is required to provide annually to the Secretariat information on its programme.
The Secretariat has developed a set of broad guidelines which may assist States Parties in preparation and submission of information pertaining to their national protective programmes. These guidelines are not mandatory and could be used on a voluntary basis as a confidence building measure. Moreover, States Parties may choose to incorporate any additional information they deem appropriate.
A general overview of each national programme related to protective purposes against chemical weapons would be desirable in order to assist in the identification of its principle elements. Certain elements of national protective programs could be of special significance, and therefore, a requirement for more detailed information could be justified. National protective programs may constitute several elements, such as, research and development programmes, training, procurement and specialist protection units employed by the States Parties. Additionally, information on the storage and consumption of scheduled chemicals and simulants employed in support of such national programmes would be extremely useful.
Annex to this note contains suggested templates that could be used for the annual provision of information on national programmes related to protective purposes. These templates may enable States Parties to provide as much information as possible on their national protective programs. The information on national protective programmes should refer to the previous calendar year and should be submitted not later than 90 days after the end of the previous calendar year.
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To which information will this section apply
This section will apply for the information which the States Parties should provide on an annual basis to the Technical Secretariat on its national programmes related to protective purposes under article X, paragraph 4 of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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Explanation of terms used in relation to the information requirements
The following explanations are important when submitting information:
(a) Protective purposes means those purposes related to protection against toxic chemicals and to protection against chemical weapons.
(b) Protective equipment means equipment designed to prevent human beings from getting in contact with toxic chemicals or chemicals defined as chemical weapons.
(c) Chemical protection means protection against chemical weapons.
(d) Special chemical protection units means planned or existing military or civil units, one of whose principal functions is related to protection against toxic chemicals or chemicals defined as chemical weapons.
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