Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility CWDF

The role of S A at a Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility (CWDF) is different than in other types of inspections. At a CWDF, the main objective of S A is to confirm the identity of a particular chemical that has been declared, that is, the declared chemical agent that is being destroyed. Further,... 

Major considerations at chemical weapon destruction facilities (CWDFs) include (a) throughput (i.e., amount of agent and number of munitions that can be safely processed), (b) follow-on treatment of off-gases and other waste products, (c) disposal... 

CHEMICAL WEAPONS DESTRUCTION FACILITY (CWDF) ISSUES... 

The purpose of this Agreement for a Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility (CWDF), hereafter referred to as this Agreement , is to facilitate the implementation of the provisions of the Convention in relation to inspections conducted at the facility pursuant to paragraph 5 of Article IV of the Convention and in accordance with the respective obligations undertaken by the inspected State Party and the OPCW under the Convention. 

Welcoming the proposal for visits by the Council Chairperson and representatives of Council members to Chemical Weapons Destruction Facilities and/or CWDF construction sites to further consider progress and efforts towards achieving complete destmction in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, and any measures being taken to overcome possible problems in a destmction programme in accordance with Part IV (A), paragraph 26 of the Verification Annex ... 

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