Understanding regarding primary decontamination of CWPFs

C-I/DEC.23 adopted by the Conferenee of the States Parties at its First Session on 16 May 1997 and entitled Primary deeontamination of the chemical weapons production facility  

Recalling that the Commission, in its PC-V/12, subparagraph 6.2(b), adopted the understanding that, in order to ensure the safe conduct of on-site inspections, a State Party should be encouraged to complete the primary decontamination of the CWPF as part of its closure and inactivation measures. 

Recalling the understanding that some limited decontamination capability may be required after closure and inactivation to ensure the safety of inspectors and personnel, 

Recalling also the understanding that a decontamination capability may also be required to provide safe conditions for dismantling and destroying the plant and to avoid potential environmental contamination. 

Recalling that the Commission noted that, in coimection with these decontamination requirements, a limited amount of safety equipment will be required. 

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