361. Paper Prepared in the National Security Council1
U.S. Negotiating Strategy for UNEP Ozone Protocol Negotiations Third Session: April 27–30, Geneva
I. Controls
A. First Step
1. Freeze “emissions” at 1986 levels.
• include all CFCs and Halons
• automatic 0–2 years after entry into force
2. 20% Reduction
• include CFC 11, 12, 113
• automatic 2–4 years after entry into force
B. Second Step
• “up to” 50% reduction, subject to science2
• include CFC 11, 12, 113
• within 8–10 years after entry into force
C. Third Step
• “up to” 95% reduction, subject to science
• include CFC 11, 12, 113
• within 14–16 years after entry into force
[Page 1031]II. General Provisions
• Emissions. Define “emissions” as weighted “adjusted production” (P+I–E–D) (but consider other alternatives)
• Country Coverage. All major producing/using countries must sign; encourage potential major producers/users (e.g., China, India) to sign; allow (?) LDC’s to join (but not if they get an emissions allowance)
• Scientific Assessment. Next major review 4–6 years after entry into force, then every 6 years thereafter; minor reviews every 2 years (also include technical and economic assessments)
• Trade Aspects. Support provisions to encourage compliance with controls.
- Source: Reagan Library, Bledsoe, Ralph: Files, 330—Stratospheric Ozone (1985 to June 1987) [7]. No classification marking. In the top margin, an unknown hand wrote: “Wed 2:00 5806 Climate Friday 1:00 p.m. Thursday 3:30 pm. JR Spradley’s proposal.”↩
- An unknown hand highlighted this phrase and wrote: “and other tech & compliance info? (i.e. substit’s & LDC’s.).”↩