Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Public Meeting on Preparations for an International Agreement Through the United Nations Environment Program on Persistent Organic Pollutants

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The United States government, through an interagency working group chaired by the U.S. Department of State, is preparing for negotiations through the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) on a global agreement to address certain persistent organic pollutants that result in risks of a transboundary nature. The first negotiating session is scheduled to take place in Montreal, Canada, on June 29-July 3 this year. The Department of State will host a public meeting in advance of this session to outline issues likely to arise in the context of the negotiations. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3 from 10:30-12:30 in Room 1912 of the U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. to expedite their entrance into the building, attendees should provide Eunice Mourning (tel. 202-647-9266, fax 202-647-5947) with their date of birth and social security number by close of business on Monday, June 1. Attendees should enter at the ``C'' Street entrance and bring picture identification with them. For further information, please contact Mr. Trigg Talley, U.S. Department of State, OES/ENV, Room 4325, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20520. Phone 202-647-5808, f