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Updated on November 24th, 2014:
The objective is to dispose of high risk Polychlorinated Biphenyles (PCB) and improve the inventory management of transformers in the power sector in an environmentally sound manner. Negotiations completed on 22 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P122540. US$ 2.5 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Downtown Beirut, Lazarieh Center, Black A4 New, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 976-517, Fax: (961-1) 976-534, E-mail: manal.moussallem@undp-lebprojects.org, Contact: Manal Moussallem, Minister of Environment
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The objective is to dispose of high risk Polychlorinated Biphenyles (PCB) and improve the inventory management of transformers in the power sector in an environmentally sound manner. Pre-appraisal completed on 24 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P122540. US$ 2.5 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Downtown Beirut, Lazarieh Center, Black A4 New, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 976-517, Fax: (961-1) 976-534, E-mail: manal.moussallem@undp-lebprojects.org
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Updated on April 2nd, 2014:
The objective is to facilitate the implementation of the duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Republic of Lebanon towards the Stockholm Convention by: (a) enhancing management of Persistent Organic Pollutants; and (b) drawing partnership to develop/implement a national strategy to eliminate the release of Polychlorinated Biphenyles. Pre-appraisal scheduled for 14 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P122540. US$ 2.5 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment, Downtown Beirut, Lazarieh Center, Black A4 New, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 976-517, Fax: (961-1) 976-534, E-mail: manal.moussallem@undp-lebprojects.org
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The objective is to facilitate the implementation of the duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Republic of Lebanon towards the Stockholm Convention by: (a) enhancing management of Persistent Organic Pollutants; and (b) drawing partnership to develop/implement a national strategy to eliminate the release of Polychlorinated Biphenyles. Negotiations scheduled for 15 January 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 2.5 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment, Downtown Beirut, Lazarieh Center, Black A4 New, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 976-517, Fax: (961-1) 976-534, E-mail: manal.moussallem@undp-lebprojects.org

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was founded on the eve of the Rio Earth Summit 30 years ago to address our planet's most critical environmental issues. The GEF is the world's largest multilateral trust fund dedicated to assisting developing countries to invest in nature and it promotes the implementation of major international environmental treaties.
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