*Collect and analyze information on Basel Convention (BC) The BC has set itself to new tasks, including recycle, management, and disposal of waste, not limited in trans-boundary transport. Therefore, participation in the BC for Taiwan should be the platform for waste information exchange and problem solving with the world. *Analyze the impacts of Basel Convention’s legal decisions to Taiwan and propose implementation measures The key issue is about the framework of insurance for hazardous waste transboundary movement. The related articles are drafted. The mentioned insurance should be based on a policy designed to allow the related stakeholders to share the risk. *Assist to participate the Mobile Phone Partnership Initiative (MPPI) and Computer Refurbishment and Recycling Working Group (CRRWG) of the Basel Convention 1.MPPI：The project team has engaged in the Project 3.1 “Recovery and Recycling of End-Of-Life Mobile Phones” by participating teleconference among group members for 7 times. Suggestions were given by the industry in Taiwan for the draft document of Project4.1 “Design and Use of Mobile Phones”. 2.CRRWG：The planned CRRWG includes computer and LCD-Monitor. The suggestion of the representative of the team, financial considerations and related issue are provided. *Analyze Two BC Technical Guidelines (Medical Waste and Waste Organic Solvents) for the Environmentally Sound Management and Review of Implementation Progress in Taiwan. *Assist in education-related matters The Basel Convention web-side and the waste identification database in Taiwan are maintained and updated continuously. Two workshops about MPPI/CRRWG for industry and the waste trans-boundary movement for customers are held.

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