								January 24, 2006

Mr. Marco Gonzalez

Executive Secretary

Secretariat for the Montreal Protocol 

P. O. Box 30552, Nairobi, Kenya

Dear Mr. Gonzalez:

	 In accordance with the Montreal Protocol, the United States is
submitting our 2008 nomination for a critical use exemption (CUE) for
methyl bromide.  The enclosed sector by sector nominations generally
follow the format set out in the Methyl Bromide Handbook, and include
supplemental information as appropriate.  We hope that this format
facilitates the review of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel
and the Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee (MBTOC).  The United
States is submitting these documents electronically, but would be
pleased to provide a hard copy upon request.  We will fax this signed
cover letter to you for your records.

We have appreciated the opportunity to meet with the MBTOC at their
recent meetings to discuss key issues and answer questions, and would
like to continue such discussions at their 2006 meetings.  We look
forward to working with you to answer any questions that may arise
during the review process.  Please contact me (ThompsonJE2@state.gov or
1-202-647-9799) should questions arise during consideration of this
submission.  

Sincerely,

John E. Thompson

Division Director, Office of Environmental Policy

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