IAVWOPSG-Memo/3

26/4/04

MEMORANDUM

Ref.:	AN 10/18.2
To:	Members, International Airways Volcano Watch Operations Group (IAVWOPSG)
From:	IAVWOPSG Secretary
Subject:	Follow-up action on the IAVWOPSG/1 Meeting
Action:	a) note the information; and

b) undertake the follow-up action, as required.

With regard to the IAVWOPSG/1 Meeting, I am pleased to inform you that the final report, which has been subject to some minor editorials, and the executive summary (English version) have been placed on the IAVWOPSG website.

It is expected that on 19 June 2004, the Air Navigation Commission will review the report of the IAVWOPSG/1 Meeting. In this context, seven conclusions which involve action by the Commission will be brought to their attention, as follows:

Conclusion 1/5 —	Reporting, recording and post-flight reporting of aircraft observations of volcanic activity
Conclusion 1/8 —	Coordination with the IUGG
Conclusion 1/9 —	Amendment to Annex 15 regarding the level of alert colour code
Conclusion 1/12 —	Extension of areas of responsibility of VAACs
Conclusion 1/24 —	Development of VEI/Source term matrix
Conclusion 1/27 —	Increase of the workload of the VAACs
Conclusion 1/34 —	Update of the work programme of the IAVWOPSG
In view of the extensive work programme, I encourage you to start undertaking the follow-up action on the remaining conclusions, as required, at your earliest convenience. For ease of reference, a follow-up table related to the conclusions has been placed on the IAVWOPSG website.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all of the members of the group for your valuable assistance to the Secretariat during the IAVWOPSG/1 Meeting.

R. Romero

Secretary, IAVWOPSG