That, in the ICAO communication to States and International Organizations following IVATF/4 on the accomplishments of the IVATF, attention is drawn to: the draft Amendment 76 to Annex 3 Meteorological Service — pertaining to improvements to for International Air Navigation volcano observatory arrangements; improved guidance in the Handbook on the International Airways Volcano Watch Operational Procedures and Contact — (Doc 9766), the List Manual on Volcanic Ash, Radioactive (Doc 9691), and other new Material and Toxic Chemical Clouds or improved guidance such as the manual on Flight Safety and Volcanic Ash Risk Management of Flight Operations with — (Doc 9974); Known or Forecast Volcanic Ash Contamination and respective responsibilities in the context of a) and b) above. Recommendation 4/xx — That, the International Airways Volcano Watch Operations Group (IAVWOPSG) be invited to: task the World Meteorological Organization Union of Geophysics and Geodesy (IUGG) Volcanic Ash Scientific Advisory Group (VASAG) to interact with groups undertaking assessment of global volcanic risks and monitoring capabilities, by providing advice on appropriate methods for assessing aviation hazards and risks; and task the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) Provider States, and the World Organization of Volcano Observatories (WOVO) through the IUGG, to take the lead in efforts to: improve communication channels between VAACs and States with active volcanoes; and review and improve related guidance within the Handbook on the International Airways Volcano Watch Operational – (Doc 9766) accordingly. Procedures and Contact List Other issues No other scientific aspects were raised under this agenda item by the task force. — — — — — — — —
That, in the ICAO communication to States and International Organizations following IVATF/4 on the accomplishments of the IVATF, attention is drawn to: the draft Amendment 76 to Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation pertaining to improvements to volcano observatory arrangements; improved guidance in the Handbook on the International Airways Volcano Watch — Operational Procedures and Contact List (Doc 9766), the Manual on Volcanic Ash, Radioactive Material and Toxic Chemical Clouds (Doc 9691), and other new or improved guidance such as the manual on Flight Safety and Volcanic Ash — Risk Management of Flight Operations with Known or Forecast Volcanic Ash Contamination (Doc 9974); and respective responsibilities in the context of a) and b) above. Recommendation 4/xx — That, the International Airways Volcano Watch Operations Group (IAVWOPSG) be invited to: task the World Meteorological Organization Union of Geophysics and Geodesy (IUGG) Volcanic Ash Scientific Advisory Group (VASAG) to interact with groups undertaking assessment of global volcanic risks and monitoring capabilities, by providing advice on appropriate methods for assessing aviation hazards and risks; and task the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) Provider States, and the World Organization of Volcano Observatories (WOVO) through the IUGG, to take the lead in efforts to: improve communication channels between VAACs and States with active volcanoes; and review and improve related guidance within the Handbook on the International Airways Volcano Watch – Operational Procedures and Contact List (Doc 9766) accordingly. Other issues No other scientific aspects were raised under this agenda item by the task force. — — — — — — — —
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