SPAIN ON HYDROFLOUROCARBONS

UNCLAS MADRID 001837 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETRD XG BEXP SENV SP USTR SUBJECT: SPAIN ON HYDROFLOUROCARBONS REF: STATE 90316 ¶1. We delivered reftel points to the Ministries of Environment and Industry, Tourism and Trade. Juan Martinez Sanchez, Environment Ministry Subdirector General for Environmental Quality, responded May 18 that the new Socialist Administration is currently studying the draft regulation and therefore has no official position at this time. He said, however, that Spain's position has historically been in line with the European Commission's initial proposal. ¶2. We will report any further reactions as we receive them. ARGYROS