[WMO Codes] fast track amendment 2015-1 approved, to take effect on May 6th

WMO Operational Newsletter http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/ois/Operational_Information/Newsletters/current_news_en.html says:

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CODES

WMO No. 306 - Manual on Codes - Adoption of amendments by the fast-track procedure

In accordance with the fast-track procedure for the adoption of amendments to the Manual on Codes, the Secretariat sent a list of amendments to the focal points for codes and data presentation matters for comments on 6 February 2015. No objections were received from the focal points. Additional entries to the Common Code tables C-5, C-8 and C-11 were proposed and these will be considered as minor adjustments and "will be done by the Secretary-General in consultation with the president of CBS" in accordance with the fast-track procedure. The president of CBS has approved the amendments, including the additional ones, on behalf of Executive Council for implementation on 6 May 2015. The amendments are available in English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Published: 17 April 2015

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