151. The representative of the United States of America, Chair of the IWG HFCV - Phase 2 informed AC.3 that his previous report on the progress of work of the group did not need update since the IWG will resume its work next week. However, he reported that GRSP at its December 2021 session endorsed his request of an extension of the mandate of the IWG of six months. He also informed AC.3 that an informal proposal of amendment would be submitted at the May 2022 session of GRSP. Finally, AC.3 agreed to extend the mandate of the IWG until December 2022.