7. Israel and the Palestinian Authority shall establish within the CAC an Environmental Experts Committee for the coordination of environmental issues, to be convened when the need arises.
   
   

36. Gas and Petroleum:

1. This sphere includes, inter alia, distribution, supply, licensing, sales, exploration and production of gas and petroleum in the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area.
   
   
2. In authorizing the construction or operation of gas and petroleum facilities ( including gas and petrol stations ), a safety distance from the Settlements and the Military Installation Area shall be observed by the Palestinian Authority.
   
   
3. The color of all gas cylinders in use in the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area shall be different than that in use in Israel.
   
   
4. Israel and the Palestinian Authority agree to cooperate concerning the exploration and production of oil and gas in cases of joint geological structures lying partly in Israel or the West Bank and partly in the Gaza Strip or the Jericho Area.
   
   
5. Transfer of gas or fuel products through or to Israel and the West Bank shall be in accordance with Israeli standards concerning safety, security and environmental protection, and in accordance with the arrangements regarding entry into Israel.
   
   
6. Policies of pricing, taxation, import and marketing regarding gas and petroleum are dealt with in Annex IV.
   
   

37. Insurance:

1. This sphere includes, inter alia, licensing of insurance companies, insurance agents and supervision of their activity.
   
   
2. Arrangements regarding the compulsory insurance of motor vehicles and the compensation of road accident casualties, in view of transportation between the Gaza and the Jericho area, are dealt with in Annex IV.
   
   

38. Treasury:

1. In view of the need for a smooth transfer of powers and responsibilities, Israel shall provide the Palestinian Authority, through a team of Palestinian auditors, with all the details concerning the Civil Administration budget allocated for the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area and the revenues, expenses and accounts. It shall also provide details regarding the Civil Administration's existing financial system in the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area.
   
   
1. Israel shall transfer to the Palestinian Authority all the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area Civil Administration funds and bank accounts as well as movable property.

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