The Committee,
- Having examined Document ITH/13/8.COM/13.b,
- Recalling paragraphs 35 to 37 of the Operational Directives,
- Further recalling Resolution 4.GA 5 and Decision 7.COM 13.a,
- Noting the experience gained since 2010 in implementing the referral option for nominations to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,
- Decides to continue its reflection on the experience gained in implementing the referral option at its ninth session and invites the Subsidiary Body to address this issue in its 2014 report to the Committee.