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Act on substances that deplete the ozone layer and on some fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2015 Pos. 881
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Ozone layer
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 10 July 2015.
Abstract

The objective of this Act is to prevent and reduce emissions of substances that deplete the ozone layer and fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. The present Act regulates: (1) duties of entities dealing with production and services related to the use of substances that deplete the ozone layer and fluorinated greenhouse gases, and trade in these substances and gases, and products, devices, systems of fire protection, fire extinguishers and air conditioning systems in certain motor vehicles; (2) duties of authorities competent in matters related to substances that deplete the ozone layer and fluorinated greenhouse gases; (3) sanctions for violating regulations concerning substances that deplete the ozone layer and on some fluorinated greenhouse gases. The text is composed of the following Sections: (1) General provisions; (2) Obligation of keeping records by operators of fire protection devices and systems; (3) Specialized unit; (4) Central register of operators of fire protection devices and systems; (5) Certification; (6) Appeal commitree; (7) Duties of entities dealing with air conditioning systems in certain motor vehicles; (8) Reporting on substances that deplete the ozone layer and fluorinated greenhouse gases; (9) Authorities competent in substances that deplete the ozone layer and fluorinated greenhouse gases; (10) Control; (11) Administrative fines and criminal provisions; (12) Changes in valid provisions; (13) Transitional and final provisions.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Emissions, Internal trade, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Act on substances depleting the ozone layer.

Legislation | Poland | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Institution, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on forms of applications for derogations from prohibitions for certain controlled substances.

Legislation | Poland | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Emissions, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the list of operators of products and equipment containing controlled substances or fluorinated greenhouse gases in the possession of organizational units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.

Legislation | Poland | 2018

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX