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

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Climate change Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Ozone layer Pollution control
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 21 July 2021).
Abstract

This Decree, based on the provisions of the Croatian Law on climate change and ozone layer protection, prescribes the treatment of controlled and new substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases (fluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride and other greenhouse gases containing fluorine), the treatment of devices and equipment containing or relying on those substances, the treatment of those substances after cessation of use of devices and equipment containing them, the leak test, the method of collection, recovery and destruction of these substances, the amount of compensation to cover the costs of collection, recovery and destruction of such substances and the method of calculating the costs of collection, recovery and destruction of these substances, obligations to centers for collection, recovery and storage of gases, obligations of the Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency, the manner of labelling devices and equipment containing or depending on these substances, the manner of reporting on these substances, conducting network applications for ozone depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases and data on fixed equipment and systems and other related issues. This text also ensures the implementation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/661 of 25 April 2019 ensuring the smooth functioning of the electronic registry for quotas for placing hydrofluorocarbons on the market (article 2).

Full text
Croatian
Website
sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on climate change and ozone layer protection.

Legislation | Croatia | 2019

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Emissions, Emissions trading, Ozone layer, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Financing, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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

Legislation | Croatia | 2014

Keyword: Emissions, Liability/compensation, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX