Environmental Quality (Halon Management) Regulations 1999, PU (A) 452.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Ozone layer Air quality/air pollution Emissions

Geographical area

Asia, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

The Regulations entered into force on 1 January 2000.

Abstract

Since halon is a substance that depletes the ozone layer, these Regulations prohibit its use, particularly in fire protection systems. In accordance with regulation 4, the use of any new portable halon fire extinguisher is prohibited. Regulation 5 prescribes that an owner or a person in control of halon shall inform the Director General of any halon in his possession. Regulation 12 establishes that an owner or a person in control of an existing halon fire extinguishing system shall ensure that h

Full text

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Quality Act 1974 (No. 127 of 1974).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1974 (2001)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Education, Oil pollution, Waste management, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Special fund, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX