European Union (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 658 of 2016). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Hazardous substances Offences/penalties Pollution control Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations provide for full and effective implementation in Ireland of Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 842/2006. It aims to gradually phase down high global warming potential (GWP) fluorinated greenhouse (F-gases) and replace them with more environmentally friendly alternatives. The EU Regulation is immediately applicable in Ireland but revised national legislation is needed to enforce the requirements based on the extended scope of the Regulation. The Regulations, among other things: require all undertakings to comply with these Regulations and the EU Regulation; provide for the designation of a number of competent bodies to administer specific provisions of Regulation No. 517/2014 in Ireland; provide for various responsibilities of competent bodies designated for the purpose of giving effect to the EU Regulation; designate and assign duties to the EPA as competent authority; provide for the appointment of, and assignment of the duties of, and various functions of, an Authorised Officer; define a number of offences. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 842/2006. Legislation | European Union | 2014 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 279 of 2011). Legislation | Ireland | 2011 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Environmental Protection Agency Act (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No.278 of 2011). Legislation | Ireland | 2011 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Certification, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by European Union (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 367 of 2019). Legislation | Ireland | 2019 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Certification, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Union (Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 32 of 2020). Legislation | Ireland | 2020 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Certification, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX