National Environment (Management of Ozone Depleting Substances and Products) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 63 of 2001). Country/Territory Uganda Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Uganda Gazette No. 75 of 23 November, 2001. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Hazardous substances Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract The object of these Regulations is to: (a) regulate production, trade and use of controlled substances and products; (b) provide a system of data collection that will facilitate compliance with relevant reporting requirements under the Protocol; (c) promote the use of ozone friendly substances, products, equipment and technology, and (d) ensure the elimination of substances and products that deplete the ozone layer. Importation of exportation of controlled products (First Schedule) or controlled substances (Second Schedule) requires a license granted by the issue of the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall issue licenses only to applicants that have adequate and appropriate facilities and equipment to handle a controlled substance or product without causing damage to the environment. A register shall be kept of all licenses. A person who buys or receives a controlled substance or product shall sign the end-user declaration Form set out in the Fifth Schedule. Full text English References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Act, 1995 (Cap 153). Legislation | Uganda | 1995 Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Inspection, Mountain area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by National Environment (Management of Ozone Depleting Substances And Products) Regulations, 2020 Legislation | Uganda | 2019 Keyword: Access-to-information, Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Certification, Climate change, Hazardous substances, Subsidy/incentive, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Radiation, Data collection/reporting, Use restrictions, Public health Source: FAO, FAOLEX