Ozone Depleting Substances Consumption (Control) Rules, 2001. Country/Territory Nepal Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen. Keyword Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Hazardous substances Authorization/permit International trade Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Rules enter into force immediately. Abstract These Rules aim to control and phase out the production and consumption of ozone depleting substances. These Rules specify the substances to be consumed as well as sold and distributed within Nepal as prescribed in Schedule 1. The annual consumption, import quantity and phase out rate of the substance shall be notified by the Ministry and published in the Official Gazette. Licensing authority for import of substance, pursuant to Rule 3 shall issue the authorization for importing the substances under the procedures, conditions, specifications, quantitative norms and phase out rates set forth by the Ministry. The Rules require all ozone depleting substances importers to obtain licences and forbids the re-export of imported substances to other countries. The Rules set out conditions to be fulfilled by the importer of ozone depleting substances. The Rules further provide for functions, rights and duties of the Ministry. Full text English Website www.lawcommission.gov.np References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act 1997 (No. 24 of 1997). Legislation | Nepal | 1997 Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Pollution control, EIA, Protected area, Cultural heritage, Special fund, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX