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Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations 2010 (L.N. 3 of 2010).

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Hazardous substances Precautionary principle Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations, made under the Ozone Layer Protection Act, provide for the control of and aim at the reduction of the manufacture, importation, exportation, use, sale and movement of ozone depleting substances. They also fulfill Tuvalu’s obligation under Montreal Protocol. The precautionary principle must always be applied when the Minister makes decisions regarding the importation, use, sell, storage and movement of ozone depleting substances. The Regulations provide for a system of permits for various activities involving ozone depleting substances and introduce various prohibitions. The Schedules, among other things, list controlled substances and various authorities and their functions under these Regulations.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Ozone Layer Protection Act (Cap. 30.30).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 2008 (2008)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Precautionary principle, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX