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. Full text English 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