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Ozone Layer Protection Act 2010 (No. 27 of 2010).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to control ozone depleting substances in Vanuatu in accordance with the obligations applying under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol, and for related purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Emissions Ozone layer Institution Pollution control Hazardous substances Transport/storage International trade Authorization/permit Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act gives effect to the Vanuatu’s obligations under the Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. It aims at phasing out ozone depleting substances as soon as possible except for essential uses and protecting human health and the environment from adverse effects resulting or likely to result from human activities which modify or are likely to modify the ozone layer. In order to achieve these objectives, the Act, among other things: places restrictions on the importation, exportation, manufacture and sale of substances that are declared controlled substances for purposes of this Act; and provides for the licensing and registration of Approved Importers and Approved Facilities (required in relation to purchase, sale, storage, processing, recovery, recycling or refilling of a controlled substance). The Act establishes the National Ozone Advisory Committee.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ozone Layer Protection (Fees and Penalty Notices) Regulation Order 2011 (No. 100 of 2011).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2011

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, International trade, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Schedule to the Ozone Layer Protection Act No. 27 of 2010 (Amendment) Order 2012 (No. 112 of 2012).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2012

Keyword: Ozone layer, Pollution control, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ozone Layer Protection (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 4 of 2014).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Ozone layer, Institution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX