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Ozone Layer Protection Act (No. 25 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Nauru
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to give effect to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and for related purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Basic legislation Certification Environmental standards Hazardous substances Inspection Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Ozone layer Precautionary principle Procedural matters Public health Registration Transport/storage Pollution control Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall enter into force upon certification by the Speaker.
Abstract

The objectives of the Act are (I) prevention and minimization of the release of ozone depleting substances into the environment to protect human health and the environment; (II) control and reduction of the import, export, use, sale and storage of ozone depleting substances with a precautionary approach; (III) management and control of the phasing out of ozone depleting substances except for essential uses pursuant to the obligations under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer and Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; and (IV) fulfillment of the obligations under the Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol. To this end, this Act lays down provisions on the duties of the Department of Commerce, Industry and Environment; application criteria and procedures for import, export, sales, handling, and premises licenses; conditions for and duration, renewal or denial of license; establishment and maintenance of a register of licenses; prohibitions for importing, exporting, handling, sale or purchase of controlled substance in bulk or refrigerant, and premises without license; re-export of items seized by authorized officers; disposal, handling, and testing of controlled substances, prescribed goods, refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment; obligation of license holders for record keeping; and offences and penalties. The Minister may by notice in the Gazette authorize an officer of the Department, a Police officer or a Customs officer to be an authorized officer for the purposes of this Act. Controlled substances and a list of products containing controlled substances are listed in Schedule 1 and prescribed goods are listed in Schedule 2.

Full text
English
Website
ronlaw.gov.nr