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Ozone Protection Regulation 1997.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Ozone layer Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Internal trade Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regulation commences on 1 August 1997.
Abstract

This Regulation implements the Ozone Protection Act 1989 by providing specifications on restrictions on sale and distribution of CFCs, HCFCs and halons (Part 2.1), restrictions on obtaining possession of CFCs, HCFCs and halons (Part 2.2) and the procedure for granting and cancelling authorisations (Part 2.4). The Regulation also contains provisions on the use of CFCs and HCFCs generally (Part 3), including labelling and handling of such substances, on the use of HCFCs and halons for fire protection (Part 4) and on Safe keeping and disposal of controlled substances (Part 5). The Regulation is completed by one schedule listing controlled substances.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Ozone Protection Act 1989.

Legislation | Australia | 1989 (1999)

Keyword: Ozone layer, Classification/declassification, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX