Regulations regarding the Phasing-Out and Management of Ozone Depleting Substances (No. 351 of 2014). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 37621 of 8 May 2014. Subject Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Hazardous substances International trade Data collection/reporting Policy/planning Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations of the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, made under sections 53 and 55 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, regulate the management and phasing out of ozone-depleting substances. They prohibit, except for critical use (as defined), the production, import, export, use or placing on the market of any ozone-depleting substances and equipment or products that contain such substances. The Regulations also provide for the recovery of ozone-depleting substances, prohibit the stockpiling of ozone depleting substances listing in Schedule 1 to these Regulations and provide for reporting on importation or exportation of ozone depleting substances listed in Appendix A. A person who has a stockpile of listed ozone-depleting substance must submit an abatement plan as defined to the Director-General. A person who reclaims or destroys any ozone depleting substances must ensure that he substances are not released into the environment. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004). Legislation | South Africa | 2005 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Institution, Environmental planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX