Legislative and Policy Options to Control Hydrofluorocarbons

United Nations Environment Programme

Legislative and Policy Options to Control Hydrofluorocarbons

dc.contributor.author	United Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organization	Industry and Economy Division
dc.contributor.other	Kozakiewicz, Janusz
dc.date.accessioned	2018-10-09T08:38:08Z
dc.date.available	2018-10-09T08:38:08Z
dc.date.issued	2018
dc.description	This guidance document supports implementation of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol by outlining legislative and policy options for reducing hydrofluorocarbon consumption and production in developing countries. It explains the relationship between hydrochlorofluorocarbon phase-out and hydrofluorocarbon phase-down, highlighting the climate risks associated with increasing hydrofluorocarbon use despite their non-ozone-depleting properties. The publication presents measures for monitoring and controlling trade, establishing quotas and restrictions, introducing phase-down schedules, maintaining substance and equipment records, reducing emissions through leakage controls, and strengthening awareness and capacity-building activities. It complements earlier guidance on hydrochlorofluorocarbons and serves as a practical tool for national implementation. UN Environment OzonAction supports these efforts through its networks of National Ozone Officers, information exchange, and capacity-building programmes to promote safe, sustainable, energy-efficient alternatives that protect the ozone layer and mitigate climate impacts.	en
dc.description.uri	https://www.unep.org/ozonaction/resources/publication/legislative-and-policy-options-control-hydrofluorocarbons
dc.format	pdf
dc.identifier.isbn	Not Available
dc.identifier.other	Not Available
dc.identifier.uri	https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26450
dc.language	English
dc.language	French
dc.language	Spanish
dc.language	Russian
dc.page.number	104 p.
dc.relation	Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
dc.relation	OzonAction
dc.relation.TableOfContents	Executive Summary Introduction 1. Interlinkages Between HCFC Phase-Out and HFC Phase-Down 2. Options Related to Monitoring and Controlling Trade Related to HFCs 2.1 Import Quotas for HFCs 2.2 Import/Export Licensing System for HFCs 2.3 Mandatory Reporting on HFCs 2.4 Labeling of HFC Containers 2.5 Ban on Non-Refillable HFC Containers 2.6 Proof of Origin for HFCs 2.7 Bans on Import or Export of HFCs 2.8 Bans on Import or Export of Products and Equipment Containing or Relying on HFCs 3. Options Related to Restrictions on Use of HFCs 3.1 National HFC Phase-Down Schedule 3.2 Bans on Use of HFCs 3.3 Ban on New Installations Containing or Relying on HFCs 4. Options Related to Record Keeping 4.1 HFC Substance Logbooks 4.2 HFC Equipment Logbooks 5. Options Related to Emission Prevention 5.1 Mandatory Leakage Checks 5.2 Certification Schemes for Refrigeration Technicians and Companies 5.3 Recovery, Recycling and Reclamation of HFCs 5.4 Emission Control 6. Options Related to Capacity Building and Awareness Raising 6.1 Training of Customs and Environmental Officers 6.2 Training and Certification of Refrigeration Technicians 6.3 Awareness Raising of Stakeholders Conclusions Annexes
dc.rights.accessLevel	Public
dc.subject	hydrofluorocarbon
dc.subject	ozone layer
dc.subject	ozone-depleting substance
dc.title	Legislative and Policy Options to Control Hydrofluorocarbons	en
dc.title.alternative	Opciones Legislativas y Políticas para el Control de los Hidrofluorocarbonos	es
dc.title.alternative	Options législatives et politiques pour contrôler les hydrofluorocarbures	fr
dc.title.alternative	Законодательные и политические меры по контролю гидрофторуглеродов	ru
dc.type	Non-technical guideline
wd.identifier.institutions	OzonAction