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Application for HCFC quota allocation invited
The Gazette today (Friday) published a notice inviting applications for quota allocations for the retained imports of 34 types of hydrochorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for the period between January 1 and December 31, 1996.
"This is in accordance with the Copenhagen Amendment of the Montreal Protocol adopted in November 1992, under which the retained imports of HCFCs will be subject to quota limitations from January 1, 1996," Principal Environmental Protection Officer of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), Mr Raymond Leung, said.
Being less destructive to the stratospheric ozone than CFCs, HCFCs are currently used as a transitional replacement for CFCs, he said.
In 1996, Hong Kong's consumption level of the HCFCs will need to be limited to the ozone depleting potential equivalent of 2,706 tonnes of HCFC-22, which is the most commonly used HCFC.
"And further steps will be taken to phase out HCFCs in the year 2030," he said.
To meet this requirement, the EPD has devised a HCFC quota allocation system.
"Quota will be allocated to applicants with proven records of importing HCFCs into Hong Kong for local use during 1992 to 1994," Mr Leung said,
Applications for quotas must be submitted in person by 5 pm on November 3 to EPD's Air Management Group, 33rd floor, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Application forms and further details regarding the quota system can be obtained from the above address or by telephoning 2594 6242 or 2594 6243.
End/Friday, October 6, 1995
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