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Application for HCFCs free quota invited
The Gazette today (Friday) published a notice inviting applications for free quotas for the retained imports of 34 types of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for this year.
"To protect the ozone layer, the Environmental Protection Department is implementing a quota system to control local consumption of HCFCs in accordance with the latest requirements of the Montreal Protocol," Senior Environmental Protection Officer, Mr Lai Ping-nam said.
"According to the Protocol, Hong Kong's consumption of HCFCs in 1996 should be no more than 2,706 tonnes of HCFC-22 or equivalent.
"This quantity should be sufficient for Hong Kong's market for the moment and the target is to phase out the import for local consumption of HCFCs by the year 2030." said Mr Lai.
Current importers with proven records of retained imports of HCFCs have been allocated with normal quotas earlier. Any new traders or people who want to import HCFCs directly from overseas can apply for the quota.
Applications should be submitted in person by 5 pm on February 9 to EPD's Air Management Group, 33rd Floor, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai. Late applications will not be accepted.
Application forms or further details can be obtained from the above address or by telephoning 2594 6242 or 2594 6243.
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Air Quality Report for December
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The Environmental Protection Department today (Friday) released air quality information for December 1995.
The purpose of the announcement is to keep the public informed of the air quality levels in the territory and to explain the measurements.
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