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"According to the latest adjustment of the protocol, the ozone depleting HCFCs used in Hong Kong in 1996 should be no more than the equivalent of 2,526 tonnes of HCFC-22 (the most commonly used HCFC).
"The consumption level of HCFCs would be further reduced in phases to zero in the year 2030," he said.
Importers with proven records of retained imports of HCFCs are allocated with normal quotas while new traders and end-users who wish to import HCFCs directly from abroad are allocated with 50 per cent of the free quota available in the phase I allocation.
To cater for the subsequent needs of all traders and end-users, the remaining 50 per cent of free quota will be allocated in the phase II allocation.
However, normal quota holder who has transferred out 10 per cent or more of his holding in 1996 shall not be eligible to apply.
Applications for phase II free quotas should be submitted in person by August 9 to EPD's Air Management Group on 33rd floor, Revenue Tower at 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai. Late applicationa will not be accepted.
Application forms and further details regarding the quota system can be obtained from the above address or by telephoning 2594 6242 or 2594 6243.
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1997 Lunar New Year fireworks display approved
The Fireworks Vetting Committee has endorsed the application from Guangdong Enterprises (Holdings) Limited to stage a fireworks display of about 23 minutes during the Lunar New Year in 1997, a spokesman for the Broadcasting, Culture and Sport Branch announced today (Friday).
The display will be staged over Victoria Harbour from 8 pm on Saturday, February 8, 1997, the second day of the Lunar New Year.
In case of inclement weather, the display will be postponed to the following day - the third day of the Lunar New Year.
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