Regulations for the Issuance of Permits for the Importation or Exportation of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) and Ozone Depleting Substances Based Equipment or Products (L.N. No. 117 of 2010)

24 Legal Notice No. 117/2010 Regulations for the Issuance of Permit for the Importation or exportation of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and Ozone Depleting Substances Based Equipment or Products Article 1. Short Title These Regulations may be cited as the “Regulations for the Issuance of Permits for the Importation or Exportation of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) and Ozone Depleting Substances Based Equipment or Products, Legal Notice No. 117 /2010”. Article 2. Definitions In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: 1) “Controlled Product” means products that are specified in Annex II of these regulations; 2) “Controlled Substance” means a substance specified in Annex I of these regulations, whether existing alone or in a mixture, and includes that substance when reclaimed, recycled or recovered unless otherwise indicated; 3) “Department” means the Department of Environment of the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment; 4) “Minister” or “Ministry” means the Minister or Ministry of Land, Water and Environment; 5) “ODS” means Ozone Depleting Substance; 6) “Permit” means a permit issued by the Ministry for the importation or exportation of an ODS or an ODS based equipment or product; 7) “Person” means any natural person or juridical entity. Article 3. Objectives The objectives of these Regulations are to: 1) track the total quantity of ozone depleting substances imported to or exported from Eritrea; 25 2) control and limit the ozone depleting substance imported to or exported from Eritrea; 3) ensure that ozone depleting substances are imported or exported through formal import permits; 4) promote the use of ozone friendly substances, products, equipment and technology; and 5) phase out the use or consumption of ozone depleting substances and products. Article 4. Scope of Application 1) These Regulations shall apply to: a. the use, exportation, importation and handling of all ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I to these Regulations; b. the following equipment or products that are dependent on ozone-depleting substances that are not allowed to be imported unless specified as exempted for special use by the ministry: i) automobile and truck air conditioning units (whether incorporated in vehicles or not); ii) domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning heat pump equipment, such as refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, water coolers, ice machines, air conditioning and heat pump units; iii) aerosol products, except medical aerosols; iv) portable fire extinguishers (halons); v) insulation boards, panels and pipe covers; and vi) prepolymers. c. products that are transported in consignments of personal or household effects or in similar non commercial situations; d. any person who imports or distributes ozone depleting substances, technology or products which uses or contains ozone depleting substances; 2) Until safe and effective alternative is found, the provisions of these Regulations shall not apply to the restricted use of Methyl Bromide as fumigant for pre-shipment and quarantine purposes pursuant to the provisions of Annex I of the Regulations issued for importation, handling, use, storage and disposal of pesticides Legal Notice No. 114/ 2006. 26 Article 5. Restrictions 1) No person may import or export ODS as listed in Annex I to these Regulations prior to obtaining a permit for every batch of importation or exportation in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations; 2) No person may import or export ODS based equipment or products as listed in Annex II to these Regulations unless the ODS based equipment or products is exempted by the Ministry ; 3) The Ministry may exempt an ODS- based equipment or product until effective and sustainable alternatives are available and where the ODS, based equipment or product use is not phased out at the time of granting import or export exemption; 4) A permit issued under these Regulations is non transferable to a third party. Article 6. Permit Application 1) Any person intending to import into or export from Eritrea any ODS and/ or ODS based Equipment or Products shall apply for import or export permit or exemption to the Department in the manner and form prescribed by Annex III to these Regulations; 2) An application for a permit under this Article shall be signed by the applicant or a person duly authorized to act on the applicants behalf; 3) ODS intended for essential medical purposes do not need a permit from the Ministry; 4) An importer or exporter intending to import or export ODS in different quantities and at different times shall make an application for a permit for every consignment that he/ she wishes to make. Article 7. Powers of the Ministry The Ministry shall have the following powers to: 1) issue a permit exemption for the importation or exportation of Ozone Depleting Substances and Ozone Depleting Substances based Equipment or Products; 2) set the conditions of permit and determine the type and quantity of chemicals to be imported and/ or exported into and out of Eritrea; 3) determine the number of licensed importers/ exporters allowed to import/ export ODS and ODS based Equipment or Products at a given time; 27 4) suspend or cancel the permit of a holder who fails to meet any of the conditions/ requirements of the permit, or fails, without good cause, to use the permit within the time stipulated under these regulations; 5) monitor the importer or exporter that imports or exports during the period indicated in the permit. Article 8. Obligation of importers and exporters Every importer or exporter shall: 1) submit the application for import or export permit under Article 6 of these Regulations three months in advance of the intended time for import or export; 2) import or export the ODS or ODS based equipment or product for which he/ she obtained a permit during the period indicated in the permit; 3) keep a register of the type and quantity of ODS sold; 4) submit annually a report to the Department of the quantities of ODS imported or exported; 5) Obtain approval before shipping any ODS; 6) submit a copy of the permit to the customs officials at the port of entry; 7) check for proper labeling of ODS which shall include: a) the name of the ODS or of the Product; b) the name and address of the manufacturer of the ODS or of the product; c) the name of the country of origin or destination of the ODS or of the product; d) a statement which reads “Not Ozone Friendly”, “Ozone Depleting”, “this substance/ product is harmful to the Ozone Layer”, “No CFC”, “Ozone Friendly” or “CFC free” as the case may be, in a clearly legible letter; and e) a symbol indicating that the substance or product is harmful to the Ozone Layer. 28 Article 9. Enforcement Officers Customs Officers at every point of entry or exit are empowered to perform the following activities to: 1) request an import or export permit issued for an ODS and/ or ODS based equipment or products; 2) cross-check the type and quantity of all ODS and/ or ODS based equipment or products with the imported/ exported ones; 3) conduct proper physical examination of imported or exported ODS and/ or ODS based equipment or products for the proper labeling; 4) submit the documents to an officer in charge in the Department for endorsement and physical examination prior to release of goods. Article 10. Appeal Any person who is aggrieved by a refusal to issue a permit or the decision of the Minister to suspend or cancel a permit may appeal to the High Court within 60 days of the decision. The decision of the High Court shall be final. Article 11. Offences and Penalties Without any prejudice to a more severe penalty under the Transitional Penal Code of Eritrea, any person who is found guilty of the contravention of the provisions of these Regulations shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of the Penal Code of Eritrea. Article 12. Effective date These Regulations shall enter into force as of the date of their publication in the Gazette of Eritrea Laws. Done at Asmara, this 23rd day of August, 2010 Government of the State of Eritrea. 29 Annex I List of Controlled ODSs and their Mitures ODS group Substances Trade name Tariff code number Chemical formula 2903 40: Organic chemicals: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons; halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens A/I Trichlorofluoromethane Dichlorodifluoromethane Trichlorotrifluoroethane Dichlorotetrafluoroethane Dichloropentafluorethane CFC-11 CFC-12 CFC-113 CFC-114 CFC-115 2903 4100 2903 4200 2903 4300 2903 4400 2903 4400 CFC13 CF2C12 C2F3C13 C2F4C12 C2F5C1 A/II Bromochlorodifluoromethane Bromotrifluoromethane Dibromotetrafluoroethane Halon 1211 Halon 1301 Halon 2402 2903 4600 2903 4600 2903 4600 CF2BrC1 CF2Br C2F4Br2 2903 45: Other derivatives perhalogenated only with fluorine and chlorine B/I Monochlorotrifluoromethane Pentachlorofluoroethane Tetrachlorodifluoroethane Heptachlorofluoropropane Hexachlorodifluoropropane Pentachlorotrifluoropropane Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane Trichloropentafluoropropane Dichlorohexafluoropropane Monochloroheptafluoropropane CFC-13 CFC-111 CFC-112 CFC-211 CFC-212 CFC-213 CFC-214 CFC-215 CFC-216 CFC-217 2903 4500 2903 4500 2903 4500 2903 4500 2903 4500 2903 4500 2903 4500 2903 4500 2903 4500 2903 4500 CF3C1 C2FC15 C2F2C14 C3FC17 C3F2C16 C3F3C15 C3F4C14 C3F5C13 C3F6C12 C3F7C1 30 2903 10: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons B/II Carbon tetrachloride (CC14) Carbon Tet. 2903 1400 CC14 B/III Methyl chloroform, or 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1.1.1-Tri. 2903 1900 C4H3C13(2) 2903 49: Other derivatives of methane, ethane or propane halogenated only with fluorine and chlorine C/1 Dichloromonofluoromethane Monochlorodifluoromethane Monochlorofluoromethane Tetrachlorofluoroethane Trichlorodifluoroethane Dichlorotrifluoroethane Chlorotetrafluoroethane Trichlorofluoromethane Dichlorodifluoromethane Monochlorotrifluoromethane Trichlorofluoromethane Trichlorofluoromethane Chlorodifluoroethane Chlorodifluoroethane Chlorofluoroethane Hexachlorofluoropropane Pentachlorodifluoropropane Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane Trichlorotetrafluoropropane HCFC-21(3) HCFC-223 HCFC-31 HCFC-121 HCFC-122 HCFC-123(3) HCFC-124(3) HCFC-131 HCFC-132 HCFC-133 HCFC-141 HCFC-141b(3) HCFC-142 HCFC-142b(3) HCFC-151 HCFC-221 HCFC-222 HCFC-223 HCFC-224 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 CHFC12 CHF2C1 CH2FC1 C2HFC14 C2HF2C13 C2HF3C12 C2HF4C1 C2H2FC13 C2H2F2C12 C2H2F3C1 C2H2FC12 CH2CFC12 C2H3F2C1 CH3CF2C1 C2H4FC1 C3HFC16 C3HF2C15 C3HF3C14 C3HF4C13 31 Dichloropentafluoropropane Dichloropentafluoropropane Dichloropentafluoropropane Monochlorohexafluoropropane Pentachlorofluoropropane Tetrachlorodifluoropropane Trichlorotrifluoropropane Dichlorotetrafluoropropane Monochloropentafluoropropane Tetrachlorofluoropropane Trichlorodifluoropropane Dichlorotrifluoropropane Monochlorotetrafluoropropane Trichlorofluoropropane Dichlorodifluoropropane Monochlorotetrafluoropropane Dichlorofluoropropane Monochlorodifluoropropane Monochlorofluoropropane HCFC-225 HCFC-225Ca(3) HCFC-225Cb HCFC-226 HCFC-231 HCFC-232 HCFC-233 HCFC-234 HCFC-235 HCFC-241 HCFC-242 HCFC-243 HCFC-244 HCFC-251 HCFC-25 2 HCFC-253 HCFC 261 HCFC 262 HCFC 271 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 C3HF5C12 CF3CF2CHC12 CF3CICF2CHClF C3HF2C1 C3H2FC15 C3H2F2C14 C3H2F3C13 C3H2F4C12 C3H2F5C1 C3H3FC14 C3H3F2C12 C3H3F3C12 C3H3F4C1 C3H4FC13 C3H4F2C12 C3H4F3C1 C3H5FC12 C3H5F2C1 C3H6FC1 C/II HBFC 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 CHFBr2 CHF2Br CH2FBr C2HFBr4 C2HF2Br3 C2HF3Br2 C2HF4Br 32 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 2903 4900 C2H2FBr3 C2H2F2Br2 C2H2F3Br C2H3FBr2 C2H3F2Br C2H4FBr C3HFBr6 C3HF2Br5 C3H4F3Br4 C3HF4Br3 C3HF5Br2 C3HF6Br C3H2FBr5 C3H2F2Br4 C3H2F3Br3 C3H2F4Br2 C3H2F5Br C3H3FBr4 C3H3F2Br3 C3H3F3Br2 C3H3F4Br C3H4FBr3 C3H4F2Br2 C3H4F3Br C3H5FBr2 C3H5F2Br C3H6FBr 33 C/III Bromochloromethane CH2BrC1 2093 30: Derivatives of methane, ethane or propane halogenated only with fluorine and bromine Mixtures of CFC and HCFC Name ODS (%) Others Tariff code number R 502 CFC-115 (51.2%) HCFC-22 (48.8%) 2903 4400/2903 4900 HP 80 HCFC-22 (38%) Pentafluoroethane (60%) Propane (2%) 2903 4900 R 406A HCFC-22 (47%) Trifluoroethane (R 143A) (46%) Pentafluoroethane 2903 4900 R 409A HCFC-22 (60%) HCFC-124 (25%) HCFC-142B (15%) 2903 4900 Greencool R411B HCFC-22 (94%) Propylene (R 1270) (3%) Difluoroethane(R152A) (3%) 2903 4900 Arcton 412 A HCFC-22 (70%) Octafluoropropane R 128 (5%) 2903 4900 34 Annex II ODS based Products and Equipment Controlled by these Regulations Name of equipment or product Customs Code tariff number 1) Climate control devices for automobiles and vehicles and air conditioners (whether or not incorporated into the vehicle) 8701 20 – 8701 90 8702 10 – 8702 90 8703 10 – 8703 90 8704 10 – 8704 90 8705 10 – 8705 90 8706 00 2) Domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning devices/heat pumps Refrigerators: Freezers: Dehumidifiers: Water chillers and gas liquefaction systems: 8418 10 – 8418 29 8418 50 8418 61 – 8418 69 8418 10 – 8418 29 8418 30 8418 40 8418 50 8418 61 8418 69 8415 10 – 8415 83 8479 60 8479 89 8479 89 35 Ice-making machines: Air conditioners and heat pumps 8415 60 8419 89 8418 10 – 8414 29 8418 30 8418 40 8418 50 8418 61 8418 69 8415 10 – 8415 83 8418 61 8418 69 8418 99 3) Aerosols other than medical aerosols Food products: Paints and varnishes: made-up water-based pigments: dyes: 0404 90 21 – 0404 90 1517 90 10 – 1517 90 2106 90 92 2106 90 98 3208 10 3208 20 3208 90 3209 10 – 3209 90 3209 90 – 3210 00 3210 00 36 Perfumery, cosmetic and toilet preparations: Tensioactive preparations: Surface treatment preparations Lubricating preparations 3212 90 3303 00 3304 30 3304 99 3305 10 – 3205 90 3206 10 – 3307 30 3307 49 3307 90 3402 20 – 3402 20 2710 00 4. Maintenance products Articles made of flammable materials: Finishing agents, etc.: 3403 11 3403 19 3403 91 3403 99 3405 10 3405 20 3405 30 3405 40 3405 90 3606 10 3809 10 3809 91 – 3809 93 37 Preparation of fire extinguishers and fire extinguisher charges, charged [illegible] grenades Composite organic solvents, etc.: Made-up defrosting liquids: Products of the chemical industry and related industries Silicones in the raw state Weapons 3813 00 3814 00 3820 00 3824 90 3824 90 3824 90 3824 90 3910 00 9304 00 5) Portable fire extinguishers 8424 10 6) Insulating panels, panels and pipe work protection: 3917 21 – 3917 40 3920 10 – 3920 99 3921 11 – 3921 90 3925 10 – 3925 90 3926 90 7) Pre-polymers 3901 10 – 3911 90 38 Annex III - Application Forms: FORM A Form No. Received 20.….. Application for registration as importer/ exporter of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) To be filled in by the importer/ exporter in two copies (one will be returned to the applicant with a decision): Name of applicant:………………………………………………………………………… Enterprise identification no.: ………………………………………………………………. Person authorized to act on behalf of the enterprise (name and title): …………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Contact Person (name and title): ………………………………………………………… Postal Address: …………………………………………………………………………… Visiting address: ..........................………………………………………………………… Tel. no: …………………………………………Fax no: ………………………………… E-mail address (if any): …………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………hereby applies for registration as importer/ exporter of the following types of ozone depleting substances (Use the chemical code name as indicated in the information leaflet!): 39 CFCs: □ types of CFC:……………….………… Halons: □ types of halon: ……………………… Carbon tetrachloride: □ 1,1,1-trichloroethane: □ HCFCs: □ types of HCFC:………………………. Methyl Bromide: □ Information on previously imported/ exported quantities of these chemicals, see attached table(s), Annex ………… Customs Declarations and other requested information are attached as supporting evidence, see Annex………….. Hereby certify that the information given in this application and its annexes is accurate. Evidence of my right to act on behalf of the enterprise is attached as Annex………… Place and date: ………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………. /signature of person authorized to act on behalf of the enterprise/ Name in block letters:…………………………………………………………………… Title:…………………………………………………………………………………….. 40 For Official Use: Decision on Registration of importer/ exporter of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) ……………………………………………… is registered as importer/ exporter of the following ozone depleting substance: …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… with registration no. …………………………………….. Import/ export allowance must be requested for each calendar year not later than by ………………………………………………. of the preceding year, and shall be addressed to ………………………………………………………………………………... Allowances for each year will be decided by the Ministry not later than ………………………………….. and will be gradually reduced. Application for registration as importer/ exporter of ……………………………………. is rejected for the following reasons: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… Appeal against this decision should be addressed to …………………………………… and be submitted not latter than ………………………………………………………….. Date: …………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… /name of duly authorized officer/ 41 FORM B Form No. Received 20….. Name of Applicant: ……………………………………………………………………… ODS Import/ Export Reg. No. …………………………….. Person authorized to act on behalf of the enterprise (name and title): …………………….. …………………….……………………………………………………………………… Contact Person (name and title): …………………………………………………………. Address: …………………………………………………………………………… …….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Tel. no: …………………………………………Fax no: ………………………………… E-mail address (if any): …………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………… hereby applies for an allowance to import/ export the following ozone depleting substances (ODS) during 20….. Pure Chemicals (use chemical code names): Controlled Substances Requested quantity Trade name Exporting/ Importing Country Intended use ……………… …………….kg ……………. ……………. ……………..... ……………… …………….kg ……………. ……………. ………………. ……………… …………….kg ……………. ……………. ……………….. ……………… …………….kg ……………. ……………. ………………. ……………… …………….kg ……………. ……………. ………………. ……………… …………….kg ……………. ……………. ………………. 42 Mixtures (components should be stated by chemical code names): Trade names Chemical composition (% of each ODS Requested quantities: Exporting/Importing Country Intended use ……………. ……………. …………….kg ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. …………….kg ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. …………….kg ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. …………….kg ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. …………….kg ……………. ……………. ……………. ……………. …………….kg ……………. ……………. These requested quantities correspond to the following quantities, counted as pure chemicals: ODS: Quantity: Enterprise base level: ODS: Quantity Enterprise base level: ……………. …………….kg …………….kg ……… ………… ……………….kg ……………. …………….kg …………….kg ……… ………… ………………..kg ……………. …………….kg …………….kg ……… ………… ………………..kg ……………. …………….kg …………….kg ……… ………… ………………..kg ……………. …………….kg …………….kg ……… ………… ………………..kg ……………. …………….kg …………….kg ……… ………… ………………..kg I hereby declare that the information given in this application and its annexes is accurate. Place and date: ………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… (Authorized representative of the applicant) (Name in block letters, title) 43 FORM C Received ……………20..… CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR SHIPMENT OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (CONTROL PERIOD 20……) Applicant:……………………………………………ODS Import/ Export Reg. No. ……………………Allowance No: ……………… Contact Person (name and title): …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… P.O.Box: …………… Address: …………………………………… Tel. no: ………………………Fax no: …………………………… E-mail address (if any): ………………………………………… ………………………………………hereby applies for clearance of the following shipment of ozone depleting substances (ODS) Pure Chemicals (use chemical code names) ODS: Quantity (kg): Trade name: Customs code no: Exporting/Importing Country Scheduled time of arrival Port of entry 1……………. ……………. ……………. …………………. ………………. ………………. ………………. 2……………. ……………. ……………. …………………. ……………….. ……………….. ……………….. 3……………. ……………. ……………. …………………. ……………….. ……………….. ……………….. 4……………. ……………. ……………. …………………. ……………….. ……………….. ……………….. 44 Mixtures (components to be stated by chemical code names) ODS: Quantity (kg): Chemical composition (% of each ODS): Customs code no: Exporting/Importing Country Scheduled time of arrival Port of entry 1……………. ……………. ……………. …………………. ………………. ………………. ………………. 2……………. ……………. ……………. …………………. ………………. ……………….. ……………….. 3……………. ……………. ……………. …………………. ………………. ……………….. ……………….. 4……………. ……………. ……………. …………………. ………………. ……………….. ……………….. Exporter/ Importer (Full name and address ………………………………………………………………………………………………… I hereby declare that the information given in this application and its annexes is accurate. The approved allowance for this period is attached Appendix 1.) Note! Making a statement which the applicant knows or ought to have known to be false or misleading is subject to penalties as stated in ……………………………….. Place and date: …………………………………………. …………………………………………………….……………… /authorized representative of the Importer/ Exporter 45 Form D Application for Importation/ Exportation of ODS based Equipment or Products that are exempted for special use To be filled in by the importer/ exporter in two copies (one will be returned to the applicant with a decision): Form No. Received 20….. Information concerning the controlled Equipment or Product: vi) Group of equipment/ Product: ……………………………………………………… vii) Country of origin/ export: …………………………………………………………… viii) Quantity to be imported: …………………………………………………………….. ix) Port of entry: ………………………………………………………………………… x) Mode of transport/ intended carrier: ………………………………………………… Information concerning the supplier: (i) Name of supplier: ………………………………………………………………… (ii) Trade of the supplier: …………………………………………………………….. (iii) Full address of the supplier: ……………………………………………………… (iv) Country of origin: ………………………………………………………………… (v) Country from which controlled equipment or product is consigned……………… (vi) Holder of the produced trade mark: ……………………………………………… 46 For Official Use: Decision on importation/ exportation of ODS based Equipment or Products. • Application for the importation/ exportation of the above mentioned equipment or product is allowed for the following reasons: …………………………………………………………………………………….………………… …………………………………………………………………… • Application for the importation/ exportation of the above mentioned equipment or product is denied for the following reasons: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… Appeal against this decision should be addressed to ……………………………… and be submitted not latter than ……………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………………..…… ……………………………………… /name of duly authorized officer/ 47 Annex IV Designated Ports of Entry or Export MAEKEL DEBUB ANSEBA N/R/SEA S/R/SEA GASH-BARKA Asmara Air Port Senafe Keren Ghinda’e Assab Golj Rail Way Adi Keih Massawa Tio Adi Bara Adi Abeito Dekemhare Gel’alo Talata Asher Bet Gergish Mendefera Ghirmaika Adi-Quala Teseney Mai-Dima Barentu Akordet