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The F-gas Regulation The Producers’ views on Implementation

The F-gas Regulation The Producers’ views on Implementation. Nick Campbell Chairman, EFCTC 9 October 2006. Overview. Topics to be covered :. Consistency Transparency Reporting Recycling Labelling Review. In more detail. Consistency Transparency Reporting Recycling Labelling

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The F-gas Regulation The Producers’ views on Implementation

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  1. The F-gas Regulation The Producers’ views on Implementation Nick Campbell Chairman, EFCTC 9 October 2006

  2. Overview Topics to be covered: • Consistency • Transparency • Reporting • Recycling • Labelling • Review

  3. In more detail • Consistency • Transparency • Reporting • Recycling • Labelling • Review

  4. Consistency • Implementation in EU should be consistent across MS and with ODS regulation • Proper enforcement mechanisms are required • Harmonisation of licensing system

  5. In more detail • Consistency • Transparency • Reporting • Recycling • Labelling • Review

  6. Transparency • Involvement of stakeholders when deciding on implementation measures At national level At EU level

  7. In more detail • Consistency • Transparency • Reporting • Recycling • Labelling • Review

  8. Reporting • Need clarification on who needs to report • In many cases the final use cannot be determined (eg MAC or stationary) • In many cases reclamation/destruction is performed by non producers Reporting cannot provide accurate data on uses or emissions

  9. In more detail • Consistency • Transparency • Reporting • Recycling • Labelling • Review

  10. Recycling • Definition of waste is a key issue • F-gases transferred between license operators/producers and importers should be exempted • Used refrigerants to be purified and reused (Recycled or Reclaimed) should qualify as products • Only contaminated refrigerants for Destruction should be declared as waste • Highly bureaucratic and costly procedures for cross border transfers (between EU Member States) are a major hurdle for efficient reclamation and environmentally optimized destruction

  11. In more detail • Consistency • Transparency • Reporting • Recycling • Labelling • Review

  12. Labelling ADR sets out legal labelling requirements for containers • Proper shipping name, UN number • In addition ASHRAE designation (accepted industry nomenclature) • EU Risk & Supply phrases for supply are not required for bulk transport containers • MSDS • Appropriate place to provide F-Gas Regulatory and GWP information

  13. In more detail • Consistency • Transparency • Reporting • Recycling • Labelling • Review

  14. Review • Complex issue due to number of refrigerants on the market (F-gases and alternatives) as well as numerous very different applications and operating conditions • tocompare equivalent systems including energy efficiency, safety, technological as well as economic aspects • to use life cycle approach according to available standards in order to properly include energy related emissions Focus on total system performance instead of GWP value

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