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Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulation (AR 125/93)—September 1994The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) deals with the release of substances into the environment, including releases into air. The Act gives Alberta Environmental Protection powers to regulate releases of substances into the atmosphere. BackgroundThe release of substances into the air in Alberta had been regulated by the Clean Air Act and related regulations. This legislation set out prohibited releases and maximum allowable levels of certain air emissions. However, this legislation did not regulate the release of ozone-depleting substances into the environment.OverviewAlberta's environmental laws have been consolidated and updated by EPEA. Part 4, Division 1 of the Act deals with the release of substances into the environment, and encompasses the release of substances into the air. The Act regulates releases and creates general prohibitions with respect to substance release.The Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulation is a new initiative which regulates ozone-depleting substances in Alberta. This regulation contains prohibitions with respect to the release and use of ozone-depleting substances and products produced using these substances. As well, there are provisions related to the servicing of equipment which may contain ozone-depleting substances. A schedule to this regulation sets out those substances which are regulated as ozone-depleting substances. Servicing procedures must also conform to the requirements specified in the Environment Canada "Code of Practice for Reduction of Chlorofluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems." Regulatory DetailsThe Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulation contains prohibitions with respect to substances listed in the schedule included in the regulation. There is a general prohibition against the release of these ozone-depleting substances to the atmosphere. However, the use of fire fighting equipment to fight fires and uses for human and animal health care applications are exempt. As well, there are prohibitions restricting the manufacture and sale of things containing or made with ozone-depleting substances. Fire extinguishers and other materials manufactured before this regulation came into effect are exempted.This regulation includes requirements related to the servicing of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and other equipment which contains ozone-depleting substances, in order to avoid releases or possible releases of these substances to the environment. Equipment for recovery of CFCs and HCFC-22 must be used whenever servicing of refrigeration or air conditioning systems. Persons servicing equipment which contains ozone-depleting substances are required to have training in accordance with the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act and its regulations. Regulatory offences and penalties are set out in this regulation, with a maximum fine for individuals of $50,000 and $500,000 for corporations. The release of air emissions exceeding or contrary to the limits set in this regulation are reportable in accordance with the substance release provisions of the Act and the requirements of the Release Reporting Regulation (AR 117/93).
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