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Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan in Singapore NEA Dialogue Session Kee Su Yin, Scientific Officer, Pollution Control Department 8 Oct 2012

Outline 1. Introduction to Montreal Protocol 2. Control of HCFCs 3. HCFCs Phase-out Management Plan in Singapore

1 Introduction to Montreal Protocol

Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Objective To protect the ozone layer by controlling, reducing and ultimately eliminating global emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). Main Provisions A binding time-frame for ending production, consumption and trade of ODS. Article 5 Parties (mainly developing countries) are given more time than non-Article 5 Parties (mainly developed countries) to reduce and eliminate the use of ODS. Most successful treaty in the United Nations, which achieved universal ratification of 197 Parties.

Implementation of Control Measures • Singapore has been a party to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer since 1989. • Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) controlled by the Montreal Protocol are regulated by NEA under the EPMA & EPM (ODS) Regulations. 1994 1996 1995 2002 2013 Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Freeze use of Freeze and import of CFCs , import & use import of commence Methyl CTC & Methyl of Halons HBFCs Bromide for phasing out of Chloroform non quarantine HCFCs & pre-shipment applications

HCFCs Phase-out Schedule for Article- 5 Parties • Quantity capped in 2013 is calculated from the annual average production and consumption in 2009 and 2010 . 1 2 3 Legend: 4 5

2 Control of HCFCs

Existing Control of HCFCs • 38 types of HCFCs controlled as Hazardous Substances (HS) under EPMA & the EPM (ODS) Regulations. • A valid HS licence is required for its import and/or export. HCFC- 21 HCFC- 141 HCFC- 225ca HCFC- 243 HCFC- 22 HCFC- 141b HCFC- 225cb HCFC- 244 HCFC- 31 HCFC- 142 HCFC- 226 HCFC- 251 HCFC- 121 HCFC- 142b HCFC- 231 HCFC- 252 HCFC- 122 HCFC- 151 HCFC- 232 HCFC- 253 HCFC- 123 HCFC- 221 HCFC- 233 HCFC- 261 HCFC- 124 HCFC- 222 HCFC- 234 HCFC- 262 HCFC- 131 HCFC- 223 HCFC- 235 HCFC- 271 HCFC- 132 HCFC- 224 HCFC- 241 HCFC- 133 HCFC- 225 HCFC- 242 *Note: The 7 types of HCFCs highlighted are imported into Singapore for local consumption.

Common HCFCs and their Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) • ODP is the relative amount of degradation to the ozone layer relative to that for a unit mass emission of CFC-11. R-22 R-123 R-124 R-141b R-142b R-225ca R-225cb 0.055 0.02 0.022 0.11 0.065 0.025 0.033

3 HCFCs Phase-out Management Plan in Singapore

HCFCs Phase-down Schedule for Singapore • Consumption of HCFCs is reported to the Montreal Protocol’s Secretariat annually. • In 2013, National HCFCs Consumption is capped at 216 ODP Tonnes (ODPT) . Reduction tagged Cap HCFCs Consumption Year to Baseline (ODPT) 2013 National Baseline 216 2013 Baseline Cap 300 ODP Tonnes 2015 10% 194 200 100 2020 35% 140 226 206 0 2025 67.5% 70 2009 2010 Year 2030-2040 97.5% 5.4

Approach in HCFCs Phase-out Preparation Case studies of Conduct surveys on developed countries Engagement with refrigerants used in key industries Singapore HCFCs Phase-out Consultation with Information relevant Gov exchange with Technical agencies regional countries feasibility study of alternatives

Overview of Singapore’s HCFCs Phase-out Phase 1 (In 2013) • Restrict consumption of the 31 types of HCFCs that is not being imported and/or used in Singapore. • Restrict import of HCFC-based domestic refrigerators. • Cap and allocate HCFCs consumption quota. Phase 2 (2014 - 2015) • Regulate equipment containing HCFCs in 2014. • Implement 10% reduction of HCFCs consumption quota by 1 Jan 2015. Phase 3 (2016 and beyond) • Restrict the use of HCFCs and equipment containing HCFCs progressively. • Implement quota reduction according to Montreal Protocol’s schedule.

HCFCs Phase-out: Cap & Allocation Framework • Quota will be allocated by ODPT ( 216 ODPT ): ‒ Annual allocation (Q4 2012 and Q4 2013). ‒ Allocate by specific type of HCFCs. • 10% of national quota (21.6 ODPT) will be restricted in accordance to Montreal Protocol’s schedule. • Quota will be allocated in Q4 2014. • Quota given to each company is confidential and will not be publicised • Quota is transferable within a company . Application for quota transfer is opened twice a year in Apr and Oct.

HCFCs Phase-out: Intra-Transfer of Quota Quota allocated to Company A • R-22 quota is used up. Quota • Excess of 5 ODPT of R-141b. HCFCs ODP (ODPT) (MT) • Application to transfer 5 R-22 0.055 10 181 ODPT of R-141b to R-22. R-141b 0.11 15 136 Revised Allocation • Convert 5 ODPT to MT Quota HCFCs ODP (ODPT/ODP of R-22) (ODPT) (MT) • Quantity of R-22: R-22 0.055 15 271 5 ODPT ÷ 0.055 = 90 MT R-141b 0.11 10 90 *Note: Only applicable for companies with more than 1 allocated type of HCFCs.

HCFCs Phase-out: Operational Details 1. Launch of new HCFCs Phase-out Website • Access to information on HCFCs Phase-out in Singapore • Available by end 2012 2. Allocation of Quota • Notification of quota allocated through issuance of amended licence 3. Application for Intra-Transfer of Quota • Application is opened for 30 days (in Apr and Oct annually) • Application form is available in the HCFCs Phase-out website 4. Application for Additional Quota • Subjected to quota availability • Application is opened for 30 days in Jun each year • Application form is available in the HCFCs Phase-out website and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

HCFCs Phase-out: Operational Details 5. Tradenet Approval • Prior approval via Tradenet System must be obtained for import and/or export of all HCFCs • HCFCs are not allowed to be traded with countries that are non-Parties to the Beijing Amendment (http://ozone.unep.org/new_site/en/treaty_ratification_status.php) 6. HCFCs for Re-export Purpose • Quota allocation does not apply for HCFCs imported and/or purchased locally for re-export purpose • Original copy of Re-export Debit Authorisation (RDA) must be submitted concurrently with Tradenet Export Declaration • HCFCs intended for re-export must be exported by 31 Dec of calendar year 7. Submission of HCFCs Monthly Returns • Must be submitted by 1 st week of subsequent month through the PCLS website (http://app1.env.gov.sg/pcls/index.jsp) • Quota retraction may apply

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