Information from the Commission - Notice to importers in the European Community of controlled substances that deplete the ozone layer regarding Council Regulation (EC) No 3093/94
Date: 1999-07-22
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: chemical product, dangerous substance, import restriction, ozone

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Notice to importers in the European Community of controlled substances that deplete the ozone
layer regarding Council Regulation (EC) No 3093/94

(1999/C 208/07)

This notice is addressed to undertakings that intend to import
the following substances into the European Union from sources
outside the European Community in 2000.

2. importers who are not engaged in the production of HCFCs
and who do sell HCFCs to European Community producers;

Group I:

CFC 11, 12, 113, 114 or 115,

Group II:

other fully halogenated CFCs,

Group III:

halon 1211, 1301 or 2402,

Group IV:

carbon tetrachloride,

Group V:

1,1,1 trichloroethane,

Group VI:

methyl bromide,

Group VII:

hydrobromofluorocarbons or,

Group VIII:

hydrochlorofluorocarbons

Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 3093/94 of 15
December 1994 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1)
requires the imposition of quantitative limits on the import of
the substances listed under Groups I to VIII of Annex I to this
notice (2). Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 3093/94
to be controlled and Annex II
specifies
specifies the quantity of imports allowed for Groups I to VII.

the substances

The quantity for methyl bromide, Group VI, is based on 75 %
of
imported by primary
importers (3) and produced in the European Community.

the 1991 base year quantities

is Group VIII

controlled
that
The quantity of HCFCs,
substances, which producers and importers may place on the
market and/or use for their own account within the European
Community is calculated according to Article 4(8) of Council
Regualtion (EC) No 3093/94. According to this Article, the
Commission shall, in accordance with the Article 16 procedure,
assign a quota to each producer or importer when the total
quantity which producers and importers place on the market
or use for
the total
their own account reaches 80 % of
the latest on 1 January
European Community quota or at
2000, whichever comes first.

3. European Community producers who import on their own
to place on the European

account additional HCFCs
Community market.

Undertakings in category (1) are invited to apply for import
quota allocations. If an importer belongs to both categories (1)
and (2), they should state clearly the quantities they intend to
import which are not
intended for European Community
producers. The Commission will allocate to HCFC producers
within the European Community placing on the market quotas
for 2000 by means of a Commission Decision. The quantities
imported by undertakings in categories (2) and (3) will form
part of the producers’ placing on the market quotas.

The quantities imported by undertakings in categories (2) and
(3) are still subject to import licences, which should be applied
for during 2000. These quantities will be set against the indi-
vidual placing on the market quotas which the Commission
will allocate to producers for 2000. The total quantity of
HCFCs which may be placed on the European Community
market, as calculated by the procedure in Article 4(8) of the
Regulation,
some 4 % is
available to importers in category (1).

is 8 079 ODP tonnes. Of

this,

For the purposes of the Regulation, quantities are measured in
ODP tonnes which reflect the ozone depleting potential of the
substance (4).

The quantities of each group of controlled substances which
may be imported in 2000, be they pure or in a mixture, are set
out below.

Group I

(CFC 11, 12, 113, 114 or 115)

Group II

(other fully halogenated CFCs)

Group III

(halon 1211, 1301 and 2402)

Undertakings which are engaged in the importation of HCFCs
can be in one of three categories:

Group IV

(carbon tetrachloride)

1. importers who wish to place HCFCs on the European
Community market and who are neither engaged in the
production of HCFCs nor wish to sell HCFCs to European
Community producers;

Group V

(1,1,1 trichloroethane)

Group VII

(hydrobromofluorocarbons)

(1) OJ L 333, 22.12.1994, p. 9.
(2) Controlled substances or mixtures which are imported in a manu-
factured product other than a container used for the transport or
storage of the substance are excluded from the scope of this notice.
(3) Primary importers of methyl bromide are those importers who in
1991 purchased methyl bromide directly from producers outside
the European Union.

(4) For mixtures: only the quantity of the controlled substances in the
mixture should be included in the ODP quantity. 1,1,1 trichlo-
roethane is always put on the market with stabilisers. Importers
should establish from their supplier what
is the percentage of
stabiliser
to be deducted before calculating the ODP-weighted
tonnage.

0 ODP
tonnes

0 ODP
tonnes

0 ODP
tonnes

0 ODP
tonnes

0 ODP
tonnes

0 ODP
tonnes

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Group VI (methyl bromide): The quantity of methyl bromide
which may be imported in 2000 be it pure or in a mixture is
5 870 ODP tonnes.

Group VIII (HCFCs): The total quantity of hydrochlorofluor-
ocarbons be they pure or in a mixture which may be placed
on the European market by producers and importers in 2000
is 8 079 ODP tonnes.

Subject to the decision of the Commission pursuant to Article
16 of the Regulation, additional quantities may be allowed for
the following categories of imports:

in Decision IV/25 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol
and approved by the Commission pursuant to Article 16 of
the Regulation. A separate notice regarding essential uses
has been published. Undertakings wishing to import
controlled substances for essential uses should apply for
authorisation on a form to be supplied with that notice.

Undertakings wishing to be considered by the Commission for
the award of import quotas for the twelve month period from
1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000, should apply to the
Commission for an import quota on a copy of
the form
provided in Annex II to this notice.

(a) feedstock use: transformation of a controlled substance in a
process in which it is entirely converted from its original
composition;

The Commission hereby gives notice to undertakings wishing
to apply for a quota to make the declaration in Annex II within
one month of publication of this notice to:

(b) processing agent use: controlled substances used as chemical
processing agents in existing installations, where emissions
are insignificant;

(c) recovered substances: controlled substances that have been
used in, and recovered from machinery or equipment and
are to be reclaimed or destroyed in the European Union;

(d) recycled substances: controlled substances which have been
recovered and have then undergone a basic cleaning
process such as filtering and drying;

(e) reclaimed substances: controlled substances that have been
recovered from machinery or equipment and have been
re-processed and up-graded through such mechanisms as
filtering, drying, distillation and chemical
in
order to restore the substance to a specified standard of
performance;

treatment

(f) destruction: controlled substances that are to be destroyed by
a technology approved by the Parties to the Montreal
Protocol which results in the permanent transformation,
or decomposition of all or a significant portion of
the
substance;

(g) quarantine: controlled substances that are to be used for
to the

quarantine purposes as defined by the Parties
Montreal Protocol;

(h) pre-shipment: controlled substances that are to be used for
preshipment purposes as defined by the Parties to the
Montreal Protocol;

(i) producer

transfers: controlled substances

that have been
produced in a non-EU country on behalf of an EU
producer in accordance with Article 3(12) of Council Regu-
lation (EC) No 3093/94. Only EU producers may import
this category of imports;

(j)

essential uses: controlled substances to be used for purposes
considered essential in accordance with the criteria set out

D(cid:246)rthe Ohm,
European Commission,
Directorate-General XI,
Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection,
Unit D3,
Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200,
B-1049 Brussels.

Enquiries can be made in writing to the above address or by
telephone (32-2) 296 36 92 or fax (32-2) 296 95 54.

A copy of the application should also be sent to the
competent authority of the Member State (see Annex III).

Once the applications have been received,
they will be
considered by the European Commission and quotas will be
set
for each importer in consultation with the Article 16
Management Committee. All applicants will be informed of
their quota by post. In accordance with Article 6 of the Regu-
lation, undertakings may import the controlled substances only
if they are in possession of an import licence issued by the
Commission.

During the course of 2000, undertakings in receipt of a quota
must apply to the Commission for an import licence for each
shipment of controlled substances using the import licence
application forms which will be sent to undertakings when
they receive their quota. Provided the Commission services
are satisfied that the request is in accordance with the quota
then be issued. The
licence will
authorised, an import
Commission reserves the right to withold an import licence
in cases where it is not satisfied that the substances to be
imported are as described or are to be used for the use auth-
orised.

Importers of recovered or reclaimed substances, if any, are also
information with each licence
required to submit additional
application regarding the source and destination of
the
substance, and the processing to be undertaken. A certificate
of analysis may also be required.

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ANNEX I

Substances covered

Group

Substances

Ozone-depleting
potential (1)

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV

Group V

Group VI

Group VII

CFCl3
CF2Cl2
C2F3Cl3
C2F4Cl2
C2F5Cl

CF3Cl
C2FCl5
C2F2Cl4
C3FCl7
C3F2Cl6
C3F3Cl5
C3F4Cl4
C3F5Cl3
C3F6Cl2
C3F7Cl

CF2BrCl
CF3Br
C2F4Br2

CCl4

(CFC 11)
(CFC 12)
(CFC 113)
(CFC 114)
(CFC 115)

(CFC 13)
(CFC 111)
(CFC 112)
(CFC 211)
(CFC 212)
(CFC 213)
(CFC 214)
(CFC 215)
(CFC 216)
(CFC 217)

(halon 1211)
(halon 1301)
(halon 2402)

(carbon tetrachloride)

C2H3Cl3 (2)

(1,1,1-trichloroethane)

(methyl bromide)

CH3Br

CHFBr2
CHF2Br
CH2FBr
C2HFBr4
C2HF2Br3
C2HF3Br2
C2HF4Br
C2H2FBr3
C2H2F2Br2
C2H2F3Br
C2H3FBr2
C2H3F2Br
C2H4FBr
C3HFBr6
C3HF2Br5
C3HF3Br4
C3HF4Br3
C3HF5Br2
C3HF6Br
C3H2FBr5
C3H2F2Br4
C3H2F3Br3
C3H2F4Br2
C3H2F5Br
C3H3FBr4
C3H3F2Br3
C3H3F3Br2

1,0
1,0
0,8
1,0
0,6

1,0
1,0
1,0
1,0
1,0
1,0
1,0
1,0
1,0
1,0

3,0
10,0
6,0

1,1

0,1

0,6

1,00
0,74
0,73

0,8
1,8
1,6
1,2
1,1
1,5
1,6
1,7
1,1
0,1

1,5
1,9
1,8
2,2
2,0
3,3

1,9
2,1
5,6
7,5
1,4

1,9
3,1
2,5

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Group

Substances

Ozone-depleting
potential (1)

Group VII
(cont(cid:146)d)

Group VIII

C3H3F4Br
C3H4FBr3
C3H4F2Br2
C3H4F3Br
C3H5FBr2
C3H5F2Br
C3H6FBr

CHFCl2
CHF2Cl
CH2FCl
C2HFCl4
C2HF2Cl3
C2HF3Cl2
C2HF4Cl
C2H2FCl3
C2H2F2Cl2
C2H2F3Cl
C2H3FCl2
CH3CFCl2
C2H3F2Cl
CH3CF2Cl
C2H4FCl
C3HFCl6
C3HF2Cl5
C3HF3Cl4
C3HF4Cl3
C3HF5Cl2
CF3CF2CHCl2
CF2ClCF2CHClF
C3HF6Cl
C3H2FCl5
C3H2F2Cl4
C3H2F3Cl3
C3H2F4Cl2
C3H2F5Cl
C3H3FCl4
C3H3F2Cl3
C3H3F3Cl2
C3H3F4Cl
C3H4FCl3
C3H4F2Cl2
C3H4F3Cl
C3H5FCl2
C3H5F2Cl
C3H6FCl

(HCFC 21) (3)
(HCFC 22) (3)
(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)
(HCFC 225)
(HCFC 225ca) (3)
(HCFC 225cb) (3)
(HCFC 226)
(HCFC 231)
(HCFC 232)
(HCFC 233)
(HCFC 234)
(HCFC 235)
(HCFC 241)
(HCFC 242)
(HCFC 243)
(HCFC 244)
(HCFC 251)
(HCFC 252)
(HCFC 253)
(HCFC 261)
(HCFC 262)
(HCFC 271)

4,4

0,3
1,0
0,8

0,4
0,8

0,7

0,040
0,055
0,020
0,040
0,080
0,020
0,022
0,050
0,050
0,060
0,070
0,110
0,070
0,065
0,005
0,070
0,090
0,080
0,090
0,070
0,025
0,033
0,100
0,090
0,100
0,230
0,280
0,520
0,090
0,130
0,120
0,140
0,010
0,040
0,030
0,020
0,020
0,030

(1) These ozone-depleting potentials are estimates based on existing knowledge and will be reviewed and revised periodically in the light

of decisions taken by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer.

(2) This formula does not refer to 1,1,2-trichloroethane.
(3) Identifies the most commercially-viable substance as prescribed in the Protocol.

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ANNEX II

Form to be used for the declarations (1)

1. Name of the company:

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Address of the company:

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Contact person:

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Telephone No:

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Fax No:

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e-mail address:

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2. Data concerning the substance to be imported in 2000:

(cid:151) chemical name(s) (customs definition) and formula(e): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(cid:151) CN-code(s):

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(cid:151) ODP-weighted imported quantity in tonnes (2):

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3. Nature and purpose of the substance (for definitions of terms used please see preceding page): please tick one option

only

virgin substances for (cid:145)feedstock(cid:146) use

virgin substances for (cid:145)processing agent(cid:146) use

virgin substances for destruction by an approved technology

virgin substances resulting from (cid:145)producer transfers(cid:146)

virgin substances for (cid:145)quarantine(cid:146) uses (3)

virgin substances for (cid:145)pre-shipment(cid:146) uses (3)

virgin substances for other uses (4)

recovered substances for reclamation

recovered substances for destruction by an approved technology

reclaimed substances for (cid:145)feedstock(cid:146) use

reclaimed substances for (cid:145)processing agent use(cid:146)

reclaimed substances for destruction by an approved technology

reclaimed substances for other uses

(1) Please use separate forms for each Group of substances, or where substances or the same Group are used for different purposes or are

of different natures (i.e. virgin, recovered or reclaimed).

(2) Imported quantities in tonnes multiplied by the ozone-depleting potential (ODP) of the substance concerned.
(3) Only for substances in Group VI.
(4) Only for substances in Group VI and VIII.

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4. Description of quarantine or pre-shipment use:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5. Country of exportation:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. Name and address of manufacturer or source company: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7. Name and address of the undertaking where the substance will be used for quarantine or pre-shipment uses or as a

feedstock or reclaimed or destroyed:

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8. Scheduled place and date of clearance by Community customs:.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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We hereby certify that the substances we import will be as described on this form.

Place: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date:

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Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signature:

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ALLEGATO III / ANEXO III / ANEXO III / ANNEX III / ANNEXE III / ANHANG III / BIJLAGE III / BILAG III /

BILAGA III / LIITE III / —`(cid:209)`(cid:209)(cid:212)˙(cid:204)` III

AUSTRIA

Mr Paul Krajnik
Ministry of the Environment
Chemical Department
Stubenbastei 5
A-1010 Wien

BELGIUM

Mrs Lutgarde Coppens
MinistŁre de la SantØ Publique et de l’Environnement
DØpartement de l’Environnement
19, Boulevard Pacheco (cid:151) bte 7
B-1010 Brussels

DENMARK

Mr Henri Heron
Miljłstyrelsen
Strandgade 29
DK-1401 Copenhagen K

FINLAND

Mrs Eliisa Irpola
Finnish Environment Institute
Kes(cid:228)katu 6
FIN-00121 Helsinki

FRANCE

Mrs Laurence Musset
MinistŁre de l’Environnement
DRPR/BSPC
20, Avenue de SØgur
F-75302 Paris 07 SP

GERMANY

Mr Heinrich W. Kraus
Federal Ministry for the Environment
Dept. JG 115
Bernkasteler Stra(cid:223)e 8
D-53175 Bonn

GREECE

Mrs Elpida Politis
Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and
Public Works
International Activities and EEC Department
17 Ameliedos Street
GR-11523 Athens

IRELAND

Ms Nuala McLoughlin
Department of the Environment
Environment International
Custom House
IRL-Dublin 1

ITALY

Mrs Giuliana Gasparrini
Ministry of Environment
Atmospheric Pollution Department
Via Ferratella in Laterano, 33
I-00184 Roma

LUXEMBOURG

Mr Theo Weber
Administration de l’Environnement
1, Rue Bender
L-1229 Luxembourg

PORTUGAL

Ms Cristina Vaz Nunes
MinistØrio do Ambiente
Instituto de Meteorologia
Rua C ao Aeroporto de Lisboa
P-1700 Lisboa

SPAIN

Mr `ngel Rasc(cid:243)n
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente
DG de Calidad y Evaluaci(cid:243)n Ambiental
Pza. San Juan de la Cruz s/n
4a Planta (cid:151) Despacho 4.60
E-28071 Madrid

SWEDEN

Ms Maria Ujfalusi
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Naturv(cid:229)rdsverket
Blekholmsterassen 36
S-106 48 Stockholm

NEDERLAND

Dr. Joop A. van Haasteren
Ministerie van Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening
en Milieubeheer
Postbus 30945
Rijnstraat 8
2500 GX Den Haag
Nederland

UNITED KINGDOM

Mrs Maria Nolan
Department of the Environment, Transport and Regions
Global Atmosphere Division
3rd floor (cid:151) zone 3/C2
Ashdown House
123, Victoria Street
UK-SW1E 6DE London