Consultation on proposals for GB offences and penalties legislation in relation to EC Regulation 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer

This consultation paper sets out proposals for Regulations prescribing offences and penalties applicable to infringements of EC Regulation No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer, together with proposed powers for authorised persons to enforce these Regulations. The proposed Regulations will be of particular interest to all undertakings, as defined in Article 3(26) of the EC Regulation, which produce, recover, recycle, reclaim, use, destroy or trade in controlled substances or which operate refrigeration, air-conditioning or heat pump equipment, or fire protection systems, which contain controlled substances. The consultation also covers a proposed amendment to the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations.

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