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Memorandum D19-7-2
Requirements Concerning the Importation and Exportation of Ozone-Depleting Substances and Products
2010-02-10
Memorandum D19-7-2 has been updated and replaces the previous Memorandum D19-7-2, dated April 16, 1997. Memorandum D19-7-2 reflects the Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998. In addition, Appendices F and G have been added to this memorandum.
This memorandum outlines procedures for the importation and exportation of ozone-depleting substances.
The Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 reflect Canada’s commitment to meet its requirements under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Montreal Protocol). The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement signed by 194 countries to control the production and exchange of certain ozone-depleting substances. The Regulations are intended to further reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances.
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Last modified: 2010-02-10
Summary
This memorandum provides guidelines concerning the importation and exportation of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and products containing ODS. It relates directly to the supportive role the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays in assisting Environment Canada in administering the Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1999 and the Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (SOR/99-7, as amended, SOR/2000-102, SOR/2001-2, SOR/2002-100, SOR/2004-315 and SOR/2007-129).
References
| Issuing office | Environment and Trade Unit Partnerships Division Border and Compliance Programs Directorate Admissibility Branch |
| Headquarters file | 68464 |
| Legislative references | Canada Border Services Agency Act, Subsections 5(1) and 5 (2) Customs Act, Sections 12, 95, 99,101 and 107 Canadian Environment Protection Act, 1999 Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations, 1998, Subsection 17 (3) Reporting of Exported Goods Regulations |
| Other references | D17-1-4, D17-1-21; D22-1-1 |
| Superseded memoranda D | D19-7-2, April 16, 1997 |
