NEA Dialogue Session

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)

Phase-out Management Plan

in Singapore

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

To protect the ozone layer by controlling, reducing and ultimately eliminating global emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).

Objective

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.

Main Provisions

Most successful treaty in the United Nations, which

achieved universal ratification of 197 Parties.

1994

Prohibited import & use

of Halons

1995

Prohibited import of HBFCs

1996

Prohibited import of CFCs, CTC & Methyl Chloroform

2002

Freeze use of Methyl

Bromide for non quarantine & pre-shipment

applications

2013

Freeze and commence

phasing out of HCFCs

• 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.

Implementation of Control Measures

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.

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2 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.

Existing Control of HCFCs

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.

• ODP is the relative amount of degradation to the ozone layer

relative to that for a unit mass emission of CFC-11.

Common HCFCs and their Ozone Depleting

Potential (ODP)

R-22

0.055

R-123

0.02

R-124

0.022

R-141b

0.11

R-142b

0.065

R-225ca

0.025

R-225cb

0.033

3 HCFCs Phase-out Management

Plan in Singapore

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0

100

200

300

2009 2010

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nes

Year

2013 Baseline Cap

• Consumption of HCFCs is reported to the Montreal Protocol’s

Secretariat annually.

• In 2013, National HCFCs Consumption is capped at 216 ODP Tonnes

(ODPT).

HCFCs Phase-down Schedule for Singapore

HCFCs Consumption

226

Year Reduction tagged

to Baseline

Cap

(ODPT)

2013 National Baseline 216

2015 10% 194

2020 35% 140

2025 67.5% 70

2030-2040 97.5% 5.4

Approach in HCFCs Phase-out Preparation

HCFCs

Phase-out

Conduct surveys on

refrigerants used in

Singapore

Engagement with

key industries

Case studies of

developed countries

Information

exchange with

regional countries Technical

feasibility study

of alternatives

Consultation with

relevant Gov

agencies

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 is transferable within a company. Application for quota

transfer is opened twice a year in Apr and Oct.

• Quota given to each company is confidential and will not be

publicised

• 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.

HCFCs Phase-out: Intra-Transfer of Quota

Quota allocated to Company A

HCFCs ODP Quota

(ODPT) (MT)

R-22 0.055 10 181

R-141b 0.11 15 136

• R-22 quota is used up.

• Excess of 5 ODPT of R-141b.

• Application to transfer 5

ODPT of R-141b to R-22.

• Convert 5 ODPT to MT

(ODPT/ODP of R-22)

• Quantity of R-22:

5 ODPT÷0.055 = 90 MT

Revised Allocation

HCFCs ODP Quota

(ODPT) (MT)

R-22 0.055 15 271

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 1st week of subsequent month through the PCLS website (http://app1.env.gov.sg/pcls/index.jsp)

• Quota retraction may apply

Safeguard • Nurture • Cherish

Safeguard • Nurture • Cherish