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GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP)
Lead Implementing Agency: UNIDO
Cooperating Implementing Agency: UNEP
National Executing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Management,
National Ozone Unit
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Table of content
Item
Project Cover sheet
Executive Summary
I. Introduction
I.1 Background information
I.2 ODS policy/legislative/regulatory and
instrument framework
I.2.1 Status of ratification of Amendments
to the Montreal
I.2.2 ODS legislation/regulations
I.3 Stakeholders
I.4 ODS phase-out programme
I.4.1 Enterprises converted to an HCFC
technology
I.4.2 Refrigeration servicing sector
II. HCFC consumption
II.1 Methodology and validation
II.2 HCFC consumption data
(a ) Consumption data for each HCFC (as
pure and blend)
(b) HCFC imported by each registered
importer
(c) The estimated HCFC baseline for
compliance (2009) and estimated
consumption for 2010
(d) The starting point for aggregate
reduction in HCFC consumption
(e) Availability of HCFC, HCFC blends
and alternative chemicals and their current
prices
II.3 Sector distribution of HCFC
II.3.1 HCFC–based manufacturing sector
II.3.2 Refrigeration servicing sector
III. Phase-Out Strategy
III.1 Overarching strategy
(a) Policy instruments needed to reduce
the supply and/or demand of HCFCs etc
(b)Coordination with other multilateral
environmental agreements
(c) Staged approach to reduce HCFC
consumption to meet HCFC phase-ot
targets as agreed by the Parties
(d) Proposed levels of reduction in HCFC
consumption and implementation time
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frames (up to 2030) based on the country’s
actual needs and its current consumption
status
(e) Identification of main projects and
activities required to completely phase out
of HCFC consumption and their estimated
(preliminary ) cost
III.2 First stage implementation programme
III.2 .1 HCFC Manufacturing sector
III.2 .2 HCFC refrigeration servicing sector
III.2.3 Other impacts on the environment
including on the climate
III.2.4 Co-financing
IV. Project coordination and management
(a) A clear indication of the roles and
responsibilities of key government bodies
(b)The designation of a government entity
that would accountable for the overall
management including financial and
substantive
elements
for
the
implementation of the HPMP
(c) The roles and responsibilities of the
lead implementing agency and the
cooperating implementing agencies in the
management and implementation of the
HCFC phase-out proposal
(d) Specific action to ensure independent
confirmation of the achievement of the
performance targets specified in the HPMP
Annexes
Annex 1. Cost of the HCFC phase-out and
time frame for implementation
Annex 2. Relevant sources of information
Annex 3. Draft Agreement
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PROJECT COVER SHEET
COUNTRY NAME
LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
CO-OPERATING IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
ALBANIA
UNIDO
UNEP
SUBMISSION OF COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION
Document
Yes/No Comments
Yes
Letter of transmittal
Yes
HPMP
Yes
Draft agreement
MYA tables (on-line)
Technical review (where
N/A
applicable)
Yes
Executive summary
DATES OF RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE PROTOCOL
Yes
Copenhagen
Beijing
Comments: All Amendments of M.P. are ratified by Albanian Parliament
Yes
HCFC REGULATIONS IN PLACE
Regulation
Yes/No Comments
Yes
HCFC regulation
Yes
HCFC licensing system
Yes
HCFC quota system
SUBMISSION OF ODS DATA REPORTS
Report
Yes/No Year reported data Comments
Yes
2010
Country programme
Yes
2010
Article 7 data
Calculated HCFC baseline (ODP tonnes)
Starting point for aggregate reductions in HCFC consumption (ODP tonnes)
Explain any data discrepancies:
6.6
6.6
HPMP DOCUMENT
Servicing only
Yes
Manufacturing only
Servicing and manufacturing
Yes
Yes
Freeze and 10%
Freeze, 10% and 35%
Main components included
Yes
Yes
Overarching strategy
Yes
Strategy and action plan for stage I
No
Co-financing included
Yes
Impact on the environment
Yes
Implementation work programme and timeframe included
Yes
Implementation modalities (project monitoring unit)
FUNDING
Funding consistent with guidelines (servicing sector, cut-off date, second stage,
HCFC-141b imported in polyols, cost effectiveness, technology upgrade, foreign
ownership, export to non-Article 5 countries)
Funding of last tranche requested at the last year of implementation:
Priority given to manufacturing over servicing sector (if applicable)
Justification for not addressing first HCFC-141b (if applicable)
Yes
Yes
Not applicable
Yes
Key Acronyms
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Acronyms
NOPIU
HCFC
CFC
HFC
MP
ODS
BA
RMP
TPMP
HPMP
VOC
ODP
GWP
MLF
MOP
R&R
UNIDO
UNEP
DCM
EU
MEFWA
EC
CEIA
TEWI
AC
NPP, NPOP
Ex.Com
TOR
Full name
National Ozone Project Implementation Unit
Hydrochloroflourocarbons
Chlorofluorocarbons
Hydrofluorocarbons
Montreal Protocol
Ozone Depleting Substances, tonnes
Blowing Agent
Refrigerant Management Plan
Terminal Phase-out Management Plan (of CFC substances)
HCFC Phase-out Management Plan
Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Depleting Potential
Global Warming Potential
Multilateral Fund
Meeting of the Parties
Recovery & Recycle
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
United Nations Environment Programme
Decision of Council of Minister
European Union
Ministry Environment Forestry Water Administration
Council of – Europe
Centre for Environmental Impact Assessment
Total Equivalent Warming Impact
Air condition
National Phase-Out Plan
Executive Committee
Terms of reference
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Executive Summary
The HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) is developed to enable the Government
of Republic of Albania to meet the obligations it has assumed as a Party of the Montreal
Protocol under Decision XIX/6 of the Nineteenth Meeting of the Parties, accelerating the
phase-out of the HCFCs in both Article 5 and non-Article 5 countries.
This document is a part of policies of the Republic of Albania in the field of
environmental protection specifically designed to address the issue of ODS (HCFC)
consumption phase-out.
Different Government Institutions have been involved in the development of the HPMP.
The Ministry of Environment Forestry and Water Management has a legal obligation to
create the policy of the Republic of Albania and to lead the national activities in the field
of protection of the environment.
Formulation of policies, strategies and action plans, creation of the legal framework and
institutional network for their application, identification of roles and responsibilities of all
parties involved, provision of financial resources, already constitute one of the main
duties of the Ministry of Environment Forestry and Water Management.
The NOPIU (NOU) is the principal national body responsible for the coordination of the
country’s actions related to the ozone layer protection and facilitation of the HCFC
phase-out.
The inter sector national executive committee (Steering Committee) is involved in this
process, where Ministry of Economy Trade and Energy (METE), Ministry of Finance,
Ministry of Justice, National Customs Authority, National Taxation Authority, Regional
Environmental Inspectors, Room of Industry and Commerce, Albanian Refrigerant
Association, organizations, companies etc. are the stakeholders of the project.
With the assistance of UNIDO/UNEP, Albania prepared a National ODS Phase-out Plan
(NOPP) that allowed the country to phase out all remaining ODS use except HCFCs by
2008.
UNIDO has been selected as the Lead Agency responsible for the preparation and the
subsequent implementation of the HPMP. UNEP has been engaged as the Cooperating
Agency principally responsible for the development and implementation of the noninvestment activities of the HPMP.
The preparation of the HPMP was started with the country-wide survey on installed
quantities and annual import/consumption of HCFCs in Albania.
Based on the respective TOR a team of national consultants was recruited for the HCFC
data collection. The base of data collection was the questionnaire developed by UNIDO.
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Centre for Environmental Impact Assessment is the professional Albanian entity that has
been selected by UNIDO to prepare the Albanian HPMP in close collaboration with the
NOU.
As part of the study, available information and data on consumption in smaller market
sectors and in replacement markets were collected. This update was needed to establish
the proposed import quota system, develop the phase-out action plan, to meet
international obligations, to report data and to project future demand on HCFCs.
The method used to develop supply and consumption estimates for these HCFCs across
the major sectors involved:
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Gathering national statistics on import of refrigerants, equipment, products,
companies involved, legislations etc.
Collecting detailed data on distribution through contacts with industry suppliers.
The supply chain of the substances is often one of the most important sources of
information to get an overview as well as identifying the users of ODS substances. All
importers should be listed with contact information and source of supply. Data collection
on the installed quantities of HCFCs was conducted through the direct contacts with:
Customs Administration, importers of equipment, ends users, service shops.
Stakeholders can be identified through the survey of the supply chain but it is important
to explore alternative ways to identify them to ensure that all sectors are well covered and
to crosscheck information from the supply chain. Alternative sources to identify
stakeholders can be manufacturers associations, trade organisations such as refrigeration
associations etc.
The inventory is necessary for the establishment of the new baseline for the country,
based on the annual average HCFC consumption in 2009 and 2010 and the subsequent
freeze from 2011-2013 and HCFC reduction during 2014-2015 (10% in two years).
There is no production of ODS in the Republic of Albania, which means that the Import Export is equal to the consumption. Import of HCFCs is controlled by the import
licensing system.
The second step is to identify the users and collect information on the different sectors
and their knowledge about the accelerated HCFC phase-out schedule and their readiness
to cope with that.
The third step is to identify measures that will facilitate a phase-out with a minimum cost
to the society.
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The Plan has been developed in two staged approach. The first stage of the planned
activities covers the period from the year 2011 to 2015 and the second stage is related to
the period 2016 - 2040.
The activities of the HPMP will be implemented through:
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Policy instruments (Bans on import, Import Quota System, Mandatory reporting
by importers and exporters, Environmental taxes for import of ODS and ODS
containing equipment).

Projects (Training of involved stakeholders, Improvement of Refrigerant
Recovery and Recycling scheme, establishment of the Waste Disposal Centre).

Institutional strengthening (Preparation and implementation of policy instruments,
preparation of project proposals, implementation of approved projects, awareness
raising, etc.).
The cost calculation and time frame of implementation are given in Appendix 1. The total
cost of HCFC Phase-out in the Republic of Albania for the first phase is US$ 830,000
and total cost for two stages is US$ 1,858,000.
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I
Introduction
I.1
Background information
Physical and demographical data
Albania is a country in South-Eastern Europe, in the West of the Balkan Peninsula,
between the geographical coordinates: 39 38' latitude and 42 39' longitudes. Albania is
almost in the middle of Equator and the North Pole, and covers a surface of 28.748 km2.
The climate on the coast is typically Mediterranean with mild, wet winters and warm,
sunny, and rather dry summers. Inland conditions vary depending on altitude but the
higher areas above 1,500 m are rather cold and frequently snowy in winter; here cold
conditions with lying snow may linger into spring.
The lowlands have mild winters, averaging about 7 °C (45 °F). Summer temperatures
average 24 °C (75 °F). In the southern lowlands, temperatures average about 5 °C (9 °F)
higher throughout the year. The difference is greater than 5 °C (9 °F) during the summer
and somewhat less during the winter.
Capital City - Tirana (since 1920) is also the most important city from financial capital
point of view, with approximately 793 000 inhabitants, from 3.182 000 inhabitants of
Albania. The urban population is 60% and rural population 40%.More than 95% of
population
are
connected
to
the
electricity
grit.
Socio-Economical Data
Political System - Parliamentary Republic
Albania is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the Organization for Security and
Co-operation in Europe, Council of Europe, World Trade Organization , and one of the
founding members of the Union for the Mediterranean etc.
Albania formally applied for EU candidate membership on 28 April 2009. Albanian
economy is considered as Trade Economy in transition. The private sector occupies the
major part of GDP. Albania's economy has improved substantially over recent years and
has outperformed many other countries in the region. According to the Bank of Albania,
in 2008, income per capita was $3,675, expected to reach $4,000 in 2009. In recent years
the Albanian economy has improved, and infrastructure development and major reforms
in areas such as tax collection, property laws, and business climate are proceeding well.
The EU remains, by far, Albania’s main trading partner, providing 60.7% of Albania’s
imports and receiving 79.7% of exports for 2008. The currency in Albania is “LEK”.
Official exchange rate in October 2010 is 1 Euro = 139 LEK.
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I.2
ODS policy/legislative/regulatory and institutional framework
The Ministry of Environment Forests and Water Administration has a legal obligation to
build up, upgrade and compile the environmental policy of the Republic of Albania and
to lead the national activities in the field of protection of the environment and careful
using/exploitation of spatial and natural resources.
Formulation of policies, strategies and action plans, creation of legal framework and
institutional network for their application, identification of roles and responsibilities of all
involved, provision of financial supportive resources, already constitute one of the main
duties of MEFWA.
The Albanian government is elaborating with the appropriate policies led by the need to
reduce demand for HCFC. NOPIU (NOU) has already scheduled the preparation of a
legal and regulatory framework in order to achieve accelerated phase-out of HCFCs.
Table 1
Institutional framework related to HPMP, in Albania
Institutional Framework in Albania
Specific action
Status
The budget of HCFC Phase-out and local In preparation
company are approved
Type of action
Prepare country
program for HCFC
phase-out
Institutional
Institutional strengthening project Phase IV The Agreement
strengthening project is approved
between UNEP and
Phase IV
MEFWM under the
preparation
Establish ozone unit Ozone Focal Point to follow compliance In operation
with Montreal Protocol, etc
Cooperate with all
stakeholders and
interested parties
Implementation
of
Phase Out Plan
Steering Committee
representatives
established
with Ongoing
Prepare the annual schedule, reporting etc. Ongoing
on ODS Phasing out Plan
Some of the principal environmental legislation are:
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Law No.8897, dated 16.05.2002 “On Protection of Air from pollution”
Environmental taxes for ODS and ODS containing equipment import, Law
No.8934, dated 05.09.2002 “On Environment Protection”
Law Nr 8990dated 23.01.2003 “On environmental impact”.
Law Nr 8053 dated 30.06.1999 concerning the right to access to official
documents.
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Law Nr 8652dated 31.07.2000 “ On organization and functioning of local
governments”.
Law Nr 9108 dated 17.07.2003 on Chemical substances and preparations.
Law Nr 9537, date 18.05.2006 “ On the administration of hazardous waste”
Law Nr 9983, date 08.09.2008 “FOR some changes and additions to the law Nr.
8934, date 5.09.2002 “On environment Protection”
Law Nr 10050, date 24.12.2008 “FOR some changes and additions to the Law
Nr.8990, date 23.1.2003 "On environment impact Assessment"
Law Nr. 10266 date 15.04.2010 “ FOR some changes and additions to the
decision Nr. 8897, date 16.05.2002 “Air protection from pollution” (approval by
DCM KM Nr. 141, date 3.3.2010)
Law Nr. 9379, date 28.4.2005 “On energy efficiency”
Decision of Council of Minister Nr 249 dated 24.04.2003 concerning of the
endorsement of applications for environmental licenses and information items in
the environmental license.
Decision of Council of Minister Nr 268 dated 24.04.2003 concerning of the
environmental specialists on Environmental impact assessment and environmental
auditing.
Decision of Council of Minister Nr 103 dated 31.03.2002 concerning
environmental monitoring in the Republic of Albania.
Decision of Council of Minister Nr 559 dated 20.12.1993 on the setting up of
regional agencies for protection of the environment at the prefectures.
Decision of Council of Minister Nr.24, date 22.1.2004 “ On the activity of
Environmental inspectorate”
Albanian Parliament has ratified the biggest part of International Convention as:
 Convention on protection of ozone layer ratified by Law No. 8463 October 1999.
 Convention on Climate Changes (UNFCCC) ratified in 1994.
 Convention on control of trans-border transportation of hazardous waste and their
disposal (The Basel Convention) ratified by Law No. 8216, dated 13.05.1997.
 Convention on Access to information, Public participation in environmental
decision-making and Access to justice in environmental matters (The Aarhus
Convention) ratified by Law No. 8672, dated 26.10.2000.
 Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in the Trans-border Context
(ESPOO, Finland) ratified on 04.10.199.
 Convention on protection of marine environment and coastal area of
Mediterranean Sea (The Barcelona Convention) ratified by Lawn No. 8690, dated
26.10.2000.
 Convention on protection and use of water streams and international lakes
(Helsinki 1992) ratified on 05.01.1994.
 Convention on Biological Diversity (Rio de Janeiro 1992) ratified on10.11.1996.
 Convention of preservation of wild animals’ migrant species ratified by Law No.
8692, dated 16.11.2000.
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Convention on preservation of wildlife and natural European habitats ratified by
Law No. 8294, dated 02.03.1998.
Convention of Wetlands of international importance, in particular as habitats of
water poultries (The Ramseur Convention) ratified on 29.03.1996
Convention of trans-border impact of industrial accidents ratified by Law 8216,
dated 13.05.1997.
Kyoto Convention Law Nr.9334, date 16.12.2004.
Stockholm Convention “on Persistent organic pollution Law Nr.9263, date 29.7.
2004.
Rotterdam Convention Law 10277, date 13.5.2010.
Albania has a New Customs Legislation where the Integrated Tariff Code is included.
This legislation is in accordance with the European Countries legislation.
The System of Customs is undergoing the process of computerization of 90 % of all
customs information. Customs system provides Risk profile, in which CFCs are in the red
channel, by introducing harmonized system of tariff codes with ASYCUDA
I.2.1
Status of ratification of amendments to the Montreal
With the approval and effective application of the Constitution of the Republic of
Albania, some principles and requirements for protection of environment such as the
principle of the sustainable development and the public right of environmental
information, became constitutional norms.
Albania has ratified the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol in October 1999
with the Law No. 8463, dated 03.10.1999 Official Paper on 10 page 310.
Through the Law no. 9484, date 02.03.2006, the Albanian Parliament has approved the
London Amendment of Montreal Protocol.
Through the Law no. 9480, date 16.02.2006, the Albanian Parliament approved the
Copenhagen Amendment of Montreal Protocol.
The Albanian Parliament approved through the Law no. 9485 date 06.03.2006 the
Montreal Amendment
The Albanian Parliament approved through the Law no. 9485 date 06.03.2006 the Beijing
Amendment.
Official Journal of Government No 21 March 2006
Official Journal of Government No 22 March 2006
I.2.2
ODS Legislation/regulations
The approval of the Council of Ministers' Decree Nr 453 date 23.06.2005 on “Taking the
measures for the removal of the Ozone Depleting Substances"( Official Journal of the
Republic of Albania, No. 56/2005) has fulfilled one of the main obligations of the
Albanian Government toward the Montreal Protocol. Between others can be mentioned:
Appendix 1 of the Decree No. 453, dated 23.06.2005, the list of ODS substances.
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Appendix 2 of the Decree No. 453, dated 23.06.2005, the list of products that contain or
are produce with ODS substances.
Appendix 3 of the Decree No. 453, dated 23.06.2005, the equipment that using ODS
substances.
Appendix 4 of the Decree No. 453, dated 23.06.2005 Annual ODS import quotas during
years 2003-2010.
Appendix 5 of the Decree No. 453, dated 23.06.2005 Format of environment permission
and the Guide for the Format of environment permission.
Instructions for Special Data to be submitted for Issuing Permit for Imported Exported
under Appendage 5 of the Decree No. 453, dated 23.06.2005 Format of environment
permission and the Guide for the Format of environment permission., according to the
Decree No. 453, the Minister of Environment adopted the Instructions for conditions to
be submitted for issuing Permit for Imported-Exported under Appendage 5.
Beside on the DCM 453 the most important issues are as follows:
 To phase out the production and consumption of all controlled uses of all ODS
(exemption HCFC ) in accordance with the annual consumption limits set out in
the table of the Agreement between Albania and the Ex. Com.
 The implementation of the import quota system of ODS, making their reduction
until the import of ODS in 2009 to arrive zero as per the Agreement.
 The implementation of a licensing system of the activities, which are related to
ODS.
 The implementation of monitoring system and the report regarding the activities
related to ODS
By this DCM in Albania are prohibited:
Production ozone – depleting substances, products that contain subjects set out in Annex
A, B, and E, the Montreal Protocol;
Importation and dumping in the market, the export and transit of products containing of
ozone – depleting substances and equipment that use defined in Annexes A, B, and E of
the Montreal Protocol; using of ozone – depleting substances and products that
containing these subjects, which are used in agriculture, to protect herbs;
In this DCM are not included HCFC issues.
The Guide No. 1 date 18.06.2007 “On control of import and export of ODS substances
and the improvement of the Risk Profile for ODS Tariff Code”, signed by General
Director of Customs Authority) gives more practical instruction how to implement the
Council of Ministers' Decree Nr 453 date 23.06.2005.
The Practical Manual of the substances, equipment and products (ODS refrigerants)
gives the instructions that are available for customs officers how to operate in the border
point.
Decision (No. 290, dated 04.25.2010) “For some changes and additions to the decision
No. 453 dated 23.06.2005 of the Council of Ministers”, (Official Journal of Government
No 62 May 2010)
Annex 1 List of Ozone – Depleting Substances
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Annex 2 Products that Contain Ozone – Depleting Substances or are produced with them.
Annex 3 Equipments that Use the Ozone – Depleting Substances
Annex 4 Annual Quotas diagram HCFC imports together with their mixtures.
Annex 5 Application Form and Format of Environmental Permit for Import of Ozone –
Depleting Substances
Annex 6
Mixtures that Containing Ozone – Depleting Substances and their
Composition.
Annex 1-6 are integral part of this decision.
Based in this decision in Albania are prohibited (some of the most important article):
Production ozone – depleting substances, products and mixtures that contain subjects set
out in Annex A, B, C and E, the Montreal Protocol;
Importing and marketing, the export and transit of products containing mixtures of ozone
– depleting substances and equipment that use those defined in Annexes A, B ,C and E
of the Montreal Protocol.
Removal of air, ozone – depleting substances listed in Annex A, B, C and E of the
Montreal Protocol;
Importing ozone depleting substances, their products, equipment that contained such
substances, from a country that is not a party to the Montreal Protocol.
Using of ozone – depleting substances and products that containing these substances,
which are used in agriculture, to protect herbs;
Export ozone – depleting substances and products that contain them and used equipment,
to a country that is not a party to the Montreal Protocol;
Importing of ozone – depleting substances recycled or refined.
Importing cooling equipment in use, defined in Annex 3, attached to this decision.
Importing ozone – depleting substances included in Annex C, group 1 is allowed only on
the basis of annual quotas set out in their diagram, approved for Albania.
Importer of ozone – depleting substances provides labelling them in Albania. Shipping
labels containing the name, chemical composition, the customs code, the symbol of
danger sign in accordance with ISO international classification, information on health
risks and environmental and safety requirements for storage conditions. The labelling is
also total amount of packaging material, date of manufacture and expiry.
Based in this decision in Albania are prohibited (some of the most important article):
Production ozone – depleting substances, products and mixtures that contain subjects set
out in Annex A, B, C and E, the Montreal Protocol;
Importing and marketing, the export and transit of products containing mixtures of ozone
– depleting substances and equipment that use those defined in Annexes A, B ,C and E
of the Montreal Protocol.
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Table 2 Action/Legislation status
TYPE OF ACTION / LEGISLATION
Ongoing (Yes/No)
Since when (Date)
1
REGULATIONS:
1.1
Establishing general guidelines to control import (production and export) of ODSs
1.1.1
ODS import/export licensing or permit system in place for import of bulk ODSs
Yes
Jun-05
1.1.2
Regulatory procedures for ODS data collection and reporting in place
Yes
Jun-05
1.1.3
Requiring permits for import or sale of bulk ODSs
Yes
Jun-05
1.1.4
Quota system in place for import of bulk ODSs
Yes
Jun-05
1.2
Banning import or sale of bulk quantities of:
1.2.1
CFCs
Yes
Jun-05
1.2.2
Halons
No
1.2.3
Other ODSs (CTC, TCA, methyl bromide)
Yes
Jun-05
1.3
Banning import or sale of:
1.3.1
Used domestic refrigerators or freezers using CFC
Yes
Jun-05
1.3.2
MAC systems using CFC
Yes
Jun-05
1.3.3
Air conditioners and chillers using CFC
Yes
Jun-05
1.3.4
CFC-containing aerosols except for metered dose inhalers
Yes
Jun-05
1.3.5
Use of CFC in production of some or all types of foam
Yes
Jun-05
1.4
Training and certification programmes
1.4.1
Requiring training of customs officers
Yes
Jun-05
1.4.2
Requiring training of refrigeration service technicians
Yes
Jun-05
1.4.3
Requiring certification of refrigeration service technicians
Yes
Jun-05
1.4.4
System for monitoring and evaluation of training programmes
Yes
Jun-05
1.5
Recovery and recycling of CFCs
1.5.1
Mandatory recovery and recycling of CFCs
Yes
Jun-05
1.5.2
Monitoring system for reporting on recovered and recycled CFCs
Yes
Jun-05
1.6
Other regulations (please specify)Amendments of D.C.of Ministers Nr 453
D.CM No 290 28.04.2010
In this DCM are included all issues of HCFC
Yes
1.6.1
All Amendments of M.P are approved by Albanian Parliament
Yes
Feb-March06
1.6.2
Import licensing of pesticides
Yes
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ENFORCEMENT OF ODS IMPORT CONTROLS
Registration of ODS importers (Yes/No)
Yes
Jun-05
A shared database on import quotas and actual imports between ozone office and customs
(Yes/No)
Yes
Jun-05
Number of instances of unauthorized ODS imports stopped
0
Estimated quantity (in metric tonnes) and origin of unauthorized ODS imports (country)
0
Based on the above legislation Albania has introduced restrictions prohibiting:
Production of ODS’ and their mixtures listed in Annexes A, B, C and E of the Montreal
Protocol;
Import, marketing export and transit of products and equipment containing ODS’ and
their mixtures listed in Annexes A, B, C and E of the Montreal Protocol;
Release to the air of ODS’ listed in Annex A, B, C and E of the Montreal Protocol;
Import of ODS’, their products, equipment that contained such substances, from a
country that is not a party to the Montreal Protocol;
Use of ODS’ and products that containing them in agriculture to protect herbs;
Export of ODS’ and products that contain them and used equipment, to a country that is
not a party to the Montreal Protocol;
Import of recycled or refined ODS’;
Import of cooling equipment in use, defined in Annex 3, attached to this decision.
Import of ODS’ included in Annex C, group 1 is allowed only on the basis of annual
quotas set out in their diagram, approved for Albania.
Import of ODS’ to Albania requires the respective labelling. Shipping labels should
reflect the name, chemical composition, the customs code, the symbol of danger sign in
accordance with ISO international classification, information on health risks and
environmental and safety requirements for storage conditions. Labels should also indicate
the total amount of packaging material, date of manufacture and expiry date.
Imported ODS’ are allowed to enter the country only through the customs check points
that have certified personnel and special equipment for detecting and identifying them
provided by the National Ozone Unit. The list of the assigned check points is published
by the Directorate General of the customs.
I.3
Stakeholders
International and national stakeholders were involved in the preparation of the HPMP.
With the assistance of UNIDO/UNEP, Albania prepared a National Phase-out Plan (NPP)
that allowed the country to phase out all remaining ODS use (except HCFCs) by 2009.
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With the support of UNEP and UNIDO, frequent Network Meetings and international
and national workshops were arranged to discuss principal issues of HCFC phase-out
including legislation, relevant ExCom decisions, directives, guide etc. in Ohrid, Tirana,
Yerevan, Belgrade, Novi-Sad.
These workshops were attended by a number of international consultants and national
experts, who provided useful information about HCFCs, new technologies and
alternatives, decisions, directives, guides and where all countries involved in this process
had opportunity to share experience.
To support the process the Albanian Government has approved the Decision of Council
of Minister No 290 28.04.290 that covers all issues related to the HCFC phase-out such
as: quotas, permits, licensing, monitoring, reporting, penalties etc. Albania is a potential
EU candidate country. In this context MEFWA has developed an Action Plan for the
preparation of the new legislation in environmental field to be implemented in the
conformity with EU legislation. In this regard the role of the NOPIU (NOU) is to
facilitate preparation and implementation of the HPMP.
The inter-sector National Executive Committee (Steering Committee) was involved in
this process too. Efforts of the team of national experts recruited by UNIDO for the data
collection were supported by regional environmental inspectors, who verified relevant
documentation of Regional Offices of Statistics and Taxation Offices as well as the
inventory of the installed ODS capacity. Additional information was sourced from the
Ministry of Finances, Juridical Department; General Directory of Customs, National
Taxation Directory, INSTAT-Institute of Statistics, Business Register, Annual Structure
Survey, data on economic activities of enterprises, data on import and export of goods,
data on households’ assets, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Albanian Refrigerant
Association, Organizations/companies equipped with the refrigerators/air conditioners
(cold storage, markets, hotels, offices, restaurants, food importers / exporters /
transporters);
Data collected by national experts and the provisions of the new DCM No 290 (especially
HCFC import quotas for the years 2010-2040) were discussed during the two days
workshop in November 13-14 2009, in Tirana attended by biggest national importers of
refrigerants and other parties concerned.
These data collected by national experts, new DCM No 290 and comments of participants
and interested groups were further discussed during the workshop in 21-22 January 2010
arranged by NOPIU (NOU)/UNIDO and attended by representatives of MEFWM,
Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Albanian Refrigerant Association, importers, enduser companies and other stakeholders.
I.4
ODS Phase –out programme
Albania has ratified the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol in October 1999.
With the technical assistance of Implementing Agencies (UNIDO and UNEP) the
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National Programme of Ozone and later the National Programme to phase out the Ozone
Depleting Substances (NPP) was developed and approved in 2003 by the Executive
Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol
(Decision 39/43). Practical implementation of the approved NPP was supported by
allocation of funding in the total amount US$ 653,125.
As a part of NPP, the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund approved the
implementation of some investment and non-investment projects. Under the NPP Albania
committed itself to the following:
 Focusing the efforts to phase out the production and consumption of all controlled
uses of all ODS in accordance with the annual consumption limits set out in the
table of the Agreement between Albania and the Ex.Com;
 The implementation of the import quota system of ODS, making their reduction
until the import of ODS in 2009 to arrive zero as per the Agreement.
 The implementation of a licensing system of the activities, which are related to
ODS.
 The implementation of monitoring system and the report regarding the activities
related to ODS.
Further to the development of Ozone Country Program, Albania formulated its National
Phase-out Plan covering Annexes A, B and E of ozone depleting substances. The sectors
involved are service in refrigeration, industry, transportation, and agriculture.
The plan aims to enable Albania to comply with 2010 target of the Montreal Protocol, the
complete phase out of ODS listed in Annexes A, B and E. This plan was implemented
during the period 2003-2010. The NPP is based on an update of the data collected
through the preparation of Country Program. The prior sector identified in the Country
Program is the refrigeration service sector. The baseline consumption is 40.8 tons ODP.
Table 3 Annual ODS consumption limit by NPP for Albania with respect to the
Montreal Protocol and actual annual consumption , in ODS tones
2003
68
2004
61.2
2005
36.2
2006
15.2
2007
6.2
55.54
42.041
36.573
15.19
4.08
2008
2.2
0
2009
2.2
0
Annual ODS
consumption limit by
NPP
Annual consumption
The National Ozone Unit (NOU) as the national focal point for the implementation of
NPP was established on February, 2003. During the 7-years of existence the NOU in
cooperation with UNIDO and UNEP as Implementing Agencies provided incite,
coordinated and supported activities related to the implementation of investment and noninvestment projects. Special attention was focused on the training of technicians in good
practices and the training of Custom officers and environmental inspectors. Last years
special attention was paid to refrigerant recovery and recycling process. Recovery and
recycling scheme has given the opportunity for service shops to be granted with
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equipment. Only one recycling centre was established in the country. The NOU plaid an
important role in addressing institutional and legal aspects related to control and
monitoring of the ODS import, export and consumption. Another seriously considered
topic was the public awareness raising regarding the protection of the ozone layer. The
public and interested parties were involved in the national action on ozone layer
protection.
For the first time for 2008 it was reported that consumption of CFC was 0.
Lessons learned concerning CFC from the previous projects will be used for the phaseout of HCFC, such as:
 Legal framework – licensing system of permits and taxes;
 CFC Annual Import Quotas
 Monitoring and report
 Conversion of ODS technology in metal cleaning sector (with carbon
tetrachloride and (methyl chloroform) to non ODS technology.
 Phasing out of CFC-12 in service refrigeration sector, reducing gradually CFC
consumption putting annual import quotas (with training of customs officers and
environmental inspectors)
 Terminal CFC Phase-out Management Plan was achieved through non –
investment (training of customs officers and service technicians, vocation schools
etc) and investment projects, delivery of R/R equipment , establishing and
improving of refrigerants recovery and recycling scheme etc.
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Table 4 List of the on-going and already completed projects
Name of project
Development of regulatory
framework
Institutional strengthening –
Phase I/year1
Institutional strengthening –
Phase I/ year 2
Institutional strengthening –
Phase I/ year 3
Institutional strengthening –
Phase II
Institutional strengthening –
Phase III
Conversion of cleaning
installation from CTC to PER
at Energy Plant , Elbasan
Training of Refrigeration
technicians
Training of Customs officers
and Environmental Inspectors
Workshop on methyl bromide
Monitoring and Auditing
The implementation of RMP (
including Recovery and
recycling program)
The Strengthening of the
vocation School
End users, retrofitting project
Preparation of a HCFC phaseout management plan
Total (MT of ODS)
Number of project
ODS
Remarks
phased
out (MT)
n/a
Completed
IM/4040/-02-08
n/a
Completed
IM/4040/-02-08
n/a
Completed
IML/5070-2390-2645
n/a
Completed
IML-5070-2947-2645221400
IML_5070-2602-2645221100
MP/Al/03/025
n/a
Completed
n/a
Ongoing
6
Completed
IM/4040-02-61-2239
12
Completed
Im/4040-02-61-2238
14
Completed
n/a
n/a
36
Completed
Completed
Completed
n/a
Completed
n/a
n/a
Cancelation
Ongoing
IML/5070-2446-2645223900
MPALB05001-17512007
MP/ALB/08/004 &
MP/ALB/09/001
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I.4.1
Enterprises converted to an HCFC technology
The NPP was based on an update of the data collected through the preparation of Country
Program - mainly the refrigeration and air conditioning sector including an update of the
consumption estimates for the Annex A - Group I chemicals still in use in this sector.
The considered chemicals included CFC-11, CFC-12, and R-502 (a mixture of HCFC-22
and CFC-115). No consumption of halons was identified in the fire-protection sector.
The results of the data survey showed that no foam production in Albania was using
ODS. There are two factories producing polystyrene foam as insulation material.
However, they use water and methylenechloride (CH2Cl2) as the blowing agent.
There is no production of ODS aerosols and solvents in Albania.
The phase-out of ODS technology in the metal cleaning sector was achieved by
substituting carbon tetrachloride with tethracarbonethylene while the import of methyl
chloroform was banned.
Before 1990 methyl bromide had been used for soil fumigation in greenhouses and for
tobacco processing. By now the import of this substance has been prohibited and is not in
use anymore.
Albania has never produced HCFCs. These substances have always been imported. All
consumption of the ozone depleting substances refers to import. There is no
manufacturing sector using these substances in Albania.
I.4.2
Refrigeration servicing sector
The main consumer of the ODS’ is the servicing sector of refrigeration and airconditioning appliances. The end users are mainly service shops for industrial and
commercial refrigerators and mobile/room air conditioners. The most installed quantities
of refrigerants are in air-conditioning - split/unitary systems in; households, business
premises, public buildings and trade shops. According to the statistics approximately
45% of equipment is charged with HCFC-22.
Trainings
The training programme for customs officers is part of Albania's National CFC-Phase
Out Plan (NPP) with a comprehensive and integrated strategy to phase-out the use of
ozone-depleting substances (ODS) in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector.
The main objective of the training programme is to provide the customs officers and
relevant stakeholders with the necessary skills to monitor and control the imports and
exports of ODSs and products (including equipment) containing them as well as detecting
and preventing illegal trade.
 The first step - During years 2004-2005.
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The UNEP training manual “Customs Officers Training on Substances Depleting the
Ozone Layer” was used during the workshops. The programme of workshop focused on
identification of ODS was theoretically and practically based.
 Second Step - During 22 and 23 October 2007 (respectively in Vlora and
Tirana) workshops for training of customs officers were arranged. The main topics were
the DCM No. 453 date 23.06.2005 and the Guide for its implementation. The immediate
result of the training workshop was 45 trained and certified customs officers from the
main Albanian Customs Houses.
 Third Step - During 5 and 13 July 2010 (respectively in Tirana and Vlora)
NOPIU (NOU) organised workshops for customs officers. The immediate result of the
training workshop was the availability of 55 trained and certified customs officers from
the main Albanian Customs Houses, the Customs Laboratory in Tirana, and the Customs
Statistics Department in the General Customs Directory in Tirana etc.
Also in this step the main focus was the DCM Nr 290 date 24.04.2010 and the Practical
Manual for customs officers helping for the implementation of this decision.
In total, 257 participants attended the training for customs-officers workshop and 215
was the number of certified customs officers and environmental inspectors.
Table 5 Data on Workshops for customs officers
Nr
Workshops
(Location)
Date
Main issues
1
Tirana
(training
trainers)
Shkoder
Pogradec
Sarande
Vlora
Tirana
Tirana
October 2004
Handbook for 36
ODS -UNEP
07 -08 April 2005
14-15 April 2005
27-28 April 2005
20-21 April 2005
05-06 April 2005
13.12.2005
,,_______,,
,,_______,,
,,_______,,
,,_______,,
,,_______,,
DCM Nr
date
23.06.2005
the Guide
DCM Nr
date
23.06.2005
the Guide
DCM Nr
date
23.06.2005
the Guide
DCM Nr
date
23.06.2005
the Guide
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Tirana
Tirana
Vlora
of
19.12.2005
(Env Inspectors)
Nov .2006
(Env Inspectors)
22 October 2007
Number of
participants
20
13
17
16
22
453 19
Number of
certified
customs
officers
30
16
9
12
11
17
14
and
453 16
11
and
453 17
12
and
453 22
17
and
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Tirana
23 October 2007
12
Tirana
05.07 2010
13
Vlora
13.07 2010
DCM Nr
date
23.06.2005
the Guide
DCM Nr
24.04.2010
Manual
DCM Nr
24.04.2010
Manual
453 23
18
and
290 29
and
26
290 26
and
22
Total
257
215
The training programme of technicians was a part of the RMP for Albania. During this
period of time 14 workshops for training of technicians from different districts of Albania
were performed. From 436 participants (not only technicians), 350 technicians were
certified.
Table 6
Nr
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Data on Workshop for technicians
Workshops
(Location)
Tirana
Date
9-12
2004
Main issues
March Good practice
in
refrigeration
Peshkopi
, 19-20
Good practice
Kukes etc
September
in
2005
refrigeration
Shkoder,
6-7
October ,,_______,,
Lezha etc
2006
Korca,
20-21 October ,,_______,,
Pogradeci etc 2005
Berati
, 4-5 November ,,_______,,
Lushnja etc
2005
Gjirokaster
18-19
,,_______,,
etc
November
2005
Tirana
16-17
,,_______,,
December
2005
Fieri , Vlora
14-15 January ,,_______,,
2006
Elbasani
21-22 January ,,_______,,
2006
Durresi
11-12
,,_______,,
February 2006
Tirana
18-19
,,_______,,
February2006
Tirana
11-12 March
,,_______,,
Number of
participants
46
Number of
certified
technicians
20 Trainers
31
26
31
26
32
28
27
22
22
17
31
26
37
32
34
29
26
21
41
37
30
26
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Tirana
14
Tirana
Total
2006
27-28 shkurt R&R
2009
” 6-7 Mars, R&R
2009
21
17
27
23
436
350
The “Train-the-trainers” programme and the training of teachers from vocational training
schools on good practices in refrigeration, was part of a comprehensive approach to
reduce the CFC consumption in the refrigeration servicing sector. The strengthening of
the vocational training schools was essential to assure the sustainability of integrating
good refrigeration practices into the school’s curricula. The long term expected results of
the training program was to enhance good service practices in refrigeration systems,
reduce and stop using CFCs.
Into the school’s curricula of “Harry Fultz“ Institute, for the preparation of technicians,
were included the programmes (theoretical and practical) for the preparation of high,
medium and low level of technicians in the refrigeration sector.
Theoretical and practical workshop held in Tirana on 12-14 June 2008 was attended by
22 participants attended from 4 vocational schools (“Gjergji Canco” –Tirana,”Adem
Broci”-Shkoder, “Pavarsia” - Vlora, “Beqir Cela” –Durres ) and 12 trainers. The
respective educational refrigerating unit and other equipment were provided for each of
vocational schools. The long term expected results of the training program is to enhance
good service practices in refrigeration systems, reduce and stop using CFCs.
Table 7 Data on training program and subjects under different projects


Training programmes
Number of trainers for customs
Number of customs officers trained
Number of trainers for technicians
Number of technicians trained
Number of technicians certified
Estimated CFC-12 reused with equipment funded by Multilateral Fund
Number of funded recovery machines in operation
Number of funded recycling machines in operation
Implementation of
phase out CFC and
HCFC refrigerants
Decrease emissions
of
hydrofluorocarbon
(HFC) refrigerants
30
215
32
380
350
0
55
19
The training results has clearly showed that service technicians are playing a very
important role in the implementation of plans for phasing-out CFC and HCFC
refrigerants as well as in reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.
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This goal can be achieved only by adoption of good practices in refrigerant management,
in handling and working with refrigerants.
Box 1 Baseline information of the survey on servicing sector
Small with 1-2 technicians
Medium up to 10 technicians
Large with more than 10 technicians
The estimated number of registered refrigeration service enterprises
154
45
7
206
On advice of national experts Tirana was selected for the establishment of the refrigerant
recovery and recycling centre. In 2008, with the decision of Tirana Court, was created the
Refrigerant Association. 55 recovery units and 17 recycling units were delivered in 20082009.
II.
HCFC Consumption data
II.1
Methodology and validation
As part of the study, available information on HCFC consumption in smaller market
sectors and in replacement markets was collected. This update was needed to establish
the proposed import quota system, develop the phase-out action plan to meet
international obligations, data reporting and to project future demand on HCFCs. The
method used to develop supply and consumption estimates for these chemicals across the
major market sectors included:
 Gathering national statistics on import of Annex A - Group I substances, as well
as other regulated or potentially regulated chemicals
 Collecting detailed data on distribution through contact with industry suppliers.
The main explored sources of information sources were: Institute of Statistics of Albania
(INSTAT), Business Register, Annual Structure Survey, data on economic activities of
enterprises, data on import and export of goods, data on household assets, Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Database of registered enterprises, free electronic search by
keywords, registered exporters etc.
Also key information and documentation sources were: General Directory of Customs,
Private refrigeration/air conditioning sale/service enterprises, main suppliers, service
agencies, technicians, refrigeration park (number, type), frequency of repair, initial
charge and recharge, annual refrigerant consumption etc.
Other important information sources were organizations/companies equipped with the
refrigerators/air conditioners (cold storage, markets, hotels, offices, restaurants, food
importers/exporters/transporters) etc.
The methodology and validation of HCFC consumption data as a basic step to build up
the HPMP was based on three main steps.
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

The first step is considered understanding of the market and defining of how
much HCFC is used in the country and in what sectors/applications;
The second step was identification of the users and collection of information on
the different sectors, as well as checking their knowledge on the future HCFC
phase-out and their readiness for this development;
The third step was the development of measures that would facilitate the phaseout with a minimum cost to the society. Experience from the CFC phase-out in
developing countries and HCFC phase-out in developed countries shows that the
upgrade of technology and competencies involved in-spite of initial investments
can have positive side effects such as improved quality, decrease of failure rates
and energy consumption in application such as refrigeration and air-conditioning.
The supply chain of the substances is often one of the most important sources of
information to get an overview as well as identifying the users of ODS substances.
All importers have been listed with contact information. Customs data is another source
of information as the customs HS-code can identify most of the HCFCs.
Stakeholders can be identified through the survey of the supply chain but it is important
to explore alternative appropriate ways to ensure that all sectors are well covered and to
crosscheck information obtained from the supply chain.
Alternative sources to identify stakeholders were manufacturers associations, trade
organisations such as refrigeration associations etc. The main uses of the HCFC are
service of refrigeration (66.2%) and commercial and transport sectors.
The preparation of the HPMP was started with the country wide survey of installed
quantities and annual consumption of HCFCs in the Republic of Albania.
The Survey Methodology provides relevant information about installed quantities of
HCFCs by sectors, annual consumption of HCFCs in the period 2006-2009 and forecast
for their future demand. Collection and estimation of consumption data of HCFC in the
Republic of Albania was based on the exploration of the following sources:




General Customs Authority (import of HCFC, equipment, products);
Data collected through the field survey by national experts contracted by UNIDO,
and data gathering by NOPIU (NOU);
Statistical annual publications;
National Ozone Unit.
The survey is based on the "UNIDO Data Collection Questionnaire for the Preparation of
HCFC Phase-out Management Plan" and follows the chain of ODS supply from the time
when chemicals ordered/imported into Albania and passed to distributors and consumers
Collection of data of installed quantities of HCFC was conducted through the direct
contacts with Customs Administration, importers of equipment, end users and service
shops.
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II.2
HCFC consumption data
(a ) Consumption data for each of HCFC (as pure and blend)
During years 2006-2009 the HCFC consumption was increased from 40 to 97.37 Mt
respectively.
Table 8
Annual consumption of HCFCs in Mt/year
Substance
Year 2006
Year 2007
Year 2008
HCFC-22
40
46.34
74.5
(ODP=0,055)
Year 2009
97.37
Table 9
Annual consumption of HCFCs in ODPt/year
Substance
Year 2006
Year 2007
Year 2008
HCFC-22
2.2
2.548
4.0975
(ODP=0,055)
Year 2009
5.355
The largest volume of HCFC refrigerant consumed is R-22, which is used in airconditioning and commercial refrigeration service sector.During these years blends
containing HCFC were also imported. These are R-406 A ; R-409A ; R-502.
Table 10 The consumption of blends that contain HCFC in the year 2008 and 2009,
in Mt/year
Substance
Year 2008
Year 2009
R-502 (R-22/R-115; 48.8/51.2%)
1.261
1.401
R-406A (R-22/R-290/R-142b; 55/4/41%)
17.94
20.12
R-409A (R-22/R-124/R-142b; 60/25/15%)
0.86
0.92
Total
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22.4
( b) HCFC imported by each registered importer
Based on the data of the monitoring project, the verification was made in lieu of the
companies engaged in large-scale importing and using the ODS and other refrigerants,
listed in the table below.
Table 11 The companies engaged in large-scale importing the refrigerants
No.
Name of
Administr
Contacts
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the
Company
ator
Sokol
Kullolli
1
Frigoalb
2
“SOFI
Gaz”
3
KEDO
4
Agim
Mitri
Agim
Mitri
5
Arjan
Hafizi
Arjan
Hafizi
Krenar
Dobi
Pajtim
Seitaj
Address
Tel
Fax
Rr. M.Gjollesha, Tirane
/422224
06
4.3 Km
Highway Tirane
Fier
Magazina ne dalje te Fierit ,
tek blloku i magazinave
Ka dyqan ne Tirane tek
UNAZA E RE
Shkoder
/
Mobile
06920414
36
06820466
60
06921504
79
06822503
87
Table 12 The list of each Refrigerant (HCFC) imported in Mt/year by registered
importers (in the year 2008)
No.
Name of the Company
R-22
R-502
R-406 A
R-409 A
1
Frigoalb
30
0.561
6.94
2
“SOFI Gaz”
3.3
2
3
KEDO
20
0.4
5
0.86
4
Agim Mitri
16.4
0.3
4
5
Arjan Hafizi
4.8
Total import Mt/year
74.5
1.261
17.94
0.86
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



“Sofi gaz”-Tirana, is an Italian Company which cooperates with an Albanian
company. They import from Italy refrigerants, with a good quality. This Company
sells refrigerants and different kind of gases as O2, nitrogen, acetylene etc.
“Mitsubishi” private company, inTirana, owner of which is Mr. Sokol Kullolli.
He buys refrigerants in China, Italy, Germany etc.
Pajtimi-Seitaj- Fier, sells Chinese refrigerants and spare parts. He sells everything
in gross. He has a big activity with China. The quality of HCFC was conform
standard.
Agim Mitre, Fier sell refrigerant which are bought in Dubai, Those are Indian
refrigerats. ( R22, a few R-406 and very few R502).
Arjan Hafizi, Shkoder, in the north of Albania .He imports mainly R22
(c) The estimated HCFC baseline for compliance (i.e., average of the HCFC
consumption in 2009 and the estimated consumption for 2010, measured in ODP
tonnes)
Article 7 data on HCFC consumption and the data on the identified consumption of
blended refrigerants containing HCFCs are provided below.
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Year
Article 7 data, HCFC consumption, ODP tones*
Data on consumption of blended refrigerants
containing HCFCs, ODP tones
Total HCFC consumption, ODP tones
2006
0
-
2007
2.5
-
2008
4.1
1.1
2009
5.4
1.24
0
2.5
5.2
6.6
* reported data cover only pure HCFC-22 refrigerant consumption
With respect to the above and the expected 2010 consumption of pure HCFC-22
refrigerant at the level of 6.6 ODP tones the estimated baseline for compliance will be
120 Mt.
By DCM No. 290, dated 04.28.2010, “For some changes and additions to the decision
No. 453 dated 23.06.2005 of the Council of Ministers”, Importing ozone–depleting
substances included in Annex C, group 1 is allowed only on the basis of annual quotas set
out in the diagram 4, approved for Albania and reflected in the table 13 below.
Table 13
Diagram 4 the annual import quotas (including mixture that contain
HCFC) during the years 2010-2040, in Mt/year
Years
2010
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2040
Quantity of
HCFC
Imported
Mt/year
Reduced
quantity of
HCFC
imported
Mt/year
120
108
100
95
90
85
78
70
65
60
50
39
29
0
12
8
5
5
5
7
8
5
5
10
11
10
The DCM No. 290, dated 04.28.2010 declares that:
-During the years 2010-2013 the quota for the imported HCFCs will be the same. The
year 2010 is estimated as the HCFC baseline for compliance, and is 6.6 ODP tones (120
Mt)
-In the year 2015 the imported quantity of HCFC will be reduced by 10% as compared to
2013.
-In the year 2020 35% reduction of HCFC consumption will be achieved as compared to
2010 that is for the estimated HCFC baseline for compliance.
By 2020 while allowing 0.5% for servicing during the period 2020 – 2030 67.5%
reduction by 2025.
Phase-out by 2030, while allowing an annual average of 2.5% for servicing during the
period 2030 - 2040
(d ) The starting point for aggregate reduction in HCFC consumption
Decision 60/44 requests:
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(c): To establish the starting points for aggregate reductions in HCFC consumption, for
those Article 5 countries that submit projects in advance of their assessed baseline, at
the time of submission of either the HCFC investment project or the HPMP,
whichever is first submitted for the consideration of the Executive Committee;
(d) to allow Article 5 countries to choose between the most recent reported HCFC
consumption under Article 7 of the Montreal Protocol at the time of the submission of
the HPMP and/or the investment project, and the average of consumption forecast for
2009 and 2010, in calculating starting points for aggregate reductions in HCFC
consumption;
(e) to adjust the agreed starting points for aggregate reductions in HCFC consumption in
cases where calculated HCFC baselines based on reported Article 7 data are different
from the calculated starting point based on the average consumption forecast for 2009
2010.
The country has selected the latest estimated HCFC consumption in 2010 as a starting
point. This is 6.6 ODP tones, which is the equivalent of 120 metric tones of HCFC-22.
There is no consumption of HCFC-141b in Albania and no adjustment related to the
import of pre-blended polyols has been done.
By DCM No. 290, dated 04.28.2010 is declared that:
-During the years 2010-2013 the same quota for HCFC imported will be applied.
In the year 2014 it will be reduced by 5% of quantity of HCFC imported in compares
with 2013.
In the year 2015 it will be reduced by 10 % of quantity of HCFC imported in compares
with 2013.
The year 2014 is the starting point for aggregate reduction in HCFC reduction.
In the year 2020 will be 35% reduction of HCFC consumption to compare with 2010 that
is estimated HCFC baseline for compliance.
During the period 2020 – 2030 consumption for servicing sector will be reduced with
0.5%/year, catching 67.5% of reduction in 2025.
Phase-out by 2040, while allowing an annual average of 2.5% for servicing during the
period 2030 – 2040.
(e) Availability of HCFC, HCFC blends and alternative chemicals and their current
prices
The challenges to phase out HCFCs as refrigerants are similar to those encountered in the
phase-out of CFCs. In Albania, the biggest HCFC use will be as refrigerants in the
refrigeration and air-conditioning sector (66.2%). The larger volume HCFC product is
HCFC-22 in air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration sector. Smaller volumes are
“service blends”.
There is a strong focus on development of solutions with low Total Equivalent Warming
Impact (TEWI) which include the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the refrigerant as
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well as the indirect effect caused by energy consumption of the system. The challenge is
to ensure that energy efficiency and cost is acceptable on a system level when necessary
precautions for safety and design have been taken into consideration.
The development is on-going on global levels and it is important that Government of
Albania follows this development. So alternatives with a minimal impact on environment
are introduced when they can be used cost effectively in a safe and energy efficient way.
HCFC-22 alternatives are available for all applications and a replacement is possible in
new systems at relatively low cost. But there are significant challenges to phase out
HCFCs in existing systems without interruption of the economical recovery which is
focused on areas that are today dependent on the use of HCFCs.
The HCFC-22 consumption is expected to grow in the coming years unless measures are
introduced to prevent this scenario. Alternatives are available but at a higher initial cost
and not all sectors are familiar with the use of these alternatives.
There is no ideal refrigerant that can replace any of the ODS without considerations to
the system and application.
The alternatives (in particular to HCFC-22) require specific competencies as they have
technical differences that must be understood for successful use.
The alternatives mostly used to replace CFCs as well as HCFCs are HFCs. As the HFCs
have a significant Global Warming Potential (GWP) they should not be selected if there
are alternatives with low or zero GWP that can be used at acceptable cost without
negative consequences for safety, reliability and energy efficiency.
Unfortunately, the HCFC alternatives with 0 ODP and low GWP are associated either
with safety risks or complex technical issues. Therefore, the most common alternatives
still are the HFCs.
Hydrocarbons are good refrigerants but their flammability results in special requirements
and have limited their penetration in the market beyond domestic refrigeration. In
domestic appliances and low charge plug in units (for example drink coolers and display
cases) iso-butane (R600a) has gained a significant market in Albania. During the year
2008 14.22 Mt. of R600a was imported. The R-600a consumption is expected to grow in
the coming years. In some markets where flammability was seen as a bigger obstacle than
GWP the sectors moved to R-134a. As the HFCs are not compatible with traditional
refrigeration oils, the introduction of HFC normally requires a change to ester-oils.
For the time being the Albanian offers R507, R-502, R 404a, R-407C, R409A, R-410A,
R-134a and R600a refrigerants. The most established R-22 drop-in alternative is R-417A
but lately R-422A, R-422D and R-423A have been launched to offer alternatives tailored
for specific R-22 applications.
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Before the 90s the ammonia was widely used in commercial and industrial refrigeration
in Albania. The use of ammonia now is very limited. In larger installation ammonia has
always had a strong position and is expected to be even more competitive in the future.
Carbon dioxide has a negligible GWP but will operate under significantly higher pressure
than the traditional refrigerants and can not be used in existing equipment. The
applications with most experience in Europe are low temperature commercial
refrigeration with a “cascade system” with ammonia or HFC in the high stage.
On the European market HCFC-22 often is replaced with HFCs (R-407C and R-410A) in
unitary/split air conditioners, with HFC-134a/R-404A/R-507 in transport refrigeration
and commercial equipment. Large-scale industrial refrigeration installations use ammonia
and R-404A while central air-conditioning systems often use HFC-134a/R-407C/R-410A
and sometimes ammonia. HFCs are available for all applications. In larger installation
ammonia has always had a strong position and is expected to be even more competitive
in the future. For some supermarkets and low temperature industrial applications carbon
dioxide has been used with satisfactory results.
Table 14
refrige
rant
Quanti
ty Mt
Price
U$ kg
Import of alternative refrigerants in Albania (data from the survey of
national experts) for the year 2008 and price of refrigerant U$ kg
R507
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Table15
R502
R507
R404A
R406A
R407C
R409A
R410A
17.94
9.841
0.86
1.261
0.455
15.678
19
23
9
9
R134a
2.808
HC
600a
14.220
29
37
6
35.000
Summary of the dominating trend of alternatives for new installations
on the European market today.
Sector
HCFC alternatives
1
Industrial Refrigeration
Ammonia, R-404A, R-717
2
Commercial Refrigeration
HFC-134a,
R-404A, R-507, CO2, , R744, R-290, R-1270
3
Air conditioning
R-407С, R-410А, HFC-134a
4
Household
Isobutane, (HFC-134a)
5
Transport Refrigeration
R-404A, HFC-134a
Comparing the data in Tables 14 and 15 it is clearly seen that the general trend of the
market in Albania is the same as that of the European market.
II.3
Sector distribution of HCFC
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Three chemicals, namely HCFC -22, HCFC-141b, HCFC -142b consists of more than
99% in the total consumption of all HCFC in article 5 countries. These chemicals are
used as pure chemicals or in mixture form. The remaining consumption of HCFC is used
in specialized application in the aerosols, fire extinguisher and solvent sectors. Data base
used for this information is ensured from NOPIU (NOU).
II.3.1 HCFC – based manufacturing sector
The data and information obtained through the country wide survey by UNIDO experts
show that there is no use of HCFCs in the foam production in Albania. Two factories
producing polystyrene foam as isolation material use water and Methylenechloride
(CH2Cl2) as blowing agent.
As it is mentioned before, in Albania the production of aerosols and solvents does not
exist.
There is no production of domestic refrigerators and air conditioning equipment in
Albania.
Table 16
Nr
Firm
1
2
3
Manufacturing companies
Activity
Production
capacity
m3/year
ALBAFOA polystyrene
M
foam
600
In Tirana
EVROFOA polystyrene
M
foam
12400 m3
In Tirana
Aerosols
4
Solvent
5
polyurethane
spray foam
Comments
Number
of
employers
17
40
Albania
hasn’t such
industry
Albania
hasn’t such
industry
Albania
hasn’t such
industry
II.3.2 Refrigeration servicing sector
Table 17
Substance
HCFC-22
HCFC -22 consumption in refrigeration servicing sector in M/tones
Year 2006
Year 2007
Year 2008
Year 2009
40
46.34
74.5
97.37
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(ODP=0,055)
Table 18
Year
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Table 19
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
Table 20
Equipment
Room a/c
HCFC consumption in refrigeration servicing sector M/tones,
year 2003- 2008
Pure R22 %
HCFC-22
Other/blend
Total
42.2
32.6
74.8
56.4
43
31.5
74.5
57.7
48.1
33.4
81.5
59.0
40
34.2
76.8
52.0
46.34
34.7
81.2
57.0
74.50
32.2
106.7
69.8
97.37
83.9
181.27
53.7
Number of imported room AC units
Number of units
24,191
36,980
46,340
71,350
Number of refrigeration equipment in the country, 2008
no. HCFC based annual HCFC
annual HCFC
units in
consumption, year consumption,
operation
2008 M/tonnes
year 2008,in %
220,081
22.01
29.54.
Mobile AC unitsRefrigerated and/or cooled
transportation equipment:
Busses, Trains, Trucks,
Ships, Containers
Chillers
Others-public and private
sector
Domestic & light
commercial refrigeration
Commercial and industrial
refrigeration systems
TOTAL
56,782
12
16.10
5
9.94
6.71
13.34
437,949
12.25
16.44
2,926
13.3
17.85
74.5
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Table 21
List of HCFC importers/exporters
No.
Name of Company
Address, contact details
Mr. Sokol Kullolli, Rr “Muhamet Gjollesha” Tirane and
1
Mitsubishi company
Shkoder
Tel 0692041436
SOFIGAS Company
2
4.3 Km Highway Tirane Tel 0682046660
3
4
5
KEDO company
Mitre company
Hafizi Company
6
Tomor Shehu shpk
7
ESPEM GRAND
Table 22
No.
1
2
3
Mr.Pajtim Seitaj, Magazinat Industriale ,Fier
0692150479
Tel
Mr.Agim Mitre, Magazinat industriale, Fier
Mr. Arjan Hafizi, Qender Shkoder, Prane xhamise Tel
0682250387
Mr. Tomor Shehu, Magazinat , Lagja Apollonia,Fier
Mr. Ferdinand SAKO, Rr Hyseni ,Nr 146, Fier
List of main HCFC distributors
Name of Address,
Company contact details
Geographic
area of
coverage
Tirana, Shkodra North
Tel 0692150479 Albania and
Mitsubishi
Tirana
Tirana
Tel Midle
0682046660
Albania
Sofi Gas
KEDO
4
Mitre
Company
5
Hafizi
Company
6
Fredi
Rapaj
7
Xhelal
Rapaj
8
Astrit
Fier
Tel Central and
0692150479
South
Albania
Fier
Central and
South
Albania
Shkodra
North
Tel 0682250387 Albania
Tel 0682656655 Middle
Fier
Albania
TEl;
0682656655
,Durres
Tel
Central
Albania
East
and
Types of
HCFC
distribut
ed
R22,
R406,
R 409
R22,
R406,
R409
R22,
R406,
R409
R22,
R406,
R409
R22,
R406,
R409
R22,
R406,
R408
R22,
R406,
R409
R22,
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Main
industrial
sectors
served
Commercial
and cooling
rooms
Commercial
and cooling
rooms
Commercial
and cooling
rooms
Commercial
and cooling
rooms
Commercial
and cooling
rooms
Commercial
and cooling
rooms
Commercial
and cooling
rooms
Commercial
Importer
(yes/no)
Sokol
Kullolli
Krenar
Dobi
Pajtim
Seitaj
Agim
Mitre
Arjan
Hafizi
Fredi
Rapaj
Xhelal
Rapaj
Astrit
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Gega
9
Oris
Klima
shpk
10
Tomor
Shehu
shpk
:0692024513,
Fier,
Rruga Pashko
Vasa Tirane Tel
0692046699
Lagja
Apollonia Fier
Tel;068208553
6
central
Albania
R406,
R409
Tirane
R22
- Central
and south
Albania
R22,
R406;
R408,
R409
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and cooling Gega
rooms
Commercial
Ismail
and cooling
Bardhi
rooms
Commercial
Tomor
and cooling
Shehu
rooms
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Table 23
No.
1
2
3
4
Companies that import refrigerators and air conditioning units
Name of the Company
DELONCHI – LIVING
(Air Cond. Ref)
ELETROLUX (Ref.)
SHARP CCS (Ref.)
ELEKTRO SHTEPIAKE
REXHINA (Ref.)
Administrator
Contacts
Address
Tel/Fax
Mobile
V. SKERMA
Rr. Sami Frasheri, Nr.5
00 355 4 26 52 41
-
Agim BEDO
Agim BEDO
Rr. Pjeter Bogdani
Rr. M.Shyri 55/1
00 355 4 27 04 48
00 355 4 24 06 39
-
Ylli AHMETAJ
Rr. Muhamed Gjollesha
00 355 4 23 28 65
-
Rr. Hajdar Hidri 6/1
00 355 4 26 27 96
00 355 4 27 44 59
-
-
00 355 68 22 37 516
00 355 4 25 51 37
00 355 4 25 18 91
00 355 69 21 62 189
-
5
ALB SECURITY (Ref.)
Mirban BILARI
6
ARISTON (Ref.)
Arben BEQIRI
7
8
9
ARVETA (Air Cond.)
CANDY (Ref.)
DERVIS (Ref. Air Cond.)
Second
Hand
Refrigerators
ELOKTRO-SHTEPIAKE
IDEA (Ref. Air Cond.)
JONION (BOSCH)
NEPTUN
ELEKTRO
SHTEPIAKE (Ref.)
NEPTUN
ELEKTRO
SHTEPIAKE (Ref.)
NEPTUN
ELEKTRO
SHTEPIAKE (Ref.)
SONY (Ref.)
ESEM GRAND (Air
Cond.)
ILVA ELEKTRIK (Air
Cond.)
KLIK – AIR – KOND
DEGINA (Air Cond.)
PATRIK CLIMA (Air
Cond.)
MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI
MITSUBISHI
GONXHE (Air Cond.)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Rr. Ferid Xhajko
-
00 355 69 21 95 093
Ymer KACACI
Arjan Baholli
Gezim MANAJ
Rr. Ferid Xhajko
Rr. M. Gjollesha
Rr. Sulejman Delvina
00 355 25 51 37
-
00 355 68 21 84 117
00 355 68 20 26 345
00 355 68 21 57 831
Zamir MANE
Rr. M. Shyri
00 355 4 23 51 17
-
Zamir MANE
Rr. Zonja Curre
00 355 4 37 49 53
-
Zamir MANE
Rr. Bulevardi Zogu I
00 355 4 23 51 17
-
Toni MEKE
Rr. M. Shyri
-
00 355 69 24 07 098
Rr. At Gergj Fishta
00 355 4 24 32 55
-
Petrit PEQINI
Rr. M. Gjollesha
00 355 4 26 87 13
-
Genci – Turi
Perlat SALA
Rr. Unaza
Rr. M. Shyri
00 355 4 26 77 22
00 355 68 21 66 809
00 355 69 20 77 777
Rr. M. Shyri
-
-
Rr. Konferenca e Pezes
Rr. Sami Frasheri
Rr. Qemal Stafa
Rr. M. Gjollesha
Rr. Siri Kodra
Kombinati i Tekstileve
(behind MKZ)
Bulevardi Zogu I
Bulevardi Zogu I
Shkolla e Ndertimit
-
00 355 69 20 42 004
00 355 69 20 42 004
00 355 69 20 42 004
00 355 69 20 42 004
-
-
00 355 69 25 21 831
-
-
Fredi CARA
Fredi CARA
Fredi CARA
Fredi CARA
Kliti NANO
Arben KORCA
Companies that install refrigerators and air conditioning units
Name of the Company
2
3
4
5
6
EPSEN
GRAND
Cond.)
DEGINA (Air Cond.)
UNAZA (Petrela)
DEGINA (2)
PATRIK KLIMA
FUXHI ELEKTRIK
7
AST ELEKTRONIC
8
CCS
9
10
11
NIKOLLA sh.p.k
SHKALLA
MITSUBISHI
1
Bledar TIRANA
FISHTA
CEKU
CEKU
Table 24
No.
Bledar TIRANA
Hekuran SHKOZA
Rr. Ali Demi (Shkolla 1
Maji)
Rr. M.Gjollesha
Rr. Ali Demi
Rr. Kavajes
Administrator
(Air
Petrit SALA
Petrit SALA
Ilia FAJA
Jovan BAJDOSI
Genc
LISKENDAJ
Robert NIKOLLA
Nazmi Shkalla
Fredi CARA
Contacts
Address
Tel/Fax
Mobile
Rr. At Gjergj Fishta
00 355 4 24 32 55
-
Rr. M. Shyri
KLIM – AIR
Rr. M. Shyri
00 355 4 27 34 72
00 355 69 20 77 777
00 355 68 21 66 809
00 355 69 20 77 777
-
-
00 355 68 20 29 370
Rr. M. Gjollesha
-
00 355 69 20 90 500
Rr. Hasan Tahsin
Rr. M. Shyri
00 355 4 22 29 99
-
00 355 69 20 32 762
00 355 69 20 89 229
00 355 69 20 42 004
Rr. M. Gjollesha
Rr. Sami Frasheri
Grand Hotel
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Table 25
Companies installing industrial/commercial refrigerators and air
conditioning systems
No.
Name of the Company
Administrator
1
FRIGORIFERI
Sokol MEQEMEJA
2
K.M.U.
Ligor LENCU
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
EXPO - MILK
AJKA
VAGOR
BANANE
ANION C SALLAMI
BIRRA “NUOVA”
BIRRA “PRINC”
ISH UZINA TRAKTORI
BIRRA
BIRRA
BIRRA
BIRRA KAON
BIRRA REI 2000
BIRRA STAR 2002
BIRRA YSBERISH
Igli GZAMI
Petraq GRAMI
Llazi ANGJELI
Llazi ANGJELI
Luan LEKA
18
BIRRA YSBERISH
19
20
BIRRA TIRANA
BIRRA UNSON
Brunilda FERRA
Bektash MECE
Bajram ALIA
E. BIBA
Luan DRENOVA
Artan STROKA
Bardhi HADO
Contacts
Address
Rr. 3 Deshmoret (Kombinati
Ushqimor)
Rr. 3 Deshmoret (Kombinati
Ushqimor)
Kombinati Ushqimor
Vaqarr
Perballe Arkives Shteterore
Yrshek Autoshkolle
F. Qesarat
F. Linze
Rr. Mihal Grameno
Qyteti Studenti
Ish SMT Tirane
Ish Kombinati “Misto Mame”
Kamez
Rr. Konferenca e Pezes
Rr. Elbasanit
Sh.a.
Aldin GJUBOVIA
Ysberish
Rr. Qemal Stafa (porcelan)
Tel/Fax
Mobile
-
-
-
-
00 355 4 37
44 14
-
00 355 68 24 56 604
00 355 69 28 03 610
00 355 69 21 41 754
Base line information of the survey on servicing sector
III.
HCFC Phase-out Strategy
The HPMP describes the overall strategy that will be followed by the country to meet the
complete phase-out of HCFCs and includes all sectors. This includes policy instruments
to reduce supply of HCFCs, and a plan for implementation of alternatives for new and
existing equipment and products. The HPMP takes into account the climate impact of the
alternatives, and will be coordinated with chemical management and energy policies.
Alternative refrigerants and regulations on HCFCs have special attention in the HPMP.
Technical options are being developed to lower refrigerant charges in equipment, thereby
decreasing refrigerant emissions, and cooperating for the responsible use of all
alternatives. Due to technological development and adoption of sustainability policies, it
is predicted an increase of natural refrigerant applications.
An important objective is applying to refrigerants the general concept of 4R principle:
Reduce the use, Recovery, Recycling and Reuse. This can be achieved through
technology development, making systems more hermetic and with lower refrigerant
charge and through good practices on refrigerant management.
III.1
Overarching strategy
Dominant use of HCFCs (R-22) in Albania is in refrigeration and air-conditioning sector
which represents more than 60% of the HCFC amount in the country. According to the
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last Survey, there is a trend on increasing import of the split and unitary air-conditioning
systems containing HCFC-22. This import increases the installed capacity of HCFC-22 in
the country.
The Strategy and Plan for the HCFC Phase-Out in the country needs to take into
consideration relevant MOP and Ex.Com. Decisions related to the following:
 Account to the existing guidelines for country programmes
 Staged implementation of HPMPs within overarching programmatic strategy for
A5 countries up to 2040 with options and flexibility
 Acceleration of the phase-out of HCFCs with higher ODP.
 Phase-out schedule for HCFC according to decision XIX/6 – Article 5 countries.
(a) Policy instruments needed to reduce the supply and/or demand of HCFCs, such as
import quotas, price controls, ban on imported HCFC–based equipment, ban on
imported HCFC-141b-preblende polyols, restriction to specific non-HCFC alternatives.
Albania has never produced HCFC. These substances have always been imported. All
consumption of the ozone depleting substances refers to import. As it is mentioned
earlier, there is no HCFC consumption in manufacturing sectors.
By Decision of Council of Minister No. 290, dated 04.25.2010 in Albania:
 Production ozone–depleting substances, products and mixtures that contain
subjects set out in Annex A, B, C and E, the Montreal Protocol are controlled;
 Importation and marketing, the export and transit of products containing mixtures
of ozone–depleting substances and equipment that use defined in Annexes A,B,C
and E of Montreal Protocol are controlled.
 Importing ozone–depleting substances included in Annex C, group 1 is allowed
only on the basis of annual quotas
 Importing ozone–depleting substances permitted only at customs that have
certified personnel and special equipment for detecting and identifying them.
By the same DCM, it is allowed to use the ozone depleting substances only by physical
and legal persons licensed and certified by Environmental Permits.
Albania has an appropriate licensing system for HCFCs. Import quotas and permits, price
control through environmental taxes for HCFCs and HCFC containing equipment, ban on
import of HCFC containing equipment and new HCFC installations are included in the
Decision of Council of Minister No. 290, dated 04.25.2010.
The import of HCFC refrigerant will be banned (after publication in the official Journal
No 62 2010). Also the import of products containing HCFC refrigerant will be banned
(after publication in the official Journal No62 2010). The import of HCFC containing
equipment will be banned (after publication in the official Journal No 62 2010).
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The import of HCFC refrigerant will be possible only with the environmental quotas
permission fixed every year as mentioned in the diagram 4 of the Decree of C.M No290.
(after publication in the official Journal No 62 2010).
The basic aim of the Decree of C.M. No 290, dated 04.25.2010 is to improve “Risk
Profile”. The existing harmonized system of tariff codes with ASICUDA addresses the
risk profile by including CFCs in the “red channel”. With respect to HCFCs the system is
to be upgraded by including in the red channel HCFC import quotas, the list of refrigerant
importers for each year etc. The Environment Action Plan of MEFWM envisages the
review of legislation (in 2014-2015) as follows:
 The approval of Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 17 May 2006 “on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases”.
 Ban of importing and placing on the market of non –refillable containers.
 “Shipment-specific” permit that specifies the quantity which the importers are
allowed to bring into the country as a single shipment.
 Extending existing import/export licensing system for ODS to include HFCs and
HFC-containing mixtures
 The Combined Nomenclature (CN) customs classification system will cover all
HFCs.
 Mandatory HCFC logbooks to include entity importers/exporters, HCFC users,
who place HCFCs in the market and those entities who recover, recycle or reclaim
HCFCs ( there are no ODS destruction facilities in the country) etc.
 Make the recovery of HCFCs from containers (at the end of their life), from
equipment (before disassembling and during servicing or maintenance, if
appropriate) and from products (if technically possible) mandatory.
 Ensuring that the companies servicing MAC in such vehicles do not refill them if
a leakage was found until a repair is made (Directive 2006/40 - art. 6.3 )
 Mandatory recovery of controlled ODS contained in product/equipment other
than above if technically and economically feasible.1005/2009 – art. 22(4)
 Licensing system extended to include HFCs and HCFCs – containing mixtures.
 Mandatory registration of importers of product/equipment containing/relying on
controlled ODS.1005/2009 art. 18(2)
 Establishing training and certification system for personnel involved in leakage
checking (if 3g of F-gas or more), recovery of F-gases, installation and
conservation or maintenance of stationary RAC equipment containing F-gases
and for companies involved in installation and conservation or servicing of such
equipment 842/2006 – art. 5 and 303/2008
 Harmonization of definitions (ODS) 1005/2009 – art. 3
 Treatment of ODS and F-gases recovered from products or equipment as
hazardous wastes. Waste Directive 2008/98
 Training or awareness rising:
Training of customs and environmental officers
Training and certification of refrigeration technicians
Awareness rising of stakeholders
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(b) Coordination with other multilateral environmental agreements, in particular
those related to climate change and chemical management
The national environmental legislation will be incomplete if it does not take into account
all international environmental conventions, protocols and agreements in which the
Republic of Albania is a party of through signing, adherence and ratification. This has to
be emphasized because according to Article 122 of the Constitution of the Republic of
Albania, international conventions ratified by law from the Assembly and published in
the Official Journal are integral parts of the national legislation and prevail over the
national laws that are contrary to them.
Below is the Regulatory framework related to the Ozone layer protection and other
Conventions where the Republic of Albania is a party:










Convention on protection of Ozone layer ratified by Law No. 8463.
Convention on Climate Changes (UNFCCC) ratified in 1994.
Convention on control of trans-border transportation of hazardous waste and their
disposal (The Basel Convention) ratified by Law No 8216, dated 13.05.1997.
Kyoto Convention Law Nr.9334, date 16.12.2004.
Stockholm Convention “On Persistent organic pollution+” Law Nr.9263, date
29.7. 2004.
Rotterdam Convention Law 10277, date 13.5.2010.
Convention on Access to information, Public participation in environmental
decision-making and Access to justice in environmental matters (The Aarhus
Convention) ratified by Law No. 8672, dated 26.10.2000.
Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in the Trans-border Context
(ESPOO, Finland) ratified on 04.10.1991
Law No.9108, dated 17.07.2003 “On Chemical Substances and Preparations”.
The DCM 290 “On the amount collected ozone – depleting substances that can
not been recycled, treated under the provisions provided by law no. 9108”, date.
17.07.2003 "On chemical substances and preparations."
One of the main objectives of the HCFC Phase-out is to achieve synergies by
minimisation of impact of alternatives on the environment, in particular climate change.
In this context the NOU is collaborating with Environmental and Forestry Agency, Unit
of Climate Change and POPs project.
(c) Staged approach to reduce HCFC consumption to meet HCFC phase-out targets as
agreed by the Parties
Following is the accelerated Phase-out schedule for HCFCs according to decision XIX/6
for Article 5 countries against the baseline level (the average of the HCFC consumption
in the yeas 2009 and 2010):


Freeze in 2013
10 reduction by 2015
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

35% reduction by 2020
67.5% reduction by 2025
Phase-out by 2040, while allowing an annual average of 2.5% for servicing during
the period 2030 - 2040
For Albania, the first stage of the strategy covers the freeze of HCFC consumption in
2010- 2013 and 10% reduction of HCFC consumption in 2015. The First stage 20102015 is elaborated in details The Second stage will cover the period 2016-2040 (but is
elaborated up to 2030).
Acceleration of the HCFC phase-out will be implemented during the first stage; namely
freeze by 2010, 5% reduction in 2014 and 10 % reduction in 2015.
(d) Proposed levels of reduction in HCFC consumption and implementation time
frames (up to 2030) based on the country’s actual needs and its current consumption
status.
The estimated baseline consumption of HCFCs is 120 Metric tones. This amount takes
into consideration also HCFCs in mixtures. Reduction time frame is provided in Table 26.
Table 26 Approved levels of reduction in HCFC consumption and implementation
time frames
Years
2010
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2040
Approved
levels of HCFC
consumption
and
implementation
time frames
Approved
levels of
reduction in
HCFC
consumption
and
implementation
time frames
120
108
100
95
90
85
78
70
65
60
50
39
29
0
12
8
5
5
5
7
8
5
5
10
11
10
Allowed annual import quota for HCFCs (principally R-22) for the year 2011-2013 will
be 120 tones. Annual import quotas during the years 2014 and 2015 will be respectively
114 and 108 tones in 2015. Annual import quota for HCFCs after 2015 till 2025 will be
gradually reduced from 108 to 39 tones as reflected in the diagram.
Allowed annual import quota for HCFCs after 2025 till 2040 will be gradually reduced
with average 2.5% every year compared to the previous year from 39 to 29 tones as
reflected in the diagram. In 2030 import quota for HCFC will be 34.125 tones.
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HCFC phase-out plan takes in consideration the gradual reduction of HCFC as depicted
in Fig. 1.
Fig 1 HCFC import quota reduction during the period of time 2010-2040 in MT
HCFC reduction during 2010-2040
quantity during the years,Mt
140
120
100
80
Proposed levels of
reduction in HCFC
consumption
60
40
20
0
2000
2020
2040
2060
years
Table 27
HCFC reduction until the year 2030
N0
Stage
1
2
3
First stage
Second stage
Total
Periode of time,
years
2010-2015
2016-2030
2010-2030
HCFC redution ,in
Mtonnes
19
69
88
There will be import of pure HCFC-22 and HCFCs contained in the mixed refrigerants
such as R-406A and R-409A. However, the ODP value of R-142b (0.065) is close to
that of HCFC-22 (0.055) and the ODP value of HCFC-124 (0.022) is smaller than HCFC22 one. Assuming that the HCFC import is only HCFC-22, the present country quota
contol will be sufficient to maintain compliance till 2030 as indicated in the graph below.
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MP obligation and allowed quota
HCFC Consumption, ODP tonnes
7
6
5
4
3
2
Max MP obligation
1
Actual import (2006-2010) and quota
2030
2024
2022
2020
2018
2016
2014
2012
2010
2008
2006
0
year
(e) Identification of main projects and activities required to completely phase out
HCFC consumption and their estimated (preliminary) cost
On the bases of the HCFC consumption data analyses and with account to the experience
obtained through implementation of the ODS phase-out activities it is planned to achieve
the complete phase-out of HCFCs by implementing a number of investment and noninvestment projects described in details in the following chapter.
III.2
First Stage implementation program
Noting that at the time of approval the HPMP funding will be provided only for
implementation of its first stage, the proposed projects and estimated costs are based on
the previous experience in the implementation of similar ODS Phase-out activities.
III.2.1 HCFC manufacturing sector
As mentioned earlier the existing manufacturing sector (foam production only) does not
use HCFCs. Therefore, the HPMP does not include any projects addressing the phaseout of HCFCs in this sector.
III.2.2 HCFC refrigeration servicing sector
As the HCFC consumption in Albania has been identified only in the servicing sector, the
HPMP, stage one, envisages to follow the same types of interventions that have been
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implemented under RMPs TPMPs and NPPs. Experience from training and capacity
building already funded under CFC phase-out is to be utilized for the consumption
reduction and gradual phase-out of HCFCs in the sector.
The estimated costs of implementation are split in operating costs and investment costs
and staged annually till 2015 and beyond (see the Draft Agreement in Annex 3).
The proposed HCFC phase-out activities will be implemented through different
investment and non-investment projects described in details below.
1.1 Project title – Training of refrigeration service technicians
Subproject A: Training of stakeholders involved in implementation of the HCFC
phase-out.
Justification: Training and certification programme was designed as part of HPMP in
order to train refrigeration service technicians and end users on using alternative nonHCFC refrigeration technologies; Recovery, Recycling and Reusing of HCFC
refrigerants minimizing the need of virgin refrigerant. The energy efficiency and climate
benefits of “natural “refrigerants and low GWP HFC are to be taken into account
compared with HCFC and high-GWP HFC.
Issue – Additional training actions should be implemented to update the knowledge level
of technicians, trainers, end users etc. in order to maintain their capability in respect of
present guidelines, changes etc. related to the service sector. An important point remains
their information about existing and improved legislation. This can only be achieved with
the adoption of good practices in refrigerant management, in handling and working with
refrigerants.
Topics
Legislation
 Ban on non-refillable HCFCs containers
 Ban on new HCFCs installations
 HCFCs emission control measures
 Mandatory HCFCs and Equipment logbooks.
 Ensuring that the companies servicing MAC in such vehicles do not refill them if
a leakage was found until a repair is made (Directive 2006/40 - art. 6.3 )
 Mandatory recovery of controlled ODS contained in product/equipment other
than above if technically and economically feasible1005/2009 – art. 22(4)
 Mandatory registration of importers of product/equipment containing/relying on
controlled ODS.1005/2009 art. 18(2)

Establishing training and certification system for personnel involved in leakage
checking (if 3g of F-gas or more), recovery of F-gases, installation and
conservation or maintenance of stationary RAC equipment containing F-gases
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
and for companies involved in installation and conservation or servicing of such
equipment 842/2006 – art. 5 and 303/2008
Harmonization of definitions (ODS) 1005/2009 – art. 3
Treatment of ODS and F-gases recovered from products or equipment as
hazardous wastes. Waste Directive 2008/98
All these topics will be addressed in the agenda of theoretical and practical training
workshops. Trained technicians will be registered and will receive the respective
certificates.
Project Cost -Cost estimate for the training of technicians is 60,000 USD
Project Time Frame - Time of the implementation is 2011-2013.
Subproject B: Training of the customs officers and environmental inspectors
Justification - Appropriate training of customs officers and environmental inspectors
will ensure effective trade and border controls and prevent illegal trade of HCFCs and
HCFC containing equipment/products.
Issues – the same as of the subproject A above.
Topics
Legislation
 Import quotas for HCFCs
 Import / placing on the market bans or licensing with regard to products and
equipment containing /relying on HCFCs
 Permits for each HCFCs shipment. “Shipment-specific” permit that specified the
quantity which the importers allowed to bring into the country as a single
shipment.
 HCFCs emission control measures.
 Special requirements for labelling of HCFCs containers.
 Requirement for proof of origin for HCFCs shipments.
All these topics will be included in the agenda of theoretical and practical training
workshops for customs officers and environmental inspectors. Practical Manual for the
customs and other literature will be used during the workshops. Trained customs officers
and environmental inspectors will be registered and will receive respective certificates.
Project Cost - Cost estimate for the training of customs officers and environmental
inspectors is 30,000 USD.
Project Time Frame - Time of the implementation is 2011-2012.
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Subproject C – Training at Vocational schools
Justification - Additional training is needed to improve the level of education of the
future refrigeration service technicians on the use of basic instruments and good practices
applied in the sector. Objective of this project is to improve curricula of the Vocational
Schools for the preparation of technicians with contemporary knowledge.
Project Cost - Cost estimate for the project at Vocational schools is 40,000 USD
Project Time Frame - Time schedule for the implementation is 2014.
1.2 Project title - Improvement of Recovery and Recycling scheme (R&R)
Justification – To decrease the import and consumption of virgin HCFC refrigerants the
established R&R center needs to be reinforced through the supply of additional sets of
equipment and tools.
Project Cost - Cost estimate for the improvement of Recovery and Recycling scheme
(R&R) is 150,000 USD
The total cost for refrigeration servicing sector (first stage) is 280,000 USD.
1.3 Project title - Establishment of Waste Disposal Centre and collection of ODS
Justification - Albania does not have the ODS destruction facility. To treat the unwanted
ODS in the environmentally sound manner the project foresees establishment of the
Waste Disposal Centre for dismantling of old equipment, recovery and storage of ODS
refrigerants. The phase-out of HCFCs will result in the accumulation of waste (old
equipment and unwanted ODS substances). The legal bases for the project is the Waste
Directive 2008/98 on “Treatment of ODS and F-gases recovered from products or
equipment as hazardous wastes”.
Project Cost - Cost for the establishment of Waste Disposal Centre for the first stage is
estimated at 200,000 USD
Project Time Frame - Time of the implementation 2013-2015
1.4 Project title - Institutional strengthening
Justification: This project was started as “Development of regulatory framework” for
Phasing out Ozone Depleting Substances in Albania in 2001-2002. The National Ozone
Unit in the Ministry of Environment was established in 2003 and nominated as a national
focal point for implementation and coordination of MP programs and projects. Continues
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financial support under the IS project will be essential for the smooth implementation of
the HPMP.
Issues – Implementation of policy instruments and awareness raising.
Policy instruments:
- ban on import of HCFC containing equipment( including mixtures)
- Annual import quota for HCFCs;
- licensing system.
- Environmental taxes for import of ODS and ODS containing equipment;
- Mandatory reporting by importers/exporters;
Topics
A - Review of existing legislation in 2014 - 2015 as:
 The approval of Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 17 May 2006 “on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases”.
 Ban on imports of new ODS with certain exemptions 1005/2009 – art. 24
 Ban of importing and placing on the market of non –refillable containers.
 “Shipment-specific” permit that specified the quantity which the importers
allowed to bring into the country as a single shipment.
 HCFCs emission control measures.
 Extending existing import/export licensing system for ODS to include HCF and
HCF-containing mixtures.
 Establishing training and certification system for personnel involved in leakage
checking (if 3g of F-gas or more), recovery of F-gases, installation and
conservation or maintenance of stationary RAC equipment containing F-gases
and for companies involved in installation and conservation or servicing of such
equipment 842/2006 – art. 5 and 303/2008.
B – Introduction of the Combined Nomenclature (CN) customs classification system to
cover all HCFCs.
 Mandatory HCFC logbooks where will be included entity importers/exporters,
HCFC users, who place HCFC in the market and those entities who recover,
recycle or reclaim HCFCs (there are no destruction facilities in the country) etc.
 Make the recovery of HCFCs from containers (at the end of their life), from
equipment (before disassembling and during servicing or maintenance if
appropriate) and from products (if technically possible) mandatory.
 Ensuring that the companies servicing MAC in such vehicles do not refill them if
a leakage was found until a repair is made - Directive 2006/40 - art. 6(3)
 Mandatory recovery of controlled ODS contained in product/equipment other
than above if technically and economically feasible - 1005/2009 – art. 22(4)
 Treatment of ODS and F-gases recovered from products or equipment as
hazardous wastes
 Waste Directive 2008/98
 Harmonization of definitions (ODS) 1005/2009 – art. 3
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Awareness raising: publications and arrangement of technical seminars and workshops
for various groups of stakeholders.
Project time frame - Time schedule is 2011-2015
1.5 Project title - Monitoring and Coordination
Justification – Monitoring of the different projects will help to ensure the coordinated
implementation and track keeping of the activities that will be carried out under the
HPMP and will also provide valuable lessons on the results that can be integrated into
subsequent stages of the phase-out strategy.
Project Cost - The cost is estimated at 50,000 USD
Project Time Frame - Schedule time is 2011-2015
The tame frame and the costs of implementation of each project are reflected in table 28.
Table 28
N0
1
2
3
4
5
Suggested project time frame and costs
Activities /project
Institutional strengthening
Refrigeration service
sector
Monitoring and
Coordination
Establishment of Waste
Disposal
Centre
and
collection of ODS
Total for the first stage
Time frame
2011-2015
2011-2015
Estimated costs US $
300,000
280,000
2011-2015
50,000
2013-2015
200,000
830,000
The estimated costs are split in operating costs for non-investment activities and
investment costs and staged annually till 2015. All subprojects and activities are
calculated as well as the total funding required.
Table 29 summarizes the funding request for each tranche for the years 2011 – 2015 for
each activity.
Table 29
N0
Breakdown of costs for the Stage 1 implementation activities
Activities
/project
Time
frame
First stage
20112015
Non
Estimated
costs USD
HCFC
reduction
MT
IA
USD
000
Total
Ist
Stage
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
480,000
12
110
105
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N0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Activities
/project
Time
frame
Estimated
costs USD
investment
projects
Institutional
Strengthening
20112015
300,000
UNEP
Training of
technicians
Training
of
customs
officers and
environmental
inspectors
Vocational
schools
Monitoring
and
Coordination
Investment
project
Improvement
of Recovery
and Recycling
scheme
(R&R)
Establishment
of Waste
Disposal
Centre and
collection of
ODS
Total for the
first stage
HCFC
reduction
MT
IA
USD
000
60
60
60
20
20
60,000
UNEP
20
20112013
2011
30,000
UNEP
30
2014
40,000
UNIDO
20112015
50,000
UNIDO
350,000
7
Total
Ist
Stage
60
60
300
60
30
40
40
10
10
10
10
10
50
0
0
50
200
100
350
20132015
150,000
UNIDO
50
50
50
150
20132015
200,000
UNIDO
0
150
50
200
135
310
170
830
830,000
19
110
105
Time schedule of planned activities and time frame of implementation for the both stages
of the HPMP is provided in Annex 1.
III.2.3 Other impacts on the environment including the climate
Albania is heavily dependant on electricity production by hydro resources. Residential
sector is major consumer of energy in Albania. Climate change is likely to affect the
major end uses as space heating, space cooling, water heating and refrigeration. It is
expected to face an increased energy demanded for air conditioning in residential and
service sector. In domestic appliances and low charge plug in units (for example drink
coolers and display cases), iso-butane (R600a) has gained a significant market of the
country. In 2008 14.2 M.tones of HC -600a was imported.
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One of the objectives of HCFC Phase-out is synergies - minimisation of impact of
alternatives on the environment, in particular climate change.
Action on HCFC is important in that these chemicals have an impact on both, ozone
depletion and climate change. In terms of direct impact the most commonly–used HCFCs
have ozone depleting potentials ODP. Equipment using HCFC consumes energy, which
contribute to indirect global warming impact. In this context it is important also to
improve and maintain the efficiency of RAC equipment over its entire life time.
With the implementation of the first stage of HCFC Phase-out Management Plans the
HCFC -22 will be reduced by 19 M.tones. Global Warming potential of 19 M.tones
HCFC -22 is equivalent to 17.97 G.g. CO2 (where 1810 is Global Warming Potential of
HCFC -22).
On the tax system in the Republic of Albania the eco-tax for the carbon was applied for
the first time in 2003. One of the measures to reduce impacts on the environment
including the climate change is to review of existing legislation in 2015 as follows:








The approval of Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of
the Council of 17 May 2006 “on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Make the recovery of HCFC from containers (at the end of their life), from
equipment (before disassembling and during servicing or maintenance, if
appropriate) and from products (if technically possible) mandatory.
Leakage checking schedules for equipment containing 3kg or more ODS.
Minimum qualification requirement for servicing equipments.
Certification system of personnel and companies according to the regulation
842/2006.
HCFC allowed for equipment maintenance or servicing only by the company that
did the recovery or the company for which recovery was made.etc
Review of existing legislation in 2015 will have impact on environment and
climate change during in the second stage of the implementation of HCFC Phaseout Management Plan.
In 2008 in Albania were imported 35 M.tones of HFC 134a, 15.7 M.tones R-404
a, 9.8 M.tones R-407 c and 2.8 M.tones R-410 a that have the tendency to be
increase. These amounts have an impact on environment and climate too.
III.2.4 Co-financing
It should be noted that there is no need at present to include co-financing in the HPMP
program. However, while no specific external co-financing sources have been identified,
the NOU and IAs will continue to explore opportunities for potential mobilization of
additional funds to ensure the successful implementation of the HCFC phase-out.
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IV
Project Coordination and Management Plan
(a) Roles and responsibilities (including requirements) of key government bodies
Different Government Institutions have been involved in the preparation of HPMP and
will be responsible for the implementation of various projects through coordination of
planned activities directly related to the area of their competence.
Key Governmental Bodies
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration has a legal obligation
to create the policy of the Republic of Albania and to lead the national activities in the
field of protection of the environment. Formulation of policies, strategies and action
plans, creation of legal framework and institutional network for their application,
identification of roles and responsibilities of other stakeholders involved, provision of
financial supportive resources, already constitute one of the main duties of the Ministry.
The NOPIU (NOU) is the principal national body responsible for the coordination of the
country’s actions related to the protection of the Ozone layer. Thus, the NOU will play a
key role in the implementation of the HPMP at the national level.
The inter sector national executive committee (Steering Committee) comprising National
Customs Authority, National Taxation Authority, Regional Environmental Inspectorate,
Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Albanian Refrigerant Association, organizations,
companies etc. will participate in the implementation of the HPMP activities to the
maximum possible extent by providing advice and recommendations in the area of their
competence and responsibility.
Other Government Institutions such as the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Economy –
(METE ), INSTAT-Institute of Statistics, NRC-National Register Centre of business,
information on economic activities of enterprises, etc. will be involved mainly as a source
of information and statistical data.
(b)The designation of a government entity that would accountable for the overall
management including financial and substantive elements for the implementation of
the HPMP
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration is designated as a
government entity that would be accountable for the overall management including
financial and substantive elements for the implementation of the HPMP.
Planned activities addressed to the Government Institutions are:
 policies, strategies and action plans
 creation of legal framework and institutional network for their application.
 financial support
 awareness rising
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The National Ozone Unit of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water
Administration is designated as a national focal point for implementation and
coordination of Programmes related implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Therefore,
it will continue to play this role over the period of HPMP implementation.
(c) The roles and responsibilities of the lead implementing agency and the cooperating
implementing agencies (where applicable) in the management and implementation of
the HCFC phase-out proposal.
As the Lead Implementing Agency, UNIDO will be responsible for the overall
implementation of the HPMP as well as the monitoring and coordination of various
activities with the NOU and the Cooperating Implementing Agency, preparation of
progress reports and requests for the annual tranches. UNEP, as the Cooperating
Implementing Agency, will be responsible for the implementation of the IS project, other
non-investment components of the HPMP as well as respective reporting to the LA and
the NOU.
(d) Specific action to ensure independent confirmation of the achievement of the
performance targets specified in the HPMP, including a periodic evaluation to be
included in the Monitoring and Evaluation Work Programme of the Fund.
Through the Monitoring and Coordination Project the Lead Implementing Agency will
ensure independent confirmation of the achievement of the performance targets specified
in the HPMP.
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Cost of the HCFC phase-out and time frame for implementation
The cost of planned activities and projects are estimated on the basis of previously
implemented projects and information from producers of equipment for the first stage as
well as the following stages till 2040.
Activities /project
Time
frame
STAGE I
Non –investment projects
2011 to
I. Institutional
2015
strengthening project
Legislation
Annual import quota for 2010
HCFC:
HCFC to Estimated
be
costs US $
phased-out
(Mt)
300.000
Implementing
Agency
UNEP
- Ban of import of HCFC 2010
containing equipment and
new HCFC installations.
- Ban of import of non- 2015
refillable HCFC containers
- Mandatory reporting by 2010
importers/exporters.
- Environmental taxes for 2010
import of ODS and ODS
containing equipment
Review
of
existing 2015
legislation in 2014 - 2015 to
be in conformity with EU
legislation
Awareness raising
2011- Issue of brochures
2015
- Organization of technical
seminars and workshops
- Public awareness
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Activities /project
Time
frame
II. Refrigeration servicing
sector
1.Training of technicians
20112013
HCFC to Estimated
be
costs US $
phased-out
(Mt)
Implementing
Agency
60,000
UNEP
30,000
UNEP
40,000
UNIDO
-training workshops in 12
districts of the country:
-to reduce the HCFC
consumption
in
the
refrigeration
and
airconditioning
-to enhance good service
practices in the refrigeration.
- to raise knowledge on
alternative refrigerants and
technologies
-Legislation
-Certification
2. Training of customs 2011
officers and environmental
inspectors
-implementation of
Albanian legislation
new
-improvement of the risk
profile in the customs
system and EU
-Regulation, directives
-Use of identifiers for
refrigerants
-Certification
3. Vocation schools
2014
-to improve curricula of the
Vocation School.
- to train technicians with
contemporary knowledge.
-Certification
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Activities /project
Time
frame
III. Monitoring and
Coordination
Total non- investment
projects
20102015
HCFC to Estimated
be
costs US $
phased-out
(Mt)
50,000
12
Implementing
Agency
UNIDO
480,000
Investment projects
1.Improvement of
Recovery and Recycling
scheme (R&R)
20132015
150,000
UNIDO
20132015
200,000
UNIDO
-Delivery of additional 60
sets of R&R equipment
-Technical assistance
- Legislation awareness
Legislative initiatives for
non-HCFC technologies and
refrigerants including
climate change issues
-The recycled quantities of
refrigerants
-reports to the NOPIU
recycled quantities of
refrigerants
2.Establishment of Waste
Disposal Centre and
collection of ODS
Total investment projects
7
Total, stage I
19
STAGE II
2016 to
1. Institutional support
2040
and
policy instruments
- Annual import quota for
HCFC
- Awareness raising
- Issue of brochures
-Organization of technical
350,000
830,000
360.000
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Activities /project
Time
frame
seminars and workshops
- Public awareness
2. Waste Disposal Centre – 20162040
collection and destruction
2016 to
3. Monitoring and
2040
Coordination
Total, stage II
Total cost for the HCFC phase-out
HCFC to Estimated
be
costs US $
phased-out
(Mt)
Implementing
Agency
500.000
UNIDO
168.000
UNIDO
1.028.000
1,858,000
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Annex 2
RELEVANT SOURCES OF INFORMATION
DECISION of Council of Minister No. 453 23.06.2005
On the list of devices that use ozone – depleting substances, which stopped to produced
to imported, and rules and procedures of replacing the ozone – depleting substances in
existing equipments"
DECISION of Council of Minister No. 290, dated 04.25.2010
FOR some changes and additions to the decision No. 453 dated 23.06.2005 of the
Council of Ministers "On the list of devices that use ozone – depleting substances, which
stopped to produced to imported, and rules and procedures of replacing the ozone –
depleting substances in existing equipment
Official Journal of Government No 56 5 July 2005
Official Journal of Government No 21 March 2006
Official Journal of Government No 22 March 2006
Official Journal of Government No 62 May 2010
Regulation ( EC ) No 842/ 2006 of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 May
2006 on certain fluorinated greenhouse gases
REVISED COUNTRY PROGRAMME REPORT FORMAT, year 2006,2007,2008,2009
MEFWA, WWW.moe.gov.al Akte ligjore etj 2010
Albanian Environmental legislation.B.Mediaj 2008
Workshop Report Train the Trainers Workshop on Good Practices in Refrigeration
Tirana, Albania, 9-12 March, 2004
Follow – up Report of Workshop for Customs Officers Monitoring & Control of ODS
Imports / Export Albania April - May 2005
Follow – up Report of Workshop for Customs Officers Monitoring & Control of CFC
Imports / Exports for the prevention of illegal trade
ALBANIA 22-23 October – 2007
Workshop Report Train of the Technicians on Good Practices in Refrigeration -Albania,
2006
Regional Ozone Network for Europe & Central Asia-Tirana, Albania 25-28 March 2008
Survey on HCFC consumption and estimated future consumption. K.Berglof- Jan 2008
Manual for Refrigeration Servicing Technicians UNEP
HCFC Policy&legislative options .A guide for developing countries.
The first National Communication of Albania to the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change ,Tirana ,July 2002
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The second National Communication of Albania to the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change ,Tirana , 2006
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Annex 3. Draft Agreement
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBANIA AND THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE MULTILATERAL FUND FOR THE
REDUCTION IN CONSUMPTION OF HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS
1. This Agreement represents the understanding of the Government of Albania the (“Country”)
and the Executive Committee with respect to the reduction of controlled use of the ozone
depleting substances (ODS) set out in Appendix 1-A (the “Substances”) to a sustained level of 6.6
ODP tonnes prior to 1 January 2020 in compliance with Montreal Protocol schedules with the
understanding that this figure is to be revised one single time in 2011, when the baseline
consumption for compliance would be established based on Article 7 data, with the funding to be
adjusted accordingly, as per decision 60/44.
2. The Country agrees to meet the annual consumption limits of the Substances as set out in row
1.2 of Appendix 2-A (the “Targets and Funding”) in this Agreement as well as in the Montreal
Protocol reduction schedule for all Substances mentioned in Appendix 1-A. The Country accepts
that, by its acceptance of this Agreement and performance by the Executive Committee of its
funding obligations described in paragraph 3, it is precluded from applying for or receiving
further funding from the Multilateral Fund in respect to any consumption of the Substances which
exceeds the level defined in row 1.2 of Appendix 2-A (maximum allowable total consumption of
Annex C, Group I substances) as the final reduction step under this agreement for all ODS
specified in Appendix 1-A, and in respect to any consumption of each of the substances which
exceeds the level defined in row 4.1.3 (remaining eligible consumption).
3. Subject to compliance by the Country with its obligations set out in this Agreement, the
Executive Committee agrees in principle to provide the funding set out in row 3.1 of Appendix 2A (the “Targets and Funding”) to the Country. The Executive Committee will, in principle,
provide this funding at the Executive Committee meetings specified in Appendix 3-A (the
“Funding Approval Schedule”).
4. The Country will meet the consumption limits for each of the Substances as indicated in
Appendix 2-A. It will also accept independent verification to be commissioned by the relevant
implementing agency (IA) of achievement of these consumption limits as described in subparagraph 5(b) of this Agreement.
5. The Executive Committee will not provide the Funding in accordance with the Funding
Approval Schedule unless the Country satisfies the following conditions at least 60 days prior to
the applicable Executive Committee meeting set out in the Funding Approval Schedule:
(a) That the Country has met the Targets for all relevant years. Relevant years are all years
since the year in which the hydrochlorofluorocarbons phase-out management plan
(HPMP) was approved. Exempt are years for which no obligation for reporting of country
programme data exists at the date of the Executive Committee Meeting at which the
funding request is being presented;
(b) That the meeting of these Targets has been independently verified, except if the Executive
Committee decided that such verification would not be required;
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(c) That the Country had submitted tranche implementation reports in the form of Appendix
4-A (the “Format of Tranche Implementation Report and Plan”) covering each previous
calendar year, that it had achieved a significant level of implementation of activities
initiated with previously approved tranches, and that the rate of disbursement of funding
available from the previously approved tranche was more than 20 per cent; and
(d) That the Country has submitted and received approval from the Executive Committee for
a tranche implementation plan in the form of Appendix 4-A (the “Format of Tranche
Implementation Report and Plan”) covering each calendar year until and including the
year for which the funding schedule foresees the submission of the next tranche or, in
case of the final tranche, until completion of all activities foreseen.
6. The Country will ensure that it conducts accurate monitoring of its activities under this
Agreement. The institutions set out in Appendix 5-A (the “Monitoring Institutions and Roles”)
will monitor and report on Implementation of the activities in the previous tranche
implementation plan in accordance with their roles and responsibilities set out in Appendix 5-A.
This monitoring will also be subject to independent verification as described in sub-paragraph
5(b).
7. The Executive Committee agrees that the Country may have the flexibility to reallocate the
approved funds, or part of the funds, according to the evolving circumstances to achieve the
phase down and phase out of the Substances specified in n Appendix 1-A. Reallocations
categorized as major changes must be documented in advance in a Tranche Implementation Plan
and approved by the Executive Committee as described in sub-paragraph 5(d). Major changes
would relate to reallocations affecting in total 30 per cent or more of the funding of the last
approved tranche, issues potentially concerning the rules and policies of the Multilateral Fund, or
changes which would modify any clause of this Agreement. Reallocations not categorized as
major changes may be incorporated in the approved tranche implementation plan, under
implementation at the time, and reported to the Executive Committee in the tranche
implementation report. Any remaining funds will be returned to the Multilateral Fund upon
closure of the last tranche of the plan.
8. Specific attention will be paid to the execution of the activities in the refrigeration servicing
sub-sector, in particular that:
(a) The Country would use the flexibility available under this Agreement to address specific
needs that might arise during project implementation; and
(b) The Country and the implementing agencies involved will take full account of the
requirements of decisions 41/100 and 49/6 during the implementation of the plan.
9. The Country agrees to assume overall responsibility for the management and implementation
of this Agreement and of all activities undertaken by it or on its behalf to fulfil the obligations
under this Agreement. UNIDO has agreed to be the lead implementing agency (the “Lead IA”).
The Country agrees to evaluations, which might be carried out under the monitoring and
evaluation work programmes of the Multilateral Fund or under the evaluation programme of any
of the IA taking part in this Agreement.
10. The Lead IA will be responsible for carrying out the activities of the plan as detailed in the
first submission of the HPMP with the changes approved as part of the subsequent tranche
submissions, including but not limited to independent verification as per sub-paragraph 5(b). The
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Executive Committee agrees, in principle, to provide the Lead IA with the fees set out in row 2.2
of Appendix 2-A.
11. Should the Country, for any reason, not meet the Targets for the elimination of the Substances
set out in row 1.2 of Appendix 2-A or otherwise does not comply with this Agreement, then the
Country agrees that it will not be entitled to the Funding in accordance with the Funding
Approval Schedule. At the discretion of the Executive Committee, funding will be reinstated
according to a revised funding approval schedule determined by the Executive Committee after
the Country has demonstrated that it has satisfied all of its obligations that were due to be met
prior to receipt of the next tranche of funding under the Funding Approval Schedule. The Country
acknowledges that the Executive Committee may reduce the amount of the Funding by the
amounts set out in Appendix 7-A in respect of each ODP tonne of reductions in consumption not
achieved in any one year. The Executive Committee will discuss each specific case in which the
country did not comply with this agreement, and take related decisions. Once these decisions are
taken, this specific case will not be an impediment for future tranches as per paragraph 5.
12. The Funding of this Agreement will not be modified on the basis of any future Executive
Committee decision that may affect the funding of any other consumption sector projects or any
other related activities in the Country.
13. The Country will comply with any reasonable request of the Executive Committee, the Lead
IA to facilitate implementation of this Agreement. In particular, it will provide the Lead IA with
access to information necessary to verify compliance with this Agreement.
14. The completion of the HPMP and the associated Agreement will take place at the end of the
year following the last year for which a maximum allowable total consumption has been specified
in Appendix 2-A. Should at that time activities be still outstanding which were foreseen in the
plan and its subsequent revisions as per sub-paragraph 5(d) and 7, the completion will be delayed
until the end of the year following the implementation of the remaining activities. The reporting
requirements as per Appendix 4-A (a), (b), (d) and (e) continue until the time of the completion if
not specified by the Executive Committee otherwise.
15. All of the agreements set out in this Agreement are undertaken solely within the context of the
Montreal Protocol and as specified in this Agreement. All terms used in this Agreement have the
meaning ascribed to them in the Montreal Protocol unless otherwise defined herein.
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1-A: THE SUBSTANCES
Substance
Annex
Group
HCFC-22
Ｃ
Ｉ
Starting point for aggregate reductions in consumption
(ODP tonnes)
6.6
APPENDIX 2-A: THE TARGETS, AND FUNDING
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Row
1.1
Parameter/Year
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
4.1.1
Montreal
n/a
n/a
6.6
6.6
5.9
5.9
5.9
Protocol
reduction
schedule of
Annex C,
Group I
substances
(ODP tones)
Maximum
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
5.9
5.9
5.9
allowable total
consumption of
Annex C,
Group I
substances
(ODP tones)
Lead IA
10,000
10,000
60,000 270,000
90,000 110,000 110,000
(UNIDO)
agreed funding
(US$)
Support costs
750
750
4,500
20,250
6,750
8,250
8,250
for Lead IA
(US$)
Cooperating IA 60,000 120,000
90,000
60,000
60,000
60,000
60,000
(UNEP) agreed
funding (US$)
Support costs
4,500
9,000
6,750
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
for
Cooperating IA
(US$)
Total agreed
70,000 130,000 150,000 330,000 150,000 170,000 170,000
funding (US$)
Total support
5,250
9,750
11,250
24,750
11,250
12,750
12,750
costs (US$)
Total agreed
75,250 139,750 161,250 354,750 161,250 182,750 182,750
costs (US$)
Total phase-out of HCFC-22 agreed to be achieved under this Agreement (ODP tones)
4.1.2
Phase-out of HCFC-22 to be achieved through previously approved projects (ODP tones)
4.1.3
Remaining eligible consumption of HCFC-22 (ODP tones)
1.2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
2018
2019
2020
Total
5.9
5.9
4.3
n/a
5.9
5.9
4.3
n/a
110,000
110,000
110,000
990,000
8,250
8,250
8,250
74,250
60,000
60,000
60,000
690,000
4,500
4,500
4,500
51,750
170,000
170,000
170,000
1,680,000
12,750
12,750
12,750
126,000
182,750
182,750
182,750
1,806,000
6.6
0
2.3
APPENDIX 3-A: FUNDING APPROVAL SCHEDULE
1. Funding for the future tranches will be considered for approval not earlier than the second
meeting of the year specified in Appendix 2-A.
APPENDIX 4-A: FORMAT OF TRANCHE IMPLEMENTATION REPORT AND PLAN
1. The submission of the Tranche Implementation Report and Plan will consist of five parts:
(a)
A narrative report regarding the progress in the previous tranche, reflecting on the
situation of the Country in regard to phase out of the substances, how the different
activities contribute to it and how they relate to each other. The report should further
highlight successes, experiences and challenges related to the different activities
include din the plan, reflecting on changes in the circumstances in the country, and
providing other relevant information. The report should also include information about
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and justification for any changes vis-à-vis the previously submitted tranche plan, such
as delays, uses of the flexibility for reallocation of funds during implementation of a
tranche, as provided for in paragraph 7 of this Agreement, or other changes. The
narrative report will cover all relevant years specified in sub-paragraph 5(a) of the
Agreement and can in addition also include information about activities in the current
year;
(b)
A verification report of the HPMP results and the consumption of the substances
mentioned in Appendix 1-A, as per sub-paragraph 5(b) of the Agreement. If not
decided otherwise by the Executive Committee, such a verification has to be provided
together with each tranche request and will have to provide verification of the
consumption for all relevant years as specified in sub-paragraph 5(a) of the Agreement
for which a verification report has not yet been acknowledged by the Committee;
(c)
A written description of the activities to be undertaken in the next tranche,
highlighting their interdependence and taking into account experiences made and
progress achieved in the implementation of earlier tranches. The description should
also include a reference to the overall plan and progress achieved, as well as any
possible changes to the overall plan foreseen. The description should cover the year
specified in sub-paragraph 5(d) of the Agreement. The description should also specify
and explain any revisions to the overall plan which were found to be necessary;
(d)
A set of quantitative information for the report and plan, submitted into a database. As
per the relevant decisions of the Executive Committee in respect to the format
required, the data should be submitted online. This quantitative information, to be
submitted by calendar year with each tranche request, will be amending the narratives
and description for the report (see sub-paragraph 1(a) above) and the plan (see subparagraph 1(c) above), and will cover the same time periods and activities; it will also
capture the quantitative information regarding any necessary revisions of the overall
plan as per sub-paragraph 1(c) above. While the quantitative information is required
only for previous and future years, the format will include the option to submit in
addition information regarding the current year if desired by the country and the lead
implementing agency and
An Executive Summary of about five paragraphs, summarizing the information of
above sub-paragraphs 1(a) to 1(d).
(e)
APPENDIX 5-A: MONITORING INSTITUTIONS AND ROLES
1. The implementation and monitoring of this HPMP will be coordinated by the National Ozone
Unit in cooperation with respective governmental bodies and also national experts recruited for
particular tasks which would arose in the course of the project implementation. An independent
chartered national auditing organization will be recruited to verify consumption.
APPENDIX 6-A: ROLE OF THE LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
1. The Lead IA will be responsible for a range of activities. These can be specified in the project
document further, but include at least the following:
(a) Ensuring performance and financial verification in accordance with this Agreement and
with its specific internal procedures and requirements as set out in the Country’s phaseout plan;
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(b) Assisting the Country in preparation of the tranche Implementation Plan and subsequent
report as per Appendix 4-A;
(c) Providing verification to the Executive Committee that the Targets have been met and
associated annual activities have been completed as indicated in the tranche
Implementation Plan consistent with Appendix 4-A.
(d) Ensuring that the experiences and progress is reflected in updates of the overall plan and
in future tranche implementation plans consistent with sub-paragraphs 1(c) and 1(d) of
Appendix 4-A;
(e) Fulfilling the reporting requirements for the tranches and the overall plan as specified in
Appendix 4-A as well as project completion reports for submission to the Executive
Committee. The reporting requirements include the reporting about activities undertaken
by the Cooperating IA;
(f) Carrying out required supervision missions;
(g) Ensuring the presence of an operating mechanism to allow effective, transparent
implementation of the Tranche Implementation Plan and accurate data reporting;
(h) Co-ordinating the activities of the Cooperating IA, and ensuring appropriate sequence of
activities;
(i) In case of reductions in funding for failure to comply in accordance with paragraph 11 of
the Agreement, to determine, in consultation with the Country, the allocation of the
reductions to the different budget items and to the funding of each implementing or
bilateral agency involved;
(j) Ensuring that disbursements made to the Country are based on the use of the indicators;
and
(k) Providing assistance with policy, management and technical support when required.
2. After consultation with the Country and taking into account any views expressed, the Lead IA
will select and mandate an independent organization to carry out the verification of the HPMP
results and the consumption of the substances mentioned in Appendix 1-A, as per sub-paragraph
5(b) of the Agreement and sub-paragraph 1(b) of Appendix 4-A.
APPENDIX 6-B: ROLE OF COOPERATING IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
1. The Cooperating IA will be responsible for a range of activities. These activities can be
specified in the respective project document further, but include at least the following:
(a) Providing policy development assistance when required;
(b) Assisting the Country in the implementation and assessment of the activities funded by
the Cooperating IA, and refer to the Lead IA to ensure a coordinated sequence in the
activities; and
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(c) Providing reports to the Lead IA on these activities, for inclusion in the consolidated
reports as per Appendix 4-A.
APPENDIX 7-A: REDUCTIONS IN FUNDING FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY
1. In accordance with paragraph 11 of the Agreement, the amount of funding provided may be
reduced by US $2,500 per metric tonne of consumption beyond the level defined in row 1.2 of
Appendix 2-A for each year in which the target specified in row 1.2 of Appendix 2-A has not
been met
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