Mahendra Senevirathne
Project Coordinator
National Ozone Unit
Sri Lanka
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Why HCFCs need to be phased out
 HCFC emission- destroy the ozone layer.
 In 1989, Sri Lanka ratified the Montreal Protocol on
Substances that Deplete the Ozone. By ratifying the
Protocol and its amendments, Sri Lanka committed
to a collaborative, international effort to regulate
and phase out ozone-depleting substances
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The Phase out schedule for Sri Lanka
(Article 5 countries)
Schedule
Baseline
Freeze
90% import (reduction of 10%)
60% import (reduction of 40%)
0% import (reduction of 100%)
2.5% annual average for service
consumption till 1 January 2030
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Year
Average of 2009
and 2010 import
2013
2015
2020
2025
2025 to 2030
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Strategy in Achieving Phase out target
 Sri Lanka need to
1. Limit the supply of HCFCs
2. Reduce the demand of HCFCs for
manufacturing and servicing equipment
3. Limit new demand for HCFC
4. Reduce the emission of HCFC
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1. Limit the supply of HCFC
 Restrict of import:
 HCFC 22 :- 2013 -2025
 Ban on import HCFC 22 – 2030
 Ban on import of HCFC -141b and pre- blended
polyols with HCFC 141b from all applications
From 1st Jan. 2015*
Ban on import of HCFC blends (R 404 A, R 409 A)
From 1st Jan 2015*
* under discussion
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Limit the supply of HCFC
Continue..
In order to restrict import of refrigerant, introduce
a‘quota’ system – This is already in force for ODS.
New regulations have been drafted for HCFC and
cabinet approval is pending for gazzetting
1. For HCFC 22- from 1st Jan 2013 until final target
achieved
2. For HCFC 141 b – maximum 5 years from
01.01.2013
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2. Reduce the demand of HCFCs for
manufacturing and servicing equipment
 HCFC 22 use in assembly, services and installation –
gradual phase out
 HCFC 141 b use in foam blowing - – gradual phase
out but within a short period
 HCFC 141 b use for solvent application –stop as quickly
as possible since many alternatives are available
Montreal Protocol identified awareness and technical
supports are needed to achieve this objective
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3. Limit new demand
 Sri Lanka is planning to
1. Restrict import of HCFC based new equipment
> Central Acs – 01st Jan. 2013
> Room Acs, industrial Ref services – 01st Jan 2015
2. adopt policy for restricting manufacturing of HCFC
equipment (Room Acs), foams using HCFCs
3. adopt policy for converting used HCFC equipment
imported ,before selling at market
4. Quickly promote adoption of new alternative
technologies
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Alternative Refrigerant for RAC
RAC Subsector
Air Conditioning
Chillers
ODS
Refrigerant
Alternative
HCFC 22 R 407C, R 410 A, R 417 A,
HC
HCFC 22 HFC 134A, R 410 A
Com.
Refrigeration
HCFC 22
R 404 A*, R 407 C, NH3, HC,
CO2
Ind. Refrigeration
HCFC 22
HFCs, NH3, CO2
Transport Ref:
HCFC 22
HFC 134A, R 410 A, R 507,
R 407C
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4. Reduce the emissions of HCFC
 Sri Lanka is planning to introduce new
legislations to curtail intentional venting of
HCFCs to the atmosphere.
 Mandatory leakage checking- depending
equipment capacity.
 Give more powers to local environmental
protection authorities.
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Policy enforcement mechanisms
For strengthening the policy implementation
and trade control, Sri Lanka need to..
 train more Custom Officers
 be vigilance on entry of HCFCs, HCFC blends and
HCFC-based equipment to the country
 provide information and technically advanced
tools to Customs for shipment inspection
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Policy enforcement mechanisms; Continue….
 provide guidance and powers to Local Government
Authority to act as an active partner in the servicing
technician certification scheme
 effectively maintain ODS database system and link
with The Sri Lanka Customs.
 Establish a solid coordination among BOI, SLPA, SL
Customs, Import & Export Controller’s department,
HPMP stakeholders, Associations etc
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Policy enforcement mechanisms Continue…
 RAC servicing technicians should be equipped
with tools and skills for efficient handling of
refrigerants, especially HC and HC based ACs
 promote Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim (3R)
 Train them in collaboration with government and
individual technical college/ vocational institute
 motivate them to be allies in promoting HCFC-free
technologies
 mandatory registration of technicians
 train them to prevent leaks through good
maintenance practices.;
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Policy enforcement mechanisms;
Continue…
 educate technicians for record keeping
 registration and certification of HCFC users,
 Registration and certification of HC based equipment
importers/distributers.
 Training and certification of Technicians on HC use
 sales of HCFCs between importer and registered
servicing workshop/certified technicians
 Strengthening of the Environment Friendly
Refrigeration Associations in order to monitor
technical developments concerning the certification
of servicing technicians and elaboration of national
standards.
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NOU is intended to implement HCFC
phase out Management Plan (HPMP)
successfully with the support of
Multilateral Fund of the Montreal
Protocol, Government of Sri Lanka,
Private institutions , all stakeholders and
citizen of Sri Lanka, UNDP and UNEP
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Thank You
UNDP
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