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FAQs Federal Halocarbon Regulations 2003 |
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Compiled by Rolando Delgado Castillo and Mario García |
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Refrigeration and air conditioning systems, September 10, 2003TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................1 1.1 Why do the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 exist?.............................................................1 1.2 What is the difference between the Federal Halocarbon Regulations and the FederalHalocarbon Regulations, 2003 ? .....................................................................................................1
1.3 What is Canada’s Strategy to Accelerate the Phase-Out of CFC and Halon Uses and toDispose of the Surplus Stocks ?......................................................................................................11.4 What are Halocarbons? ..................................................................................................................2 2.0 APPLICATION........................................................................2 2.1 Does the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 apply to me? .....................................................2 2.2 Does the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 apply to small air conditioning systems and small refrigeration systems? ....................................................................................................3 2.3 Am I subject to inspections?..........................................................................................................3 2.4 What happens if I don’t comply with the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003?.........................3 3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.........................................................3 3.1 Are halocarbon releases permitted under the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003? ................3 3.2 Am I allowed to install a refrigeration or air-conditioning system containing halocarbons? ............3 3.3 What are my requirements with respect to purchasing, transporting or storing halocarbon refrigerants? ..................................................................................................................................3
3.4 What are my requirements for disposing of air-conditioning or refrigeration systems containing halocarbons?.................................................................................................................4 4.0 SERVICING ..........................................................................4 4.1 What are my requirements for servicing refrigeration or air-conditioning systems?......................4 4.2 What are my requirements for leak testing refrigeration or air-conditioning systems?..................4 4.3 How is the halocarbon emission limit of 0.1 kg/ kg of air achieved for purge systems? ................5 4.4 What are my requirements when charging a refrigeration or air-conditioning system?................5 4.5 Where can I find a copy of the Environmental Code of Practice for Elimination ofFluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems (Refrigerant Codeof Practice)?...................................................................................................................................6 5.0 PROHIBITIONS OF CHARGING WITH CFCS.....................................6 5.1 What are the most common CFC refrigerants? ..............................................................................6 5.2 Is it prohibited to charge an air conditioning system contained in a motor vehicle with CFCs?............................................................................................................................................6 5.3 Is it prohibited to charge a mobile refrigeration system with CFCs?.............................................6 5.4 Is it prohibited to charge an air conditioning or a refrigeration system with CFCs?......................6 5.5 Is it prohibited to charge a chiller with CFCs?...............................................................................6 5.6 Is it prohibited to charge an air conditioning or refrigeration system with HCFCs or HFCs? ..........6 6.0 SERVICE LOGS ......................................................................7 6.1 When are service logs required to be kept for air conditioning and refrigeration systems?.........7 6.2 Are service logs required to be kept for small air conditioning systems or small refrigeration systems?........................................................................................................................................7 7.0 RECORD KEEPING ...................................................................7 7.1 Am I required to keep records, reports and notices?.....................................................................7 7.2 Where are records, reports and notices required to be kept?.........................................................7 8.0 PERMITS .............................................................................8 8.1 When do I require a permit from Environment Canada for air conditioning and refrigeration applications?..................................................................................................................................8 9.0 REPORTING TO ENVIRONMENT CANADA........................................8 9.1 Am I required to report releases to Environment Canada?.............................................................8 9.2 Whom do I contact to report a halocarbon release of 100 kg or greater?.......................................9 9.3 Whom do I contact to report halocarbon releases of between 10 kg and 100 kg? .........................9 9.4 Whom do I contact in the event a leaking system is charged to prevent an immediate danger to human life or health?......................................................................................................9
9.5 Whom do I send notification of charging a chiller with CFCs following on overhaul to?...............9
9.6 Where do I send reports for systems located at unoccupied premises? ........................................9
9.7 Where can I get additional information?.......................................................................................9
APPENDIX 1 ENVIRONMENT CANADA CONTACTS Appendix 1A List of Notification Numbers for Halocarbon Release Reports Appendix 1B List of Regional Environment Canada Contacts for Written Release Reports Appendix 1C List of Environment Canada Contacts APPENDIX 2 SUGGESTED FORMS Appendix 2A Suggested Dismantling, Destruction or Decommissioning Notice for a System Appendix 2B Suggested Leak Test Notice for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Appendix 2C Suggested Notice of Charging a Chiller with Items 1 to 9 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations Following an Overhaul Appendix 2D Suggested Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System Service Log Appendix 2E Suggested Report for Systems Located on Unoccupied Sites or Premises Appendix 2F Suggested Release Reporting Log for Halocarbon Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Fire Extinguishing and Solvent Systems 1 This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Why do the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 exist?The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Montreal Protocol) is an international treaty designed to control the production, importation and use of certain ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Since 1987, Canada has promulgated regulations to meet its Montreal Protocol commitments. To ensure a harmonized approach the federal, provincial and territorial governments have taken action to ensure that Canada’s national objectives and all obligations under the Montreal Protocol are met or exceeded.
The Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 (FHR 2003) were published in August of 2003 under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). The purpose of these Regulations is to reduce and prevent emissions of ozone-depleting substances and of their halocarbon alternatives to the environment from federal land, aboriginal land, federal departments, boards, agencies, Crown corporations and federal works or undertakings. In addition, the Regulations will assist in the development of strategic plans for the use, control and phase-out of ODS and their halocarbon alternatives.
1.2 What is the difference between the Federal Halocarbon Regulations and the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003?
The purpose of replacing the Federal Halocarbon Regulations with the FHR 2003 was to implement new initiatives under Canada’s Ozone Layer Protection Program and to address various administrative issues in the Federal Halocarbon Regulations. The FHR 2003 is similar to the repealed Federal Halocarbon Regulations, with the exception of the implementation of new regulatory measures to achieve an orderly transition from CFCs and Halons to alternative substances and technologies to reflect Canada’s Strategy to Accelerate the Phase-Out of CFCand Halon Uses and to Dispose of the Surplus Stocks .
1.3 What is Canada’s Strategy to Accelerate the Phase-Out of CFC and Halon Uses and to Dispose of the Surplus Stocks?
Canada’s Strategy to Accelerate the Phase-Out of CFC and Halon Uses and to Dispose of the Surplus Stocks (Phase-Out Strategy) is part of the on-going process to fulfill Canada’s commitment to protect the Earth’s ozone layer. Parties to the Montreal Protocol have agreed to develop life-cycle management strategies for CFCs and Halons. The Phase-Out Strategy consists of specific approaches to phase out the use of CFCs and Halons and to dispose of the surplus of these substances. The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) approved the Phase-Out Strategy on May 1, 2001. A copy of the Phase-Out Strategy is available on the CCME Website at: http://www.ccme.ca/assets/pdf/cfc_halons_dspslstrtgy_e.pdf
The Phase-Out Strategy is the framework on which the various Canadian jurisdictions (federal, provincial and territorial) will be basing their regulations. The FHR 2003 was developed, in part, to implement the sector specific phase-out approaches outlined in the Phase-Out Strategy. The provincial and territorial governments will be implementing similar control measures.
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This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .1.4 What are Halocarbons? The term "halocarbon" encompasses most of the commonly known ozone-depleting substances (ODS), as well as certain alternatives. The Regulations define a halocarbon as one or more of the substances in Schedule 1 of the Regulations, as listed below, whether existing alone or in a mixture, and including isomers of any such substance. Item Halocarbon 1 Tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride) 2 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform), not including 1,1,2-trichloroethane 3 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 4 Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon 1211) 5 Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon 1301) 6 Dibromotetrafluoroethane (Halon 2402) 7 Other Bromofluorocarbons 8 Bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) 9 Hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs) 10 Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) 11 Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) 12 Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) 2.0 APPLICATION 2.1 Does the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 apply to me?
The FHR 2003 apply to halocarbon refrigeration, air conditioning, fire extinguishing and solvent cleaning systems - as well as any associated containers or devices - that are • located on federal land or aboriginal land (including systems which are owned by tenants). The Regulations do not apply to public real property under the administration and control of the Commissioner of Yukon pursuant to the Yukon Act; • owned, as per the meaning of the Regulations, by the Federal Government (a department, an agency, a board); • owned, as per the meaning of the Regulations, a Crown corporation; or • owned, as per the meaning of the Regulations, a federal work or undertaking. Companies and their personnel servicing these systems are also subject to these Regulations.
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This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .2.2 Does the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003 apply to small air conditioning systems and small refrigeration systems? Yes. The FHR 2003 applies to all halocarbon air conditioning and refrigeration systems regardless of the size or refrigeration capacity of the system.
2.3 Am I subject to inspections? Yes. Under CEPA 1999, designated enforcement officers are authorized to conduct inspections to verify compliance with CEPA 1999 and its regulations. CEPA 1999 also requires the owner or person in charge to give the enforcement officer reasonable assistance in their duties and to provide any information that the enforcement officer may reasonable require.
2.4 What happens if I don’t comply with the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003? Compliance with CEPA 1999 and its regulations is mandatory. The Compliance and EnforcementPolicy for CEPA 1999 sets out the criteria for responses in the case of alleged violations. UnderCEPA 1999, every person who is found guilty of contravening or failing to comply with CEPA 1999 or its regulations is subject to fines, imprisonment and/or other court orders. The CEPA 1999Compliance and Enforcement Policy is available on Environment Canada’s CEPA EnvironmentalRegistry Website at www.ec.gc.ca/CEPARegistry or upon request.
3.1 Are halocarbon releases permitted under the Federal Halocarbon Regulations 2003?The FHR 2003 strictly prohibits any person from releasing into the environment any halocarbon contained in a refrigeration or air conditioning system, or any associated containers or devices. This also means that halocarbons may not be released into the atmosphere when using any containers, devices or systems for the reuse, recycling, reclamation or storage of a halocarbon.
3.2 Am I allowed to install a refrigeration or air conditioning system containing halocarbons? You are not permitted to install any refrigeration or air conditioning system operating or intended to operate with a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerant. The installation of an air conditioning or refrigeration system containing a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) or a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant is permitted.
3.3 What are my requirements with respect to purchasing, transporting or storing halocarbon refrigerants?
The Regulations do not prevent the purchasing of refrigerants; however, this must be done in accordance with existing provincial and federal regulations. The Regulations prohibit you from storing, transporting, or purchasing a halocarbon unless it is in an appropriate container.
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This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .Note: The term “appropriate container” refers to a container which is designed to be refilled and intended to contain a specific halocarbon. Appropriate containers may be cylinders or drums and should be properly colour coded for the substance it contains as per the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard. It should also be properly labeled in accordance with the Environmental Code of Practice for Eliminationof Fluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems (Refrigerant Codeof Practice) as published by Environment Canada.
3.4 What are my requirements for disposing of refrigeration or air-conditioning systems containing halocarbons? Before dismantling, destroying, or decommissioning a refrigeration or air conditioning system, you must recover the halocarbons into an appropriate container. This includes recovery from systems that were charged with a halocarbon and which were part of some other equipment or system located on a vehicle, vessel or building, that is being decommissioned, dismantled or destroyed. Recovery of a halocarbon must be performed by a certified person and in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Refrigerant Code of Practice. Furthermore, a dismantling, decommissioning or destruction notice must be affixed on the system containing the information prescribed in Item 1 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations. This notice must not be removed unless a new notice is issued for the same purpose or the system has reached its final destination for destruction. The system owner must retain a copy of the notice for at least five years. A suggested form for dismantling, decommissioning or destruction notices is included in Appendix 2A.
4.0 SERVICING
4.1 What are my requirements for servicing refrigeration or air-conditioning systems?If you are responsible for a refrigeration or air-conditioning system, you must maintain it by a certified person* and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When the certified person does any work on a refrigeration or air-conditioning system that may result in the release of a halocarbon, (such as installing, servicing, leak testing or charging a halocarbon to the system), the work must be performed in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Refrigerant Code of Practice.
When recovering halocarbons, the halocarbon must be recovered into an appropriate container. * Note: The term “certified person” refers to a technician that has successfully completed an environmental awareness course in halocarbon recycling, recovery and handling procedures that is recognized in three or more provinces or in the province in which the work is being done.
4.2 What are my requirements for leak testing refrigeration or air-conditioning systems? The owner must ensure that all of the components of a refrigeration or air-conditioning system that come into contact with a halocarbon are leak tested at least once every 12 months. Small
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This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .Refrigeration systems, small air-conditioning systems and air conditioning systems contained in motor vehicles are excluded.
The leak testing on a refrigeration or air-conditioning system that may result in the release of a halocarbon must be performed by a certified person. The person who leak tests the components of these systems must do so in accordance with the Refrigerant Code of Practice.
The Regulations prohibit the certified person from using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to perform a leak test on an air conditioning or refrigeration system, unless recommended by the Refrigeration Code of Practice. As well, when leak testing the system, the certified person must affix a notice on the system containing the information prescribed in Item 2 Schedule 2 of the Regulations. No person is permitted to remove this notice unless they are replacing it with a new notice. A suggested form for leak test notices is included in Appendix 2B.
If a leak is found in a refrigeration or air conditioning system the owner must, as soon as possible, no later than seven days after the leak is detected, ensure that the leak is repaired, the leaking portion of the system is isolated and the halocarbon recovered, or the halocarbon is recovered from the whole system until the leak is repaired. The only exception is in the case of immediate danger to human life or health. In such a circumstance, if the refrigeration or air conditioning system is charged before a detected leak was repaired or the halocarbon in the system was not recovered from the isolated leaking components or from the system, the owner must be notified immediately and the owner may operate the system for up to seven calendar days. The owner must submit a written record to Environment Canada within seven days, describing the nature of the immediate danger, the circumstances that justify the charging of the system in order to prevent the danger, the amount of halocarbon charged to the system and the date of repair of the leak or recovery of remaining halocarbons.
4.3 How is the halocarbon emission limit of 0.1 kg/ kg of air achieved for purge systems? You are not permitted to operate any purge system unless it emits less than 0.1 kg of refrigerant per kg of air purged to the environment. To achieve this emission standard, purge systems and/or add-on devices that meet this efficiency must be installed. A purge unit on a refrigeration or air-conditioning system means the actual unit, including any associated exhaust recovery equipment.
4.4 What are my requirements when charging a refrigeration or air-conditioning system? The charging of a refrigeration or air-conditioning system with a halocarbon must be performed by a certified person in accordance with the Refrigerant Code of Practice. Charging is prohibited unless the system has been leak tested, the owner was notified if any leaks were found and all found leaks were repaired. The Regulations also prohibit the charging of certain air conditioning and refrigeration systems with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The prohibitions are outlined in section 5.0 of this document.
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This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .
4.5 Where can I find a copy of the Environmental Code of Practice for Elimination of Fluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Systems(Refrigerant Code of Practice)? The Refrigerant Code of Practice is available on Environment Canada’s Stratospheric Ozone Website at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/ozone/ozone/DOCs/SandS/RAC/EN/cop/index.cfm, or uponrequest.
5.0 PROHIBITIONS OF CHARGING WITH CFCS
5.1 What are the most common CFC refrigerants?The most common CFC refrigerants are CFC-11 (R-11) and CFC-12 (R-12), as well as refrigerant blends containing CFCs, such as R-500 and R-502.
5.2 Is it prohibited to charge an air conditioning system contained in a motor vehicle with CFCs? Yes. It has been prohibited to charge an air-conditioning system designed for occupants in a motor vehicle with CFCs since January 1, 2000.
5.3 Is it prohibited to charge a mobile refrigeration system CFCs? It is prohibited to charge a mobile refrigeration system with CFCs effective 90 days after the coming into force of the Regulations. Chillers and systems used on a military ship are excluded. Mobile refrigeration systems refer to systems that are installed in with a means of transportation, including, but not limited to ships, aircraft, trains and trucks.
5.4 Is it prohibited to charge an air conditioning or a refrigeration system with CFCs? It is prohibited to charge an air conditioning or a refrigeration system with CFCs effective January 1, 2005. Small air conditioning systems, small refrigeration systems, chillers and systems used on a military ship are excluded.
5.5 Is it prohibited to charge a chiller with CFCs? Effective January 1, 2005, it is prohibited to charge, with CFCs, a chiller following an overhaul. An overhaul refers to the procedure or repairs that • required the replacement of any internal sealing devices; • required the replacement of any internal mechanical parts, other than oil heaters, oil pumps, float assemblies, and vane assemblies in the case of chillers with single-stage compressors; or • resulted from the failure of an evaporator or condenser heater exchanger tubes. An exemption to allow for the charging of a chiller and its continued operation with CFCs following an overhaul is available on the condition that the system is converted, replaced or removed from service no later than 12 months from the date of the charge. This exemption also requires certain information, prescribed in Item 3 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations, to be reported to Environment Canada within 14 days of the date of charge. A suggested form for
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This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .notification of charging a chiller with CFCs following an overhaul is included in Appendix 2C and contact information is presented in Section 9.5 of this document.
5.6 Is it prohibited to charge an air conditioning or refrigeration systems with HCFCs or HFCs? No. The charge prohibitions apply only to air conditioning and refrigeration systems containing CFCs. Therefore, systems operating with HCFC or HFC refrigerants are not subject to the charge prohibitions.
6.0 SERVICE LOGS
6.1 When are service logs required to be kept for air conditioning and refrigerationsystems? Service logs are required to be maintained whenever a halocarbon refrigeration or air conditioning system is installed, serviced, leak tested, charged or has any other work done on it that may result in the release of a halocarbon. These records must be maintained in a written format or in an electronic format if it is approved by the Minister of the Environment. Service logs must include the information prescribed in Item 5 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations. A suggested form for service logs is included in Appendix 2D.
6.2 Are service logs required to be kept for small air conditioning systems or small refrigeration systems? Yes. Service logs are required to be maintained for all halocarbon-containing air conditioning and refrigeration systems regardless of the size or refrigeration capacity of the system.
7.0 RECORD KEEPING
7.1 Am I required to keep records, reports and notices?
Yes. All records, reports, service logs and notices required by the FHR 2003 must be kept for a period of at least five years from the date that they are prepared or submitted, respectively.
7.2 Where are records, reports and notices required to be kept? All records, reports, service logs and notices for halocarbon systems are required to be kept at the location where the system is located. For mobile and unoccupied locations, the records, reports, service logs and notices must be kept at a single location occupied by the owner. Furthermore, the owner of systems located at unoccupied premises or sites, is required to submit a report, containing the information prescribed in Item 11 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations, to Environment Canada no later than January 1, 2004. Any change to this information must also be reported to Environment Canada. A suggested form for reports of systems located on unoccupied sites or premises is included in Appendix 2E.
8 This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .
8.0 PERMITS
8.1 When do I require a permit from Environment Canada for air conditioning and refrigeration applications?Permits are not available for air conditioning or refrigeration applications.
9.0 REPORTING TO ENVIRONMENT CANADA
9.1 Am I required to report releases to Environment Canada?There are three possible situations in which reporting of releases are necessary for air conditioning or refrigeration systems: 1) A halocarbon release of 100 kg or more from a refrigeration and air-conditioning system orfrom a container or equipment used in the recovery, reclamation or storage of a halocarbon refrigerant. In this case, you must submit a verbal or written report to Environment Canadawithin 24 hours of the detecting the release. This report must be submitted to the persons providing regional 24-hour emergency telephone service at the numbers listed in Appendix 1A. The report must indicate the name of the owner, the type of halocarbon released as well as the type of system from which it was released. In addition, within 14 days of detecting the release, the owner must submit a written report to the Environment Canada regional release reporting contact listed in Appendix 1B, which includes the information prescribed in Item 8 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
2) A release of more than 10 kg and less than 100 kg of a halocarbon from a refrigeration andair-conditioning system or from a container or equipment used in the recovery, reclamation or storage of a halocarbon refrigerant. In this case, the owner must ensure that a semi-annualwritten report is submitted to Environment Canada no later than 30 calendar days after January 1st and July 1st for each calendar half-year. That is, releases between 10 kg and 100 kg that occur between January 1st and June 30th must be reported no later than July 30th and releases that occur between July 1st and December 31st must be reported no later than January 30th.of the following calendar year. This report must be submitted to the Environment Canada regional release reporting contact listed in Appendix 1B, and must include the information prescribed in Item 8 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations. 3) A leak is found in a refrigeration and air-conditioning system, but due to an immediate dangerto human life or health the refrigeration and air-conditioning system was charged before the leak was repaired, and the halocarbon in the system was not recovered from the isolated leaking components or from the whole system. In this case the owner must submit a writtenrecord to the Minister of the Environment within seven days. The record must be submitted to the Environment Canada regional release reporting contact listed in Appendix 1B. The record must describe the nature of the immediate danger, the circumstances that justify the charging of the system in order to prevent the danger, the amount of halocarbon charged to the system and the date of repair of the leak or recovery of remaining halocarbons.
9 This document explains some of the requirements of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003. However, in the event of inconsistencies between this FAQ, CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003,CEPA 1999 and the FHR 2003 will prevail .
9.2 Whom do I contact to report a halocarbon release of 100 kg or greater? Environment Canada contact information to report a halocarbon release of 100 kg or greater is presented Appendix 1A (24-hour report) and Appendix 1B (14-day report). A suggested form for halocarbon release reports is included in Appendix 2F. 9.3 Whom do I contact to report halocarbon releases of between 10 kg and 100 kg? Environment Canada contact information to report halocarbon releases of between 10 kg and 100 kg is presented Appendix 1B. A suggested form for halocarbon release reports is included in Appendix 2F.
9.4 Whom do I contact when charging a system to prevent an immediate danger to human life or health? Environment Canada contact information to report charging a leaking system to prevent an immediate danger to human life or health is presented Appendix 1B.
9.5 Whom do I notify when charging a chiller with CFCs following on overhaul? Environment Canada contact information to report the charging of a chiller following an overhaul is as follows: Ozone Protection Programs Section Chemicals Control Division Environment Canada 351 St. Joseph Blvd., 12th Floor Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3 Tel: (819) 997-1640 Fax: (819) 994-0007 9.6 Where do I send reports for systems located at unoccupied premises? Environment Canada contact information to submit a report for systems located at unoccupied premises is presented in Appendix 1B. 9.7 Where can I get additional information To obtain a copy of the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003, the FAQs, or for further information on the Federal Halocarbon Regulations, 2003, please contact: Ozone Protection Programs Section Chemicals Control Division Environment Canada 351 St. Joseph Blvd., 12th Floor Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3 Telephone: (819) 997-1640 Fax: (819) 994-0007 http://www.ec.gc.ca/ozone .
LIST OF NOTIFICATION NUMBERS FOR HALOCARBON RELEASE REPORTS Region Contact Information Atlantic Region: Nova Scotia, PEI, and New Brunswick 1-800-565-1633 Newfoundland and Labrador 1-800-563-9089 Pacific and Yukon Region 604-666-6100 British Columbia and the Yukon Territory Prairie and Northern Region: Alberta 780-499-2432 Manitoba 204-981-7111 Saskatchewan 306-536-9991 Northwest Territories 867-920-8130 Nunavut 867-920-8130 Ontario Region 416-346-1971 Quebec Region 1-866-283-2333 *Please note that some of these numbers are not toll-free, but they will likely accept such charges.
APPENDIX 1B LIST OF REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT CANADA CONTACTS FOR WRITTEN RELEASE REPORTS
Region Contact Information Atlantic Region Head, Pollution Control Section Office of Enforcement Environment Canada 16th Floor, Queen Square 45 Alderney Drive Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6
Pacific and Yukon Region Head, Inspections Section
Enforcement and Emergencies Division
Environment Canada 4th Floor, #201 - 401 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3S5
Prairie and Northern Region Manager Regional Enforcement and Emergencies Division Twin Atria 2 #200-4999-98th Ave. Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
Ontario Region Manager Environmental Protection Branch – Ontario Region Emergencies and Enforcement Division Environment Canada 4905 Dufferin St. Downsview, Ontario M3H 5T4
Quebec Region Director Environment Canada Environmental Protection Branch 105 Rue McGill, 4th Floor Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2E7
LIST OF ENVIRONMENT CANADA CONTACTS
Region Contact Atlantic Region Mr. William H. Moores Environment Canada Queen Square, 45 Alderney Drive Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6 Phone: .(902) 426-2004 Fax: (902) 426-3897 E-mail: William.Moores@ec.gc.ca
Pacific and Yukon Region Linda Bily Environment Canada Suite 201 - 401 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3S5 Phone: (604) 666-2732 Fax: (604) 666-6800 E-mail: Linda.Bily@ec.gc.ca
Prairie and Northern Region Kate Spencer Environmental Protection Service Twin Atria No. 2 200-4999-98th Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Phone: (780) 951-8766 Fax: (780) 495-2758 E-mail: Kate.Spencer@ec.gc.ca
Ontario Region Federal Departments, Crown Corporations, Agencies and Boards Heather Strathearn Environmental Protection Service Environment Canada 49 Camelot Drive Nepean, Ontario K1A 0H3 Phone: (613) 952-7598 Fax: (613) 952-8995 E-mail: Heather.Strathearn@ec.gc.ca
Federal Works and Undertakings Christine Brunski
Ontario Region, EPB 4905 Dufferin St. Downsview, Ontario M3H 5T4 Phone: (416) 739-5877 Fax: (416) 739-4405 E-mail: Christine.Brunski@ec.gc.ca
Quebec Region Daniel Ekoualla Direction de la protection de l’environnement Environnement Canada 4th floor, 105 McGill St. Montréal, Québec H2Y 2E7 Ph: (514) 283-0245 Fax: (514) 283-5836 E-mail: daniel.ekoualla@ec.gc.ca
Headquarters Greg Carreau Ozone Protection Programs Section Chemicals Control Division Environment Canada 351 St. Joseph Blvd., 12th Floor Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3 Phone: (819) 953-6072 Fax: (819) 994-0007 E-mail: greg.carreau@ec.gc.ca
*This form is provided purely as a guide. The design of your form must contain the information prescribed in Item 1 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
SUGGESTED* DISMANTLING, DESTRUCTION OR DECOMMISSIONING NOTICE FOR A SYSTEM System Owner Description of System Technician Information Owner: ___________________ Serial Number ____________________________ Technician Name ________________________________________ Address of Owner: _______________________ Type of Halocarbon: _______________________ _______________________ Charging capacity: ________________________ Certificate Number of technician: ________________________________________ Name of Operator: Location ________________________________ Employer of service technician ________________________________________ _______________________ Final Destination of System: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Activity Type Destruction Decommissioning DismantlingDate Yes No Type of Halocarbon Amount (kg) Comments Halocarbon recovered *This form is provided purely as a guide. The design of your form must contain the information prescribed in Item 2 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
SUGGESTED* LEAK TEST NOTICE FOR REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS Date of Leak Test:______________ Date of previous Leak Test: :______________ Technician/Contractor Name __________________________________ Technician’s Certificate Number __________________________________ Service company/Technician employer __________________________________ Name of Owner ____________________________________________ Address of Owner ____________________________________________ Operator Name (if different from owner) __________________________________ Location of System ____________________________________________ Type of halocarbon _________________ Charging Capacity of the System ____________kg Equipment Serial Number: __________________________________ Equipment Model Number: __________________________________ Signature of Service Technician_________________________ *This form is provided purely as a guide. The design of your form must contain the information prescribed in Item 3 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
SUGGESTED* NOTICE OF CHARGING A CHILLER WITH ITEMS 1 TO 9 OF SCHEDULE 1 OF THE REGULATIONS FOLLOWING AN OVERHAUL Name of Owner ________________________________________ Address of Owner ________________________________________ Specific Location of the System _______________________________________ Type of Halocarbon Charged _________________ Quantity of Halocarbon Charged ____________kg Charging Capacity of the System ____________kg Equipment Serial Number: __________________________________ Equipment Model Number: __________________________________ Date of Overhaul ____________ Date of Charge: ____________ Date of Conversion of Removal from Service: _________________ *This form is provided purely as a guide. The design of your form must contain the information prescribed in Item 5 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
SUGGESTED* REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM SERVICE LOG Name of Owner Address of Owner Name of Operator Equipment Serial No. Equipment Model Number Type of Halocarbon System Capacity (kg) Location Date Leak test performed (Y / N) Leak (s) detected (Y / N) Leak (s) repaired (Y / N) Halocarbon charged (type) Quantity Charged (kg) Halocarbon recovered (type, kg) Service Company Name Technician's Name Technician's Certificate Number Comments *This form is provided purely as a guide. The design of your form must contain the information prescribed in Item 11 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
SUGGESTED REPORT FOR SYSTEMS LOCATED ON UNOCCUPIED SITES OR PREMISES Name of Owner ____________________________________________ Address of Owner ____________________________________________ Type of System (circle one) solvent refrigeration/air conditioning fire extinguishing Equipment Serial Number: __________________________________ Equipment Model Number: __________________________________ Street Address of Unoccupied Premise or Site: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Street Address of the Location of Records, Reports and Notices: _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ *This form is provided purely as a guide. The design of your form must contain the information prescribed in Item 8 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
APPENDIX 2F SUGGESTED* RELEASE REPORTING LOG FOR HALOCARBON REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SOLVENT SYSTEMS Name of Owner ____________________________________________ Address of Owner ____________________________________________ Location of the system ____________________________________________ Type of System (circle one) solvent refrigeration/air conditioning fire extinguishing Equipment Serial Number: __________________________________ Equipment Model Number: __________________________________ Date of release Type of halocarbon released Quantity of release (kg) Circumstances leading to the release Corrective action and actions to prevent subsequent releases taken Signature ____________________________ Name ____________________________ Title ____________________________
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