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The Ozone Layer Protection Act, first passed in 1990 and updated in 1996, implements and enhances obligations New Zealand has under the Montreal Protocol [link to UNEP site] to phase out a range of ozone depleting substances. Because New Zealand does not produce these substances, we use a system of import controls to meet our obligations to phase them out, and to limit access to certain products containing them. Persons wishing to import substances or products controlled by the legislation need to apply for import permits or exemptions.

• HCFC Imports 2010 – Frequently Asked Questions  [ Published 02 July 2009 ]
  The supply of HCFCs will be reduced from 1 January 2010. If you service refrigeration equipment or have equipment such as heat pumps or air conditioners that use HCFCs you need to know how the phase-down may affect you.
• 2007 Annual Report on the operation of the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996  [ Published 23 April 2009 ]
  This is the latest report made to the House of Representatives updating the activity that has taken place in regards to the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996 and the Regulations.
• HCFC Imports 2010 –Reduction Review Project Report  [ Published 21 April 2009 ]
  The next phase-down of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in New Zealand is 1 Jan 2010 when the total amount able to be imported will reduce to 25 percent of the original permit amount allocated and to about 40 percent of what is currently available.
• Ozone Depleting Substances Information Guide
  New Zealand is a party to the Montreal Protocol. One of the obligations under this Protocol is to phase out chemicals that destroy the ozone layer. The OLPA and Regulations are the means to which New Zealand implements these obligations.
• Unused Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Entitlement for 2009
  The page lists the entitlement holders who are yet to apply for an HCFC import permit for 2009
• Exemptions for Import Prohibitions under the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996
  Under clause 28 of The Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996, certain prohibited goods and bulk controlled substances may be imported if the Minister of Commerce grants an exemption.
• Ozone Layer Protection Act Forms
  Forms Relevant to the Ozone Layer Protection Act of 1996
• Contact Us
  Contact information for all enquiries about the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996.
• Archive
  Ozone Layer Protection topics which are no longer current can be found in the archive section. These document may no longer be updated, or contain the most current information but are still provided for your reference.