01.03.2013 - Session of UNIDO–Business Working Group
On March 1, 2013, the session of UNIDO–Business Working Group took place in Moscow. The Group was established in pursuance of decisions of the meeting “Prevention of Illegal Import of Ozone-Depleting Substances into the Russian Federation and Decrease of Their Releases and Leakages at Maintenance of Equipment Containing Such Substances” conducted on January 25, 2013.
The meeting was attended by representatives of UNIDO, Russian and foreign companies producing and supplying refrigerants, trade associations and self-regulated HVAC&R organizations.
The meeting resolved to prepare proposals on establishment of a by-law package for draft Federal Law “On amending Federal Law “On Environment Protection” and Article 82 of the Russian Code of Administrative Violations in part of ensuring fulfillment by the Russian Federation of its obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, as well as on correction of government regulation measures in the field of ODS production and consumption.
The working group approved proposals on creation of certification system for specialists engaged in installation and service of HVAC&R equipment; imposition of a ban on non-refillable cylinders; cooperation with force agencies in prevention of ODS trafficking and other problems raised at the meeting held at the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on January 25, 2013.
Besides, it was resolved to support creation of a high-capacity chemical cluster on the territory of VOAO Khimprom and development of ozone-safe refrigerant production facilities in Russia.