Regulation respecting halocarbons (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.29).

The present Regulation enacts the Environment Quality Act. The provisions of the Regulation apply to any halocarbon, whether existing alone or in a mixture, and to its isomers. Its purpose is to ensure the protection of the stratospheric ozone layer against depletion caused by emissions into the atmosphere of halocarbons used in particular in refrigeration or air conditioning systems. Its purpose is also to minimize the increase in the greenhouse effect linked to emissions of certain halocarbon replacements that is one of the sources of man-induced climate change. Chapter 1 entitled “General” is dived into 2 subdivisions as follows: Scope, purpose and interpretation and General standards relating to the sources of halocarbon emissions. Chapter 2 deals with special standards for certain sources of emission. Chapter 3 concerns environmental qualification of the labour force. Chapter 4 contains provisions relating to taking-back and reclamation of halocarbons and their containers. Chapter 5 deals with reports and logs. Chapter 6 is on penalties and chapter 7 on miscellaneous. One Schedule is enclosed.