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January 2009
As of January 1, 2009 the making, using, discharging or transferring of a solvent that contains HCFC-225, also known as dichloropentafluoropropane, are banned under O. Reg. 717/94.
Further information relating to the Solvents Regulation is available in the "Treaties, Statutes and Regulations" or the Ozone FAQs page.
Background
O.Reg. 717/94 - Solvents
On July 1, 2001 Ontario Regulation 717/94 banned the use of Class II HCFC solvents, except HCFC-225. As of January 1, 2009 the making, using, discharging or transferring of HCFC-225 is banned under the regulation.
If you have any further questions on ODS, please contact us at our information hotline: (416) 325-5996 or toll free at 1-877-689-6110, Fax: (416) 314-4128
May 8th, 2007
The Ontario government has approved regulatory changes to further protect the Earth's ozone layer. On May 8th, 2007 Minister Laurel Broten announced the approval and final release of the revisions to Ontario’s Refrigerants Regulation (New Release, Backgrounder). The revised text for the Regulation can be found at the following links:
Ontario Regulation 180/07, amending O. Reg. 189/94
Refrigerants, O. Reg.189/94 (Consolidated)
For further information relating to changes to the Refrigerants Regulation please refer to the Technical Brief or the Ozone FAQs page.
Background
The Ministry posted a Proposal Notice to amend Ontario's Refrigerants Regulation, O. Reg. 189/94, between June 27th and August 26th 2006. The Ministry received 472 comments which were taken into account in the recently announced amendments. For further information on the comments received and the Ministry's response you may refer to the EBR Decision on Regulation.
O.Reg. 717/94 - Solvents
The amended regulation defers the phase-out of one Class II solvent (known as AK 225) until December 31, 2008. All other Class II solvents were banned effective July 1, 2001. In addition, the Ministry of the Environment now requires users of this solvent to submit annual reports on efforts to reduce emissions of the solvent.
Copies of the amended regulations are available in the "Treaties, Statutes and Regulations"
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May 8, 2007 Revisions to Ozone FAQs page:
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