Category: Legislation

European Commission Consultation on Fgas Review

The European Commission has completed a review of the effectiveness of the Fgas Regulations to date. They are now considering a range of policy options. They are likely to propose a revision of the EU’s Fgas policy to step up the effort to reduce Fgas emissions. Following the consultation, an impact assessment will be completed in 2012 when a new proposal for the regulation is likely to be tabled.

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Open invitation to seminar and industry update in Cork 05/12/11

Open Invitation to attend industry briefing on the Accelerated Capital Allowance Scheme, Green Public Procurement, Air-conditioning Inspection under EPBD and Fgas Company Certification.

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Open Invitation to RAC Industry Briefing – Thu 17th Nov 2011

The IRI is extending an invitation to everyone in the RAC Industry in Ireland to attend an industry briefing to bring themselves fully up-to-date on the following key topics of importance to our industry:

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Protected: Members Briefing – WEEE Regulations

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Protected: Members Briefing – ACA Scheme | Green Public Procurement | Inspection of AC Systems

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Protected: Sixty-eight percent surge in Fgas Company Certification since July 2011

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Large quantities of R23 vented to atmosphere

A study, by EMPA, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, claims that Western European emissions of HFC-23 are as much as 140 per cent higher than the figures contained in national emissions reports.

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New round of Fgas & ODS Inspections commencing September 2011

URS Ireland Ltd has again secured the EPA contract to carry out “Enforcement Support – Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases”.

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Up to three years imprisonment or up to €500,000 in fines for offences under Fgas Regulations in Ireland

The question of ‘what penalties might be imposed in Ireland for offences under the Fgas Regulations?’ has been answered with the recent publication of  S.I. No. 279/2011 — Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Regulations 2011.

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Fgas Statutory Instruments Published in Iris Oifigiuil

Two important pieces of legislation relating to the Fgas Regulations were published in Iris Oifigiuil on 17th June 2011. They came into force on 20th June 2011.

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