HFC and PFC controlled substances licences
It is an offence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (the Act) to import, export and manufacture hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and perfluorocarbons (PFCs) without a controlled substance licence.
A controlled substances licence is required to manufacture HFCs and PFCs and for the import and export of any amount of HFCs and PFCs. A non-refundable application fee of $15,000 is payable with the application unless a waiver has been granted. Applications may take up to 60 days to process.
*Note: if you are applying to import, manufacture or export both HCFCs AND HFCs (or PFCs) a $30,000 application fee applies.
The Minister may waive the application fee for a controlled substances licence if:
- the licence is applied for to allow the manufacture, import or export of less than half a tonne of a scheduled substance; and
- the Minister is satisfied that the import, export or manufacture is for test purposes
In granting a licence, the Minister will consider whether the applicant is a fit and proper person. Section 16 of the Act lists matters the Minister must consider when making this decision.
A HFC and PFC controlled substances licence comes into force on the day specified on it and stays in force until the end of the licence period in which it is granted, unless it is cancelled or stops being in force for any other reason, before then. The current licence period commenced on 1 January 2008 and concludes on 31 December 2009. The next licensing period will commence on 1 January 2010 and cease on 31 December 2011.
If you applying for a licence in the name of a trustee, all trustees of the trust must declare their suitability to hold a licence under the Act.
Quarterly Reporting & Levy Requirements
Holders of a HFC or PFC controlled substance licence are required to provide quarterly reports to the Minister and pay a levy based on the quantity of substances imported at the end of each quarter. The levy is $165 per tonne for HFCs and PFCs. Importers of HFCs and PFCs for use as a feedstock must also lodge quarterly reports.
Quarterly reports to the Minister that may include the following information:
| Imports/Exports/ Manufacture by Gas Species | End-use Details | Administrative Details |
|---|---|---|
Imports in metric tonnes and in CO2-equivalent for:
|
Amount of gas in metric tonnes and CO2-equivalent being used either for new equipment or to replace leaks in each industry sector, namely:
|
Period covered Company name Licence number Company address Contact name Contact's phone number and email details |
More information
If you would like more information about the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act's licensing system, please contact
Ozone and Synthetic Gas Team.
Phone: +61 2 6274 1237
Fax: +61 2 6274 1610
Email: ozone@environment.gov.au
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