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Halons have the highest ozone depletion potentials (halon 1211: 3.0; halon 1301: 10.0; halon 2402: 6.0) of all the ozone-depleting substances listed in the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Canada has prohibited the production and importation of new halons since January 1, 1994. The use of recycled halons is still permitted in order to facilitate the transition to alternatives. The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) adopted on May 1, 2001 a strategy to phase out remaining CFC and halon uses and ensure the appropriate disposal of surplus stocks.
On June 21, 2003 Environment Canada published a notice with respect to halons in the Canada Gazette Part I, pursuant to paragraph 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
The notice required persons, to whom the notice refers, to provide information specified in the notice to the Minister of the Environment no later than September 24, 2003.
The information allowed Environment Canada to better understand the remaining uses of these substances and assess the type of management instruments needed to implement the CCME strategy.
You will find below, hyperlinks for the notice:
If you have any questions or comments concerning the notice, please contact Jean M. Carbonneau :
Ph. (819) 953-1675
Fax. (819) 994-0007
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