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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/9/REV.1 Australia 2017
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Manufacturing
INCANDESCENT (FILAMENT) LAMPS Australian…
INCANDESCENT (FILAMENT) LAMPS

Australian Standard 4934.2(Int):2008- Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Requirements
Environment related objective
To phase-out inefficient incandescent lighting in order to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
INCANDESCENT (FILAMENT) LAMPS

Australian Standard 4934.2(Int):2008- Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Requirements
Incandescent general lighting service lamps (GLS)
Type of measure
Ban and Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Emissions
Green
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/9/REV.1 Australia 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment…
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989
Environment related objective
To comply with the Rotterdam Convention promoting shared responsibility and cooperative efforts among Parties in the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals in order to protect human health and the environment from potential harm; and

To ensure that no new chemicals are introduced into Australia unless they have been assessed for risks to public health, occupational health and safety and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989
Persistent organic pollutants including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated triphenyls (PCTs) and polychlorinated polyphenyls; Hazardous chemicals

These chemicals are considered to be highly toxic and virtually indestructible and a considerable danger to the environment.

PCB waste may also be imported under the Hazardous Waste (Regulations of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, provided all the requirements of that Act have been met.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/9/REV.1 Australia 2017 Air pollution reduction Import licences Manufacturing
MOTOR VEHICLES The Motor Vehicle Standards Act…
MOTOR VEHICLES

The Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) and the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989 and Determinations
Environment related objective
To ensure clean air and environmental performance standards are met
Measure description Coverage of the measure
MOTOR VEHICLES

The Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) and the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989 and Determinations
All new and used road vehicles
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Clean
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/9/REV.1 Australia 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Chemicals
Import licences for certain organochlorine…
Import licences for certain organochlorine chemicals as listed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 and Schedule 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations)
Environment related objective
To comply with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants in order to prevent harmful effects on animals, people and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import licences for certain organochlorine chemicals as listed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 and Schedule 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations)
Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) including the intentionally produced persistent organic pollutants that are listed under Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 in accordance with the Stockholm Convention

These chemicals are considered to be generally persistent in the environment, relatively toxic and bio accumulate in organisms.
Type of measure
Ban and Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Bio
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/9/REV.1 Australia 2017
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Import quotas, Other environmental requirements
 Chemicals, Manufacturing
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas…
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
Ozone depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC); Methylbromide; Synthetic greenhouse gases

The requirements of the licensing system are:
o Controlled substances:
o Import, export or manufacture of methyl bromide
o Import, export or manufacture of bulk HCFCs, with import quotas set in line with Montreal Protocol phase-out obligations and Australia’s domestic policy to accelerate phase-out of HCFCs;
o Import, export or manufacture of bulk hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride, with no restrictions on quantity.

• Essential use:
o import, export or manufacture of bulk chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform and bromochloromethane approved for essential use by the parties to the Montreal Protocol.
• Used substances:
o import and export of bulk used chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, bromochloromethane, methyl bromide and hydrochlorofluorocarbons.
Precharged equipment containing synthetic greenhouse gases and HCFCs

The import and manufacture of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment charged with an HCFC refrigerant, designed to operate only using a HCFC refrigerant or containing insulating foam manufactured with a HCFC is prohibited under the legislation, unless an exemption has been granted. These exemptions were reviewed for 2015 apply to:
• chillers charged with HCFC-123 (to 31 December 2015);
• replacement parts for existing HCFC air conditioning and refrigeration equipment (to 31 December 2019);
• components for existing high static ducted split system air conditioners to 30 June 2016);
equipment insulated with foam manufactured with HCFC (to 31 December 2019).

In addition, certain products containing, manufactured with or designed to operate using some ozone depleting substances are prohibited from import, export or manufacture unless the Minister has granted an exemption. An exemption under Section 40 of the Act is issued only where the use of a substance is essential for medical, veterinary, defence, industrial safety or public safety purposes and no practical alternative exists.
Type of measure
Licensing and quota restrictions on import, export and manufacture of ozone depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) and licensing of imports of methylbromide; Licensing requirements for import, export and manufacture of synthetic greenhouse gases and to import products containing synthetic greenhouse gases; and
Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Climate
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Green
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/9/REV.1 Australia 2017
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
Import licences, Other environmental requirements…
Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 All products/economic activities
32 GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS The Gene…
32 GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) - nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia.
Environment related objective
To protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with GMOs. The Gene Technology scheme also implements Australia’s obligations under Article 8(g) the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Voluntary system / industry self-regulation is not appropriate due to the level of public concern over the potential risks posed by GMOs.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
32 GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) - nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia.
All GMOs, whether created in Australia or imported are covered by the Gene Technology legislation.
Type of measure
Import and other requirements on creation,import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/9/REV.1 Australia 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Other
Import licences for radioactive substances under…
Import licences for radioactive substances under the Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations)
Environment related objective
To comply with Australia's international obligations under the Basel Convention on the Control of trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import licences for radioactive substances under the Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations)
Radioactive materials or substances including radium, radioactive isotopes or any articles containing any radioactive material or substance
Type of measure
Permission to import
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CAN/16 Canada 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Import licences, Risk assessment Agriculture
GROWER REQUESTED OWN USE (GROU) PROGRAM The…
GROWER REQUESTED OWN USE (GROU) PROGRAM

The Grower Requested Own Use (GROU) program allows growers to import the foreign version of a Canadian registered agricultural pesticide product, once approved for the Program by Health Canada. Before products are accepted in the GROU program (by way of an equivalency certificate), they are evaluated by scientists to identify if any chemical differences may lead to increased health or environmental risks.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through evaluations that aim to identify if any chemical differences may lead to increased environmental risks
Measure description Coverage of the measure
GROWER REQUESTED OWN USE (GROU) PROGRAM

The Grower Requested Own Use (GROU) program allows growers to import the foreign version of a Canadian registered agricultural pesticide product, once approved for the Program by Health Canada. Before products are accepted in the GROU program (by way of an equivalency certificate), they are evaluated by scientists to identify if any chemical differences may lead to increased health or environmental risks.
Foreign versions of Canadian registered products (pesticides)
Type of measure
Import certificate
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CAN/16 Canada 2017
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Mining, Other
5 NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT Nuclear Safety…
5 NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT
Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c.9) - comprehensive regulatory control system for the import, export, transfer, possession and use of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology). Under this system, any person proposing to conduct these activities in Canada must do so only in accordance with a licence. The Commission may not issue a licence unless it is satisfied that the applicant is qualified to conduct the activity to be authorized, and that the applicant will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment, the health and safety of persons, and the maintenance of national security and measures required to implement international obligations to which Canada has agreed.
Environment related objective
To ensure that the applicant [for importation of nuclear substances, equipment and technology) will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5 NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT
Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c.9) - comprehensive regulatory control system for the import, export, transfer, possession and use of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology). Under this system, any person proposing to conduct these activities in Canada must do so only in accordance with a licence. The Commission may not issue a licence unless it is satisfied that the applicant is qualified to conduct the activity to be authorized, and that the applicant will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment, the health and safety of persons, and the maintenance of national security and measures required to implement international obligations to which Canada has agreed.
Nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology) - Nuclear substances are defined in the NSCA (section 2), and include uranium, thorium, plutonium, deuterium and their respective derivatives and compounds, radioactive nuclides, and substances that are prescribed by regulation as being capable of releasing nuclear energy or as being required for the production or use of nuclear energy
Type of measure
Import licence and orders
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CAN/16 Canada 2017 General environmental protection Import licences Energy
6 NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD ACT National Energy…
6 NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD ACT
National Energy Board Act and the Part VI Regulations made thereunder control imports of natural gas, whether in gaseous or liquid state, by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers. Imports are authorized by both licences and orders. Licences are issued for long-term imports while orders are used in the case of long-term small volume imports, emergency imports or and short-term large volume imports
Environment related objective
The [main] purpose of licensing is to ensure that long-term imports of gas are in the public interest. However, an application for a licence may be refused for failure to meet criteria set out in the Part VI Regulations, which include, inter alia: environmental requirements and the granting of export authorization by the appropriate foreign government agency.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6 NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD ACT
National Energy Board Act and the Part VI Regulations made thereunder control imports of natural gas, whether in gaseous or liquid state, by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers. Imports are authorized by both licences and orders. Licences are issued for long-term imports while orders are used in the case of long-term small volume imports, emergency imports or and short-term large volume imports
Imports of natural gas, whether in gaseous or liquid state, by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers
Type of measure
Import licence
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment