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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Agriculture, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other | 15 Under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment…
15 Under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 as amended, and in line with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), persons are not permitted to import certain items into Antarctica. This legislation applies to Australian nationals for all areas south of 60° south and for foreign nationals to the Australian Antarctic Territory only.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Agriculture, Other | 16 The purpose of the Territory of Heard Island…
16 The purpose of the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987 is the preservation and management of the Territory for the protection of its environment and wildlife.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Manufacturing | 17 The prohibition was brought into effect in…
17 The prohibition was brought into effect in advance of point of sale restrictions for these products. Note that as no incandescent lighting of this type is manufactured in Australia this is an effective means of implementing the phase-out. The Licensing system is administered by the Residential Energy Efficiency Branch, Department of Environment and Energy,
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Import licences | Chemicals | 18 Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction…
18 Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS), established under the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 (IC Act). AICIS aids in the protection of the Australian people and the environment through the regulation of the introduction of industrial chemicals, the assessment and evaluation of the introduction and use of certain industrial chemicals and providing information and recommendations to promote their safe use.
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. |
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Air pollution reduction | Import licences | Manufacturing | 19 Importation into Australia of new and used…
19 Importation into Australia of new and used road motor vehicles is controlled under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) and the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989 and Determinations. Anticipated to commence by 1 July 2021, the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019 and Determinations will control the future importation into Australia and provision of new and used road motor vehicles. Importation of new and used vehicles that do not meet relevant ADRs is restricted and subject to controls to ensure that Australian safety and environmental standards are not compromised.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Agriculture, Chemicals | 22 The importation of certain organochlorine…
22 The importation of 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 is prohibited unless written permission, either from the Minister responsible for the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources or an authorized officer, is provided to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
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Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Export quotas, Import quotas
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Chemicals, Manufacturing | 23 Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas…
23 Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989: The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances - chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, bromochloromethane and methyl bromide (for non quarantine and pre-shipment use) is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the parties to the Montreal Protocol. The phase out of ozone depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) under the Montreal Protocol is almost complete. Control measures for HFCs under the Kigali Agreement to the Montreal Protocol commenced on 1 January 2019 to phase-down the production and import of HFCs.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/AUS/13 | Australia | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Ban/Prohibition, Import licences | Chemicals | 25 The importation of radioactive substances and…
25 The importation of radioactive substances and goods containing radioactive substances is prohibited under the provisions of the Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) unless the permission in writing is granted by the Australian Minister for Health, the CEO of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) appointed in writing by the Minister, or an Australian Public Service employee assisting the CEO appointed in writing by the Minister as an authorised officer, and presented to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation. In order for a permit to be considered, the entity taking possession of the sources, including the recipient/s, must be hold a valid and current radiation licence to possess, sell or store radioactive substance, where required. The Radiation Licence is obtained from the relevant Commonwealth, state or territory radiation regulatory control authority where required.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/19 | Canada | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
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Import licences | Other | 5. Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c…
5. 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 license. The Commission may not issue a license 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.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/19 | Canada | 2020 | Other environmental risks mitigation | Import licences, Other environmental requirements | Energy | 6. The National Energy Board Act (the NEB Act)…
6. The National Energy Board Act (the NEB Act) was repealed and replaced with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (the CER Act). The Canadian Energy Regulator Act and the National Energy Board Act Part VI (Oil and Gas) Regulations (Part VI Regulations) made under the predecessor NEB Act 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.
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. |
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