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Enabling Component of India HPMP
Kakuko Nagatani-YoshidaPolicy and Enforcement Officer, CAP
ROAPUNEP, Bangkok
New Delhi, October, 2011
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Areas of Enabling ComponentStrategy for enforcement capacity
building
Awareness and information outreach
(Non-investment part of the) Service Sector strategy
Promoting Climate and Energy benefits
Product stewardship for efficient management and disposal of
ODS
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Strategy for Enforcement Capacity BuildingObjectives:Appropriate
vigilance on entry of HCFCs, HCFC blends and HCFC-based equipment.
This could include control of chemicals which ODS are commonly
mis-declared.Improved availability and accessibility of information
and tools for shipment inspection. Increased coordination among
agencies of the Central and the State governments for ODS policy
enforcement and ODS trade control.Monitoring of cross-border trade
and exchange of information
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Reporting ParticipantCase ReportedODS Seizure TypeODS in No of
Containers/ cylindersODS in KgEquipment contains ODSArmenia1
R-50215 2400China1 CFC-121,140 15,5040Gambia1 HCFC-2212 1920Hong
Kong1 CFC-12100 16000Croatia1 R-134A10 1600India3 R-22 & R-22
Mixture1,139 18224170Kenya1 CFC-1237 5920Sweden7 CFC-12, R-134a,
R-600A0 0472Thailand4 CFC-12 & HFCF-221,766 25,2860Uzbekistan4
CFC-12,HCFC-22, R-134a, R-600a46 73626Poland1 HCFC-222
140Bahrain(by RILO ME)1 CFC1-2, HCFC-2260 9600Total26 4,327 63,508
668
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Strategy for Enforcement Capacity Building (continued)
Activities proposed:Customs Training ToT; Refresher Training
Programmes; upgrading of E- Learning Programme; Special Training on
ODS Identification and inspectionMonitoring of Cross border and
International Trade - coordinating with the new Authorised Economic
Operator programme/ Post Clearance Audit mechanism; updating of
HCFCs info in the existing Risk Management System; use of informal
Prior Informed Consent (iPIC)Decentralized Policy and Enforcement
TrainingCapacity building of Defense Forces and other enforcement/
security forcesPartners:Ozone Cell, MOEFNational Academy for
Customs Excise and Narcotics (NACEN)Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence (DRI)Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)A
strategy for disposal of seized ODS?
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Awareness & information outreachObjectives:To create
awareness among stakeholders about:Information on restriction on
use of HCFCsTimelines of the phase-out Information on the new
technologies and alternatives to HCFCsPolicies and regulatory
aspectsPartners: Industry associations (i.e. RAMA, IPUA), large
manufacturers, dealers and vendorsTarget Audience: Primary:
Stakeholders of each of the three sectors and sub-sectors
Secondary: Policy makers, government representatives (National,
State and Local level), Media & Public/End-Users,
Academic/Research institutions & Industrial Laboratories (e.g.
IITs and CSIR units) -- with a specific focus on RAC sectors).
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Outline of the StrategyPhase IPhase II201020152030Build long
term associations and partnershipsInform, Educate &Communicate
(ICE) to create mass awareness GovernmentofficialsIndustry
&AssociatesMass media &Communication Educational
Campaigns(Posters, Films etc)Mass Media(TV, Radio &
Print)Interactive BehaviouralChange Communication (BCC)to induce
mindset & habit Tier ITier IITier IIIFocus: Generic
AwarenessFocus: Alternatives and trainingKnowledge kiosks,bulk SMS,
posters etc
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Awareness & information outreach (continued)ActivitiesFor
the primary targetStakeholder workshops especially for the informal
sectors.National consultations to understand the progress of the
phase-out.Customised training kits for relevant groupsTraining of
TrainersInformation dissemination through sector-specific
newsletters and magazinesDevelop technical\training filmsUpgrade
and update industry websitesWorking with ACREX India- International
Workshop and onsite seminar and hands-on technical workshops on
relevant topics for the AC industry
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Awareness & information outreach (continued)Other
activitiesFor Secondary Stakeholders: Media and the PublicMedia kit
for journalists This can contain an overview of the recent
phase-out progress, updates, media FAQs, phase-out timelines and
other information related to the issue, etc. Advertisements in
national and regional newspapers and industry magazines and
newsletters.Facilitate publication of articles/feature stories in
national and regional papers.Media consultations to monitor and
evaluate the communication strategy and incorporate their
suggestions in the strategy.Issuing two press releases a year on
the progress of the plan.Exploring collaboration with BEE on their
energy labeling campaigns for air conditioners Sensitising the
Future - Debate, quiz, poster making competitions for schools and
colleges across India on the issue. The three best posters will be
a part of the national campaign.Setting up Knowledge Kiosks at
prominent public places; on HCFC-free appliances, generic
information on HCFC and its phase-out and can be placed in retail
stores.
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As part of the Service Sector Strategy
ActivitiesRAC & refrigerant dealer half day awareness
workshops (6 with approx. 50 participants/workshop)Development of a
websitePosters for servicing enterprises (will be disseminated
during training programmes)Flyers for training promotions (a total
of 50,000 flyers for the entire duration of the project, Phase
I)Setting up incentive schemes for early replacement of HCFC
equipmentFacilitating establishment of an RAC service enterprises
association (pilot in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai); Support will
consist of initial consultancy for setting up the association and
organisation of 2 member meeting.Newsletter (volume = 5000 in 2012,
7500 in 2013, 10000 in 2014)Multimedia Campaign
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Addressing MOP Decision XIX/6: climate and Energy
benefitsIntegrated Standards and Labelling Programme (ISLP)Super
Efficient Equipment Programme (SEEP)EE Public ProcurementEquipment
replacement using DSMStrategic partnerships with BEE/ EESLLinkages
with programmes and projects like the World Bank Chiller
projectReview of policy measures and incentives for ozone and
climate friendly technologies.
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Climate and Energy benefits (continued)
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Product Stewardship for efficient management and disposal of
ODS
Regulatory Framework for efficient management and safe disposal
of ODS with fiscal incentives Promotion of market for safe disposal
of ODS- investment in disposal facilities, distribution network,
marketing/ awareness, etc. Facilitating investments in disposal
facilitiesEngagement with the industry, entrepreneurs on the
technologies available for disposal Feasibility study for
distribution networkMarketing/ awareness
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Product Stewardship (continued)
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We would like to know .What would be the most urgent action, up
to 2015, in the Strategy for enforcement capacity building?
Based on technology selection discussions in this consultation,
any adjustment needed to the proposed focus of the Awareness &
information outreach strategy? (about the information to be
provided, target audience, timing of activities)
Any feedback on:Climate and Energy benefits Product stewardship
for efficient management and disposal of ODS
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