NORWAY: METHYLBROMIDE REGULATIONS PROHIBITING MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, EXPORT AND USE The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif.96.243. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: NORWAY. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): 2. Agency responsible: Norwegian Pollution Control Authority. Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above: 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Methyl bromide (CH3 Br). 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Draft Regulations Relating to Prohibition for the Manufacture, Import, Export and Use of Methyl Bromide. 6. Description of content: The regulations are laying down the provisions for the manufacture, import, export and use of methyl bromide, (CH 3 Br). 7. Objective and rationale: Protection of the ozone layer. 8. Relevant documents: The Montreal Protocol including its amendments. 9. Proposed date of adoption: 1 January 1997. Proposed date of entry into force: 1 January 1997. 10. Final date for comments: 1 October 1996. 11. Texts available from: National enquiry point (X) or address and telefax number of other body: Norwegian Pollution Control Authority, P.O. Box 8100 Dep., N-0032 OSLO, NORWAY. (267)

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