National Ozone Unit
The National Ozone Unit (NOU) was established within the Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP) of Armenia in January, 2005, within the framework of the “ODS Phase-out Country Programme”. The NOU consists of National Ozone Officer, an Assistant NOO, a secretary, several national experts engaged on a short term basis for various activities such as ODS data collection, ODS legislation drafting, delivery of training workshops, etc. UNEP provides policy support for development of sustainable ODS Phase-out structures and mechanisms.
The NOU develops a work plan within the national phase-out plan.
The NOU is involved in the drafting of the ODS licensing legislation for ODS import/export control and in the establishment of quota system for ODS.
NOU activities include:
- To establish requirements on the labelling of ODS and ODS using equipment and products;
- Elaborate the system of ODS emission regulation, including charges;
- Public awareness campaigns: the NOU prepares and distributes leaflets and posters aimed at the public awareness on ozone issues;
the NOU co-ordinates the preparation and publication of articles in national and local newspapers dedicated to ozone issues;
the NOU communicates with other mass media (TV and radio stations) on ozone related issues, organises public seminars on
ozone issues; and organises and celebrates Ozone-day celebrations.
- To collect data on ODS consumption, import/export and processes and analyses the data
- To collect data on recovered and recycled CFCs;
- To develop the national ODS phase-out schedule, including sector specific restrictions;
- To draft ODS licensing legislation for ODS import/export control, establishes quota system for imports;
- To submit annual reports on ODS consumption to the Ozone Secretariat;
- To submit progress reports and expenditure reports on implementation of the projects included in the ODS phase-out Country Programme.