Annexes to COM(2012)643 - Fluorinated greenhouse gases

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dossier COM(2012)643 - Fluorinated greenhouse gases.
document COM(2012)643 EN
date April 16, 2014
ANNEX I

FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES REFERRED TO IN POINT 1 OF ARTICLE 2

SubstanceGWP (1)
Industrial designationChemical name

(Common name)
Chemical formula
Section 1: Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
HFC-23trifluoromethane

(fluoroform)
CHF314 800
HFC-32difluoromethaneCH2F2675
HFC-41fluoromethane

(methyl fluoride)
CH3F92
HFC-125pentafluoroethaneCHF2CF33 500
HFC-1341,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethaneCHF2CHF21 100
HFC-134a1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethaneCH2FCF31 430
HFC-1431,1,2-trifluoroethaneCH2FCHF2353
HFC-143a1,1,1-trifluoroethaneCH3CF34 470
HFC-1521,2-difluoroethaneCH2FCH2F53
HFC-152a1,1-difluoroethaneCH3CHF2124
HFC-161fluoroethane

(ethyl fluoride)
CH3CH2F12
HFC-227ea1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropaneCF3CHFCF33 220
HFC-236cb1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropaneCH2FCF2CF31 340
HFC-236ea1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropaneCHF2CHFCF31 370
HFC-236fa1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropaneCF3CH2CF39 810
HFC-245ca1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropaneCH2FCF2CHF2693
HFC-245fa1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropaneCHF2CH2CF31 030
HFC-365 mfc1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutaneCF3CH2CF2CH3794
HFC-43-10 mee1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentaneCF3CHFCHFCF2CF31 640
Section 2: Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
PFC-14tetrafluoromethane

(perfluoromethane, carbon tetrafluoride)
CF47 390
PFC-116hexafluoroethane

(perfluoroethane)
C2F612 200
PFC-218octafluoropropane

(perfluoropropane)
C3F88 830
PFC-3-1-10

(R-31-10)
decafluorobutane

(perfluorobutane)
C4F108 860
PFC-4-1-12

(R-41-12)
dodecafluoropentane

(perfluoropentane)
C5F129 160
PFC-5-1-14

(R-51-14)
tetradecafluorohexane

(perfluorohexane)
C6F149 300
PFC-c-318octafluorocyclobutane

(perfluorocyclobutane)
c-C4F810 300
Section 3: Other perfluorinated compounds
sulphur hexafluorideSF622 800



(1) Based on the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, unless otherwise indicated.



ANNEX II

OTHER FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES SUBJECT TO REPORTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 19

SubstanceGWP (1)
Common name/industrial designationChemical formula
Section 1: Unsaturated hydro(chloro)fluorocarbons
HFC-1234yfCF3CF = CH24 Fn  (2)
HFC-1234zetrans — CHF = CHCF37 Fn 2
HFC-1336mzzCF3CH = CHCF39
HCFC-1233zdC3H2ClF34,5
HCFC-1233xfC3H2ClF31 Fn  (3)
Section 2: Fluorinated ethers and alcohols
HFE-125CHF2OCF314 900
HFE-134 (HG-00)CHF2OCHF26 320
HFE-143aCH3OCF3756
HCFE-235da2 (isofluorane)CHF2OCHClCF3350
HFE-245cb2CH3OCF2CF3708
HFE-245fa2CHF2OCH2CF3659
HFE-254cb2CH3OCF2CHF2359
HFE-347 mcc3 (HFE-7000)CH3OCF2CF2CF3575
HFE-347pcf2CHF2CF2OCH2CF3580
HFE-356pcc3CH3OCF2CF2CHF2110
HFE-449sl (HFE-7100)C4F9OCH3297
HFE-569sf2 (HFE-7200)C4F9OC2H559
HFE-43-10pccc124 (H-Galden 1040x) HG-11CHF2OCF2OC2F4OCHF21 870
HFE-236ca12 (HG-10)CHF2OCF2OCHF22 800
HFE-338pcc13 (HG-01)CHF2OCF2CF2OCHF21 500
HFE-347mmy1(CF3)2CFOCH3343
2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanolCF3CF2CH2OH42
bis(trifluoromethyl)-methanol(CF3)2CHOH195
HFE-227eaCF3CHFOCF31 540
HFE-236ea2 (desfluoran)CHF2OCHFCF3989
HFE-236faCF3CH2OCF3487
HFE-245fa1CHF2CH2OCF3286
HFE 263fb2CF3CH2OCH311
HFE-329 mcc2CHF2CF2OCF2CF3919
HFE-338 mcf2CF3CH2OCF2CF3552
HFE-338mmz1(CF3)2CHOCHF2380
HFE-347 mcf2CHF2CH2OCF2CF3374
HFE-356 mec3CH3OCF2CHFCF3101
HFE-356mm1(CF3)2CHOCH327
HFE-356pcf2CHF2CH2OCF2CHF2265
HFE-356pcf3CHF2OCH2CF2CHF2502
HFE 365 mcf3CF3CF2CH2OCH311
HFE-374pc2CHF2CF2OCH2CH3557
- (CF2)4CH (OH)-
73
Section 3: Other perfluorinated compounds
perfluoropolymethylisopropyl-ether (PFPMIE)CF3OCF(CF3)CF2OCF2OCF310 300
nitrogen trifluorideNF317 200
trifluoromethyl sulphur pentafluorideSF5CF317 700
perfluorocyclopropanec-C3F617 340Fn  (4)



(1) Based on the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, unless otherwise indicated.

(2) GWP according to the Report of the 2010 Assessment of the Scientific Assessment Panel (SAP) of the Montreal Protocol, Tables 1-11, citing two peer-reviewed scientific references. http://ozone.unep.org/Assessment_Panels/SAP/Scientific_Assessment_2010/index.shtml

(3) Default value, global warming potential not yet available.

(4) Minimum value according to the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.



ANNEX III

PLACING ON THE MARKET PROHIBITIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 11(1)

Products and equipment

Where relevant, the GWP of mixtures containing fluorinated greenhouse gases shall be calculated in accordance with Annex IV, as provided for in point 6 of Article 2
Date of prohibition
1.Non-refillable containers for fluorinated greenhouse gases used to service, maintain or fill refrigeration, air-conditioning or heat-pump equipment, fire protection systems or switchgear, or for use as solvents
4 July 2007
2.Non-confined direct evaporation systems that contain HFCs and PFCs as refrigerants
4 July 2007
3.Fire protection equipment
that contain PFCs4 July 2007
that contain HFC-231 January 2016
4.Windows for domestic use that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases
4 July 2007
5.Other windows that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases
4 July 2008
6.Footwear that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases
4 July 2006
7.Tyres that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases
4 July 2007
8.One-component foams, except when required to meet national safety standards, that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases with GWP of 150 or more
4 July 2008
9.Aerosol generators marketed and intended for sale to the general public for entertainment and decorative purposes, as listed in point 40 of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, and signal horns, that contain HFCs with GWP of 150 or more
4 July 2009
10.Domestic refrigerators and freezers that contain HFCs with GWP of 150 or more
1 January 2015
11.Refrigerators and freezers for commercial use (hermetically sealed equipment)
that contain HFCs with GWP of 2 500 or more1 January 2020
that contain HFCs with GWP of 150 or more1 January 2022
12.Stationary refrigeration equipment, that contains, or whose functioning relies upon, HFCs with GWP of 2 500 or more except equipment intended for application designed to cool products to temperatures below – 50 °C
1 January 2020
13.Multipack centralised refrigeration systems for commercial use with a rated capacity of 40 kW or more that contain, or whose functioning relies upon, fluorinated greenhouse gases with GWP of 150 or more, except in the primary refrigerant circuit of cascade systems where fluorinated greenhouse gases with a GWP of less than 1 500 may be used
1 January 2022
14.Movable room air-conditioning equipment (hermetically sealed equipment which is movable between rooms by the end user) that contain HFCs with GWP of 150 or more
1 January 2020
15.Single split air-conditioning systems containing less than 3 kg of fluorinated greenhouse gases, that contain, or whose functioning relies upon, fluorinated greenhouse gases with GWP of 750 or more
1 January 2025
16.Foams that contain HFCs with GWP of 150 or more except when required to meet national safety standards
Extruded polystyrene (XPS)1 January 2020
Other foams1 January 2023
17.Technical aerosols that contain HFCs with GWP of 150 or more, except when required to meet national safety standards or when used for medical applications
1 January 2018



ANNEX IV

METHOD OF CALCULATING THE TOTAL GWP OF A MIXTURE

The GWP of a mixture is calculated as a weighted average, derived from the sum of the weight fractions of the individual substances multiplied by their GWP, unless otherwise specified, including substances that are not fluorinated greenhouse gases.

,

where % is the contribution by weight with a weight tolerance of +/– 1 %.

For example: applying the formula to a blend of gases consisting of 60 % dimethyl ether, 10 % HFC-152a and 30 % isobutane:



→ Total GWP = 13,9

The GWP of the following non-fluorinated substances are used to calculate the GWP of mixtures. For other substances not listed in this annex a default value of 0 applies.

SubstanceGWP (1)
Common nameIndustrial designationChemical Formula
methaneCH425
nitrous oxideN2O298
dimethyl etherCH3OCH31
methylene chlorideCH2Cl29
methyl chlorideCH3Cl13
chloroformCHCl331
ethaneR-170CH3CH36
propaneR-290CH3CH2CH33
butaneR-600CH3CH2CH2CH34
isobutaneR-600aCH(CH3)2CH33
pentaneR-601CH3CH2CH2CH2CH35 (2)
isopentaneR-601a(CH3)2CHCH2CH35 (2)
ethoxyethane (diethyl ether)R-610CH3CH2OCH2CH34
methyl formateR-611HCOOCH325
hydrogenR-702H26
ammoniaR-717NH30
ethyleneR-1150C2H44
propyleneR-1270C3H62
cyclopentaneC5H105 (2)



(1) Based on the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, unless otherwise indicated.

(2) Substance not listed in the Fourth Assessment Report adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, default value on the basis of the GWPs of other hydrocarbons.



ANNEX V

CALCULATION OF THE MAXIMUM QUANTITY, REFERENCE VALUES AND QUOTAS FOR PLACING HYDROFLUOROCARBONS ON THE MARKET

The maximum quantity referred to in Article 15(1) shall be calculated by applying the following percentages to the annual average of the total quantity placed on the market into the Union during the period from 2009 to 2012. From 2018 onwards, the maximum quantity referred to in Article 15(1) shall be calculated by applying the following percentages to the annual average of the total quantity placed on the market into the Union during period 2009 to 2012, and subsequently subtracting the amounts for exempted uses according to Article 15(2), on the basis of available data.

YearsPercentage to calculate the maximum quantity of hydrofluorocarbons to be placed on the market and corresponding quotas
2015100 %
2016–1793 %
2018–2063 %
2021–2345 %
2024–2631 %
2027–2924 %
203021 %

The maximum quantity, reference values and quotas for placing hydrofluorocarbons on the market referred to in Articles 15 and 16 shall be calculated as the aggregated quantities of all types of hydrofluorocarbons, expressed in tonne(s) of CO2 equivalent.

The calculation of reference values and quotas for placing hydrofluorocarbons on the market referred to in Articles 15 and 16 shall be based on the quantities of hydrofluorocarbons producers and importers have placed on the market in the Union during the reference or allocation period but excluding quantities of hydrofluorocarbons for the usage referred to in Article 15(2) during the same period, on the basis of available data.

Transactions referred to in point (c) of Article 15(2) shall be verified in accordance with Article 19(6) regardless of the quantities involved.



ANNEX VI

ALLOCATION MECHANISM REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 16

1. Determination of the quantity to be allocated to undertakings for which a reference value has been established under Article 16(1) and (3)

Each undertaking for which a reference value has been established receives a quota corresponding to 89 % of the reference value multiplied by the percentage indicated in Annex V for the respective year.

2. Determination of the quantity to be allocated to undertakings that have submitted a declaration under Article 16(2)

The sum of the quotas allocated under point 1 is subtracted from the maximum quantity for the given year set out in Annex V to determine the quantity to be allocated to undertakings for which no reference value has been established and which have submitted a declaration under Article 16(2) (quantity to be allocated in step 1 of the calculation).

2.1.   Step 1 of the calculation

Each undertaking receives an allocation corresponding to the quantity requested in its declaration, but no more than a pro-rata share of the quantity to be allocated in step 1.

The pro-rata share is calculated by dividing 100 by the number of undertakings that have submitted a declaration. The sum of the quotas allocated in step 1 is subtracted from the quantity to be allocated in step 1 to determine the quantity to be allocated in step 2.

2.2.   Step 2 of the calculation

Each undertaking that has not obtained 100 % of the quantity requested in its declaration in step 1 receives an additional allocation corresponding to the difference between the quantity requested and the quantity obtained in step 1. However, this must not exceed the pro-rata share of the quantity to be allocated in step 2.

The pro-rata share is calculated by dividing 100 by the number of undertakings eligible for an allocation in step 2. The sum of the quotas allocated in step 2 is subtracted from the quantity to be allocated in step 2 to determine the quantity to be allocated in step 3.

2.3.   Step 3 of the calculation

Step 2 is repeated until all requests are satisfied or the remaining quantity to be allocated in the next phase is less than 500 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

3. Determination of the quantity to be allocated to undertakings that have submitted a declaration under Article 16(4)

For the allocation of quotas for 2015 to 2017 the sum of the quotas allocated under points 1 and 2 is subtracted from the maximum quantity for the given year set out in Annex V to determine the quantity to be allocated to undertakings for which a reference value has been established and that have submitted a declaration under Article 16(4).

The allocation mechanism set out under points 2.1 and 2.2 applies.

For the allocation of quotas for 2018 and every year thereafter, undertakings that have submitted a declaration under Article 16(4) shall be treated in the same way as undertakings that have submitted a declaration under Article 16(2).



ANNEX VII

DATA TO BE REPORTED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19

1.Each producer referred to in Article 19(1) shall report on:

(a)the total quantity of each substance listed in Annexes I and II it has produced in the Union, identifying the main categories of application in which the substance is used;

(b)the quantities of each substance listed in Annex I and, where applicable, Annex II it has placed on the market in the Union, specifying separately quantities placed on the market for feedstock uses, direct exports, producing metered dose inhalers for the delivery of pharmaceutical ingredients, use in military equipment and use in the etching of semiconductor material or the cleaning of chemical vapour deposition chambers within the semiconductor manufacturing sector;

(c)the quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II that have been recycled, reclaimed and destroyed, respectively;

(d)any stocks held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period;

(e)any authorisation to use quota, specifying relevant quantities, for the purpose of Article 14.

2.Each importer referred to in Article 19(1) shall report on:

(a)the quantity of each substance listed in Annex I and, where applicable, Annex II it has imported into the Union, identifying the main categories of application in which the substance is used, specifying separately quantities placed on the market for destruction, feedstock uses, direct exports, producing metered dose inhalers for the delivery of pharmaceutical ingredients, use in military equipment and use in the etching of semiconductor material or the cleaning of chemical vapour deposition chambers within the semiconductor manufacturing sector;

(b)the quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II that have been recycled, reclaimed and destroyed, respectively;

(c)any authorisation to use quota, specifying relevant quantities, for the purpose of Article 14;

(d)any stocks held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period.

3.Each exporter referred to in Article 19(1) shall report on:

(a)the quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II that it has exported from the Union other than to be recycled, reclaimed or destroyed;

(b)any quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II that it has exported from the Union to be recycled, reclaimed and destroyed, respectively.

4.Each undertaking referred to in Article 19(2) shall report on:

(a)the quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II destroyed, including the quantities of those substances contained in products or equipment;

(b)any stocks of each substance listed in Annexes I and II waiting to be destroyed, including the quantities of those substances contained in products or equipment;

(c)the technology used for the destruction of the substances listed in Annexes I and II.

5.Each undertaking referred to in Article 19(3) shall report on the quantities of each substance listed in Annex I used as feedstock.

6.Each undertaking referred to in Article 19(4) shall report on:

(a)the categories of the products or equipment containing substances listed in Annexes I and II;

(b)the number of units;

(c)any quantities of each substance listed in Annexes I and II contained in the products or equipment.



ANNEX VIII

CORRELATION TABLE

Regulation (EC) No 842/2006This Regulation
Article 1Article 1
Article 2Article 2
Article 3(1)Article 3(2) and (3)
Article 3(2), first subparagraphArticle 4(1), (2) and (3)
Article 3(2), second subparagraphArticle 3(3), second subparagraph
Article 3(2), third subparagraph
Article 3(3)Article 5(1)
Article 3(4)Article 4(3)
Article 3(5)Article 4(4)
Article 3(6)Article 6(1) and (2)
Article 3(7)Article 4(5)
Article 4(1)Article 8(1)
Article 4(2)Article 8(2)
Article 4(3)Article 8(3)
Article 4(4)
Article 5(1)Article 10(5) and (12)
Article 5(2), first sentenceArticle 10(1), (2) and (6)
Article 5(2), second sentenceArticle 10(10), first subparagraph
Article 5(2), third sentenceArticle 10(10), second subparagraph
Article 5(3)Article 3(4), first subparagraph and Article 10(3)
Article 5(4)Article 11(4)
Article 5(5)Article 10(13)
Article 6(1)Article 19(1) and Annex VII
Article 6(2)Article 19(7)
Article 6(3)Article 19(8)
Article 6(4)Article 20 and Article 6(2)
Article 7(1), first subparagraph, first sentenceArticle 12(1) first sentence
Article 7(1), first subparagraph, second and third sentenceArticle 12(2), (3) and (4)
Article 7(1), second subparagraphArticle 12(13)
Article 7(2)Article 12(1), second sentence
Article 7(3), first sentenceArticle 12(14)
Article 7(3), second sentenceArticle 12(15)
Article 8(1)Article 13(1)
Article 8(2)Article 13(2)
Article 9(1)Article 11(1)
Article 9(2)
Article 9(3)
Article 1021(2)
Article 11
Article 12Article 24
Article 13(1)Article 25(1), first subparagraph
Article 13(2)Article 25(1), second subparagraph
Article 14
Article 15Article 27
Annex I — Part 1Annex I
Annex I — Part 2Annex IV
Annex IIAnnex III