VERIFICATION REPORT

EXECUTIVE SUMMERY

The verification of national HCFC consumption for the years 2013 2014 was undertaken by the national
expert during the period July August 2015 in cooperation with Albanian National Ozone Unit. All
information and documents required for the verification were received from different sources such as:
Direct contacts with all importers of ODS during 2013 and 2014;
Direct contacts with importers of equipment, end users, service shops, RAC associations;
Ministry of Environment ODS import quotas and import licenses issued;
General Department of Customs actual ODS imports for 2013 and 2014;
National policies and procedures on ODS imports and exports;
Government enforcement structure for ODS imports and exports;
Other documents related to licenses, trade names, labeling, to be presented to customs by importers
and exporters of ODS.

In order to conduct the verification, the consultant met representatives from Ministry of Environment,
General Department of Customs, National Licensing Center, National Institute of statistics, importers of
ODS during 2013 - 2014, RAC associations.

The verification reviews national legislation, policies and procedures on ODS imports/exports, such as:

Channel of communication between Ministry of Environment, National Licensing Center and

Customs;
Authorized list of importers/exporters and distributors;
Conditions of issuing licenses;
Administrative procedures and documentation;
System of monitoring and reporting on exports of ODS;
Sanctions or penalties to be imposed on violation of legal regulation;
Mechanisms and capacity for prosecution and enforcement;
National system of harmonized custom codes in order to identify ODS and ODS mixtures;
Procedures to be applied in case of suspicious shipment;
Sampling or other identification used.

A draft verification report was prepared with main findings and was shared with UNIDO for comments and
suggestions. After taking into consideration all comments received the final verification Report has been
submitted to UNIDO.

BACKGROUND

HCFC Phaseout Management Plan (HPMP) for the Republic of Albania was approved at its 64 Meeting of
the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol held in
Montreal, Canada from 25 to 29 July 2011.

According to the Decision XIX/6 for Article 5 countries, the accelerated Phase-out schedule for HCFC-s
against the baseline level (the average of the HCFC-s consumption in the years 2009 2010) is:
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 Freeze in 2013
10% reduction by 2015
35% reduction by 2020
67.5% reduction by 2025
Phase out by 2040, while allowing an annual average of 2.5% for servicing during the period 2030
2040.

The Government of the Republic of Albania committed to reduce the consumption of HCFC-s by 35% from
the calculated baseline by the year 2020 as in the Table below:

Table 1

Ro 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 201 202 Tota
w Particulars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 l
1.1 Montreal
Protocol
reduction
schedule of
n/a n/a 6.00 6.00 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40 3.90 n/a
Annex C,
Group 1
substances
(ODP tones)
1.2 Maximum
allowable total
consumption
of Annex C, n/a n/a 6.00 6.00 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40 3.90 n/a
Group 1
substances
(ODP tones)
1.3 Total phase-out of HCFC-22 agreed to be achieved under this Agreement (ODP tones) 1.80
1.4 Phase-out of HCFC-22 to be achieved through previously approved projects (ODP tones) 0.00
1.5 Remaining eligible consumptions of HCFC-22 (ODP tunes) 3.90

The First stage of the HCFC Management Plan covers the freeze of HCFC-s consumption in 2013 (baseline
level is average annual consumption in 2009 2010), 10% reduction of HCFC-s consumption by 2015 and
subsequent 5% reduction each year till 2020.

The second tranche of the HCFC phase-out management plan (HPMP) was approved by the Executive
Committee at its 70th meeting in July 2013. The project is being implemented jointly by United Nations
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in the
amount of US$ 92,000 for UNIDO and US$ 20,000 for UNEP. The aim of the project is to implement
activities that will help the country to meet compliance targets under the Montreal Protocol.

The second tranche of the HCFC phase-out management plan (HPMP) was approved to meet a 35%
reduction of the HCFC consumption baseline by 1 January 2020. The Government of Albania has already
developed policies and regulations to support the HCFC phase-out, which include a licensing and quota
system to control the import/export of HCFCs.

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There is no production of ODS in the Republic of Albania, which means that the consumption of HCFC-s is
equal to Imports minus Export.

Objectives

The main objective of the HPMP is to enable the Government of Albania to phase-out the HCFC-s
consumption as approved at the 64th Meeting of the Executive Committee. The monitoring and the audit
services of the HPMP is focused on these issues:

Verification of annual consumption of HCFC-s for 2013 and 2014;

Existing legislation in place and planed review legislation;
Training of refrigeration servicing technicians in good servicing practices. Training of customs
officers on implementing the HCFC licensing system and on identification of HCFC refrigerants
and blends;
Recovery and recycling scheme;
Monitoring, evaluation and recommendations

1. Verification of annual consumption of HCFC-s

According to the DCM No. 290, dated 04.28.2010.For some changes and addition to the DCM No.
453, dated 23.06.2005 importing of Ozone Depleting Substances, included in Annex C, group 1, is
allowed only on the bases of annual quotas approved for Albania.

The quota system is defined for each year. Ministry of Environment is the only responsible body for
import permits for ODS and alternatives.

For the year 2013, the quota of importing HCFCs has been 108 MT. This quota has been divided by
the Ministry of Environment between these companies:

Table 2

QUOTA
COMPANY ADRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE MT
PERSON NUMBER

Lagjia 16 Prilli, Rruga

"KEDO" shpk "Leonrei", P. 26, Fier Pajtim Seitaj +355684033345 40
Lagjia "Apollonia", Rruga
"A V A" shpk "29 Nentori", Fier Luci Celaj +355692086382 40

Lagjia "Kryengritja e fierit",

"AMIS" shpk Rruga Vlores, Fier Agim Mitri +355692070257 28
Total 108

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 Realized imports during the year 2013 are given in the table below:

Table 3

HCFC-22
N Recover R- R-
Company R-410 R-404 R-507
R ed and 407 600A
New
reclaime
d
1 AVA shpk 39,984 3,052
2 AMIS shpk 22,604 8,160 220
3 KEDO shpk 40,528 1,526 1,370
A2N - Climatic Systems
3,859 1,753 454.36 681
4 shpk
5 FRIGOALBM 3,294.85 9.8 11.35
GAZRA TEKNIKE
2,183
6 SHQIPERISE
7 BEAIR TECHNOLOGY 3,000
8 ZHAKLIN SERVIS 1,360
9 ROTOFAB-FRIGO SHPK 700
103,11
Total 8568.8
6 8,160 10204.85 2607.3 692.3 1370

Annual consumption for 2013, verified through examination of different sources of information was
found to be 103,116 kg HCFC-22. The imports of HCFC-22 for 2013 are below the maximum
allowable total consumption for Albania as per current Agreement.

Conclusion: Albania is in compliance with the current Agreement.

Realized imports during the year 2014 are given in the Table 4:

HCFC- R-410A R-134A R-407 R-404

NR Company
22 (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg)
1 VILSON DHIMA 29,902 1,520 8,652 1,520 1,480
2 KEDO shpk 7,630 1,620
3 A2N TERMOKLIMA 6,265.2

4 FRIGOALBM 4,116.5 490

5 BEAIR TECHNOLOGY 3,550
6 MESSER ALBAGAZ 2,100
7 ARREDO FAB STUDIO 1,400
GAZRA TEKNIKE TE
508,5 226
8 SHQIPERISE
9 FAIK BEKTESH 1,090

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 10 PETCOR INTERNATIONAL 1,320
Total 29,902 21,360.2 8,652 1,746 11,730

Annual Consumption of HCFC-22 for 2014, verified through examination of different sources of
information was found to be 29,902 kg, far below the maximum allowable total consumption for
Albania as per the current Agreement.

Conclusion: Albania is in compliance with the current agreement.

2. Existing legislation in place and planed review legislation

2.1 Legal framework

Albania has ratified the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol in October 1999 with the Law No.
8463, dated 03.10.1999.

Albanian Parliament has ratified all the amendments to the Montreal Protocol as follows :

The London Amendment to the Montreal Protocol with the Law No. 9484, dated 02.03.2006;
The Copenhagen Amendment to the Montreal Protocol with the Law No. 9480, dated 16.02.2006;
The Montreal Amendment to the Montreal Protocol with the Law No. 9485, dated 06.03.2006;
The Beijing Amendment to the Montreal Protocol with the Law No. 9485, dated 06.03.2006;

The approval of the Council of Ministers' Decree No.453 dated 23.06.2005 on "Taking the measures for
the removal of the Ozone Depleting Substances has been very important.

By this DCM in Albania are prohibited:

Production of Ozone depleting substances, products that contain substances listed in Annex A, B,
and E of the Montreal Protocol;
Import and dumping in the market, the export and transit of products containing Ozone depleting
substances and equipment that use substances listed in Annexes A, B, and E of the Montreal
Protocol;
Use of Ozone depleting substances and products that containing these substances, which are used
in agriculture.

Decision No. 290, dated 04.25.2010 "For some changes and additions to the decision No. 453 dated
23.06.2005 of the Council of Ministers" has decided that in Albania are prohibited:

Production of Ozone Depleting Substances, products and mixtures that contain substances listed in
Annex A, B, C and E of the Montreal Protocol;
Import, marketing, export and transit of products containing mixtures of Ozone Depleting
Substances and equipment that use the substances listed in Annexes A, B ,C and E of the Montreal
Protocol;
Release into the air of Ozone Depleting Substances listed in Annex A, B, C and E of the Montreal
Protocol;
Import of Ozone Depleting Substances, their products, equipment that contains such substances,
from a country that is not a party to the Montreal Protocol;

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 Using Ozone Depleting Substances and products that contain these substances, which are used in
agriculture as fumigants;
Export of Ozone Depleting Substances and products that contain them and used equipment, to a
country that is not a party to the Montreal Protocol;
Import of Ozone Depleting Substances recycled or reclaimed;
Import of Ozone Depleting Substances included in Annex C, group I is allowed only on the basis
of annual quotas set out in their diagram, approved for Albania.

2.2 The process of issuing import licenses for ODS

Licenses and permits issue in the Republic of Albania are stipulated in the appendix of the Law Nr.10081,
date 23.02.2009, On the Licenses, Authorization and Permits in the Republic of Albania, amended .
Furthermore, in the Annex 1 and 2, of the DCM Nr. 385, date 26.05.2009, For the licenses and permits
processed by or through National Licensing Center and other common legal amendments, amended, issued
pursuant to the Law Nr. 10081, are stipulated the licenses and permits handled by or through the National
Licensing Center, and the ones handled without the involvement of the NLC.

One of the licenses stipulated in Annex 1, of the DCM Nr. 538, is also the license import of waste for
recycling, processing purposes and/or use or import of ozone-depleting substances", with the code III.3.
This license is conceived as license of group 3, it is handled through the NLC and Ministry of Environment,
which verifies the fulfillment of licensing criteria. The legal time period available to the Ministry of
Environment for the final decision-making is 20 days.

The application procedure commences with the legal representative or another authorized person of the entity
that shall obtain the respective license, going at the service windows of the NCL. He/She submits the
application altogether with all the required documentation. The application is then automatically sent by the
electronic system to the registrar of the NLC, who after preliminary reviewing it, decides for the
approval/refusal of the case.

In case of preliminary approval by the registrar, the case is automatically forwarded to the Ministry of
Environment. The Ministry of Environment reviews the cases according to their order of submission. After
the review of the fulfillment of criteria for issue of the license, through an analyze and evaluation of all
information needed in cooperation with the National Agency of Environment and NOU, Ministry of
Environment decides for the approval or the refusal of the application according to the Quota approved for
Albanian for the recent year. In the event of the non-publication of the answer within the stipulated time
periods, or if the refusal does not contain the reason of the refusal, it is considered as silent consent of the
other institution.

The procedure followed by the Ministry of Environment for coordinating the process of assessing the
application which was forwarded by the NLC, with its subordinate institutions and other relevant institutions,
is stipulated in the DCM No.453 dated 23.06.2005, amended.

2.3 Application for import license of ODS - criteria and documents

Albania has a registration system for companies which apply for permit of import of waste for recycling,
processing purposes and/or use or imports of ODS. To register the companies have to provide the following
documents:

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
Ministry of Economic Development,
Trade and Entrepreneurship

Proof and supporting documents Category/Subcategory: III.3 - Import of waste for recycling,
processing purposes and/or use or import of
ozone-depleting substances
Group: III (Ministry of Environment)
Detailed list of documents Detailed criterion for which they are used
Adaptability of staff competence and experience
Certificate of the technical director Proves the criterion of technical director
Employment contract with the technical director or another competence and experience.
form of mutual commitment of the subject with the technical Proves the employment relations of the
director Technical Director with the subject.
Legal basis: DCM no.538, dated.26.05.2009 Legal basis: DCM no.538, dated.26.05.2009
Adaptability of equipment, technology and premises with the standards of service
Ownership and/or lease premises documents Proves adaptability of equipment, technology
List of equipment and premises with the standards of service
Legal basis: DCM no.538, dated.26.05.2009 Legal basis: DCM no.538, dated.26.05.2009

Supporting documents
Act of registration of the subject according to the legislation in force.
Identification document, recognized by law, of the person who Passport or Identity Card
submits the application in the name of the subject.
Authorization which proves that the person submitting the According to the attached form (in Albanian).
application in the name of the subject, unless he/she is the
head of the subject, he/she is authorized by the subject in
question to apply for the license and make the required
declarations in the name of the subject.

Supporting Documents for NPO-s

Act of registration of the subject according to the legislation in
force. 1. Certificate issued by the General
Directorate of Taxation
2. Court decisions
3. Historical company extract
4. Articles of incorporation of the
company
5. Statute of the company

Identification document, recognized by law, of the person who Passport or Identity Card
submits the application in the name of the subject.

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 Authorization which proves that the person submitting the According to the attached form (in Albanian).
request in the name of the subject, if he/she is not the head of
the subject, is authorized by this subject to request the license
and make the required declarations in the name of the subject.
Period required to take the decision: 20 days

Validity period No deadline.

NLC fee ALL 100

Payment instructions: For the payment, the respective Ministry will

provide you with information about the account
number.

* All the documents must be authentic or certified copies. These documents are scanned and
returned upon completion of application.

The format of the Import Permit of ODS and other documents are attached to this Verification Report,
Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.

3. Training of refrigeration servicing technicians in good servicing practices. Training of

customs officers on implementing the HCFC licensing system and on identification of HCFC
refrigerants and blends;

3.1 Training of refrigeration servicing technicians in good practices

Three training workshops were organized under the HPMP Tranche 2 in different cities in Albania. These
training workshops were attended by 87 technicians from service sector of refrigeration and 69 of them
received certificate of participation. The technicians that participated in the training were apprentice
technicians and multi-craft trades people. Most of them run their businesses in different cities of the country.

The workshops were well attended from all participants and related staff during workshop's days. The
participants were invited from major refrigeration and air-conditioning installations, service workshops and
the training institute. Most of the participants were senior technical persons involved in operation,
maintenance and servicing of various types of refrigeration and air-conditioning appliances and equipments.

Theoretical topics covered in the workshops are:

Ozone Layer Protection

Vienna Convention on Ozone Layer Protection and Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete
the Ozone Layer
Legislation national response

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 HPMP at national level to phase out HCFCs
Synthetic HFCs (saturated and unsaturated) as alternative refrigerants to HCFCs, their
characteristics and environmental impacts
Natural refrigerants (HCs, Ammonia and CO2) as alternatives to HCFCs, their characteristics and
specific properties.
Good practices in refrigeration sector
Recovery, Recycling and Reclaim of Refrigerants
Review of Tools and Equipments used in servicing of Refrigeration Appliances

Practical sessions

Practice training during the second day aimed to help technicians achieve maximum performance to
improve the A/C and refrigeration system efficiency. To achieve this, technicians are taught with good
practices in refrigeration sector. They were concentrated mainly in recovery, recycling and reclaim of
refrigerants practice.

Technicians are divided into small groups for the practical training. Each of the technicians has done the
practice with one of the trainers using the following equipment:

Digital weight scale

Two stage rotary vacuum pump
Electronic leak detector
Portable Oil free recovery unit
Refrigerant recycling module in rugged portable case
Refillable refrigerant recovery cylinder equipped with double valve for liquid and vapour transfer
Multifunctional automatic unit for servicing Air conditioning and cooling systems

After theoretical and practical testing, the participants have received the certification of participation in the
Training of Technicians on Good Practice in Refrigeration.

The training workshops organized under the HPMP, Tranche 2 are:

a) Training of Technicians on Good Practice in Refrigeration, 27 28 February 2014,

ABA Business Center, Tirane

NOPIU (National Ozone and Project Implementation Unit) in cooperation with Albanian RAC
Associations and United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) organized a Training Workshop on
Good Practice in Refrigeration Sector from 27 28 February in Tirana, ABA Business Center. In this
workshop participated 25 technicians and only 22 of them received certificates.

During the first day, technicians got theoretical knowledge about introduction of Montreal Protocol and
HPMP at national level to phase out HFCF, alternative refrigerant to HCFC, good practice in refrigeration
sector, recovery recycling and reclaim of refrigerant and tools, equipment used in refrigeration.

The second day was practical training of technicians to have a better understanding of air conditioning and
refrigeration system. The practice helped the technicians to achieve great performance to improve the air
conditioning and refrigeration system efficiency. During the practical training technicians are taught with
good practices in refrigeration sector. They are focused mainly in recovery, recycling and reclaim of
refrigerants.

List of Certified Participants is attached to this Verification Report, Appendix 3.

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 b) Training of Technicians on Good Practice in Refrigeration, 28 30 April, Hotel
Majestic, DURRES

From the 28th to 30th of April, is organized the Training of Technicians on Good Practices in Refrigeration,
in the Majestic Hotel premises, Durres. In this seminar participated 28 technicians from service sector of
refrigeration, mainly from Durres city and the areas close to it and 24 of them received certificate of
participation. Almost all the technicians work on site by performing direct services to refrigerators and air
conditioning appliances. They work on different companies or are self-employed.

During the first day of the seminar were addressed topics related with theoretical knowledge about
introduction of Montreal Protocol and HPMP at national level to phase out HFCF, alternative refrigerant to
HCFC, good practice in refrigeration sector, recovery recycling and reclaim of refrigerant and tools,
equipment used in refrigeration,.

During the second day, continued the theoretical presentation related with Good practices in refrigeration
sector. The participants interest was mainly concentrated in Recovery, Recycling and Reclaim of
refrigerants and Review of tools and equipments used in servicing of refrigeration appliances. The
participants discussed for a long time after each presentation. In the conclusion of the second day, the
participants in the seminar completed the theoretical test.

In the third day, it was organized the practice with groups made of three technicians. Each group performed
the practice using all the equipments from the start until the end of the process. The third day of the seminar
is considered the most interesting day by the participants as it was related directly with their everyday work.

The seminar was concluded by making the respective conclusions and also with the certificate issuing
ceremony.

List of Certified Participants is attached to this Verification Report, Appendix 3.

c) Training of Technicians on Good Practice in Refrigeration, 28 30 October, University

PAVARESIA, VLORE

From the 29th to 30th of October, it was organized the Training of Technicians on Good Practices in
Refrigeration, in the private University Pavaresia premises, Vlore (one of the best conference room in the
city). In this seminar took part 34 technicians from service sector of refrigeration, mainly from Vlora city
and Fier city. Only 23 of them received certificate of participation. Almost all the technicians work on site
by performing direct services to refrigerators and air conditioning appliances. They work on different
companies or are self-employed. In the seminar took part also some students from Industrial School
PAVARESIA, Vlore.

During the first day of the seminar were addressed topics related with theoretical knowledge about
introduction of Montreal Protocol and HPMP at national level to phase out HFCF, alternative refrigerant to
HCFC, good practice in refrigeration sector, recovery recycling and reclaim of refrigerant and tools,
equipment used in refrigeration

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During the second day, it was organized the practice with groups made of three technicians. Each group
performed the practice using all the equipments from the start until the end of the process. The second day
of the seminar may be considered the most interesting day by the participants as it was related directly with
their everyday work.

The seminar was concluded by making the respective conclusions and also with the certificate issuing
ceremony.

List of Certified participants is attached to this Verification Report, Appendix 3.

3.2 Training of customs officers on implementing the HCFC licensing system and on
identification of HCFS refrigerants and blend.

The Customs training workshop on monitoring and control of Ozone Depleting Substances is organized on
2 3 October, in Hotel Victoria, Tirana. This workshop is organized with the assistance of the international
resource person, Prof. Janusz Kozakiewicz and Mr. Mikheil Tushishvili, Programme Officer, UNEP DTIE.

The objective of Customs training workshop on monitoring and control of Ozone Depleting Substances was
to provide the customs and enforcement officers of Albania with the necessary practical skills and knowledge
to identify HCFCs and HCFCs containing equipment and to enable customs officers to get acquainted with
the ODSs regulations and other legislation regarding ozone issues and create awareness amongst customs
officers on their role in enforcing Montreal Protocol at the national level.

The meeting had the following other objectives to:

Share with the customs and enforcement officers information on the global aspect of trade in ODS
as well as on the most frequently used ODS smuggling methods and present actual cases of illegal
trade in ODS, specifically HCFCs

Demonstrate to the customs and enforcement officers the practical application of refrigerant
identifiers in identification of ODS and describe procedures for safe handling of ODS

Allow the customs and enforcement officers to learn how illegal HCFC shipments may be spotted
based on analysis of customs documents and through the use of refrigerant identifiers

Facilitate discussion between customs and environmental officers aiming at development of

suggestions regarding improvement of enforcement of the ODS legislation in Albania

The Participants were 20 officers from the General Directorate of Customs (customs officers from various
points of entry and customs sections - computer and data processing unit, document processing unit,
administration unit, enforcement officer etc.). The representatives of the Refrigeration Association which
exist in Albania were also present (one was also acting as National Consultant).

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Agenda of the Customs training workshop

2 DECEMBER, TUESDAY, 2014

09:00 09:30 Registration of participants

09:30 10:00 Official Opening of the Meeting

Welcome address and Opening remarks:

Mr. Pellumb Abeshi, Director General, Ministry of Environment of Albania

Mr. Mikheil Tushishvili, Programme Officer, UNEP
Ms. Mimoza Vokshi, Head of the NOPIU
Mr. Aleksander Muko, Director of Anti-trafficking, General Directorate of
Customs
Facilitator of the meeting Ms. Mimoza Vokshi, Head of the NOPIU

10:00 10:15 Introduction

Introduction of Participants
Introduction of Training Objectives
Participants Expectations
Dr. Janusz Kozakiewicz, International consultant, Poland
10:15 10:45 Introduction to Ozone Layer Depletion

Ozone in the atmosphere

Destruction of the Ozone Layer
Effects of Ozone Layer depletion
Ms. Mimoza Vokshi, Head of the NOPIU

Q&A, Discussion

10:45 11:30 Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
Ozone Layer

The Montreal Protocol

Amendments and Adjustments
ODS and alternative substances
ODS Phase out schedules
Compliance mandates and Non-compliance procedures
HCFCs Phase-out Management Plans
Challenges with compliance and enforcement
Mr. Mikheil Tushishvili, Programme Officer, UNEP
Q&A, Discussion

11:30 11:45 Coffee break

11:45 12:15 Global and regional context of trade in ODS and alternative substances

ODS producers and consumers

Most common trade routes
Specifics of the region
Dr. Janusz Kozakiewicz, International consultant, Poland

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 Q&A, Discussion

12:15 13:00 National legislation on import/export licensing (permitting) system

Institutional framework
National ODS regulations
Structure of national import/export licensing (permitting) system
Institutional arrangements and procedures to manage the system
Import quotas and application for permits and allowances
Information to importers, wholesalers and end-users
Enforcement and penalties
Ms. Alba Thoma, Head of Law Directory, Ministry of Environment of Albania

Q&A, Discussion

13:00 14:00 Lunch

14:00 14:15 Customs classification of ODS and alternative substances

Harmonized System (HS) Tariff Classification

New HS codes for ODS (2012) and ODS containing mixtures
HS codes for ODS containing equipment
- Dr. Janusz Kozakiewicz, International consultant, Poland

Q&A, Discussion

14:15 -15:00 Methods of identification of ODS

ASHRAE and UN numbers

Chemical names and formulas
CAS Numbers
Trade Names
Examples of HCFC containers and cylinders and HCFC-containing
equipment and goods
Identification of HCFC-containing equipment and goods
Refrigerant identifiers (theory)
Customs Quick Reference Tool
Dr. Janusz Kozakiewicz, International consultant, Poland
Q&A, Discussion

15:00 16:00 Illegal trade in ODS

Reasons for illegal trade

Consequences of illegal trade
Who is engaged in illegal trade?
Means of illegal trade
Examples of cases of illegal trade
How to combat illegal trade?
Dr. Janusz Kozakiewicz, International consultant, Poland
Q&A, Discussion

16:00 16:15 Coffee break

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16:15 17:00 Safe handling of ODS and hands-on session on using refrigerant identifiers in
practice
Safe handling of ODS
Demonstration of refrigerant identifiers
Hands-on work with refrigerant identifiers
Mr. Skender Basha, NOPIU consultant
Q&A, Discussion

17:00 18:00 Roundtable discussions and General feedback and comments from
participants for the 1st day of the workshop

18:00 Closure of the 1st Day

3 DECEMBER, WENDESDAY, 2014

09:00 9:30 Demonstration of Informal Prior Informed Consent system (iPIC)

Mr. Mikheil Tushishvili, Programme Officer, UNEP
Q&A, Discussion

09:30 09:45 The 4th edition of the ECA Regional Ozone Protection Award for Customs &
Enforcement Officers
Mr. Mikheil Tushishvili, Programme Officer, UNEP
Q&A, Discussion

09:45 11:00 Monitoring and control of ODS trade in Albania

Role of customs and other enforcement agencies in Albania
Application forms, permit/license forms, logistics and data management
Procedures of control of shipments of ODS and ODS-containing products
and equipment - checklist for Customs Officers
Risk profiling
Procedures of managing the seized ODS or products and equipment
containing ODS
Ms. Vasilika Kostallari, Anti-trafficking Law Enforcement Department,
General Directorate of Customs
Q&A, Discussion

11:00 11:15 Coffee break

11:15 13:00 Practical exercise on identification of ODS illegal shipments through

examination of customs documentation and visual inspection of cylinders
(part A) and through using refrigerant identifiers (part B)
Introduction to the practical exercise
Practical exercise on ODS identification - part A (participants will work in
groups of about 6 people to identify ODS in 2 different cylinders based on
information from customs documentation provided to them and on visual
inspection of containers)
Presentation of results of identification in part A by the representatives of
the groups
Practical exercise on ODS identification - part B (the same groups of
participants will identify ODS in the same 2 cylinders for each group -
using ODS identifiers)
Presentation of results of identification in part A by the representatives of
the groups and discussion of the overall results of the practical exercise
Led by Dr. Janusz Kozakiewicz, International consultant, Poland

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 13:00 14:00 Lunch

14:00 16:00 Break-out Session

1. How to effectively operate HCFC import/export licensing and quota systems
including mechanisms of tracking in Albania.

2. National challenges and way forward for enforcement of ODS legislation in

Albania.

3. Specific needs of Customs and enforcement authorities to implement MP

activities at the national level.
16:00 17:00 Reports back from groups and final recommendations
Led by Dr. Janusz Kozakiewicz, International consultant, Poland
and Ms. Mimoza Vokshi, Head of the NOPIU
17:00 17:30 Workshop evaluation and Conclusions
Completion of evaluation questionnaires
General feedback and comments from participants and organizers
17:30 Closure of the meeting

Recommendation from Customs Training workshop:

1. To improve the coordination between the institutions such as the Ministry of Environment, Customs
General Directorate, NOPIU, National Environmental Agency, Environmental Inspectorate
regarding import and export of ozone depleting substances.

2. The Ministry of Environment must inform the Customs General Directorate by official
communication about the annual import quota of ODS. Then Import Permits will be issued to
different subjects.

3. The contemporary identifiers which include a wider range of gases should be used in all customs
branches.

4. Annual training programs for the main customs branches staff need to be drafted related to the usage
of the new identifiers to reflect the changes in the refrigerants gases list as well as possible changes
in the respective legislation.

5. The Ministry of Environment must perform the review of the legal acts and regulations regarding
the procedures and documentation that the importing subject must present to the Customs Authorities
in order to perform the customs procedures.

6. The signing of a Collaboration Memorandum between the Ministry of Environment, the Customs
General Directorate and the NOPIU is recommended.

7. A legal procedure needs to be put in place for the final destination of refrigerant gases in the cases
of seizures by the Customs Authority.

8. To explore the possibility to equip the Customs General Directorate laboratory with identifier
equipments.

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 9. To review the Customs General Directorate module related to the risk profile.

10. To explore the possibility of ODS import through 3 or 4 customs branches which will be specialized
for these respective customs procedures.

4. Recovery and recycling programme

Recovery and recycling scheme works well but it was done individually by companies which work in this
sector. There is not a national R & R center for HCFCs till now. Companies and service shops that are
awarded with R & R equipment are obliged to report every year to the National Ozone the amount of
recovered and recycled refrigerants. There are 55 funded recycling machines and 17 funded recovery
machines in operation. Four R & R sets are delivered to vocational schools:

Gjergj Canco, Tirane

Beqir Cela, Durres
Pavaresia, Vlore
Arben Brozi, Shkoder

Data reported from companies and services shops for the year 2013 and 2014 are given in the table below
(in kg):

Table

Nr vice CITY CONTACT HCFC-22 HCFC-22

PERSON 2013 2014
a B c d e f
1 "AIBO" shpk Durres Ilir Thanasi 130 138
2 "Arvit Murriqi" Service Shkoder Arvit Murriqi 105 100
3 "Agim Gjolaku" Service Durres Agim Gjolaku 110 112
4 "Agushi" Service Korce Agron Agushi 85 92
5 "Albklima" shpk Tirane Kudret Morina 330 322
6 "Ali Tafili" Service Tirane Ali Tafili 76 70
7 "Memushi" Service Tirane Altin Memushi 85 87
8 "Arben Hoxha" Service Lushnje Arben Hoxha 66 60
9 "Arben Shehu" Service Fier Arben Shehu 138 140
10 "Cela" Service Kruje Arjan Cela 92 90
11 Kullolli Service Kavaje Arjan Kullolli 130 138
12 Privat Servis Tirane Arkad Iljazi 202 192
13 "AURORA" Kavaje Mentor Veizi 112 120
14 "Elektrolux" shpk Gjirokaster Alfred Bita 290 280
15 "Murati" Service Fier Besnik Murati 105 98
16 "Bujar Cela" Service Berat Bujar Cela 55 61
17 "Bushi" Service Tirane Bujar Bushi 385 312
18 "Degina" Tirane Petrit Sala 278 285
19 "FRIGO" Service Tirane Ilir Murati 85 88
20 "SBFD Frigo" Tirane Sokol Kupi 540 545
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 21 "Endrit Sulaj" Service Vlore Endrit Sulaj 83 90
22 "Koka" Service Tirane Enkelejd Koka 163 170
23 "Faik Hyseni" Service Fier Faik Hyseni 104 100
24 "Fatos Bici" Service Tirane Fatos Bici 88 90
25 "Fiqiri Hoxha" Service Kavaje Fiqiri Hoxha 68 70
26 "Frigo-Alb" sha Tirane Sokol Kullolli 193 170
27 "Gjon Paloka" Service Rreshen Gjon Paloka 43 45
28 "Kryeziu" Service Elbasan Ilir Kryeziu 68 65
29 "Ilir Mita" Service Korce Ilir Mita 66 70
30 "Irfan Zebi" Service Peshkopi Irfan Zebi 35 38
31 "Lala" Service Tirane Kapllan Lala 112 90
32 "Buhuri" Service Berat Kela Buhuri 45 40
33 "Kristaq Mato" Service Pogradec Kristaq Mato 32 35
34 "Kudret Kuce" Service Durres Kudret Kuce 68 70
35 "Ligor Gole" Service Korce Ligor Gole 42 40
36 "Luan Shahaj" Service Vlore Luan Shahaj 78 75
37 "Melsen Lamaj" Service Durres Melsen Lamaj 158 120
38 "Mustafa Bardhi" Service Kavaje Mustafa Bardhi 53 55
39 "Nazmi Sula" Service Lushnje Nazmi Sula 46 48
40 "Osman Xhepa" Service Lac Osman Xhepa 32 40
41 "Mitsubishi" Tirane Fredi Cara 180 184
42 Elektro - Ftohje" Tirane Reshat Kazani 190 196
43 "Zeneli" Service Lezhe Rexhep Zeneli 44 52
44 "Ranxha" Service Elbasan Robert Ranxha 52 55
45 "Karasani" Service Durres Romeo Karasani 180 182
46 "Rrapo Cela" Service Vlore Rrapo Cela 90 92
47 "Sefrigo" shpk Tirane Sefer Seferi 78 80
48 "Shkalla" shpk Tirane Nazmi Shkalla 76 82
49 "Sofigas" shpk Tirane Krenar Dobi 130 135
50 "Sokol Alibali" Service Shkoder Sokol Alibali 55 52
51 "Salati" Service Vlore Sokol Salati 52 55
Total 6,103 6,016

5. Conclusions and recommendations

Annual consumption of HCFCs in 2013 and 2014 is below the maximum allowable total consumption of
Annex C, Group I substances established by the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of
and the Executive Committee of the MLF. Albania is in compliance with the current Agreement.

Albania is an official candidate country for accessing the European Union. It would need to adjust the ODS
legislation to the European Regulation on ODS.

Training programme is very well organized. It is recommended to continue the training of technicians and
environment inspectors.

The recovery and recycling scheme is functioning well. It is recommended strengthening the cooperation
between the service shops for the R & R scheme.
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APPENDIX 1: The format of ODS Import Permit

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APPENDIX 2: List of certified participants

1) TRAINING OF TECHNICIANS ON GOOD PRACTICES IN REFRIGERATION

Tirane, 27-28 February 2014 , ABA BUSINESS CENTER

LIST OF CERTIFIED PARTICIPANTS

NR NAME COMPANY CITY TEL

1 AGIM SHKEMBI SBFD FRIGO TIRANE 0682096165
2 REVIN KAZANI ELEKTRO-FTOHJE TIRANE 0692239830
3 SAIT BAJRAMI Self Employed TIRANE 0695446083
4 FATOS BICI Self Employed TIRANE 0682224469
5 SHPETIM HASKO ABA Business TIRANE 0692365103
6 ARKAD ILJAZI PRIVAT SERVIS TIRANE 0682040770
7 EMILJO MOKRA Self Employed TIRANE 0682040350
8 NELSI LAMAJ Self Employed TIRANE 0694321897
9 DILAVER MURATI FRIGO TIRANE 0692560724
10 JURGEN MURATI FRIGO TIRANE 0692359403
11 ARBER TURVOLI Self Employed TIRANE 0694756423
12 ARBEN SHEHU Self Employed FIER 0682276088
13 BLENDI DOKU SBFD FRIGO TIRANE 0672511311
14 SOKOL KUPI SBFD FRIGO TIRANE 0682096165
15 ARBEN FESHTI Self Employed TIRANE 0682424821
16 EDMOND SHAHU Self Employed TIRANE 0683055529
17 JULJAN BANAJ ICE DRINK TIRANE 0697451611
18 ELMIR RRESHNJARI ICE DRINK TIRANE 0688277417
19 ELIS TODHE VINI 2 TIRANE 0662040833
20 BLERIM SINAROLLI VINI 2 TIRANE 0673126453
21 KLAJDI PRAI Self Employed TIRANE 0682199787
22 ELTION MAMAJ Self Employed TIRANE 0692192684

2) TRAINING OF TECHNICIANS ON GOOD PRACTICES IN REFRIGERATION

28 30 April, Hotel MAJESTIC, DURRES

LIST OF CERTIFIED PARTICIPANTS

NR NAME COMPANY CITY TEL

1 GAZMIR KARASANI Self Employed Kavaje 0682079098

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 2 VILSON KASO SEIT FRIGO Durres 0694323004
3 EDLIR TUKU DERO KLIMA Durres 0694132443
4 NDRICIM KULLOLLI DERO KLIMA Durres 0674013821
5 ALTIN LAMAJ SEIT FRIGO Durres 0696430111
6 DORJAN QYRA Self Employed Durres 0692252102
7 KLODIAN DOMI AIBA Durres 0696638199
8 MEVLUD KADRI KADRIU SERVIS Durres 0692439361
9 ARJAN XHEZAIRI KADRIU SERVIS Durres 0694146070
10 MALVIN KOKAJ Self - Employed Fushe - Kruje 0692516134
11 SKENDER SALAJ AIBA Durres 0666660753
12 PAMELA BALLIJU DRFPP Tirane 0695787828
13 SAZAN SOKOLI KARRIER Shijak 0682154742
14 ARBER JAUPI ERGO Rrushbull 0697667473
15 JURGEN MURATI FRIGO Durres 0693506343
16 SEIT BAJRAMI Self Employed Tirane 0695446083
17 KAMER LISAKU Q.F.PROF Durres 0682060416
18 RAMAZAN ZELA Self - Employed Rrushbull 0682122212
19 KLODIAN ALLA ERZEN SHPK Durres 0692274125
20 TEKI PRENCI Self Employed Durres 0682029577
21 HYSEN KOLA Self Employed Durres 0682046982
22 FATOS TOQE ERZENSHPK Durres 0695446012
23 SOKOL KARASANI Self Employed Kavaje 0682079036
24 EDMOND SHAHU EDIS SERVIS Durres 0683055529

3) TRAINING OF TECHNICIANS ON GOOD PRACTICES IN REFRIGERATION

29 30 October, VLORE

LIST OF CERTIFIED PARTICIPANTS

NR NAME COMPANY CITY TEL

1 KLEANTHI DARIDHI Self Employed Vlore 0696103675
2 ARBEN SHEHU Self Employed Fier 0682276088
3 ARTAN BANE Self - Employed Fier 0662234504
4 PAJTIM SEITAJ KEDO shpk Fier 0674033355
5 ERVIN HAXHO Profesion Klima Vlore 0682950723
6 MELSEN LAMAJ Self Employed Vlore 0692744982
7 KELMEND KACIQI SIDO shpk Vlore 0698169995
8 KOSTA KACIQI SIDO shpk Vlore 0694899943
9 ENDRIT SULAJ SULAJ shpk Vlore 0693567093

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10 VERO SULAJ SULAJ shpk Vlore 0692449307
11 MIHAL GJINKO ARBERI Elektro Vlore 0698324015
12 DURIM BINAJ BINAJ shpk Vlore 0696251668
13 KASTRIOT SENAJ Self - Employed Vlore 0696668303
14 TAULANT BRAHIMUCO Shk Ind PAVARESIA Vlore 0692934175
15 KALO DEMAJ DRFPP Vlore 0692317136
16 ARDI SKENDAJ Skendaj shpk Vlore 0692032569
17 EDMOND GJIKOKAJ Big Market Vlore 0692053378
18 BRUNILDA DAUTI ARMANI shpk Vlore 0682122212
19 ANDI XHAFAJ Xhafa shpk Vlore 0697910465
20 ENEA HODAJ Self Employed Vlore 0674456923
21 KLAUDIO RESULI Self Employed Vlore 0696946053
22 RONALDO BAJRAMAJ Self employed Vlore 0698631676
23 LUCIANO ALLUSHAJ Self Employed Vlore 0699525992

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