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Executive Decree No. 44321 on ozone-depleting substances
Costa Rica 2023 In force National
INTE E13-1:2023 on energy efficiency for AC motors, three-phase induction, squirrel cage type
Costa Rica 2023 In force National
Law No.23579 prohibiting oil and natural gas exploration and exploitation
Costa Rica 2023 Announced National
Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa
South Africa 2022 In force National
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2022 Amendment
South Africa 2022 In force National
Planned PLDV emission standard in the Green Transport Strategy
South Africa 2022 Announced National
SANS 10400-XA:2021 - National Building Regulations: Energy usage in buildings
South Africa 2021 In force National
Carbon Tax Act (Act No. 15/2019)
South Africa 2019 In force National
INTE E13-1 MEPS for Motors
Costa Rica 2017 Ended National
Compulsory Specifications for Energy Efficiency and Labelling of Electrical and Electronic Apparatus (VC 9008)
South Africa 2016 In force National
Montreal Protocol - Kigali Amendment
Costa Rica 2016 Announced International
Montreal Protocol - Kigali Amendment
South Africa 2016 Announced International
Regulations Regarding the Mandatory Blending of Bio-fuels with Petrol and Diesel (Government Notice No. R. 671)
South Africa 2015 In force National
List of activities which result in atmospheric emissions which have a significant detrimental effect on the environment
South Africa 2013 In force National
Regulation on Emission of Atmospheric Pollutants from Indirect Type Boilers and Furnaces
Costa Rica 2012 In force National
National Moratorium for oil exploitation
Costa Rica 2011 Ended National
SANS 10400XA - Part XA: Energy Usage in Buildings
South Africa 2011 Ended National
Executive Decree 35091 on Biofuels Regulation
Costa Rica 2009 In force National
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004
South Africa 2005 In force National
Air Quality Act
South Africa 2004 In force National
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (As amended in 2008)
South Africa 2004 In force National
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002
South Africa 2002 In force National
Montreal Protocol - Beijing Amendment
Costa Rica 1999 Announced International
Montreal Protocol - Beijing Amendment
South Africa 1999 Announced International
Montreal Protocol - Montreal Amendment
Costa Rica 1997 Announced International
Montreal Protocol - Montreal Amendment
South Africa 1997 Announced International
Regulation No. 25584 on the Rational Use of Energy - Air conditioners
Costa Rica 1996 In force National
Montreal Protocol - Copenhagen Amendment
Costa Rica 1992 Announced International
Montreal Protocol - Copenhagen Amendment
South Africa 1992 Announced International
Montreal Protocol - London Amendment
Costa Rica 1990 Announced International

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