CHAPTER VIFINAL PROVISIONS

Article 21Review

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The F1appropriate authority may, by regulations, amend Annexes I, II and IV on the basis of new Assessment Reports adopted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or new reports of the Scientific Assessment Panel (SAP) of the Montreal Protocol on the global warming potential of the listed substances.

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On the basis of information on the placing on the market of the gases listed in Annexes I and II, reported in accordance with Article 19, and on emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases made available in accordance with Article 20 F2the appropriate authority shall monitor the application and effects of this Regulation.

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No later than 31 December 2022, it shall publish a comprehensive report on the effects of this Regulation, including in particular:

(a)

a forecast of the continued demand for hydrofluorocarbons up to and beyond 2030;

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an assessment of the need for further action F4... in light of existing and new international commitments regarding the reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions;

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an overview of F5domestic and international standards, national safety legislation and building codes F6... in relation to the transition to alternative refrigerants;

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a review of the availability of technically feasible and cost-effective alternatives to products and equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases for products and equipment not listed in Annex III, taking into account energy efficiency.

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