PREAMBLE

The Environment Protection Agency was created by an Act of Legislation in 2002 with mandate to ensure the protection, conservation, monitoring and sustainable use of the environment and its natural resources. The Agency ensures the enforcement of environmental regulations, standards and guidelines in collaboration with relevant institutions as required by the Environmental Protection and Management Law (EPML) of the Republic of Liberia. It has the mandate to coordinate, monitor and regulate all activities of all entities, and individuals relating to the environment issues. The sole intent of the EPA is to safeguard and preserve the environment for present and future generations. Consequently, the EPA deems it necessary to revise the Amended Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations. This instrument to serve as a tool for the regulation, monitoring and evaluation of Ozone Depleting Substances or activities within the Republic of Liberia.