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Standard Summary Project Fiche for the Transition Facility
1. Basic Information
1.1 CRIS Number: 2005/17360.04.01
Twinning number: EE/05/IB/EN/01
1.2 Title: Enhancing the capacity to reduce the emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases
in Estonia
1.3 Sector: Environment
1.4 Location: Estonia
2. Objectives
2.1 Overall Objective:
Status of the use and emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases established1
2.2 Project purpose:
Strong administrative capacity for the phase-out of fluorinated gases in Estonia
2.3 Justification:
The project aims at preparing Estonia for better implementation of the Kyoto Protocol which
was approved on behalf of the Community by decision 2002/358/EC (Council Decision of 25
April 2002 concerning the approval, on behalf of the European Community, of the Kyoto
Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the joint
fulfilment of commitments thereunder) and by the Estonian Government on 30 September
2004 as well as the forthcoming Regulation 2003/0189 (COD) on fluorinated greenhouse
gases and the Proposal for a Directive relating to emissions from air conditioning systems in
motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC that are planned to be passed
before project start and which establish a detailed framework for the system to be set up in all
member states for the reduction of emissions of fluorinated gases.
The project falls under the activities listed in the Estonian Environmental Action Plan
2001-2003:
Activity 4.1.4. - Drafting of a national programme for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
(2003-2012)
Activity 4.1.5. - Implementation of the National programme for reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions (2003-2012)
Activity 4.1.16 - Implementation of the National Programme for the Phase-out of Ozone
Depleting Substances is relevant, since those substances have in addition to ozone depleting
potential also significant greenhouse potential.
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The OO suggested by the European Commission to reduce the emissions of fluorinated gases cannot
unfortunately be used since it is impossible to support with an indicator - there are no baseline figures for the
emission of fluorinated gases available. It is also difficult to claim that we can reduce emissions when lots of
equipment that used to operate on ozone depleting gases is now switching over to greenhouse gases.
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The importance of issues related to climate change has also been addressed in the draft
Estonian Environmental Strategy up to year 2010 (Chapter 2.8: Climate Change and
Protection of the Ozone Layer).
Tackling climate change is a key priority in the Sixth Environment Action Programme of the
European Community (2001-2010), which emphasizes that this will be an outstanding
challenge for the next 10 years and beyond. The Kyoto Protocol obliges the parties to reduce
the emissions of the greenhouse gases included in Annex I (CO2, N2O, CH4, HFC, PFC and
SF6) by a certain percent. The parties can choose whether it commits to reduce the emissions
of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), dinitrogenoxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbosn (HFCs),
perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or sulphur hexafluoride (SF6).
During the period 2008-2012 Estonian will have to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases
by 8% compared to year 1990. In 1990, the emissions of CO2 from the combustion of fossil
fuels were 37 494 Gg and in 2000 16 495 Gg, which constitutes only 44% of the emissions of
year 1990. Thus, Estonia has already fulfilled the obligations of the Kyoto Protocol.
3. Description
3.1 Background and justification:
Under the Kyoto Protocol there are six gases that count towards an emissions reduction target.
They are CO2, CH4, N2O, HFC, PFC and SF6. The last three are man-made gases, sometimes
called 'potent industrial greenhouse gases' (PIGGs) or 'fluorinated greenhouse gases' (F-gases).
HFCs, PFCs and SF6 have extremely high global warming potentials and are being emitted at
a rapidly increasing rate. The main uses of HFCs are as refrigerants, cleaning solvents and
foam blowing agents. PFCs are used in semi conductor manufacture and as cleaning solvents,
and SF6 is used in high-voltage switch gear and magnesium production. Fortunately, they are
largely replaceable by commercially available natural compounds like hydrocarbons, ammonia
and CO2, or by alternative technologies and practices.
The new greenhouse gases are challenging in a climate context. The consumption of HFCs is
rising at present because since fluorinated gases are often used as replacement of ozone
depleting substances and we are in the midst of a process in which ozone depleting HCFCs are
being totally or partially substituted by HFCs.
Therefore, the link with Regulation (EC) 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer
is very important. Also, at the international level, there are growing links between the
Montreal and Kyoto Protocols at both the scientific and the policy level.
Estonia’s economy is very dynamic and growing fast. Although the Estonia’s National
Communication under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change states that there are
no such industrial branches in Estonia from where fluorinated gases could emit into the
atmosphere, industry as a sector of application of fluorinated gases cannot be ruled out in the
future. It is, however, known that such gases are widely used in the refrigeration sector and air
conditioners often run on e.g HFC 134 a in Estonia. Fluorinated greenhouse gases are also
imported in household and industrial refrigerators and air conditioners and other equipment
and products as well as in pure form. Unfortunately, there is no thorough data available about
the consumption of fluorinated gases in Estonia. The Ozone and Climate Unit at the Estonian
Environmental Research Centre (EERC) has in the course of building up its ODS (ozone
depleting substances) data bases also included HCFs whenever information was available but
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there are still major gaps in the collected data on fluorinated gases. Some awareness rising has
also already taken place.
During the preparation of the given Project Fiche the expertise of EERC and MoE specialists,
who are dealing with air quality, climate change and the protection of the ozone layer on day-
to-day basis, was applied. These experts, closely involved in the preparation of the project,
assessed the current situation, analysed the existing and soon inuring legislation as well as the
results of the previous projects (see p.3.2), made a gap analysis and estimated future needs. As
a result of this, the project objective, purpose and relevant activities have been clearly
identified an no additional feasibility study is deemed necessary
The project will assess to what extent the current system for ozone depleting substances can be
used in the context of fluorinated gases and what additional activities need to be taken. In
addition all missing inventories, strategies, programmes, guidelines, standards, legislative
provisions etc. will be prepared as well as public and industry awareness events and training
sessions will be conducted with an aim to first stabilize the emissions of fluorinated gases and
eventually reducing the emissions.
The project will also result in a series of awareness rising materials to 6 target groups being
produced and distributed as well as general information materials on climate warming,
connected with the topic of ozone depletion.
The project also involves a 10- day study tour to the staff of governmental authorities (8
persons) to a EU country to get a strong personal touch with practical implementation of
legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances in other Member
States. The study tour will be a follow up to the training sessions to be held in Estonia and
focus on administrative set-up, emission reduction measures as well as enforcement. In
addition, knowledge will be obtained from visiting a factory producing products operating on
fluorinated gases and facilities recycling/destructing ozone depleting substances/fluorinated
gases or products containing such substances.
The emphasis of a study tour needs to be placed on practical implementation of the legislation
on fluorinated gases and establishing professional daily contacts/networks.
The knowledge and practical experience gained during the study tour will be conveyed to all
other people dealing with the issue of fluorinated gases/ozone depleting substances in their
respective authorities in Estonia. This will be done as follows:
Environmental Inspectorate will train respective environmental inspectors at 7 regional
Inspectorates.
EERC will train additional staff working at the Centre.
Customs will hold a meeting to relevant staff working in the 5 Custom Houses.
In addition, experience will be transferred during daily working routines and training of new
staff to be employed in the future.
After project completion the administrative capacity of all institutions dealing with fluorinated
gases is expected to be considerably reinforced. In particular, the Estonian Environmental
Inspectorate and Customs will become more capable to enforce legislation on fluorinated
gases.
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The given project would follow-up a previous UN assistance. The UN projects have been
ended (for more information please see 3.2). The Republic of Estonia has taken project
ownership and considers it important to carry on with the started activities. A Climate and
Ozone Bureau has been set up at the Estonian Environmental Information Centre, which is
responsible for building up and running databases and the register of climate gases as well the
emission trading system. This unit hires 3 people and is directly financed from the state
budget.
The Ozone Office at the Estonian Environmental Research won the public procurement for
handling ozone depleting substances and fluorinated gases, as well as preparation of reports on
ozone depleting substances (implementation of EC Regulation 2037/2000 on substances that
deplete the ozone layer) to the Commission. The conclusion of the contract is finished.
National funding to continue the operation of the Ozone Office is also available. The staff at
the Estonian Environmental Research Centre (3 persons) has acquired good experience and
knowledge during the 4 year project, is equipped with the ODS recovery/recycling/storage
centre at Suur – Sõjamäe, Tallinn and is ready and well prepared to carry on with its activities.
Thus, there is absorption capacity available for the project at the EERC and the Environmental
Information Centre.
The type of contract to be used is Twinning. There is a need for a long-term expert (RTA).
Also the short terms experts cannot convey they expertise simultaneously. Other experts, who
will e.g. conduct the public and industry awareness campaign, set up the databases and
provide training will directly use the output of first experts. It is considered that 12 months is
optimum time for the implementation of the project. Indicative work plan is provided in
Annex 2.
Relevant NGOs (Refrigeration Association, Heat Pump Association, Home Appliance Service
Association) have been consulted during the project preparation and will be involved in
project implementation. It is considered important that these associations gather more
information on both legal requirements as well as good practices and alternatives and
eventually spread it among its members.
Coordination with Structural Funds
The given project is not eligible under technical assistance from Structural and Cohesion
Funds.
According to SPD (Estonian National Development Plan for the Implementation of the EU
Structural Funds – Single Programming Document 2004-2006) following actions for
developing environmental infrastructure are financed:
Water Protection and Use;
Renewable Energy;
Waste Management;
Biological and Landscape Diversity.
The given project does not fall under Structural Fund priorities.
The minimum budget for the Cohesion Fund is 10 millions EUR. The budget for the
given project is 672 000 EUR. In addition only pipeline projects presented in the
Reference Framework for the Cohesion Fund 2004-2006 in Environment Sector can be
approved. This project is out of the pipeline project list. However the results of the
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given project will be taken into account during the next programming for the period
2007-2013.
3.2 Linked activities:
There are no past Phare activities and projects in the field of fluorinated gases in Estonia.
However, during 2001-2004 The National Programme for the Phase-out of Ozone Depleting
Substances consisting of 4 projects funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) has
been carried out that can be directly linked to the proposed project:
– Institutional Strengthening (UNEP)
– Recovery and Recycling (UNDP)
– Regional Halons Management Bank (UNDP)
– Train the Trainers in Refrigeration (UNEP)
These projects were implemented by the Estonian Environmental Research Centre (EERC),
which won the relevant public procurement.
The Institutional strengthening project was foreseen to provide climate in the country for the
expeditious phase-out of ODS and timely phase-out of national ODS consumption; raise
awareness of the phenomenon of ozone depletion; ensure increased coordination, promotion
and monitoring in country activities for phasing out of ODS; improved reporting systems on
national data on ODS consumption; adopted alternative ODS technologies; enhanced
facilitation in the exchange of information with other Parties and organs established by the
Montreal Protocol.
As stated in the Mid Term evaluation report by the United Nations Environment Programme
for GEF-financed non-investment ozone-depleting substance projects for countries with
economies in transition “The institutional strengthening project has resulted in the national
ozone unit being up and running well, having accomplished all the undertakings envisaged at
the time of project document design and agreement. Data collection capacity is now there but
all the data has not yet been collected. Since the formulation of the original institutional
strengthening project document, however, a number of additional initiatives have been
completed”.
The Train the trainers project was launched in order to build the capacity of refrigeration
technicians to ensure ongoing use of good refrigeration service and maintenance practices for
systems using ODS. During the project 120 people were trained during train the trainers
workshops in good practices and up-to-date practices in handling CFC and HCFC were
conducted. In addition, 1 training centre (Maritime Academy) was equipped with relevant
training equipment
One part of the project was a training session conducted to customs and environmental
inspectors in November 2003. This was combined by elaboration and publication of relevant
guidebook, which is available at:
http://www.klab.ee/Osoonibyroo/KasiraamatTolli_KeskkInsp2003.pdf
The Recovery and Recycling project was foreseen to implement a national programme for
recovery/recycling of refrigerants. The project provided 50 recovery equipment and 50
manual recovery pumps and recovery bags to be distributed to largest CFC-12 users as well as
5 sets of recycling equipment. The companies, which were also trained during the project, are
bound to monthly reporting to the Ozone Office at the EERC.
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The Regional Halon Management Bank project established a regional halon management
scheme programme for the Baltic States. The project covered the establishment of a
centralised national recovery/recycling and storage centre in Tallinn, Estonia capable of
handling halon. Also, a workshop was conducted to the fire-fighting sector.
Previous and current Phare projects
The previous Phare Air Quality project ES98/IB-EN-01 (a) Air Accession was not linked to
current project. Although the objectives of the project were: to transpose EU legislation on
emissions into Estonian air and ambient air quality; to strengthen the institutional structures
for the implementation of relevant EC environmental directives related to emissions into the
air and ambient air quality and to develop the capacity of the institutions to carry out the tasks
defined in the directives and incorporated into Estonian air and environmental legislation -
fluorinated greenhouse gases were in principle overlooked. Occasionally, greenhouse gases in
general are mentioned in a very concise manner but there is not a single paragraph dedicated
to fluorinated greenhouse gases in the project and the national system to address these
particular gases in a comprehensive manner is still missing. The Air Accession project focused
primarily on conventional emissions, fuel quality and ozone depleting substances. The post
project training plan (article 6.2 on page 86 in final report), however, mentioned, that training
activities need to be continued. The project specified target groups and training needs, training
sites and methods as well pinpointed the items to be covered by each target group. It is also
mentioned sporadically that the knowledge on greenhouse gases and their emission sources
need to be strengthened.
In general, there is either no overlapping with the ongoing Phare air quality project
(Development of Estonian Air Quality Management System, No 2002/000-579.07.01). Only
the wide objectives: strengthening of administrative capacity in the field of air protection and
reduced air pollution are similar. The air quality project deals with the emissions regulated by
the Air Quality Framework Directive and its daughter directives, which set limit values for
pollutants. The aim of the overall AQMS is to make sure that emissions don't exceed
established limit values. There are no limit values for fluorinated gases. The owners of
equipment containing fluorinated gases shall make sure that their equipment does not leak.
The databases to be set up and training to be conducted are different.
The Phare fuel quality project Development of Estonian Fuel Quality Management System
(FQMS) (ES 2002/200-266.01.01) is neither linked to the project, since fluorinated gases are
not used as fuel. The project focuses on establishing the national fuel quality laboratory,
setting up a web-based fuel quality management system and training people to use the
equipment and database system. However, it can be claimed that the general goal of the
project to take measures to reduce air emissions is somewhat similar.
3.3 Results:
The results of the current project achieved by the end of the project are as follows:
1. Administrative tools for implementing the EC policy on fluorinated gases ready.
2. Emission control measures and supporting documents ready
3. Technical skills and awareness risen
Achieved results are verifiable and directly connected to the objectives of the project.
Verifiable indicators are presented in the log frame (see annex 1).
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3.4 Activities:
3.4.1 Contract 1: Twinning (12 months, TF 675 000 EUR + co-financing 25 000 EUR)
All twinning activities will be implemented in cooperation between Member State and
Beneficiary country experts.
The Member State partner can offer more than one expert to cover all of the activities foreseen
within the limits of one short term expertise
Resident Twinning Adviser (12 working months, TF 180 000 EUR)
Related to results 1, 2 and 3
Tasks:
- Project management and coordination of the activities of the team members in line
with the agreed work plan to enable timely completion of project outputs
- Preparation of project quarterly reports and supervision of the preparation and
production of tasks reports
- Identification of application areas for fluorinated gases in Estonia
- Conduct of a study on the consumption and emission of HFCs, PFCs and SF6 in
Estonia
- Preparation of the inventory of fluorinated gases together with the database expert
- Preparation of phase-out strategies in Estonia by sector of application in cooperation
with the Ministry of the Environment (Environmental Management and Technology
Department)
- Assessment of costs related to the implementation
of the proposed legislation on fluorinated gases (2003/0189 (COD) on fluorinated greenhouse
gases and Proposal for a Directive relating to emissions from air conditioning systems in
motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC)
- Preparation of a paper on possible technologies
used in handling waste containing fluorinated gases and a study on destruction options (pure
gases and foam) for Estonia and provision of related costs
- Conduct of a 10- day study tour to the staff of governmental authorities (8 persons)
The study tour will be a follow up to the training sessions to be held in Estonia and
focus on administrative set-up, emission reduction measures as well as enforcement. In
addition, knowledge will be obtained from visiting a factory producing products
operating on fluorinated gases and facilities recycling/destructing ozone depleting
substances/fluorinated gases or products containing such substances. (For more
information on the study tour please see 3.1)
Profile:
- Strong project management skills and experience
- Excellent computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Very good command of English (oral and written)
- Experience in the field of fluorinated gases as well as ozone depleting substances
- Wide knowledge of related EC legislation
- Appropriate university qualification in environmental sciences or other related
discipline
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RTA assistant (12 working months; TF 14 400 EUR) – contracted by CFCD
Related to results 1, 2 and 3
Tasks:
- Assisting the RTA and project experts in project implementation, production of project
reports and preparation of meetings, workshops and training courses
- Liaison between project experts and local authorities as well as NGO-s
- Arrangement of interpretation during training seminars and other project events and
meetings
- Editing of project documents and arrangement of translation for project documents
- Coordination of the translation of standards (e.g, EN 378-1, EN 378-2, EN 378-3, EN
378-4, ISO 1702 and ISO 14520* (parts 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11).
Consultation with relevant experts (inspection, refrigeration, fire fighting) in preparation
of standards
*At present a new standard series EN 15004 for fire fighting is being elaborated by CEN/TC
191, which will replace ISO 14520. Should this standard come in force by project start parts
1,4,5,6,7 shall be translated.
Profile:
- Very good computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Excellent English (oral and written)
- Translation experience
- Good communication and organization skills
- Full university degree
MS Project Leader (12 working days in Estonia over 12 consecutive months,
TF 20 000 EUR) Related to results 1, 2 and 3
Tasks:
- Overall co-ordination of the project;
- Leading the project activities.
Profile:
- Long-term civil servant from an EU Member State administration;
- Educated and experienced in the field of management and organization, with specialist
skills in implementing necessary changes in public administration and management;
- At least 3 years working experience in a leading management position
Short Term Expert 1: Legislation and enforcement (3 working months over project
duration, TF 45 000 EUR) Related to result 1
Tasks:
- Analysis of the tasks and responsibility areas assigned to competent authorities
- Elaboration of flow diagram (institutions/implementation)
- Identification of missing/weak links in institutional set-up and provision of
recommendations for optimum institutional set up and arrangements
- Charting of obligations arising from the international treaties tackling fluorinated gases
as well as proposed EC legislation on fluorinated gases
- Legal gap analysis
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- Assessment of current supervision system and
preparation of recommendations and relevant legal provisions for an efficient supervision
system
- Assessment of the efficiency of current penalty system and elaboration of
recommendations and relevant legal provisions for effective and dissuasive penalty system
- Preparation of supervision and enforcement scheme and provision of cost assessment
in cooperation with the Environmental Inspectorate
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 1
Profile:
- Experience in assessing the set-up of public administration and management
- Legislative experience
- Strong experience in the field of enforcement systems
- Wide knowledge of EC legislation
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel)
- Very good command of English (oral and written)
- Legal degree or university degree in public administration
Short Term Expert 2: Emission control (6 working months over project duration,
TF 90 000 EUR) Related to result 2
Tasks:
- Elaboration of incentives* to promote the recovery/recycling/reclamation of
fluorinated gases;
- Assessment of the applicability of the existing system for
recovery/recycling/reclamation of ozone depleting substances to fluorinated gases;
- Preparation of recommendations* to improve the recovery/recycling/reclamation
system of fluorinated gases in Estonia
- Elaboration of concise yet comprehensive “Good practices handbook” by target sectors
(refrigeration/air conditioning, waste handling, fire fighting, solvents, foam blowing, heat
pumps) together with training experts;
- Preparation of a guidebook for leak detection and inspection for environmental
inspectors;
Suggestion of other means for reducing emissions;
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 2
*Wherever possible the output shall be based on legal gap assessment and shall also be
formulated in the form of potential legal provisions.
Profile:
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel)
- Very good command of English (oral and written)
- 5 year experience in the field of fluorinated gases as well as ozone depleting
substances
- Wide knowledge of fluorinated gases and related EC legislation
- University degree (preferably related to refrigeration or related technical substance)
Short Term Expert 3: Standardization and accreditation (3 working months over project
duration, TF 45 000 EUR) Related to result 1
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Tasks:
- Cooperation with the Refrigeration Association and Rescue Board and other relevant
institutions in translation of standards (EN 378-1, EN 378-2, EN 378-3, EN 378-4, ISO
14520 (parts 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11)
- Cooperation with the Standard Board and the Ministry of the Environment to
undertake the approval of the translated standards (EN 378-1, EN 378-2, EN 378-3, EN
378-4 and ISO 14520* (parts 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11) by the Standards Board
- Preparation of the EERC for accreditation to conduct inspections according to EN
ISO/IEC17020: 2004 “General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies
performing inspection”
- Preparation of the Estonian counterpart to conduct inspections of fire fighting systems
according to ISO 14520* “Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems” or ISO/IEC17020: 2004
“General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection”
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 3
*At present a new standard series EN 15004 for fire fighting is being elaborated by CEN/TC
191, which will replace ISO 14520. Should this standard come in force by project start parts
1,4,5,6,7 shall be translated.
Profile:
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel)
- Very good command of English (oral and written)
- 3 year experience in the field of implementing relevant inspection systems
- University degree
Short Term Expert 4: IT and Databases (2 working months over project duration,
TF 30 000 EUR) Related to result 1
Tasks:
- Setting up of a web based database of the users of fluorinated gases in Estonia (starting
from 3 kg) in close cooperation with the Environmental Information Centre and the
Estonian Environmental Research Centre
- Setting up of a web-based database of recovered/recycled/reclaimed fluorinated gases
in Estonia in close cooperation of the Environmental Information Centre and the Estonian
Environmental Research Centre
- Connecting the databases with the existing databases and the environmental register
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 4
Profile:
- In-depth knowledge of IT systems, databases and web-design
- Experience in working with some of the following programmes:MySQL, MS Access,
Oracle, Progress, Postgres, MS SQL, Interbase
- Good English (oral and written)
- Good communication skills
* The EERC is currently performing public procurement for the set-up of a database. The future database on
fluorinated gases shall be linked to this database. It is estimated that the winner of the tender will be known in
summer 2005 and the database set-up by end of 2005.
Short Term Expert 5: Training (4 working months over project duration, TF 60 000
EUR) Related to results 1 and 3
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Tasks:
- Assessment of existing competence requirements
- Assessment of the applicability of the existing training programmes for ozone
depleting substances for fluorinated gases
- Adaptation of current training plans and elaboration of training modules to be included
in the curricula of the educational institutions training staff dealing with fluorinated gases
(Maritime Academy, Maritime School of the Maritime Academy, Public Servant
Academy, OÜ Õpikoda)
- Elaboration of missing training and certification programmes and revision of existing
programmes to fully cover the need of fluorinated gases (e.g. fire, solvent and foam sector
not covered)
- Provision of suggestions for relevant legal provisions
- Preparation of a guidebook for customs and environmental inspectors explaining the
requirements stemming from the EC Regulation on ozone depleting substances 2037/2000
as well as the proposed legislation on fluorinated gases helping them distinguish between
the two group of substances and identify the products containing ozone depleting
substances and fluorinated gases
Arrangement of 3 1-day training sessions by sector of application (e.g. refrigeration/air
conditioning, heat pumps/ waste handlers / fire fighting, foam blowing,
solvents)Arrangement of a joint 1-day training session of general nature to relevant
officers at the Ministry of the Environment, Environmental Information Centre,
Estonian Environmental Research Center, Statistical Board, Ministry of Economy
and Communications, Rescue Board
- Arrangement of a 2-day training session to customs and environmental inspectors
- Preparation of training materials for all target groups (refrigeration/air conditioning,
heat pumps, waste handlers, fire fighting, foam blowing, solvents; general training session;
environmental and customs inspectors) in cooperation of specific trainers (STE 6)
Preparation and completion of task report 5 (incorporating the reports of training sessions)
Profile:
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel)
- Very good command of English (oral and written)
- Wide knowledge of EC ODS Regulation 2037/2000 and the proposed EC legislation
on fluorinated gases
- Experience in organizing training courses
- University degree
Short Term Expert 6: Pool of trainers (2 working months over project duration,
TF 30 000 EUR) Related to result 3
Tasks:
- Training (refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, heat pumps/ waste / fire
fighting, foam blowing, solvents) (3 separate 1-day training sessions)
- Training of relevant officers at the Ministry of the Environment, Environmental
Information Centre, Estonian Environmental Research Center, Statistical Board, Ministry
of Economy and Communications with its institutions (1 joint general training session)
- Training for customs officers and environmental inspectors (one 2-day training
session)
Profile:
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- Experienced in giving training courses
- 3 years experience in the relevant field (illegal trade, products containing ODS and
fluorinated greenhouse gases, enforcement; operation of refrigeration, heat pump fire
fighting systems operation on fluorinated gases, foam blowing, solvents; implementation
of related EC legislation)
- University degree
Short Term Expert 7: Awareness rising (4 working months over project duration,
TF 60 000 EUR) Related to results 1, 2 and 3
Tasks:
- Planning of public and industry awareness campaign on ODS and fluorinated gases
- Preparation of joint public awareness materials tackling both ODS and fluorinated
gases
- Elaboration of a document on alternatives to ODS and fluorinated gases
- Drafting of the text and set out of a web page on fluorinated gases and updating of the
existing ODS homepage in cooperation with the Ozone Office at the EERC
- Cooperation with local IT experts and webmaster
- Cooperation with MoE PR Department
- Conduct of sector targeted public awareness events
on ODS and fluorinated gases
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 7
Profile:
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Very good command of English (oral and written)
- Knowledge of EC Regulation on ozone depleting substances 2037/2000 and the
proposed EC legislation on fluorinated gases
- PR experience
- University degree
Short Term Expert 8: Web design and layout (1.5 working months over project
duration, TF 25 000) Related to result 3
Tasks:
- Design of public awareness materials and project reports
- Web design of the homepage on fluorinated gases
- Combining the existing homepage on ozone depleting substances with the new web-
page on fluorinated gases
- Assisting in layout of project reports and public awareness materials
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 8
Profile:
- IT-related full university degree
- Good English (oral and written)
- Experience in working with the following programmes (HTML, JavaScript, JAVA,
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), PHP, Perl, CGI, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia
Dreamweaver, MS FrontPage, Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia
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Flash, Adobe Framemaker, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, JASC
Paint Shop Pro, Quark)
By the end of the project final conference will be organised for the purpose of presenting
results of the project.
3.5 Lessons learned:
No projects in the area of fluorinated gases have been undertaken in Estonia. When talking in
more general terms of project preparation, the following can be pointed out:
- A
highly qualified specialist who has long experience in the field shall write the Twinning
Project Fiche. During the preparation of the given Project Fiche the experts from the EERC
and MoE, who are dealing with air quality, climate change and the protection of the ozone
layer day-to-day, were involved.
- It is essential that the project manager is supported by an Estonian counterpart who can
help coordinate and communicate with Estonian authorities to ensure smooth implementation
of the project and avoid misunderstandings. For this purpose the project manager from
Estonian side will be involved in this project (also see p. 6.2)
- The concept of TWINNING is useful for this kind of projects since it allows sharing
ideas and finding optimum solutions for Estonia. Close links established between the
administrations of Estonia and the corresponding administrations in EU Member States during
previous projects have proved extremely useful and are continuously being relied on.
- The work of the Steering Committee is essential.
Periodical meetings can help avoid new problems to be created or the already existing ones
becoming more serious. The Steering Committee can also take immediate troubleshooting
actions if the situation requires so. The Steering committee, involving all stakeholders, will be
formed and will meet at least once a quarter (also see p. 6.1).
4. Institutional Framework
The institutions involved in the project are:
Ministry of the Environment (MoE) Beneficiary, Competent authority,
Policy making, Legislation
Strategy and Investment
Department Responsible for co-ordination of Phare and TF project preparation and
implementation in the field of environment
Environmental Management and
Technology Department Air protection and ozone layer policy making and coordination of
policy implementation; preparation of air protection (incl. ozone layer)
legislation
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Estonian Environmental 1) Conduct and coordination of joint implementation projects and
Information Centre (EIA): Climate trading schemes set out in the FCCP Convention, Kyoto Protocol and
and Ozone Bureau relevant EC legal acts;
2) Running of the emission register of greenhouse gases;
3) Issuance of trade licenses for permitted emissions of greenhouse
gases;
4) Coordination of the programme for the phase-out of ozone
depleting substances;
5) Arrangement of the preparation of reports related to the EC
legislation on ozone depleting substances and F- gases.
6) Compilation and running of the databases of ozone depleting
substances and fluorinated gases by areas of application (fumigants,
refrigerants, solvents, foam blowing etc,)
7) Compilation and running the databases of companies with over 3 kg
ODS and fluorinated gases
Environmental Inspectorate Inspection, supervision and enforcement
Estonian Environmental Research Preparation on reports on the implementation of EC Regulation on
Centre: Ozone Office (EERC) substances that deplete the ozone layer. Operation of ODS Handling
Centre
Customs Board Border control and data provision
Educational institutions: Maritime, Training of staff handling ozone depleting substances and fluorinated
Academy, Marine School of the gases
Maritime Academy, OÜ Õpikoda,
Estonian Qualification Authority Establishment and development of an integrated and organised
professional qualifications system
Rescue Board Responsibility in the field of fire fighting systems
Statistical Board Data collection, analysis and provision
Ministry of Economy and Cooperation partners
Communications with its
institutions: Maritime
Administration, Motor Vehicle
Registration Centre, Aviation
Board, Railway Inspection
Industry Cooperation partners
NGO-s: Refrigeration Association,
Heat Pump association, Home
Appliance Service Association
All relevant institutions will be involved. The project will not lead to a change in the institutional
framework. All governmental institutions (including the EERC) are fulfilling their statutory obligations
for allocated budgets.
5. Detailed Budget
Transition Facility support Co-financing Total
Cost
(TF plus
co-
financing)
Inv. Institu- Total National Other Total co-
Suppo tion Transition Public Sources financing of
rt Building Facility Funds the project
(=I+IB)
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Contract 1: 675 000 675 000 25 000 25 000 700 000
Twinning
Contract
Preparation of 12 000 12 000 12 000
Twinning Covenant
RTA 180 000 180 000 180 000
RTA Assistant 14 400 14 400 14 400
MS Project Leader 20 000 20 000 20 000
STE 1: Legislation 45 000 45 000 45 000
and enforcement
(3 months)
STE 2: Emission 90 000 90 000 90 000
Control
STE 3: 45 000 45 000 45 000
Standardization and
accreditation
STE 4: IT and 30 000 30 000 30 000
databases
STE 5: Training 60 000 60 000 60 000
STE 6: Pool of 30 000 30 000 30 000
trainers
STE 7: Awareness 60 000 60 000 60 000
rising
STE 8: Web design 25 000 25 000 25 000
and layout
Interpretation/ 15 600 15 600 15 600
translation
Estonian project 20 000 20 000 20 000
management
Study tour 20 000 20 000 5 000 25 000
Accreditation 10 000 10 000 10 000
Audit 5 000 5 000 5 000
Contingencies 10 000 10 000 10 000
Final Conference 3 000 3 000 3 000
Total 675 000 675 000 25 000 25 000 700 000
National 2005 2006 Total EUR
cofinancing
- Twinning:
Estonian project management 10 000 10 000 20 000
Study tour * 2 500 2 500 5 000
*
Estonian side, as the beneficiary country, will cover the transport costs for Estonian staff
from Estonia to Member State during study tour. Each organization will finance its own staff
directly (from its own budget).
The amounts for co-financing indicated in the table correspond to cash co-financing. In
addition, in kind contributions from the Estonian administration for a good implementation of
the twinning may be detailed in the twinning contract.
Parallel co-financing will be used for providing the Estonian project management.
The co-financing expenses will be monitored by the beneficiary and the NAO. For the
earmarked co-finance, a clear and verifiable set of costs will be provided. The beneficiary will
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define which budget lines are the source for co-finance. Flow and stock data on co-finance
will be submitted quarterly for steering committees, twice a year to the Sector Monitoring
Working Group.
The beneficiary together with the NAO commits to sound financial management and financial
control.
National co-financing in the amount of 25 000 EUR will come from the Estonian
Environmental Investment Fund.
6. Implementation Arrangements
6.1 Implementing Agency
The Implementing Agency is the CFCD (Central Financing and Contracting Department). The
CFCD will be responsible for tendering and contracting. The responsibility for project
preparation (including the preparation of tender documentation), implementation and control
will remain in the recipient institution.
The Programming Authorising Officer/PAO is:
Mr. Renaldo Mändmets
Deputy Secretary General of the Minister of Finance
Address: Suur-Ameerika 1, Tallinn 15006, Estonia
Phone: (+372) 6 113 545
Fax: (+372) 6 966 810
e-mail: renaldo.mandmets@fin.ee
The MoE will be responsible for preparation, implementation, supervision and monitoring of
the project and quality assurance of the relevant documents. The role of all institutions
involved in project is active co-operation. Overall responsibility for implementation of the
project lies on Programme Officer in the Ministry of the Environment - Mr. Allan Gromov,
Deputy Secretary General on International Co-operation (contact details given below in this
section). Environmental Management and Technology Department will closely cooperate with
recipient institutions and perform proper development, implementation and monitoring of the
project, being also the contact point for the twinning component of the project.
The Programme Officer/PO is:
Mr. Allan Gromov
Deputy Secretary General on International Co-operation
Estonian Ministry of the Environment
Address: Narva mnt. 7a, 15172, Tallinn, Estonia
Phone: +372 62 62840
E-mail: allan.gromov@envir.ee
The Project Leader is:
Relevant application was presented to Environmental Investment Centre on the 1 st of November 2004
and has been approved.
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Mr. Rein Raudsep
Head of Department
Environmental Management and Technology Department
Estonian Ministry of the Environment
Address: Narva mnt. 7a, 15172, Tallinn, Estonia
Phone: +372 62 62 981
E-mail: rein.raudsep@envir.ee
Steering Committee will be set up to oversee the programme implementation. The Steering
Committee will meet at least once a quarter and it will include the representatives of Ministry
of the Environment (Investments Department and Environmental Management and
Technology Department), Environmental Information Centre, Estonian Environmental
Research Centre, Environmental Inspectorate, Ministry of Finance and Customs Board.
6.2 Twinning
The project Beneficiary is the Estonian Ministry of the Environment.
Contact person:
Ms Karin Radiko
Environmental Management and Technology Department
Senior Officer
Estonian Ministry of Environment
Address: Narva mnt 7a, 15172, Tallinn, Estonia
Phone: +372 62 62 977
E-mail: karin.radiko@envir.ee
The recipient institutions will be the Environmental Information Centre, Estonian
Environmental Research Centre (EERC) and the Environmental Inspectorate.
The Project Manager (from the EERC) is:
Mr Inari Truumaa
Ozone and Climate Unit
Estonian Environmental Research Centre
Address Marja 4D, 10617, Tallinn, Estonia
Phone +372 6112 931
Fax: +372 6112 901
E-mail inari.truumaa@klab.ee
The Project Manager will be responsible for the final project preparation and co-ordination.
Her duty is also to ensure smooth day-to-day cooperation and implementation of the project.
The Project Manager shall allocate 50% of her working time for the project.
The National Contact Point (NCP) for twinning is:
Nelli Timm
CFCD
Estonian Ministry of Finance
Address: Suur-Ameerika 1, Tallinn 15006, Estonia
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Phone: +372 611 3038
Fax: +372 6 966 810
E-mail: nelli.timm@fin.ee
6.3 Non-standard aspects
No no-standard aspects are foreseen.
6.4 Contracts
Contract 1: Twinning (TF: 675 000 EUR)
Estonian Co-financing: 25 000 EUR
7. Implementation Schedule
7.1 Start of tendering/call for proposals
February 2006
Start of project activity:
March 2007
7.2 Project
Completion:
June 2008
8. Sustainability
After the project the Climate and Ozone Bureau at the Estonian Environmental Information
Centre (EIC) will be fully capable to deal with the issue of fluorinated gases in an efficient
manner. This Bureau, set up in summer 2003 and hiring 3 people, will be the principal
institution in the practical implementation of the Kyoto Protocol. The Government has
allocated funds for its continued operation. In addition the Ozone Office at the EERC (hiring
3 people) will help the EIC in the fulfilling its tasks. Funds from state budget have been
allocated even for this activity. The total staff of EERC is 105 persons. If needed additional
people can be involved.
The training system will be sustainable by including relevant training modules to be included
in the educational institutions teaching staff dealing with ODS. The elaboration of these
modules is the task of the training expert. In addition, the Ozone Office at the EERC is
planning to have follow-up training days via the trade organizations and during the
information days for county environmental inspectors and employees of county
environmental departments arranged via the Ministry of the Environment.
Sustainability is also ensured via the Ambient Air Protection Act, which has several
provisions on fluorinated greenhouse gases (staff has to be qualified, logbooks need to be
kept, proper labelling requirements, etc). Secondary legal acts are currently being prepared to
provide more detailed regulation. The recommendations elaborated by the project experts will
be accommodated in those legal acts.
9. Conditionality and sequencing
Conditionality:
All conditionalities are fulfilled and verified.
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Sequencing:
- Steering Committee will be formed and first meeting will take place in June 2006
- Twinning Covenant ready by February
2007
- Project activities will be carried out by
March 2008
ANNEXES TO PROJECT FICHE
Annex 1: Logical framework matrix in standard format
Annex 2: Detailed implementation chart
Annex 3: Contracting schedule
Annex 4: Cumulative disbursement schedule
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Annex 1: Log frame
LOGFRAME PLANNING MATRIX FOR Programme name and number
Project: Enhancing the capacity to reduce the emissions of
fluorinated greenhouse gases in Estonia
Contracting period Disbursement period expires
expires15.12.2007 15.12.2008
Total budget: 700 000 EUR TF budget: 675 000 EUR
Overall objective Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification
Status of the use and Estonia's 4th National Climate Communication, fully - 4th Climate Communication
emissions of fluorinated compliant with the Guidelines for the Preparation of - National inventories of fluorinated
greenhouse gases National Communications by Parties, including full gases to the Commission and the UN
established coverage of the fluorinated gases (aggregated emissions,
sources, policies and measures, public awareness,
projections and total effect of policies and measures,
financial resources, research, etc.), submitted to UN in
2006
Project purpose Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification Assumptions
Strong administrative - System for the implementation of EC legal acts on - National inventories of fluorinated - Relevant public officers are
capacity for the phase-out fluorinated gases in place by end of project gases to the Commission and the UN actively participating
of fluorinated gases in - 15 people from different government authorities trained - National reports on the implementation
Estonia by end of project of EC legal acts on fluorinated gases to
- Estonian Environmental Research Centre and Rescue the Commission.
Board accredited by end of project to perform - Training records
inspections - Interviews with stakeholders
- Enforcement scheme in place by end of project - Accreditation certificates
-Enforcement scheme
2 years after signature of the Financing Memorandum
3 years after signature of the Financing Memorandum
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Results Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification
1. Administrative tools for implementing the 1.1. Document on application areas for fluorinated gases in Estonia Final report, including the text of all individual tasks
EC policy on fluorinated gases ready (existing and potential) prepared by end of project (e.g strategies, standards, web page, public awareness
1.2. Strategies for the phase-out of fluorinated gases drafted by sector of materials, training records) in English and Estonian
application by end of project
1.3. Study on the consumption and emission of HFCs, PFCs and SF 6 in
Estonia conducted by end of project
1.4. Database of the users of fluorinated gases in Estonia (starting from 3
kg) existing and running by end of project
1.5. Database of recovered/recycled/reclaimed fluorinated gases running
by end of project
1.6. Legal gap assessment made by end of project
1.7. Administrative set-up assessment made by end of project
1.8. Recommendations for an efficient supervision system in Estonia
made and relevant legal provisions suggested by end of project
1.9. Recommendations for effective and dissuasive penalty system made
and relevant legal provisions suggested by end of project
1.10. Costs related to the implementation of the EC draft acts on
fluorinated gases assessed
1.11. Estonian Environmental Research Centre and an organization to
perform the inspections of fire fighting systems accredited by end of
project to perform inspections
1.12. Existing competence requirements assessed by end of project
1.13. Assessment of the applicability of the existing training programmes
for ozone depleting substances for fluorinated gases made by end of
project
1.14. Adaptation of current training plans and elaboration of training
modules to be included in the curricula of the educational institutions
training staff dealing with fluorinated gases (Maritime Academy,
Maritime School of the Maritime Academy, Public Servant Academy,
OÜ Õpikoda) finalised by end of project
1.15. Missing training and certification programmes and revision of
existing programmes to fully cover the need of fluorinated gases (e.g.
fire, solvent and foam sector not covered) elaborated by end of project
1.16. Suggestions for legal provisions made by end of project
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Results Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification
2. Emission control measures and 2.1. Incentives to promote the recovery/recycling/reclamation of Final report, including the text of all individual tasks
supporting documents ready fluorinated gases prepared and relevant legal provisions suggested by end (e.g strategies, standards, web page, public awareness
of project materials, training records) in English and Estonian
2.2. Recommendations for recovery/recycling/reclamation system for
fluorinated gases in Estonia made and relevant legal provisions suggested
by end of project
2.3. Training and certification programmes for staff handling fluorinated
gases elaborated and relevant legal provisions suggested by end of
project
2.4. Relevant standards (9 ) translated, edited and submitted to the
Standards Board by end of project
2.5. Destruction options identified by end of project
2.6. Guidebook for leak detection and inspection for environmental
inspectors ready by end of project
2.7. “Good practices” handbooks for 6 target sectors ready by end of
project
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Results Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification
3. Technical skills and awareness risen 3.1 Training sessions conducted: Final report, including the text of all individual tasks
- 3 1-day training sessions by sector of application (e.g. (e.g strategies, standards, web page, public awareness
refrigeration/air conditioning, heat pumps/ waste handlers/ fire materials, training records) in English and Estonian
fighting, foam blowing, solvents)
- Joint 1-day training session of general nature to relevant officers
at the Ministry of the Environment, Environmental Information
Centre, Estonian Environmental Research Center, Statistical Board,
Ministry of Economy and Communications, Rescue Board
- 2-day
training session to customs and environmental inspectors
3.2 Training materials produced
3.3 Manual for customs and environmental inspectors prepared by end of
project
3.4 Web page on fluorinated gases operating by end of project
3.5 Sector targeted public awareness materials brochures and leaflets
(6 sectors) published
3.6 General public awareness brochure and leaflet published by end of
project
3.7 Sector targeted public awareness events conducted and materials on
ODS and F gases disseminated by end of project
3.7 Study tour conducted by end of project
Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
TF Estonia
CONTRACT 1: Twinning Twinning contract (12 675 000 25 000
months)
Preparation of Twinning Covenant 12 000
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Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
Resident Twinning Adviser Resident Twinning Adviser: 180 000
12 working months
- Project management and coordination of the activities of the team
members in line with the agreed work plan to enable timely completion of
project outputs
- Preparation of project quarterly reports and supervision of the
preparation and production of tasks reports
- Identification of application areas for fluorinated gases in Estonia
- Conduct of a study on the consumption and emission of HFCs, PFCs
and SF6 in Estonia
- Preparation of the inventory of fluorinated gases together with the
database expert
- Preparation of phase-out strategies in Estonia by sector of application in
cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment (Environmental Management
and Technology Department)
- Assessment of costs related
to the implementation of the proposed legislation on fluorinated gases
(2003/0189 (COD) on fluorinated greenhouse gases and Proposal for a Directive
relating to emissions from air conditioning systems in motor vehicles and
amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC)
- Preparation of a paper on
possible technologies used in handling waste containing fluorinated gases and a
study on destruction options (pure gases and foam) for Estonia and provision of
related costs
- Conduct of a 10- day study tour to the staff of governmental authorities
(8 persons)
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Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
Assistant to RTA 12 working months 14 400
- Assisting the RTA and project experts in project implementation,
production of project reports and preparation of meetings, workshops and
training courses
- Liaison between project experts and local authorities as well as NGO-s
- Arrangement of interpretation during training seminars and other project
events and meetings
- Editing of project documents and arrangement of translation for project
documents
- Coordination of the translation of standards (e.g, EN 378-1, EN 378-2,
EN 378-3, EN 378-4, ISO 1702 and ISO 14520* (parts 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11).
- Consultation with relevant experts (inspection, refrigeration, fire
fighting) in preparation of standards
MS Project Leader 12 working days in Estonia 20 000
over 12 consecutive months
- Overall co-ordination of the project
- Leading the project activities
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Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
Short Term Expert 1: Legislation and Enforcement 3 working months over 12 45 000
consecutive months
- Analysis of the tasks and responsibility areas assigned to competent
authorities
- Elaboration of flow diagram (institutions/implementation)
- Identification of missing/weak links in institutional set-up and provision
of recommendations for optimum institutional set up and arrangements
- Charting of obligations arising from the international treaties tackling
fluorinated gases as well as proposed EC legislation on fluorinated gases
- Legal gap analysis
- Assessment of current
supervision system and preparation of recommendations and relevant legal
provisions for an efficient supervision system
- Assessment of the efficiency of current penalty system and elaboration
of recommendations and relevant legal provisions for effective and dissuasive
penalty system
- Preparation of supervision and enforcement scheme and provision of
cost assessment in cooperation with the Environmental Inspectorate
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 1
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Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
Short Term Expert 2: Emission control 6 working months over 12 90 000
consecutive months
- Elaboration of incentives* to promote the
recovery/recycling/reclamation of fluorinated gases;
- Assessment of the applicability of the existing system for
recovery/recycling/reclamation of ozone depleting substances to fluorinated
gases;
- Preparation of recommendations* to improve the
recovery/recycling/reclamation system of fluorinated gases in Estonia
- Elaboration of concise yet comprehensive “Good practices handbook”
by target sectors (refrigeration/air conditioning, waste handling, fire fighting,
solvents, foam blowing, heat pumps) together with training experts;
- Preparation of a guidebook for leak detection and inspection for
environmental inspectors;
- Suggestion of other means for reducing emissions;
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 2
Short Term Expert 3: Standardization and accreditation 3 working months over 12 45 000
consecutive months
- Cooperation with the Refrigeration Association and Rescue Board and
other relevant institutions in translation of standards (EN 378-1, EN 378-2,
EN 378-3, EN 378-4, ISO 14520 (parts 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11)
- Cooperation with the Standard Board and the Ministry of the
Environment to undertake the approval of the translated standards (EN 378-1,
EN 378-2, EN 378-3, EN 378-4 and ISO 14520* (parts 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11) by
the Standards Board
- Preparation of the EERC for accreditation to conduct inspections
according to EN ISO/IEC17020: 2004 “General criteria for the operation of
various types of bodies performing inspection”
- Preparation of the Estonian counterpart to conduct inspections of fire
fighting systems according to ISO 14520* “Gaseous fire-extinguishing
systems” or ISO/IEC17020: 2004 “General criteria for the operation of
various types of bodies performing inspection”
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 3
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Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
Short Term Expert 4: IT and Databases 2 working months over 12 30 000
consecutive months
- Setting up of a web based database of the users of fluorinated gases in
Estonia (starting from 3 kg) in close cooperation with the Environmental
Information Centre and the Estonian Environmental Research Centre
- Setting up of a web-based database of recovered/recycled/reclaimed
fluorinated gases in Estonia in close cooperation of the Environmental
Information Centre and the Estonian Environmental Research Centre
- Connecting the databases with the existing databases and the
environmental register
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 4
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Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
Short Term Expert 5: Training 4 working months over 12 60 000
- Assessment of existing competence requirements consecutive months
- Assessment of the applicability of the existing training programmes for
ozone depleting substances for fluorinated gases
- Adaptation of current training plans and elaboration of training modules
to be included in the curricula of the educational institutions training staff
dealing with fluorinated gases (Maritime Academy, Maritime School of the
Maritime Academy, Public Servant Academy, OÜ Õpikoda)
- Elaboration of missing training and certification programmes and
revision of existing programmes to fully cover the need of fluorinated gases
(e.g. fire, solvent and foam sector not covered)
- Provision of suggestions for relevant legal provisions
- Preparation of a guidebook for customs and environmental inspectors
explaining the requirements stemming from the EC Regulation on ozone
depleting substances 2037/2000 as well as the proposed legislation on
fluorinated gases helping them distinguish between the two group of
substances and identify the products containing ozone depleting substances
and fluorinated gases
- Arrangement of 3 1-day training sessions by sector of application (e.g.
refrigeration/air conditioning, heat pumps/ waste handlers / fire fighting,
foam blowing, solvents)
- Arrangement of a joint 1-day training session of general nature to
relevant officers at the Ministry of the Environment, Environmental
Information Centre, Estonian Environmental Research Center, Statistical
Board, Ministry of Economy and Communications, Rescue Board
- Arrangement of a 2-day training session to customs and environmental
inspectors
- Preparation of training materials for all target groups (refrigeration/air
conditioning, heat pumps, waste handlers, fire fighting, foam blowing,
solvents; general training session; environmental and customs inspectors) in
cooperation of specific trainers (STE 6)
- Preparation and completion of task report 5 (incorporating the reports of
training sessions)
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Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
Short Term Expert 6: Pool of trainers 2 working months over 12 30 000
- Training (refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, heat pumps/ consecutive months
waste / fire fighting, foam blowing, solvents) (3 separate 1-day training
sessions)
- Training of relevant officers at the Ministry of the Environment,
Environmental Information Centre, Estonian Environmental Research
Center, Statistical Board, Ministry of Economy and Communications with
its institutions (1 joint general training session)
- Training for customs officers and environmental inspectors (one 2-day
training session)
Short Term Expert 7: Awareness rising 4 working months over 12 60 000
- Planning of public and industry awareness campaign on ODS and consecutive months
fluorinated gases
- Preparation of joint public awareness materials tackling both ODS and
fluorinated gases
- Elaboration of a document on alternatives to ODS and fluorinated gases
- Drafting of the text and set out of a web page on fluorinated gases and
updating of the existing ODS homepage in cooperation with the Ozone
Office at the EERC
- Cooperation with local IT experts and webmaster
- Cooperation with MoE PR Department
- Conduct of sector targeted
public awareness events on ODS and fluorinated gases
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 7
Short Term Expert 8: Web design and layout 1.5 working months over 12 25 000
- Design of public awareness materials and project reports consecutive months
- Web design of the homepage on fluorinated gases
- Combining the existing homepage on ozone depleting substances with
the new web-page on fluorinated gases
- Assisting in layout of project reports and public awareness materials
- Preparation and completion of Task Report 8
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Activities Means Cost (EUR) Assumptions
Estonian project management 20 000
Interpretation/translation 15 600
Study tour 20 000 5 000
Accreditation 10 000
Audit 5 000
Contingencies 10 000
Final conference 3 000
Annex 2: Detailed Implementation ChartProject No:
Project Title: Enhancing the capacity to reduce the emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases in Estonia
2006 2007 2008
J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
Contract 1: T T T T CC C C C C C C C I I I I I I I I I I I I
Twinning
ANNEX 3: CUMULATIVE CONTRACTING SCHEDULE
Project No:
Project Title: Enhancing the capacity to reduce the emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases in Estonia
2006 2007 2008
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31.03 30.06 30.09 31.12 31.03 30.06 30.09 31.12 31.03 30.06 30.09 31.12
Twinning Contract 675 000 675 000 675 000 675 000 675 000
ANNEX 4: CUMULATIVE DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
Project No:
Project Title: Enhancing the capacity to reduce the emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases in Estonia
2006 2007 2008
31.03 30.06 30.09 31.12 31.03 30.06 30.09 31.12 31.03 30.06 30.09 31.12
Twinning Contract 540 000 562 500 585 000 607 500 675 000
TOTAL 540 000 562 500 585 000 607 500 675 000
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