National Ozone Unit (NOU) was established on September 1st 2007 in the frame of the project Institutional strengthening for the implementation of Montreal protocol. From March 1st 2009 it works within the EPA as focal point for the implementation of Montreal protocol. The main duties of NOU are:
Implementation of Montreal protocol;
Implementation of national plans and programs for elimination of substances that deplete the ozon layer;
Issuing permits for import and export of substances that deplete the ozone layer;
Following-up, data collection and submission of annual reports about consumption of substances that deplete ozone layer (import/export);