MOPIA’s 2012 AGM
Mark your calandar as MOPIA will be hosting our 18th AGM this coming April 23, 2012. The location and related details will be posted shortly.
Record Data Sheets Due
Techincian Record Data sheets are due by February 1. All refrigerant use must be recorded and submitted to MOPIA. If you need assistance on how to complete them, let us help. Here is the form. You may use this one or make your own but make sure all the info is displayed.
Record Data Sheet 2012
Updated (draft) Code of Practice
Environment Canada is in process of finalizing an updated CODE OF PRACTICE for the Elimination of FLUOROCARBON Emissions for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems. We encourage you to review the document found at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/Air/default.asp?lang=En&n=E702A47B-1
Draft Code of Practice November 2011
2012 Secondary Distributor Permits
Secondary Distributor (SD) Company Permit Renewals for 2012 are underway. If your company plans to purchase parts and/or refrigerant (or halons) in 2012, you likely require a permit. A permit may be obtained by completing the application (below) and remitting the fee ($50) to MOPIA. Please note, HCFC’s and HFC’s are regulated substances. If you have any additional questions please contact MOPIA. See: Wholesalers-Distributors of AC products 2012
23rd Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol
MOPIA officials attended the 23rd MOP. See highlights of the meeting at: http://conf.montreal-protocol.org/meeting/mop23-cop9/pre-session-documents/default.aspx and http://www.iisd.ca/ozone/mop23/
MOPIA HAS MOVED to 1082 Main Street
MOPIA has moved to our new address on Main Street, just south of Redwood and Aberdeen Avenue. Our phone number is 204.338.2222.
Program Awareness Sessions Held!
MOPIA held a series of outreach sessions across Manitoba during June and July. Thank you to those who attended and provided comments and suggestions for program improvements. For those unable to attend, the presentation powerpoint is provided here:
MOPIA Awareness Session Presentation
See the National Georgaphic 6 Degrees Climate Change at: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/six-degrees-could-change-the-world-3188/Overview#tab-Videos/05029_00
Link to Ms Universe UNEP Ambassador for Ozone and Climate video: http://www.unep.org/ozonaction/virtualtour/THEBLOG/tabid/56057/EntryId/28343/Ms-Natalie-Glebova-Miss-Universe-2005-Ambassador-of-the-Ozone2Climate-Road-Show.aspx
MOPIA’s next Certification Training Class
MOPIA’s date for our next one-day environmental and regulation awareness certification training has yet to be set. Our last class was held December 3 in Winnipeg. You may register by contacting us by email (mopia@mts.net) or phone (204.338.0804/1.888.667.4203) or by filling out the registration form under “Training”. The cost is $178.50.
Sun Awareness Alert!
UV Warning – The UV Index has been 9 (very high) lately across Manitoba and even higher in other parts of Canada. See Environment Canada’s recent readings at: http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/forecast/textforecast_e.html?Bulletin=fpcn48.cwao
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada with an estimated 74,100 new diagnoses of non-melanoma skin cancers in 2011. Another 5,500 will be diagnosed with more serious melanoma skin cancer. So remember when the UV’s high, slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat.
Retire your Fridge $40 Incentive Program:
Refrigerator Pick-up & Retirement Service
Manitoba Hydro residential customers can now save energy and money by getting rid of their old, working second refrigerators. Hydro customers can be paid $40 for a working refrigerator that’s 15 years old or more, including free in-home pick up.
Refrigerator Program Press Release
New UNEP web site links
The UNEP Secretariat has updated their websites. Visit them at:
http://ozone.unmfs.org/new_site/en/index.php
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http://ozone.unep.org/new_site/en/index.php
It’s important to keep up-to-date on UNEP’s efforts, as we continue to see news of increasingly thin ozone layer coverage in the Arctic.
http://ozone.unep.org/Publications/912_en.pdf
Also note, the next Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol will take place in November, 2011
The latest newsletter from the Ozone Secretariat is here:
Certification Renewals 2011-2012
Certification Renewals are due June 1 each year. It’s not too late to renew for 2011-2012.
Download the form below, and return it with your annual fee to keep your certification status.
MOPIA’s 17 Annual General Meeting
MOPIA’s 17th AGM was held on March 14, 2011 in Winnipeg. View our 2009/10 Annual Report (below). Note that our 18th AGM is scheduled for March 19, 2012.
January 2012 E-Bulletin
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade
In Manitoba, persons working on residential air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment must have certain trade credentials. Check what is required at: