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Phasing Down Hydrofluorocarbons

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Nov 23, 2022 EHS Administration

Updated: Nov 23, 2022

On October 20, 2022, the EPA announced additional actions, including a proposed rule, for the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which, according to an Agency news release, are a “crucial component of President Biden’s ambitious agenda to combat the climate crisis while advancing American manufacturing and innovation.” The proposed rule sets a 40% reduction for 2024 […]

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HFC Phasedown Announced by EPA

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor May 17, 2021 Regulatory Developments

Updated: May 17, 2021

The EPA is proposing to phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are highly potent greenhouse gases (GHGs) commonly used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and many other applications. This is the EPA’s first proposed ruling under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020.