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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AM09 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Amendments to the Section 608 Leak Repair Regulations 
Abstract: This rulemaking will propose changes and amendments to the refrigerant leak repair regulations (40 CFR 82, subpart F) promulgated under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The goal of the regulations is to protect the stratospheric ozone layer by promulgating regulations that reduce the use and emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants to the lowest achievable level. This proposal will clarify the leak repair regulations by requiring that owners and operators of comfort cooling, commercial refrigeration, and industrial process refrigeration appliances that have ozone-depleting charges greater than 50 pounds calculate leak rates, verify all repairs, and document repair efforts. This rulemaking will provide further clarity by adding definitions and discussing compliance scenarios. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 82, subpart F     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 to 7671q   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2009    
Final Action  11/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 4856; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0167
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov\ozone\title6\608  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Julius Banks
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6205J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9870
Fax:202 565-2155
Email: banks.julius@epamail.epa.gov