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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AO76 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjustments to the Allowance System for Controlling HCFC Production, Import, and Export 
Abstract: Through this action, EPA seeks to adjust the allowance system that controls the U.S. consumption and production of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) known as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) to lower the amount of available allowances. While much less destructive to stratospheric ozone than chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), HCFCs contribute to ozone depletion and alternatives are generally available. The HCFC allowance system is part of EPA’s program to reduce the emissions of ODSs to protect the stratospheric ozone layer. Protection of the stratospheric ozone layer helps reduce rates of skin cancer and cataracts. The U.S. is obligated under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer to limit HCFC consumption and production in a stepwise fashion achieving specific levels by specific dates. The first major reduction occurred January 1, 2004. This rulemaking concerns the next major milestone, a reduction to 75% below the production and consumption baselines beginning January 1, 2010. 
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 A   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7414    42 USC 7601    42 USC 7671    42 USC 7671q   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/00/2008    
Final Action  09/00/2009    
Additional Information: SAN No. 5224; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0496
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
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: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/classtwo.html  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Cindy Newberg
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 6205T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9729
Fax:202 343-2338
Email: newberg.cindy@epa.gov