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EPA/OAR RIN: 2060-AV84 Publication ID: Spring 2023 
Title: Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under Subsection (h) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 
Abstract:

EPA is developing a rulemaking to establish requirements for management of certain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and their substitutes under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020 (42 U.S.C. 7675). Specifically, EPA is considering a rulemaking under subsection (h) of the AIM Act to establish regulations to control, where appropriate, practices, processes, or activities regarding the servicing, repair, disposal, or installation of equipment, for the purpose of maximizing the reclamation and minimizing the release of certain HFCs from equipment and ensuring the safety of technicians and consumers. Among these practices, processes, and activities, EPA is considering applying leak repair requirements to certain equipment using HFCs and their substitutes as refrigerants in this rulemaking. EPA also intends to consider options to increase opportunities for reclaiming regulated substances used as refrigerants and potential approaches to coordinate regulations carrying out subsection (h) of the AIM Act with similar EPA regulations, such as the refrigerant management program established under Title VI of the Clean Air Act.

 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 84   
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7675   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice  10/17/2022  87 FR 62843   
NPRM  09/00/2023 
Final Rule  10/00/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Annie Kee
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Radiation
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-2056
Email: kee.annie@epa.gov

Christian Wisniewski
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Radiation
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-0417
Email: wisniewski.christian@epa.gov