EPAFinal Rule
Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Review and Renewal of Eligibility for Application-Specific Allowances
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Summary
The EPA is updating rules for companies that use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are cooling chemicals that harm the ozone layer. The government is reviewing which companies can continue using these chemicals during the phasedown period and under what conditions they must switch to safer alternatives.
Key Points
- 1Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are refrigerants and cooling chemicals used in air conditioning and refrigeration that damage Earth's protective ozone layer
- 2The EPA is reviewing and renewing eligibility for companies to receive special allowances that let them keep using HFCs for specific applications while the country gradually phases them out
- 3Companies must reapply and prove they still qualify for these special allowances, which are temporary exceptions to the phasedown schedule
- 4This rule affects manufacturers and businesses in cooling, refrigeration, and air conditioning industries
- 5Companies that don't qualify or lose their allowances must transition to ozone-friendly alternative chemicals by set deadlines
Key Dates
Published
August 26, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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