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EPA Proposes Phasing Out R-134a

The Agency cites the use of TCE in some R-134a production as an unreasonable risk to human health

October 27, 2023

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EPA is proposing the phaseout of R-134a, due to the use of TCE in the manufacture of the refrigerant.

New Daikin System Identifies Slow Refrigerant Leaks

October 18, 2023

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By identifying slow refrigerant leaks, Charge Integrity enables Daikin Comfort Pro contractors to address these issues before they become severe.

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

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Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

EPA Approves New Refrigerants For Refrigeration

The newly listed nonflammable substitutes include R-471A and R-515B

September 29, 2023

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EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.

EPA Finalizes 2024-2028 HFC Allocation Rule

The 40% cut in HFC production will use similar methodology as 2022-2023 rule.

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

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EPA has issued its final rule that outlines the methodology that it will use to reduce HFC production by 40% in 2024-2028.

July 3, 2023, ACHR NEWSRoom: Federal Court Scraps Refrigerant Canister Rule

Maria Taylor

July 3, 2023

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Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.

Court Scraps EPA Cylinder Rule

Decision is a win for HVACR groups, refrigerant cylinder manufacturer.

June 21, 2023

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A federal appeals court panel said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lacked the authority to mandate the use of refillable cylinders and a system for tracking them.

EPA Finalizes SNAP Rule 25, Proposes SNAP Rule 26

Rules would allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new comfort cooling and refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

May 8, 2023

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EPA finalized SNAP Rule 25 and proposed SNAP Rule 26, both of which allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

EPA’s Proposed Refrigerant Ban Prompts HVAC Industry Response

Over 150 comments were submitted, with concerns ranging from GWP limits to training

Joanna R. Turpin

May 2, 2023

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EPA proposed a new rule as part of its efforts to phase down the use of high-GWP HFCs. HVAC manufacturers expressed concern about some of the provisions in the new rule, including training, GWP limits, compliance deadlines, and sell-through periods.