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EPA Reconsiders Requirements for Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

May 26, 2026May 29th, 2026
By Ann Rippe
Ann Rippe
Manager of Regulatory Services

Ann Rippe manages Dakota Software’s Regulatory Services, overseeing content development and leading a team that researches EPA, DOT, OSHA, and…

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    EHS Regulatory Update blog

    Action Forcing Change
    Summary: EPA is revising its 2023 Technology Transitions Rule (88 FR 73098) for the phasedown of HFCs to extend compliance dates for certain types of industrial process refrigeration equipment, expand exemptions for certain refrigerated transport intermodal containers, and remove the installation deadline for certain air conditioning and heat pump systems that were domestically manufactured or imported into the United States before January 1, 2025.[Full Text – 91 FR 31284]

    Citations: 40 CFR 84.54(a), 40 CFR 84.54(c), 40 CFR 84.58(b)

    Date Posted: 5/26/2026
    Date Effective: 7/27/2026
    Type of Action: Final Rule