Action Alert! EPA Proposed Rule: Banning Disposable Cylinders & Requiring Cylinder Tracking

The EPA has released a proposed rule that is the first regulatory step in phasing down the production and consumption of all HFC products including many common refrigerants used today. Included in the rule to help ensure compliance are new restrictions and requirements that will impact distributors, contractors, importers, and producers of refrigerants. The two compliance measures included in the rulemaking are:

• Establish an electronic tracking system for the movement of HFCs through commerce;

• Require the use of refillable cylinders

It is important for HARDI members to make their voices heard with the EPA on how the proposed ban on disposable cylinders and the impact of cylinder tracking will impact their businesses. The comment period is open until July 6.

Members can submit comments to the EPA by using the tool below.

Not sure how best to submit comments? Check out our Best Practices for Submitting Comments to EPA post for guidance.

Members can also view our EPA Rule Briefing or a summary of HARDI's testimony at the public hearing for more information on the proposed rule.

Submit Comments Here

Have questions about the HFC phase-down? Submit them here.