FluoroFusion Submits Comments on EPA Refrigerant Management Proposed Rule
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Regulations
AIM Act Adversely Impacted by 2016 HFC Blends Order
Adverse Impacts on the U.S. Reclamation Sector of Customs Duty Abuse and Other Anticompetitive Behavior. Excerpt from Comments by FluoroFusion Specialty Chemicals Inc. The reclamation sector in the United States faces an existential threat from various anticompetitive practices that have been deployed for many years by virgin refrigerant producers and importers. This appendix provides additional
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Final Rule signed for EPA’s Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Allowance Allocation Methodology for 2024 and Later Years.
EPA is finalizing amendments to existing regulations to implement the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Allowance Allocation Methodology: The Agency is basing these general pool allocations on entities’ market shares derived from the average of the three highest years of production and consumption, respectively, of regulated substances between 2011 and 2019. Consumption Baseline: EPA is amending
The HVAC Technician’s Guide to the R-410A Phasedown
The HVAC Technician’s Guide to the R-410A Phasedown If you run an HVAC or refrigeration service company, you’re likely aware of the upcoming phasedown of refrigerant R-410A in the United States. It’s important to understand why this is happening, how it will affect your business, and what opportunities may arise from this transition. In this blog
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New Pilot Program to Expand Refrigerant Recycling and Reclamation of R448A and R449A
The Chemours Company and Honeywell recently announced a new pilot program expanding refrigerant recycling and reclamation. Their program aims to support customers through the transition to positive environmental refrigeration and cooling through increased availability of sustainably produced R-448A and R-449A. Pilot Program Protects Sustainable Supply of R-448A and R-449A Environmental regulations in the U.S. and
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Why Are HFC’s Suddenly So Expensive?
The HFC coalition comprised of Arkema, Honeywell, Mexichem, and Chemours initiated a circumvention case in June, 2019 to the Department of Commerce (DOC), whereby companies that use components from China to blend refrigerants in the U.S. are circumventing a 2016 blend order for anti-dumping of Chinese refrigerants. A preliminary ruling made April 6th, 2020
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