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More states commit to phase out HFCs
Connecticut, Maryland and New York also have committed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by adopting vacated Rules 20 and 21 of the EPA Significant […]
Things to watch
NAFEM is closely monitoring the following initiatives for updates and will alert members when there is new information to share. […]
California HFC bans are in effect
On Jan. 1, the California Cooling Act (CCA), Senate Bill 1013, became law. CCA reinstated the previously vacated U.S. Environmental […]
California Cooling Act takes effect Jan. 1, 2019
As a reminder, the California Cooling Act (CCA), Senate Bill 1013, reinstates the hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) reduction targets from the previously vacated […]
Prop 65: What you need to know
Although it became law more than 30 years ago, there are still a lot of questions about California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65), […]
Calif. addresses phase-out of high GWP refrigerants as work to eliminate HFCs continues
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently provided an update on its plans to eliminate hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), in part, by […]
CARB clarifies enforcement of SNAP 20 & 21 rules
NAFEM members have raised questions regarding the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) plans to enforce EPA’s original SNAP 20 & 21 […]
Calif. continues efforts to address indoor heat-related illnesses
Following comments received on its draft standard, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) revised its proposed legislation to prevent indoor […]
EPA considers rolling back HFC release rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a hearing on Oct. 16 to discuss rescinding a 2016 Section 608 Refrigerant […]
States commit to phase out HFCs
California, Connecticut, Maryland and New York have all committed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by adopting vacated rules 20 and 21 of the U.S. […]