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A look at the U.S. EPA
The EPA was established in 1970 by President Richard M. Nixon to “protect human health and the environment.” To do […]
NAFEM responds to EPA on how to consider the costs/benefits of Clean Air Act regulations
NAFEM has submitted comments supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed process to ensure that the costs and benefits […]
CARB discusses proposed refrigerant limits
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a webinar July 22 to discuss its proposal to limit the use of […]
NAFEM provides input to EPA re: listing of refrigerants for medium-temperature use
EPA recently closed the comment period for its NOPR to list refrigerants R-448 and R-449A and B for medium-temperature, stand-along […]
Washington HFC regulations in development
The Washington State Department of Ecology continues its work on Chapter 173-443 WAC, Hydrofluorocarbons. Until the new rule is final, […]
NAFEM helps drive EPA listing of refrigerants for medium-temperature use
Five years ago, NAFEM and others submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting their approval of refrigerants […]
Colorado, Virginia join efforts to phase down HFCs
Colorado and Virginia have joined California, Vermont, Washington and New Jersey in regulating the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), in the […]
EPA to consider costs/benefits of Clean Air Act regulations
The EPA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) seeking comments on an internal process it would be required to […]
Senate reviewing feedback on draft AIM Act
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environmental and Public Works is reviewing comments submitted by NAFEM and others to the American […]
Awaiting news of DOE’s upcoming regulatory agenda
NAFEM continues to monitor information on DOE’s priorities following the closure of the comments period seeking input on the agency’s […]