| Description | A regulation to control greenhouse gas emissions from the use of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The prohibitions and restricted end-uses of 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart G, Appendices U and V are incorporated into the regulation by reference. Exemptions are provided for sell-through and use of products and equipment manufactured prior to the compliance dates in the regulation; exemptions required by the federal American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020; and extruded polystyrene boardstock products, and equipment manufactured in Virginia intended only for sale and distribution outside of Virginia. Compliance dates begin as of January 1, 2022 and any later compliance dates provided in Appendices U and V are preserved. A compliance date feasibility study is required from Virginia manufacturers of extruded polystyrene boardstock products so that, if possible, a feasible compliance date earlier than January 1, 2036 can be determined after the regulation is effective. |
| State Authority | 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To control greenhouse gas emissions from the prohibited and end-use restrictions of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) of 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart G, Appendices U and V. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Amy Kasper |
| Address: |
1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400 P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | amy.kasper@deq.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)718-5039 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Exempt Aviation and Aerospace Businesses from HFC Requirements (Rev. E22)
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022. |
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Prohibitions on Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons in Specific End-uses (Rev. D20)
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2021. |