Summary



         Title VI - Stratospheric Ozone & Global Climate Protection


   *  LISTING: EPA must list specified ozone depleting substances
      with their ozone-depletion potential, chlorine/bromine
      loadings, atmospheric lifetimes and global warming potentials
      within 60 days after enactment. EPA to add to list at least
      every 3 years substances meeting specified criteria.


   *  PHASE-OUT: Phase-out dates are similar to Montreal Protocol
      for Class I (2000 for CFC, halon and carbon tetrachloride;
      2002 for methyl chloroform), but with more stringent interim
      reductions. Class II (HCFC) substances phased out by 2030.
      Regulations for Class I required within 10 months, Class II by
      12/31/99.


   *  EXCHANGE: Requires a net environmental benefit from trades of
      allowances to produce controlled substances. Regulations
      required within 10 months after enactment.


   *  RECYCLING/USE LIMITS: Restricts use and emissions to LAER,
      requires maximum recycling and safe disposal for CFC
      refrigerants within 2 years, all other Class I and II
      substances within 4 years. Illegal to vent Class I or II
      refrigerants after 7/1/92. Prohibition on venting any
      environmentally harmful substitute refrigerant after 5 years.


   *  MOBILE AIR CONDITIONERS: Mandatory recycling after 1/1/92.
      Certification of equipment and personnel. Ban on small
      containers (except certified personnel).


   *  NONESSENTIAL PRODUCTS: Bans nonessential products that result
      in releases of Class I substances within 2 years. Beginning
      1994, ban use of Class II substances in aerosols and
      non-insulating foams, with exemptions for flammability and
      safety. Regulation 1 year after enactment, effective after 2
      years.


   *  LABELING: Mandatory warning labels on all containers of
      products made with and containing Class I or Class II
      substances (depending, in some cases, on availability of safe
      alternatives). Regulations required within 18 months after
      enactment, effective 30 months after. In case of labeling,
      requirements applicable to containers of Class I and II
      substances and to products containing Class I substances. All
      products must be labeled by 2015.



   *  SAFE ALTERNATIVES: Requires prior notice of sale of new and
      existing chemicals for significant new use as substitute. EPA
      to publish list of safe and unsafe uses of substitutes for
      Class I and II as identified. Gives authority to restrict the
      use of unsafe substitutes. Rules required within 2 years after
      enactment.


   *  PROCUREMENT: Requires all Federal Agencies to amend their
      procurement regulations to maximize the use of safe
      alternatives for Class I and II substances. Regulations
      required within 18 months after enactment, effective 30 months
      after.


   *  METHANE: EPA to publish 5 reports to Congress within 2 years,
      and 1 follow-up report within 4 years.