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Resources for Managing HFC Use and Reuse

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  • Related EPA Resources
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Fact Sheets on the 2024 Emissions Reduction and Reclamation (ER&R) Final Rule

This page contains fact sheets for specific requirements under the 2024 ER&R final rule published on October 11, 2024 (89 FR 82682). The rule establishes regulatory requirements to minimize the release of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and certain substitutes from equipment (e.g., air conditioning and refrigeration appliances) and to maximize the amount of HFCs reclaimed. EPA may publish additional topic-specific fact sheets related to the 2024 ER&R final rule in the future.

2024 ER&R Final Rule Fact Sheet (pdf) (495.9 KB, October, 2025)

Provides information on the requirements under the 2024 ER&R final rule for the management of certain HFCs and their substitutes. 

Leak Repair Requirements Fact Sheet (pdf) (388.55 KB, January, 2026)

Provides information on the leak repair requirements for certain refrigerant-containing appliances.

Reclamation Requirements Fact Sheet (pdf) (277.62 KB, January, 2026)

Provides information on the requirements for certain HFC refrigerants that are sold, identified, or reported as reclaimed. 

Automatic Leak Detection (ALD) Requirements Fact Sheet (pdf) (499.66 KB, January, 2026)

Provides information on the installation and use of ALD systems for certain appliances containing HFCs and substitutes. 

Public Meetings

To register for upcoming public meetings and access content from past meetings, see the Public Meetings webpage.

Related EPA Resources

The following resources contain information from other EPA programs related to HFC use and reuse:

  • Managing Refrigerant in Stationary Refrigeration and A/C Equipment
  • Servicing Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners
  • Summary of Refrigerant Reclamation Trends

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on HFCs, see the FAQs webpage.

 

Reducing HFCs

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Last updated on February 2, 2026
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