Managing Use and Reuse of HFCs and Substitutes

Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act), EPA is directed under subsection (h), "Management of Regulated Substances," to promulgate certain regulations for the purposes of maximizing reclamation and minimizing releases of certain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and substitutes from equipment. Subsection (h) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act authorizes EPA to promulgate rules for the purposes of maximizing reclamation and minimizing releases of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and their substitutes from equipment. Managing HFCs includes activities related to servicing, repair, installation, and disposal of equipment containing HFCs and their substitutes.

Key Information

• Regulatory Actions

  • Final Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Rule
  • Notice of Data Availability

  See Regulatory Actions

• Reporting Resources

  • Instructions for Reporting
  • Summary of ER&R Reporting Requirements
  • ER&R Reporting Forms

  See Reporting Resources

• Additional Resources

  • Fact Sheets
  • Public Meetings
  • Related EPA Resources
  • Frequently Asked Questions

  See Additional Resources