Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Technology Transitions Program Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Subsector
other · Rule · Published 2023-12-26 · Effective 2023-12-26 · 88 FR 88825
Document
Document number
2023-28500
Federal Register citation
88 FR 88825
CFR reference
40 CFR 84
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule and request for comments.
Category
other
Publication date
2023-12-26
Effective date
2023-12-26
EPA docket
EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0643
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is amending a provision of the recently finalized Technology Transitions Program under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act). This action allows one additional year, until January 1, 2026, solely for the installation of new residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems using components manufactured or imported prior to January 1, 2025. The existing January 1, 2025, compliance date for the installation of certain residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems may result in significant stranded inventory that was intended for new residential construction. EPA is promulgating this action to mitigate the potential for significant stranded inventory in this subsector. In addition, EPA is clarifying that residential ice makers are not included in the household refrigerator and freezer subsector under the Technology Transitions Rule and are not subject to the restrictions for that subsector. EPA is requesting comments on all aspects of this rule.