# Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Ban on the Sale or Distribution of Pre-Charged Appliances
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2009-12-15 · Effective 2010-01-01 · 74 FR 66450
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-29560
- **Category:** air-emissions
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 66450
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 82
- **Publication date:** 2009-12-15
- **Effective date:** 2010-01-01
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0163
## Abstract

This final rule bans the sale or distribution of air- conditioning and refrigeration appliances containing HCFC-22, HCFC- 142b, or blends containing one or both of these substances, beginning January 1, 2010. In addition, EPA is banning the sale or distribution of air-conditioning and refrigeration appliance components that are pre-charged with HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or blends containing one or both of these controlled substances as the refrigerant. These prohibitions apply only to appliances and components manufactured on or after January 1, 2010.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/12/15/E9-29560/protection-of-stratospheric-ozone-ban-on-the-sale-or-distribution-of-pre-charged-appliances)
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