Action:
Prohibitions on Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons in Specific End-uses (Rev. D20)
General Information
| Action Summary |
A new regulation (9VAC5-145) has been established in order to meet a legislative mandate, the purpose of which is to control greenhouse gas emissions from the use of HFCs. The prohibitions and restricted end-uses of 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart G, Appendices U and V are incorporated into the regulation by reference. Exemptions are provided for sell-through and use of products and equipment manufactured prior to the compliance dates in the regulation; exemptions required by the federal American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020; and extruded polystyrene boardstock products, and equipment manufactured in Virginia intended only for sale and distribution outside of Virginia. Compliance dates begin as of January 1, 2022 and any later compliance dates provided in Appendices U and V are preserved. A compliance date feasibility study is required from Virginia manufacturers of extruded polystyrene boardstock products so that, if possible, a feasible compliance date earlier than January 1, 2036 can be determined after the regulation is effective. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Item 278 B 3, Chapters 1289 (2020) and 56 (2020 Special Session I) of the Acts of Assembly
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| RIS Project |
Yes [6745] |
| Associated Mandates |
Regulation for Hydroflourocarbons; Prohibitions
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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9254
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2021. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Gary E. Graham
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Address:
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1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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gary.graham@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)971-6063
FAX: (804)698-4510
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
Agencies | Governor
