Industry Urges EPA To Maintain ‘Critical’ HFC Supply In Phasedown Rule

Manufacturers, chemical companies and appliance makers are broadly urging EPA to maintain a supply of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) for various critical uses as the agency implements a new legislative directive to significantly phase down use of the potent greenhouse gas. At the same time, Democratic-led states and lawmakers are strongly supporting EPA’s May 3 phasedown proposal in comments submitted ahead of a July 6 deadline, while a former EPA enforcement chief is emphasizing the need for the rule’s steps to combat...