Industry Groups Sue Over EPA’s Ban On Single-Use HFC Cylinders

Several groups in the heating and air-conditioning sector are suing EPA over its decision to ban single-use cylinders for distributing climate-warming hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as part of its broader rule sharply phasing down the chemicals, arguing the agency exceeded its authority in prohibiting use of the containers. EPA says the ban is necessary to stem illegal imports of HFCs that would undermine its phasedown program, though a company that makes the single-use containers and refrigerant distributors charges that the move is...