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EPA Allocation of 2026 Hydrofluorocarbon Allowances for Metered Dose Inhalers

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the allocation of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) set-aside allowances for 2026: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Environmental Protection Agency (as the regulatory authority) - Products/Services Requested: - Allocation of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) regulatory allowances for use in metered dose inhalers (MDIs) - Total set-aside: 1,000,000 metric tons exchange value equivalent (MTEVe) - No specific part numbers or physical product quantities; this is a regulatory allocation - Notable Requirements: - Allowances were reserved for unforeseen HFC needs in MDIs - No applications for the set-aside were received - Entire set-aside distributed pro rata among general pool allowance holders - Allocation methodology follows EPA regulations - Nationally applicable, not tied to a specific delivery location or physical product procurement

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) set-aside allowances for the calendar year 2026. These allowances were withheld from general pool allowance holders to accommodate unforeseen HFC needs for metered dose inhaler (MDI) end users. Entities using HFCs as a propellant in MDIs had until April 30, 2026, to apply for these allowances, but no applications were received. Consequently, the EPA allocated all set-aside allowances pro rata among general pool allowance holders.

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