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EPA Seeks Stakeholder Input on HFC Allocation Program Data

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking stakeholder input to support the Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Allocation Program under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act). - Purpose: Gather data and comments to address gaps in EPA's understanding of HFC production, consumption, and related activities in the U.S. - No products or services are being procured; this is an information-gathering request. - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named or targeted in this notice. - Key areas for comment: - HFC allowance allocation and usage - Production, import, and consumption trends - Reclamation and recycling practices - Projected demand for HFCs - The notice is intended to inform future regulatory actions and rulemaking. - No unique technical or product requirements are specified, as the focus is on data and stakeholder feedback.

Description

This notice of data availability (NODA) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides information regarding the Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Allocation Program and solicits stakeholder input. The EPA is preparing for an upcoming regulatory action under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act). The notice identifies possible data gaps and requests comments on areas where additional data could improve the Agency's information on U.S. HFC production and consumption. Comments are requested by August 27, 2026, to inform the Agency's regulatory process.

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