Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-443 - Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases
Section 173-443-010 - Policy and purpose
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Ecology's policy under chapters 70A.60 and 43.21A RCW is to provide for the systematic control of air pollution from air contaminant sources. Ecology's policy under chapter 70A.60 RCW is to reduce the emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases.
(2) This chapter establishes requirements for the transition to less damaging refrigerants and refrigerant substitutes in the air conditioning and refrigeration, aerosol propellant, and foam end-use categories in Washington in a manner similar to rules adopted under EPA's Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) program and refrigerant management and HFC rules adopted by other states around the country.
