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It focuses on minimizing releases of HFCs and certain substitutes from refrigerant-containing equipment and maximizing reclaimed refrigerant. 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This fact sheet concerns the second area – maximizing reclamation and minimizing releases of HFCs, and in particular, the requirements for leak repair of certain refrigerant-containing appliances.  \nIn this fact sheet, EPA is providing information on the leak repair requirements established under the 2024 Emissions Reduction and Reclamation (ER&R) final rule published on October 11, 2024 (89 FR 82682) . The rule establishes regulatory requirements to minimize the release of HFCs and certain substitutes from equipment (e.g., air conditioning and refrigeration appliances) and to maximize the amount of HFCs reclaimed.  \nSummary of Leak Repair Requirements1  \nBeginning January 1, 2026, owners or operators and certified technicians must comply with leak repair requirements for certain refrigerant-containing appliances with a charge size of 15 pounds or more of refrigerant that contains an HFC or certain HFC substitutes.2 The leak repair requirements and the associated timing for leak repair are outlined in Table 1. For further information on leak repair, refer to the provisions at 40 CFR 84.106 and the ER&R regulations at 40 CFR part 84, subpart C.  \nThere are several important exceptions to the leak repair requirements. Refrigerant-containing appliances used in the residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pumps subsector3 are not covered under these requirements. Appliances using a substitute for an HFC with an exchange value or a global warming potential (GWP)4 of 53 or below are not covered by the leak repair requirements.  \n1 This information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied on for compliance.  \n2 Under the ER&R rule, a substitute for a regulated substance (i.e., HFC) means a substance that itself does not contain an HFC or an ozone-depleting substance. Refer to 40 CFR 84.102.  \n3 The residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump subsector includes equipment for cooling air in individual rooms, single-family homes, and small commercial buildings. Note that chillers and certain variable refrigerant flow systems are covered under their own subsectors and not the residential and light commercial air conditioning subsector. Visit the Technology Transitions page at the Frequently Asked Questions webpage for more information.  \n4 The AIM Act assigns an exchange value to each regulated substance. The exchange values included in subsection  \n(c) of the AIM Act are identical to the GWPs of these substances included in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report (2007) . The lowest exchange value assigned to a regulated substance in the AIM Act is 53.  \nTable 1: Summary of Leak Repair Requirements  \n| Extensions to the One Year Retrofit or Retirement Schedule\u003Cbr>40 CFR 84.106(i) | Owners or operators may request additional time to comply with a retrofit or retirement plan if they meet certain requirements. |\n| --- | --- |\n\n\n| Provision | Requirement |\n| --- | --- |\n| Leak Rate Calculation\u003Cbr>40 CFR 84.106(b) | Owners or operators are required to conduct a leak rate calculation each time a refrigerant is added to a refrigerant-containing appliance, with certain limited exceptions, using oneof two required leak","cbCaigxdFaXSQxbd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigxdFaXSQxbd","pdf",397875,"English","# Background\n# Summary of Leak Repair Requirements\n## Applicability starting January 1, 2026\n## Key exceptions\n## Table 1: Summary of Leak Repair Requirements\n### Leak rate calculation\n### Applicable leak rates\n### Appliance repair timelines\n### Verification tests\n### Extensions and leak inspections","[{\"question\":\"When do leak repair requirements for covered appliances begin?\",\"answer\":\"They begin on January 1, 2026 for owners or operators and certified technicians.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the leak rate calculated under the requirements?\",\"answer\":\"A leak rate calculation must be conducted each time refrigerant is added, using one of two required methodologies, with the ability to switch if certain requirements are met.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the timeframes to identify and repair leaks once a threshold is exceeded?\",\"answer\":\"Leaks must be identified and repaired within 30 days, or within 120 days if an industrial process shutdown is required, and repairs must reduce the leak rate below the applicable threshold.\"}]","American Innovation and Manufacturing Act - Leak Repair Requirements for Appliances Containing Hydrofluorocarbons and Certain Substitutes | PDF",1791095713,13]