Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine September 2023

HVACR NewsMagazine September 2023

State National Chapter News

businesses. Had EPA’s ban gone into effect, it would have cost the industry billions of dollars and caused logistical nightmares. The cylinders used in the field today would have been entirely replaced by heavier cylinders that cause more workplace injuries, don’t fit in truck racks, and are more expensive. The Court's decision to overturn this ban is the direct result of ACCA’s commitment to fight for contractors and their best interest. This article is a breath of fresh air to the entire HVACR industry. We were on the verge of outlawing disposable cylinders and the institution of a QR Code tracking system that would have created a huge paperwork problem. The result would have been a nightmare for all — both small and large companies. This would have increased costs to contractors and higher prices for consumers. We appreciate ACCA for leading the way in opposing this burdensome regulation. The Arkansas HVACR Association is an Affiliate member of ACCA and enjoys first hand information on national issues. We encourage Association members to consider making ACCA one of your industry memberships. Their legislative reach and their technical support is an indispensable benefit to the entire industry.

Huge Win for Contractors! EPA’s Disposable Cylinder Ban Struck Down in Court

By Chris Czarnecki

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On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (the Court) issued an opinion granting ACCA’s petition to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ban on disposable cylinders and proposed QR code tracking system. The Court agreed with the petition, stating that EPA lacks the statutory authority under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to ban disposable cylinders or implement a QR code tracking system for HFC refrigerants. You can read the full decision from the Court here. ACCA initially opposed this ban after members spoke up and told us just how harmful it would be to their

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