Chapter 173-443 WAC Hydrofluorocarbons
Ecology is announcing a rulemaking to make amendments to Chapter 173-443 WAC. These will include, but are not limited to: revisions to WAC 173-443-075 to modify the sell-through provision, revisions to WAC 173-443-040 to modify the prohibitions for Automatic Commercial Ice Machines (ACIMs), and other necessary technical and administrative changes throughout the chapter.
Rulemaking timeline
Announcement phase (CR-101)
Filing date:
Oct. 2, 2024
Announcement documents
Rule development phase
Oct. 2, 2024 - Summer 2025Public input & involvement
Public comment periods
Second public comment period (informal)
Jan. 16, 2025, at midnight - Feb. 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
See comments on the draft rule language for this rulemaking
First public comment period (informal)
Dec. 16, 2024, at midnight - Jan. 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
See initial input for this rulemaking
Ecology's meetings with interested parties
| Date | Documents | Location |
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Informational Meeting Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 |
Presentation | |
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Draft Rule Language Meeting Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 |
Webinar Recording | |
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Combined Community Forum Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 |
Webinar Recording |
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