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

Timeline

Announcement phase (CR-101)

Filing date:
Oct. 2, 2024


Announcement documents

Rule development phase

Oct. 2, 2024 - Summer 2025

Public input & involvement

Public comment periods 

Second public comment period (informal)

Jan. 16, 2025, at midnight - Feb. 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Provide your feedback 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

Informational Meeting

Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 
10 a.m. to noon

Presentation 

 Webinar recording 

Draft Rule Language Meeting

Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
10 a.m. to noon

Presentation will be available after the meeting

Draft rule language (173-443 WAC)

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Combined Community Forum 

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Presentation will be available after the meeting 

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Accessibility

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