Eleven AGs Filed Petition for Review of Weakened Hydrofluorocarbon Leak Prevention Regulations

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 11 attorneys general in filing a petition for review of a rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that weakened leak repair, inspection and monitoring requirements for appliances that contain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). HFCs are a family of extremely potent greenhouse gases that are most commonly used in refrigeration appliances.

• Documents: Petition for Review
• Document Type: Petitions
• States: Connecticut Illinois Maine Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York Oregon Virginia Washington Washington, D.C.
• Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
• Issues: Clean Air & Climate Clean Air Act Climate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hydrofluorocarbons
• Era: Trump Administration
• Outcome: Pending
• Action Type: Litigation