Section 173-443-010 - Policy and purpose(1) Ecology's policy under chapters 70A.60 and 43.21A RCW is to provide for the systematic control of air pollution from air contaminant sources. Ecology's policy under chapter 70A.60 RCW is to reduce the emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases.(2) This chapter establishes requirements for the transition to less damaging refrigerants and refrigerant substitutes in the air conditioning and refrigeration, aerosol propellant, and foam end-use categories in Washington in a manner similar to rules adopted under EPA's Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) program and refrigerant management and HFC rules adopted by other states around the country.Wash. Admin. Code § 173-443-010
Adopted by WSR 21-01-085, Filed 12/10/2020, effective 1/10/2021Amended by WSR 23-24-041, Filed 11/30/2023, effective 12/31/2023