WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ARCHIVE

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2023 Archive

Chapter 173-443 WAC

Last Update: 11/30/23

HYDROFLUOROCARBONS (HFCs) AND OTHER FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES

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WAC Sections
173-443-010	Policy and purpose.
173-443-020	Applicability.
173-443-030	Definitions and acronyms.
PART I - PROHIBITIONS ON THE USE OF CERTAIN HYDROFLUOROCARBONS
173-443-040	List of prohibited substances.
173-443-050	Exemptions applicable to WAC 173-443-040, Tables 1 through 3.
173-443-060	Prohibitions and additional requirements for new products and equipment listed in Table 1.
173-443-065	Prohibitions and additional requirements for new or retrofit refrigeration equipment listed in Table 2.
173-443-075	Prohibitions and additional requirements for new or retrofit air conditioning equipment listed in Table 3.
173-443-085	Prohibitions for small containers of refrigerant and nonessential consumer products listed in Table 4.
173-443-095	Variances.
PART II - REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
173-443-105	Refrigerant management program (RMP) purpose and applicability.
173-443-115	Registration requirements for facilities with refrigeration or air conditioning systems.
173-443-125	Registration requirements for refrigerant wholesalers, distributors, and reclaimers.
173-443-135	Implementation fees for facilities with refrigeration or air conditioning systems.
173-443-145	Leak detection and monitoring requirements.
173-443-155	Leak rate thresholds and notification requirements.
173-443-165	Leak repair requirements.
173-443-175	Requirements to prepare and implement a retrofit or retirement plan.
173-443-185	Reporting requirements.
173-443-195	Recordkeeping requirements.
173-443-205	Required service practices.
173-443-215	Reporting requirements for refrigerant wholesalers, distributors, and reclaimers.
173-443-225	Recordkeeping requirements for refrigerant wholesalers, distributors, and reclaimers.
173-443-235	Exemptions.
173-443-245	Enforcement.
173-443-255	Confidentiality.
173-443-265	Severability.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


173-443-070	Product labeling and disclosure requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70A.45 and 70A.15 RCW. WSR 21-01-085 (Order 19-04), § 173-443-070, filed 12/10/20, effective 1/10/21.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-041 (Order 21-02), filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70A.60 RCW.
173-443-080	Manufacturer notification. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70A.45 and 70A.15 RCW. WSR 21-01-085 (Order 19-04), § 173-443-080, filed 12/10/20, effective 1/10/21.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-041 (Order 21-02), filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70A.60 RCW.
173-443-090	Initial notification. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70A.45 and 70A.15 RCW. WSR 21-01-085 (Order 19-04), § 173-443-090, filed 12/10/20, effective 1/10/21.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-041 (Order 21-02), filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70A.60 RCW.
173-443-100	Status update notification. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70A.45 and 70A.15 RCW. WSR 21-01-085 (Order 19-04), § 173-443-100, filed 12/10/20, effective 1/10/21.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-041 (Order 21-02), filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70A.60 RCW.
173-443-110	Severability. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 70A.45 and 70A.15 RCW. WSR 21-01-085 (Order 19-04), § 173-443-110, filed 12/10/20, effective 1/10/21.] Repealed by WSR 23-24-041 (Order 21-02), filed 11/30/23, effective 12/31/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70A.60 RCW.