Updated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Supplemental Guide Now Available and Includes Filing Guidance on the New Hydrofluorocarbon Program

CSMS # 57584150 - Updated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Supplemental Guide Now Available and Includes Filing Guidance on the New Hydrofluorocarbon Program U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 09/05/2023 04:36 PM EDT CSMS # 57584150 - Updated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Supplemental Guide Now Available and Includes Filing Guidance on the New Hydrofluorocarbon Program Version 14 of the EPA Supplemental Guide has been published and includes final guidance for filing the required information for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This version is available at: cbp.gov/document/forms/epa-supplemental-catair-guidelines The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act provides EPA with the authority to oversee the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons, which are highly potent greenhouse gases. In accordance with 40 CFR 84.31(c)(7), EPA requires that the information be electronically filed (through ACE) by the importer of record (or the authorized agent filing on its behalf) prior to the date of importation. CBP and EPA plan to have the HFC requirements available for testing in the ACE Certification environment in early December 2023 and to deploy to Production for required HFC filing in early January 2024. A future CSMS will be sent to confirm the actual dates. If you have questions on this version of the guide, please contact Roy Chaudet at chaudet.roy@epa.gov. For information on the new rule, please visit:  epa.gov/climate-hfcs-reduction/regulatory-actions-allowance-allocation-and-reporting. If you have questions regarding the rule, please contact: HFCAllocation@epa.gov.