Yes. The Clean Air Act of 1990 mandated a complete phase-out of R-22 and in 1996 a production cap was placed on its production. In 2004 production of R-22 was cut by 25% and the manufacture of R-22 compatible equipment will be prohibited after 2010. Production of R-22 will be banned completely in 2020. The replacement is a much more environmentally friendly chemical, R-410A. During the summer months, set your thermostat back during the day when you are not at home.

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), known as R-22 has been used as a refrigerant for more than 40 years by HVAC manufacturers. While HCFC's are considered safe for the environment they do contain chlorine which is classed as an ozone-depleting chemical. The Clean Air Act set a target date of January 1, 2010 after which HVAC manufacturers can no longer build products that use R-22.

Contrary to what you might have been told, R-22 is not a product that will be phased out anytime soon. The federal law schedule has R-22 to be phased out as follows: Because the life of a standard comfort system is 15 years, purchasing a unit with R-22 would be well within the time and availability of R-22 refrigerant.

R-22 is the common name for hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC). R-22 has been used as a refrigerant by HVAC manufacturers for over 40 years, but studies in the past decade have shown that HCFCs contain chlorine, an ozone-depleting agent. For this reason, the United States Clean Air Act has set a target date for January 1, 2010, on which HVAC manufacturers must cease the production of products that use R-22.

The Environmental Protection Association (EPA) is calling for a cease in production of all products that use HCFC refrigerants, such as R-22, by the year 2010. However, the eventual phase out of R-22 is not scheduled to occur until the year 2020.

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The reason that freon is regulated is that the chlorine it contains can destroy the ozone layer. This ozone layer protects us from the UV radiation that can cause skin cancer and effects our immune system. To obtain the latest boating information, be sure to also check with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

All items containing Freon, (refrigerator, air conditioners, freezers) must have the Freon removed by a certified technician. The necessary forms are available from the Town Clerk and must be returned to Modern Disposal to arrange for pickup.

There is no DEP certificate for freon. Miami-Dade County has a freon certificate for their county and you can find out more by calling 305/372-6925. For information on the federal requirements for freon, please call 1-800-296-1996, or go to www.epa.gov/ozone.

A combination of new construction and renovation will be ongoing concurrently. Development will be phased to limit relocation of families within the post and ensure no families are required to move off post.

You may take phased retirement without having a break in employment provided that your pensionable salary reduces by at least 25% for a minimum of 12 months. This could be because you have taken up a post of lesser responsibility or because you are working less hours. You can decide how much you wish to take of the benefits you have accrued up to the start of your phased retirement, subject to a maximum of 75% of your total benefits.

Crytec does not use HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon), like R-22 Freon®, as a refrigerant, but charges all its Bubble Slurry™ Ice machines with the HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) R-507, like Forane® or Klea®

The safety and toxicity characteristics of R-410A have been thoroughly studied by reputable companies and organizations around the world. They have concluded that R-410A can be handled safely when the proper protective equipment is used and when appropriate safety guidelines are followed. These safety practices are very similar to the practices that have been used with R-22 and other HFC and HCFC refrigerants. There is more information on this in the R-410A manual.

Trade the old one in when buying a new one or sale or give away to a used appliance shop. The freon must be removed by a certified technician properly licensed, trained and equipped to capture the freon. Possible $25,000 dollar fine for illegally disposing of freon. Used appliance shops can usually help or call 467-4262.

Freon" is a trade name for CFC and HCFC refrigerants used by DuPont. Other trade names include Allied-Signal's "Genetron" and ICI's "Arcton". Various companies sell the same CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, and other products under different names. The most common ozone-depleting refrigerants are CFC-12, R-502, and HCFC-22. R-502 is a blend of 48.8% HCFC-22 and 51.2% CFC-115. This site is maintained by Mainstream Engineering Corporation and is not associated with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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R-22. It is anticipated that as the use of R-410A becomes more common, the cost will become more affordable.