Summary

Disapproves and nullifies an Environmental Protection Agency rule that would implement a phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and regulate certain HFC substitutes under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. The resolution states the named EPA rule published at 89 Fed. Reg. 82682 (Oct. 11, 2024) has no force or effect if enacted.

• Nullifies a specific EPA rule that phased down hydrofluorocarbons and regulated certain substitutes under the AIM Act.
• Declares the rule published at 89 Fed. Reg. 82682 (Oct. 11, 2024) to have no force or effect upon enactment.
• Removes the EPA regulatory requirements, deadlines, or obligations established by that rule without creating replacement rules or funding.
• Directly affects manufacturers, importers, distributors, HVAC and refrigeration equipment makers, and businesses that use or service refrigerants.
• Leaves open other legal or regulatory paths: states may act, industry may self-regulate, and EPA could attempt new rulemaking or defend the rule in court.
• Does not appropriate funds, alter taxes, or create new federal programs or mandates in itself.
• Creates regulatory uncertainty for businesses planning to transition away from HFCs under the nullified rule.
• Likely to prompt stakeholder responses including state-level action, industry adjustments, and potential litigation or renewed federal rulemaking.