New York A09596 mandates that state regulations on hydrofluorocarbon substances must align with federal standards.

New York A09596 amends the environmental conservation law to ensure that any rules or regulations concerning hydrofluorocarbon substances established by the Department of Environmental Conservation must conform to and not exceed federal regulations in 40 C.F.R. Part 84, effective October 1, 2025. This includes substances used in air conditioning, refrigeration, aerosols, foams, and solvents. The bill also clarifies that it does not limit the state's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions or restrict programs addressing energy efficiency, electrification, or refrigerant reclamation.

New York A09596 mandates that state regulations on hydrofluorocarbon substances must align with federal standards.

New York A09596 amends the environmental conservation law to ensure that any rules or regulations concerning hydrofluorocarbon substances established by the Department of Environmental Conservation must conform to and not exceed federal regulations in 40 C.F.R. Part 84, effective October 1, 2025. This includes substances used in air conditioning, refrigeration, aerosols, foams, and solvents. The bill also clarifies that it does not limit the state's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions or restrict programs addressing energy efficiency, electrification, or refrigerant reclamation.