Fw: sale of R-22 units

	

Julius Banks 

to:

jbaker

06/29/2009 02:09 PM

	

Mr. Baker,

We are currently drafting a final version of the rule that proposed a
ban 

on the import/export of a/c components, such as condensing units, that
are 

pre-charged with R-22.   As proposed, the ban would apply to appliances 

and components manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, but not to 

appliances or components manufactured before that date. The intent of
the 

proposal is to allow the use of components made prior to January 1, 2010


for the service of existing systems only.  

While I have stated the intent of the proposal, there is no final rule
as 

of yet; therefore I cannot give you a definitive answer until the rule
is 

signed.  EPA understands the time sensitivity of this important action. 
 

We anticipate a final version of the rule to be published by late fall. 


EPA will post a copy of the rule on-line
(www.epa.gov/ozone/strathome.html

) as soon as the final version can be made public.   Additional 

information is available at 

http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/rulesoverview.html and 

http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/classtwo.html.

Feel free to call me if you have specific questions.  

Regards,

Julius Banks

Team Lead, Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Prog.

Stratospheric Protection Division

tel:  202.343.9870

fax:  202.343.2338

www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608/608fact.html

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  From: Joe Baker [jbaker@homans.com]

  Sent: 06/26/2009 03:23 PM AST

  To: Cindy Newberg

  Subject: sale of R-22 units

Ms. Newberg, my company has been trying to get a clear answer on the 

selling of R-22 air conditioning units. We are a wholesale distributor 

that sells to HVAC contractors.

            If we have R-22 units in our warehouse, that we purchased
and 

received from the manufacturer before 1/1/2010, Can we still sell them 

after 1/1/2010?

 

            We have been told several different scenarios and we are 

trying to get this issue clarified.

 

Thanks…….. 

 

Joe Baker

Homans Associates Zone Manager

#805 Pawtucket, R.I., #806 Southboro, MA.

#811 Fall River, MA., #812 Meriden, CT., 

#816 Syracuse, NY.

Cell (603)231-7519 

 

