Ozone Protection under Title VI of the Clean Air Act
- ODS Phaseout Program, which bans the production and import of Class I ODS and phases out the production and import of Class II ODS.
- Exemption Programs, which exclude specific uses of ODS from the phaseout, such as CFC-MDIs and methyl bromide.
- Imports & Exports Program, which establishes recordkeeping, reporting, and other requirements for importing virgin and used Class I and Class II substances.
- ODS Destruction Program, which establishes acceptable practices for destroying ODS in the United States.
- Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Program, which establishes service practices, technician certification, sales restrictions, and other requirements for these appliances and systems.
- Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Program, which establishes servicing, technician certification, small can sales restrictions, and other requirements for these air-conditioning systems.
- Halons Program, which establishes installation, handling, and emissions requirements for halon fire suppression systems.
- Nonessential Products Ban Program, which concerns the ban on sale and introduction into interstate commerce of certain products manufactured with or containing ODS.
- Labeling Program, which establishes labeling requirements for ODS containers or products manufactured with ODS.
- Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program, which identifies and evaluates substitutes for ozone-depleting substances.
- EPA Collaborations with Stakeholders to Protect the Ozone Layer
EPA is also charged with enforcing these regulations. Learn about EPA’s efforts to enforce regulations pertaining to ozone layer protection.