EPA Redistributes Unused Inhaler Pollution Allowances
Published Date: 5/27/2026
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Summary
The EPA set aside special hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) allowances for inhalers in 2026 but got no requests by the April 30 deadline. So, they shared those unused allowances back with regular HFC producers and users. This means companies making or using HFCs can expect a small boost in their 2026 allowances, helping keep things fair and smooth during the HFC phaseout.
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