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Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP)

Fact Sheet: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: New Listings for the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program in the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Foam Blowing, and Fire Suppression Sectors

This determination of acceptability (Notice 36) expands EPA’s SNAP list of acceptable substitutes, providing industry with more options in the refrigeration and air conditioning, foam blowing, and fire suppression sectors. 

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