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1、Steve ElferingCEO1,4GROUPNavigating HFC RegulationsThe AIM ActWhat It Means for The North American Potato Storage SectorSCAN FOR MORE INFORMATIONOverviewRegulatory context:HFCs(Hydrofluorcarbons)are synthetic gases,primarily used as refrigerants in refrigeration.These replaced ozone-depleting substa
2、nces but are now being phased down because they are potent greenhouse gases regulated under international lawThe AIM Act(U.S.):U.S.law to reduce HFCs via quotas and technological innovationODSHAR(Canada):Canadian framework aligning with global climate targetsImpacts on Storage:Regulations affect ref
3、rigeration systems used in potato storageNAPSO Role:Help stakeholders navigate change and influence policy.Regulatory BackgroundKigali Amendment:Treaty obligating nations to phase down HFCsCanada&U.S.Commitment:Both adopted policies to meet Kigali targetsTimelines:Reduction steps implemented in 2020
4、 with a commitment to cut HFC by 85%by 2036 in stages.AIM Act:Implications for StorageLeak Detection:Monitoring of refrigerant loss is mandatedReporting:Contractors,Storage Owners,Refrigerant Suppliers must keep records and be prepared to submit reportsUpgrades:Facilities may need to replace legacy
5、systems.ODSHAR Overview(Canada)Framework:Built into Canadas Environmental Protection ActPermitting:Controls entry and exit of HFCs through licensingDisposal:Encourages recovery and recycling of HFCs.Key SimilaritiesShared Goal:85%reduction target by 2036Enforcement:Permit/allocation systems regulate
6、 useInnovation:Incentivizes switch to greener refrigerants.Key DifferencesLegislation:AIM is a new act;ODSHAR modifies older lawEconomic Framing:U.S.emphasizes competitiveness;Canada environmental stewardshipRegional Powers:U.S.states act independently;Canada