In November of 2016 the EPA updated the Section 608 Refrigerant Management program. This ruling phased in changes over a three-year period. On October 1, 2018 the EPA issued a new ruling that will revise refrigerant regulations, again.
One significant change is to rescind the refrigerant management requirements of subpart F, (sales restriction) from substitute refrigerants. The removal of this sales restriction would enable anyone (do-it-yourselfers “DIY”), to purchase substitute refrigerants. If these refrigerants could be purchased by anyone, they could also be sold by anyone, including big box retailers and online stores. This change would be detrimental for manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors.
The HVACR industry collaborated with the EPA for two years, to modernize the Section 608 Refrigerant Management Program. While no regulation is perfect, this regulation has always been good for business and the environment, and we should voice our opinions to keep it that way. You can view the ruling and comment here.
Please take the time to submit a comment to the EPA letting them know that such a change could be harmful to the public at large. Allowing anyone to purchase substitute refrigerants could result in unqualified individuals working on equipment and handing refrigerant in an unsafe manner. Comments due no later than November 15, 2018.
What happens when you have lunch with @rbsnyderjr . I think many of you know what I mean. @MCAAGeek @IronmanOfIT @BIM2theBone @pwrliftnerd @The_RyanHoggatt @nathancwood #constructiondorks #contech #LINQ
The Binsky Kickoff and the Value of Questions
As Bob talked about the value of questions, one of the more fascinating ideas that he shared was the idea of doing a project kickoff that…
medium.com
MCAA prides itself on having the best convention in the industry, but headline speakers and entertainers are not the only thing that put it on top. The education at all of our meetings and especially our convention is world class. Check out the quick video. #MCAA19
I always find value in the articles and podcasts by @AdamMGrant - Sometimes working for small companies can provide a lot of opportunity to present yourself with challenges that you would never face in big companies.
Should You Always Strive to Work at the Most âPrestigious‘ Places? Well â¦
Small fish in a big pond? Or big fish in a small pond?
nyti.ms
The tweet doesn't talk about the @TrimbleMEP robotic total stations that play a huge role in this video, but if you are working in BIM and not using a total station, you are missing a huge opportunity. Time, accuracy and coordination are drastically improved.
Learn how you can increase accuracy and speed by using Trimble AutoBid Mechanical, just like Omega Mechanical Ltd. Get more of an insight into AutoBid Mechanical ↪️ https://t.co/2nSmjRvelE