s “from time to time as new information becomes available.”EPA Publishes Final Rule Regarding Management Of Certain HFCs And Substitutes Under American Innovation And Manufacturing Act Of 2020: EPA published a final rule on October 11, 2024, that establishes an emissions reduction and reclamation program for the management of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) that includes requirements for leak repair and installation and use of automatic leak detection systems for certain equipment using refrigerants containing HFCs and certain substitutes; the servicing and/or repair of certain refrigerant-containing equipment to be done with reclaimed HFCs; the initial installation and servicing and/or repair of fire suppression equipment to be done with recycled HFCs, technician training, and recycling of HFCs prior to the disposal of fire suppression equipment containing HFCs; removal of HFCs from disposable cylinders before discarding them; and certain recordkeeping, reporting, and labeling requirements. 89 Fed. Reg. 82682. EPA notes that in addition, it is establishing alternative Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) standards for certain ignitable spent refrigerants being recycled for reuse. The rule is effective December 10, 2024.Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee Will Hold Meeting November 7, 2024: PHMSA announced on October 15, 2024, that the Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee will meet on November 7, 2024. 89 Fed. Reg. 83086. The agenda will address the following duties of the Committee:Facilitate communication among manufacturers of lithium batteries and products containing lithium batteries, air carriers, and the federal government;Discuss the effectiveness and the economic and social impacts of lithium battery transportation regulations;Provide the Secretary of Transportation with information regarding new technologies and transportation safety practices;Provide a forum to discuss Departmental activities related to lithium battery transportation safety;Advise and