EPA reaches settlement with Resonac America for illegal import of super climate pollutant at Port of Los Angeles

Summary:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Resonac America, Inc. for illegally importing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at the Port of Los Angeles. The company imported 6,208 pounds of HFC-23, a potent greenhouse gas, on four occasions in 2023 and 2024. As a result, Resonac America will pay a penalty of $416,003 and destroy the illegally imported HFCs. This enforcement action prevents approximately 6,208 pounds of illegal HFCs from being released into the atmosphere, equivalent to 41,676.8 metric tons of CO2. The EPA continues to prioritize enforcement against companies that illegally import refrigerants that damage the climate.