1. (a) Retrofit or Retirement Plan Requirements.

   1. (1) After January 1, 2011, the owner or operator of a refrigeration system with a refrigerant leak that has not been successfully repaired within the time required for refrigerant leak repair under subsection (b), (c), or (d) of section 95386 must prepare and implement a dated retrofit or retirement plan as provided in section 95386(g). The plan must establish a schedule to retrofit or retire a leaking refrigeration system no later than six months after the initial detection of the refrigerant leak, and all work must be completed during this six-month period.

   2. (2) The retrofit or retirement plan must be kept at the site of the refrigeration system with a refrigerant leak. If a refrigeration system is to be retired and replaced, the plan must include information required under this subsection specific to the new refrigeration system to be constructed or installed. If a refrigeration system is to be retrofitted, the plan must include information required under this subsection specific to the refrigeration system after the retrofit has been completed. A retrofit or retirement plan must include the following information:

      1. (A) The system identification number of the refrigeration system being retired or retrofitted.
      2. (B) Equipment type.
      3. (C) Equipment manufacturer.
      4. (D) Equipment model or description.
      5. (E) Intended physical location of the refrigeration system through schematic or floor plan with locations clearly noted.
      6. (F) Temperature classification -- The refrigeration system must be identified as a low temperature system, a medium temperature system, or other.
      7. (G) Full charge of the refrigeration system.
      8. (H) Type of high-GWP refrigerant(s) used.
      9. (I) If a refrigeration system is to be retired and replaced, a plan to dispose of the retired refrigeration system.

      10. (J) A timetable which includes, at a minimum:

          1. 1. the date installation, construction, or retrofit of the refrigeration system is expected to begin, and
          2. 2. the expected completion date of the installation, construction, or retrofit of the refrigeration system.
      11. (K) A signature by a representative of the facility, including the date signed.
2. (b) Retrofit or Retirement Plan Requirements During System Mothballing. The retrofit or retirement requirements of this section shall not apply during the time that a refrigeration system is undergoing or is in system mothballing. The retrofit or retirement requirements of this section shall apply on the day that the refrigeration system resumes operation at a facility.
3. (c) Retrofit or Retirement Plan Requirements Exemption. If the owner or operator of a refrigeration system has received an exemption from the Executive Officer pursuant to section 95397, the preparation and implementation of a retrofit or retirement plan is not required during the time period the exemption is in effect. If the owner or operator of a refrigeration system has submitted a request for an exemption pursuant to section 95397, the preparation and implementation of a retrofit or retirement plan is not required until a final exemption determination is made by the Executive Officer. A written record(s) must be kept pursuant to section 95389 to document that the owner or the operator has requested or received an exemption.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 38501, 38510, 38560, 38562, 38563, 38580, 38597, 39600, 39601 and 41511, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38501, 38505, 38510, 38560, 38562, 38563, 38580, 38597, 39600, 39601 and 41511, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-20-2010; operative 11-19-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).