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The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has published a revised version of this clause. The RFO version supersedes the eCFR text below for contracts using the RFO model; see the RFO deviation for applicability.
View RFO version52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners. As prescribed in 23.109(d)(2), insert the following clause: Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Global warming potential means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide's global warming potential is defined as 1.0. High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables of alternatives available at ( https://www.epa.gov/snap/ ). Hydrofluorocarbons means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon. (b) The Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7671g and 7671h) as each or both apply to this contract. (c) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce the use, release, or emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons under this contract by— (1) Transitioning over time to the use of another acceptable alternative in lieu of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's SNAP program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. (2) Preventing and repairing refrigerant leaks through service and maintenance during contract performance; (3) Implementing recovery, recycling, and responsible disposal programs that avoid release or emissions during equipment service and as the equipment reaches the end of its useful life; and (4) Using reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons to service and repair refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, where feasible. (d) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/. (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 18, 1983, as amended at 81 FR 30437, May 16, 2016; 81 FR 83097, Nov. 18, 2016; 89 FR 30249, Apr. 22, 2024]
23.109(d)
(d) Products containing ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons. Except for contracts for supplies that will be delivered outside the United States and its outlying areas, or contracts for services that will be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas, insert the following clauses:
(1) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons, in solicitations and contracts for-
(i) Refrigeration equipment (in product or service code (PSC) 4110);
(ii) Air conditioning equipment (PSC 4120);
(iii) Clean agent fire suppression systems/equipment ( e.g., installed room flooding systems, portable fire extinguishers, aircraft/tactical vehicle fire/explosion suppression systems) (in PSC 4210);
(iv) Bulk refrigerants and fire suppressants (in PSC 6830);
(v) Solvents, dusters, freezing compounds, mold release agents, and any other miscellaneous chemical specialty that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 6850);
(vi) Corrosion prevention compounds, foam sealants, aerosol mold release agents, and any other preservative or sealing compound that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 8030);
(vii) Fluorocarbon lubricants (primarily aerosols) (in PSC 9150); and
(viii) Any other manufactured end products that may contain or be manufactured with ozone-depleting substances.
(2) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners, in solicitations and contracts that include the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of-
(i) Refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, chillers, or freezers; or
(ii) Air conditioners, including air conditioning systems in motor vehicles.
(3) 52.223-20, Aerosols, in solicitations and contracts--
(i) For products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant, or as a solvent; or
(ii) That involve maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices.
(4) 52.223-21, Foams, in solicitations and contracts for--
(i) Products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent, such as building foam insulation or appliance foam insulation; or
(ii) Construction of buildings or facilities.
(1) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons, in solicitations and contracts for-
(i) Refrigeration equipment (in product or service code (PSC) 4110);
(ii) Air conditioning equipment (PSC 4120);
(iii) Clean agent fire suppression systems/equipment ( e.g., installed room flooding systems, portable fire extinguishers, aircraft/tactical vehicle fire/explosion suppression systems) (in PSC 4210);
(iv) Bulk refrigerants and fire suppressants (in PSC 6830);
(v) Solvents, dusters, freezing compounds, mold release agents, and any other miscellaneous chemical specialty that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 6850);
(vi) Corrosion prevention compounds, foam sealants, aerosol mold release agents, and any other preservative or sealing compound that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 8030);
(vii) Fluorocarbon lubricants (primarily aerosols) (in PSC 9150); and
(viii) Any other manufactured end products that may contain or be manufactured with ozone-depleting substances.
(2) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners, in solicitations and contracts that include the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of-
(i) Refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, chillers, or freezers; or
(ii) Air conditioners, including air conditioning systems in motor vehicles.
(3) 52.223-20, Aerosols, in solicitations and contracts--
(i) For products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant, or as a solvent; or
(ii) That involve maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices.
(4) 52.223-21, Foams, in solicitations and contracts for--
(i) Products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent, such as building foam insulation or appliance foam insulation; or
(ii) Construction of buildings or facilities.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
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RFO
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FAR
FAR Prescription
23.109(d)
(d) Products containing ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons. Except for contracts for supplies that will be delivered outside the United States and its outlying areas, or contracts for services that will be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas, insert the following clauses:
(1) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons, in solicitations and contracts for-
(i) Refrigeration equipment (in product or service code (PSC) 4110);
(ii) Air conditioning equipment (PSC 4120);
(iii) Clean agent fire suppression systems/equipment ( e.g., installed room flooding systems, portable fire extinguishers, aircraft/tactical vehicle fire/explosion suppression systems) (in PSC 4210);
(iv) Bulk refrigerants and fire suppressants (in PSC 6830);
(v) Solvents, dusters, freezing compounds, mold release agents, and any other miscellaneous chemical specialty that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 6850);
(vi) Corrosion prevention compounds, foam sealants, aerosol mold release agents, and any other preservative or sealing compound that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 8030);
(vii) Fluorocarbon lubricants (primarily aerosols) (in PSC 9150); and
(viii) Any other manufactured end products that may contain or be manufactured with ozone-depleting substances.
(2) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners, in solicitations and contracts that include the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of-
(i) Refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, chillers, or freezers; or
(ii) Air conditioners, including air conditioning systems in motor vehicles.
(3) 52.223-20, Aerosols, in solicitations and contracts--
(i) For products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant, or as a solvent; or
(ii) That involve maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices.
(4) 52.223-21, Foams, in solicitations and contracts for--
(i) Products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent, such as building foam insulation or appliance foam insulation; or
(ii) Construction of buildings or facilities.
(1) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons, in solicitations and contracts for-
(i) Refrigeration equipment (in product or service code (PSC) 4110);
(ii) Air conditioning equipment (PSC 4120);
(iii) Clean agent fire suppression systems/equipment ( e.g., installed room flooding systems, portable fire extinguishers, aircraft/tactical vehicle fire/explosion suppression systems) (in PSC 4210);
(iv) Bulk refrigerants and fire suppressants (in PSC 6830);
(v) Solvents, dusters, freezing compounds, mold release agents, and any other miscellaneous chemical specialty that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 6850);
(vi) Corrosion prevention compounds, foam sealants, aerosol mold release agents, and any other preservative or sealing compound that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 8030);
(vii) Fluorocarbon lubricants (primarily aerosols) (in PSC 9150); and
(viii) Any other manufactured end products that may contain or be manufactured with ozone-depleting substances.
(2) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners, in solicitations and contracts that include the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of-
(i) Refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, chillers, or freezers; or
(ii) Air conditioners, including air conditioning systems in motor vehicles.
(3) 52.223-20, Aerosols, in solicitations and contracts--
(i) For products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant, or as a solvent; or
(ii) That involve maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices.
(4) 52.223-21, Foams, in solicitations and contracts for--
(i) Products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent, such as building foam insulation or appliance foam insulation; or
(ii) Construction of buildings or facilities.
Version History
Version history is sourced from the codified eCFR. Changes published only as class deviations or by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul do not appear here until they are incorporated into the eCFR. For RFO-driven changes see the RFO Version tab and any active deviations cited above.
2 versions tracked from 2024-04-22 to 2024-05-22.
MAY 2024
May 22, 2024
CURRENT
SUBSTANTIVE
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APR 2024 (previous)
MAY 2024 (current)
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(a)
High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables of alternatives available at (http://www.epa.gov/snap/). Hydrofluorocarbons means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.
(a)
High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables of alternatives available at (https://www.epa.gov/snap/). Hydrofluorocarbons means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.
35 added, 30 removed
(1)
(1) Track on an annual basis, between October 1 and September 30, the amount in pounds of hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons added or taken out of equipment or appliances under this contract by—
(1)
(1) Transitioning over time to the use of another acceptable alternative in lieu of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's SNAP program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential.
10 added, 14 removed
(2)
(2) Report that information to the Contracting Officer for FY16 and to www.sam.gov, for FY17 and after—
(2)
(2) Preventing and repairing refrigerant leaks through service and maintenance during contract performance;
10 added, 1 removed
(4)
(4) Using reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons, where feasible.
(4)
(4) Using reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons to service and repair refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, where feasible.
32 added, 31 removed
(d)
(d) For equipment and appliances that normally each contain 50 or more pounds of hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons, that will be maintained, serviced, repaired, or disposed under this contract, the Contractor shall—
(d)
(d) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/. (End of clause)
1 added, 13 removed
(i)
(i) No later than November 30 of each year during contract performance; and
(i)
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(ii)
(ii) At the end of contract performance.
(ii)
[Removed]
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(iii)
(iii) Equipment/appliance; and
(iii)
[Removed]
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(e)
(e) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at http://www.epa.gov/snap/. (End of clause)
(e)
[Removed]
APR 2024
April 22, 2024
SUBSTANTIVE
Earliest version available from the eCFR
RFO Version
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Clause Text
Substantive changes. The RFO version differs materially from the eCFR text.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
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52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
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As prescribed in 23.109(d)(2), insert the following clause:
As prescribed in 23.108(d)(2), insert the following clause:
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Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024)
Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (DEVIATION DATE)
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(a)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
(a)
In accordance with 40 CFR 82.84(a)(3), the Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7671g and 7671h) as each or both apply to this contract.
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Global warming potential means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide's global warming potential is defined as 1.0.
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High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables of alternatives available at (https://www.epa.gov/snap/).
10 removed
Hydrofluorocarbons means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.
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(b)
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7671g and 7671h) as each or both apply to this contract.
(b)
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(c)
(c) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce the use, release, or emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons under this contract by—
(c)
40 removed
(1)
(1) Transitioning over time to the use of another acceptable alternative in lieu of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's SNAP program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential.
(1)
13 removed
(2)
(2) Preventing and repairing refrigerant leaks through service and maintenance during contract performance;
(2)
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(3)
(3) Implementing recovery, recycling, and responsible disposal programs that avoid release or emissions during equipment service and as the equipment reaches the end of its useful life; and
(3)
15 removed
(4)
(4) Using reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons to service and repair refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, where feasible.
(4)
32 removed
(d)
(d) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at https://www.epa.gov/snap/.
(d)
27 removed
[48 FR 42478, Sept. 18, 1983, as amended at 81 FR 30437, May 16, 2016; 81 FR 83097, Nov. 18, 2016; 89 FR 30249, Apr. 22, 2024]
Prescription
Substantive changes. The RFO prescription differs materially from the eCFR prescription.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
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52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners.: Prescription
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
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(d)
(d) Products containing ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons. Except for contracts for supplies that will be delivered outside the United States and its outlying areas, or contracts for services that will be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas, insert the following clauses:
(d)
(2) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners, in solicitations and contracts that include the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment or air conditioners.
15 removed
(1)
(1) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons, in solicitations and contracts for-
(1)
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(i)
(i) Refrigeration equipment (in product or service code (PSC) 4110);
(i)
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(ii)
(ii) Air conditioning equipment (PSC 4120);
(ii)
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(iii)
(iii) Clean agent fire suppression systems/equipment (e.g., installed room flooding systems, portable fire extinguishers, aircraft/tactical vehicle fire/explosion suppression systems) (in PSC 4210);
(iii)
9 removed
(iv)
(iv) Bulk refrigerants and fire suppressants (in PSC 6830);
(iv)
28 removed
(v)
(v) Solvents, dusters, freezing compounds, mold release agents, and any other miscellaneous chemical specialty that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 6850);
(v)
31 removed
(vi)
(vi) Corrosion prevention compounds, foam sealants, aerosol mold release agents, and any other preservative or sealing compound that may contain ozone-depleting substances or high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons (in PSC 8030);
(vi)
9 removed
(vii)
(vii) Fluorocarbon lubricants (primarily aerosols) (in PSC 9150); and
(vii)
15 removed
(viii)
(viii) Any other manufactured end products that may contain or be manufactured with ozone-depleting substances.
(viii)
26 removed
(2)
(2) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners, in solicitations and contracts that include the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of-
(2)
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(i)
(i) Refrigeration equipment, such as refrigerators, chillers, or freezers; or
(i)
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(ii)
(ii) Air conditioners, including air conditioning systems in motor vehicles.
(ii)
7 removed
(3)
(3) 52.223-20, Aerosols, in solicitations and contracts--
(3)
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(i)
(i) For products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant, or as a solvent; or
(i)
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(ii)
(ii) That involve maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices.
(ii)
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(4)
(4) 52.223-21, Foams, in solicitations and contracts for--
(4)
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(i)
(i) Products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent, such as building foam insulation or appliance foam insulation; or
(i)
6 removed
(ii)
(ii) Construction of buildings or facilities.
(ii)
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