Title 17. California Air Resources Board 
Notice of Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed 
Amendments to the Regulation for Small Containers of 
Automotive Refrigerant 
The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) will conduct a public hearing at the date 
and time noted below to consider approving for adoption the proposed amendments to the 
Regulation for Small Containers of Automotive Refrigerant . 
Date: Octob er 26, 2023 
Time: 9:00 A.M. 
In-Person Location: 
California Air Resources Board 
Byron Sher Auditorium 
1001 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814 
Remote Option: 
Zoom 
This public meeting may continue at 9:00 a.m., on October 27, 2023 . Please consult the 
public agenda, which will be posted ten days before the October 26, 2023, Board Meeting, 
for important details, including the day on which this item will be considered and how the 
public can participate via Zoom if they choose to be remote . 
Written Comment Period and Submittal of Comments 
In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, interested members of the public may 
present comments orally or in writing during the hearing and may provide comments by 
postal mail or by electron ic submittal before the hearing. The public comment period for this 
regulatory action will begin on July 7, 2023. Written comments not submitted during the 
hearing must be submitted on or after July 7, 2023, and received no later than August 21, 
2023. Comments submitted outside that comment period are considered untimely. CARB 
may, but is not required to, respond to untimely comments, including those raising significant 
environmental issues. The Board also e ncourages members of the public to bring to the 
attention of staff in advance of the hearing any suggestions for modification of the proposed 
regulatory action. Comments submitted in advance of the hearing must be addressed to one 
of the following: 
Postal mail: Clerks’ Office, California Air Resour ces Board 
1001 I Street, Sacramento, California 95814 
Electronic submittal : https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/applications/public -comments 
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          Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code, § 7920.000 et seq.), 
your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., your 
address, phone, email, etc.) become part of the public record and can be released to the 
public upon request. 
Additionally, the Board requests but does not require that persons who submit written 
comments to the Board reference the title of the proposal in their comments to facilitate 
review. 
Authority and Reference 
This regulatory action is proposed under the authority granted in California Health and Safety 
Code, sections 38501, 38505, 38510, 38560, 38560.5, 38562.2, 38566, 38580, 39600 and 
39601. This action is proposed to implement, interpret, and make specific sections 38501, 
38505, 38510, 38550, 38551, 38562.2, 38566, 38560, 38560.5, 39003, 39500, 39600, and 
39601. 
Informative Digest of Proposed Action and Policy Statement 
Overview (Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(3)) 
Sections Affected: 
Propose d amendment s to Californi a Code of Regulations, title 17, section s 95360, 95361, 
95362, 95364, 95364. 1, 95365, 95366, 95367, 95368, 95369, and 95370. Proposed repeal of 
California Code of Regulations, title 17, section 95363. Proposed adoption of California Code 
of Regulations, title 17, sections 95364.2, 95366.1, 95366.2, 9567.1, and 95367.2. 
Documents Incorporated by Reference (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 1, § 20, 
subd. (c)(3)): 
• 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 82, Subpart F, Appendix A: Specifications 
for Refrigerants (July 1, 2022). Incorporated in section 95361 
• 40 CFR, Part 82, §82.164, adopted on July 30, 1992, as last amended on 
November 18, 2016. Incorporated in section 95361. 
• Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Standard 700: 2019 
Standard for Specifications for Refrigerants (2019). Incorporated in section 95361 . 
• Certification Procedures for Small Containers of Automotive Refrigerant , adopted on 
July 20, 2009, as last amended on [Insert Date of Amendment]. Incorporated in section 
95362(d). 
The above listed certification procedure is being amended by this regulation and thus the 
amendment date would be the date that the regulation is adopted by CARB. 
Background and Effect of the Proposed Regulatory Action: 
In January 2009, CARB approved for adoption the Regulation for Small Containers of 
Automotive Refrigerant (hereinafter “Small Container Regulation” or “Regulation”) as an 
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                early action measure for Assembly Bill (AB) 32.1 The Regulation reduces greenhouse gas 
(GHG) emissions associated with do-it-yourself (DIY) recharging of motor vehicle air 
conditioning (MVAC) systems. The Regulation established requirements applicable to 
containers that hold between 2 ounces and 2 pounds of any automotive refrigerant with a 
global warming potential (GWP) greater th an 150. The Regulation became effective on 
March 10, 2010. 
The initial regulation is comprised of three main provisions. First, it requires that small 
containers of automotive refrigerant be equipped with a self-sealing valve and labels 
containing information to promote consumer education of proper MVAC charging practices 
and to prevent misuse of refrigerant. Second, it establishes a manufacturer administered 
deposit, return, and recycling program. Third, it mandates that any deposits unclaimed by 
consumer s (unclaimed deposits) be used to increase the container return rate through an 
education and outreach program. Manufacturers of small containers of automotive 
refrigerant (manufacturers) must apply to CARB to certify their products for sale in California 
with information and data demonstrating compliance with the Regulation. 
In 2016, CARB amended the Regulation with three additional provisions. First, clarifying 
language was added that requires retailers of small containers of automotive refrigerant 
(retai lers) to transfer any unclaimed deposits to the container manufacturer or a designee of 
its choosing. Second, it allowed unclaimed deposits to be spent on projects, programs, or 
measures that reduce GHG emissions. Third, it fixed the consumer deposit at $10. 
Based on data obtained from annual reporting from manufacturers, retailers, and distributors 
of small containers of automotive refrigerant, staff determined that the quantity of refrigerant 
remaining in small containers upon return (the container heel) is approximately 4 percent, 
lower than the initial projection of 22 percent. As a result, the deposit and return program’s 
contribution to emission reductions is lower than initially estimated. 
In addition , container manufacturer s launched an enhanced education program, starting 
midway through 2018 and lasting through 2020, with the aim of increasing the container 
return rate. The program included a paid media campaign with social media and digital 
outreach as well as established container return centers located in several major cities in 
California. However, return rates showed little change due to the education and outreach 
program. Due to the low GHG emission reductions from container heel recovery, unchanged 
return rates, and financial impacts to do -it-yourselfers (DIYers), staff is proposing to remove 
the deposit and return requirements. In addition, staff is proposing the requirement that 
reclaimed refrigerant be used in the manufacturin g of small containers sold in California to 
offset the emission reductions currently achieved by the deposit and return program. Finally, 
revisions to the expenditure of unclaimed deposits will be aimed at decreasing MVAC leaks 
and increas e recovery and reclaim in California. 
Summary of the Propo sed Amendments : 
Staff is proposing amendments (collectively, Proposed Amendments) to the Regulation 
covering four main areas: (1) removal of the deposit and return program, (2) phase-in of 
requirements for reclaimed refrigerant in new small containers, (3) modification and 
1 AB 32 (Núñez, Stats. 2006, ch. 488). Health & Saf. Code sections 38500 et seq. 
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                   clarification of associated provisions related to sell-through and reporting requirements, and 
(4) refinement of procedures and parameters for spending unclaimed deposits. The 
Proposed Amendments also include minor changes to the Certification Procedures. The 
Proposed Amendments are expected to achieve slightly greater GHG emission reductions 
while reducing costs to DIYers, the primary consumers of small containers . Approximately 40 
percent of small containers sales occur in Disadvantaged Communities (DACs). In addition, 
the Proposed Amendments focus the expenditure of any remaining unclaimed deposits 
towards projects that will reduce GHG emissions and increase the supply of reclaime d 
refrigerant that can be used in the small containers. Overall, the Proposed Amendments 
decrease costs to consumers, particularly those in DACs , achieve slightly greater emission 
reductions to the existing regulation , and incentivize the reclamation of refrigerant. 
CARB may also consider other changes to the sections affected, as listed on page two of this 
notice, or other sections within the scope of this notice, during the course of this rulemaking 
process. 
Objectives and Benefits of the Proposed Regula tory Action: 
The objectives of the Proposed Amendments are threefold. First, they would decrease costs 
for all consumers, with DACs receiving the greatest cost savings benefits. Staff projects a 
benefit to California consumers of $59.5 million cumulatively from 2025 to 2045 as deposits 
are no longer required to be collected from consumers. Second, they are expected to reduce 
emissions of Hydrofluorocarbon ( HFC)-134a, helping to meet the 2030 or 2045 GHG 
reduction targets mandated by Senate Bill ( SB) 13832, SB 323, and AB 1279.4 Third, staff 
expects the Proposed Amendments to incentivize the reclamation of refrigerant. Staff 
anticipates that the reclaimed refrigerant used in future containers w ould lead to potential 
emission reductions of 1.6 and 3.3 MMTCO 2e cumulatively by 2030 and 2045, respectively. 
Comparable Federal Regulations: 
Currently, there are no federal regulations that require reclaimed refrigerant in small 
containers of automotive refrigerant. However, it is important to note that the Proposed 
Amendments would align with the Federal American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) 
Act5 in incentivizing HFC recovery and increasing the supply of reclaimed refrigerant. The 
amount of reclaimed HFC -134a necessary to meet the requirements of the Proposed 
Amendments is small relative to the amount used in all applications. The Proposed 
Amendments would align with the AIM Act production phase- down and can help serve as a 
market incentive for reclamation operations alongside the AIM Act’s requirements. 
2 Senate Bill 1383 (Lara, Stat. 2016, Ch. 395); Health & Saf. Code §§ 39730.5 through 39730.8, and Public 
Resources Code §§ 42652 through 42654. 
3 SB 32 (Pavley, Stat. 2016, Ch. 249); Health & Saf. Code § 38566. 
4 AB 1279 (Muratsuchi, Stat. 2022 Ch. 337); Health & Saf. Code § 38562.2. 
5 Pub. L. 116-120, div. S, §103, 134 Stat. 2255 (2021- 2022) ; codified at 42 USC § 7675. 
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             An Evaluation of Inconsistency or Incompatibility with Existing State 
Regulations (Gov. Code,  § 11346.5, subd.  (a)(3)(D)): 
During the process of developing the proposed regulatory action, CARB conducted a search 
of any similar regulations on this topic and concluded these regulations are neither 
inconsistent nor incompatible with existing state regulations. 
Disclosure Regarding the Proposed Regulation 
Fiscal Impact/Local Mandate Determination Regarding the Proposed 
Action (Gov. Code,  § 11346.5, subds.  (a)(5)&(6)): 
The determinations of the Board's Executive Officer concerning the costs or savings incurred 
by public agencies and private persons and businesses in reasonable compliance with the 
proposed regulatory action are presented below. 
Under Government Code sections 11346.5, subdivision (a)(5) and 11346.5, subdivision (a)(6), 
the Executive Officer has determined that the proposed regulatory action would create costs 
or savings to any State agency, would not create costs or savings in federal funding to the 
State, would not create costs or mandate to any local agency or school district, whether or 
not reimbursable by the State under Government Code, title 2, division 4, part 7 
(commencing with section 17500), or other nondiscretionary cost or savings to State or local 
agencies. 
Cost to any Local Agency or School District Requiring Reimbursement under section 
17500 et seq.: 
None. These costs are not reimbursable pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the 
California Constitution and Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of the 
Government Code. These costs are not reimbursable because this action neither compels 
local agencies to provide new governmental functions (i.e., it does not require such agencies to provide additional services to the public), nor imposes requirements that 
apply only on local agencies or school districts.
6 Instead, this regulatory action establishes 
requirements that apply to all individuals and entities that purchase and use regulated 
small containers . This action also does not compel local agencies to increase the actual 
level or quality of services that they already provide the public.7 For the foregoing 
reasons, any costs incurred by local agencies to comply with this regulatory action are not 
reimbursable.8 
Cost or Savings for State Agencies: 
State government would expect an estimate d total of approximately $1.7 million from 
2025 to 2045 due to potential increased sales taxes. 
6 County of Los Angeles v. State of California (1987) 43 Cal.3d 46, 56. 
7 San Diego Unified Sc hool Dist. v. Commission on State Mandates (2004) 33 Cal.4th 859, 877. 
8 County of Los Angeles v. State of California, 43 Cal.3d. 46, 58. 
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 Other Non-Discretionary Costs or Savings on Local Agencies: 
Local government s would expect an estimated total of approximately $2.2 million from 
2025 to 2045 due to potential increased sales taxes. 
Cost or Savings in Federal Funding to the State: 
There are no costs or savings in federal funding to the state. 
Housing Cos ts (Gov. Code,  § 11346.5, subd.  (a)(12)): 
The Executive Officer has also made the initial determination that the proposed regulatory 
action will not have a significant effect on housing costs. 
Significant Statewide Adverse Economic Impact Directly Affecting 
Business, Including Ability to Compete (Gov. Code, §§ 11346.3, 
subd.  (a), 11346.5, subd.  (a)(7), 11346.5, subd.  (a)(8)): 
The Executive Officer has made an initial determination that the proposed regulatory action 
would not have a significant statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting 
businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other 
states, or on representative private persons. 
Results of The Economic Impact Analysis/Assessment (Gov. Code, 
§ 11346.5, subd. (a)(10)): 
Non-Major Regulation: Statement of the Results of the Economic 
Impact Assessment  (EIA): 
(A) The creation or elimination of jobs within the State of California. 
Due to the projected increase in demand for reclaimed HFC -134a related to the 
Proposed Amendments, more jobs may be created in the reclamation industry to 
meet the demand. There are several in-state reclaimers, one of which is considered a 
small business, so position growth may increase but would be negligible in 
comp arison to the California job market overall. 
(B) The creation of new business or the elimination of existing businesses within the 
State of California. 
The Proposed Amendments would increase the over-the-counter sale of reclaimed 
refrigerant and decrease the sale of virgin refrigerant. Virgin refrigerant 
manufacturers that sell to manufacturers of small containers of automotive 
refrigerant may see a decline in overall sales, but these businesses are not located in 
California. 
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        (C) The expansion of businesses currently doing business within the State of California. 
Refrigerant recovery businesses located in California are expected to see an increase 
in reclaimed refrigerant demand and revenue. With the removal of the deposit and 
return program, retailers may see an in crease in sales. 
(D) The benefits of the regulation to the health and welfare of California residents, 
worker safety, and the state’s environment. 
The Proposed Amendments are expected to reduce GHG emissions by 1.6 and 
3.3 MMTCO 2e cumulatively by 2030 and 2045, respectively. The Social Cost of 
Carbon benefits range between $77 million and $341 million cumulatively depending 
on the discount rates (i.e., 5 percent, 3 percent, or 2.5 percent ) used from 2025 
through 2045. These emission reductions are expected to result in benefits to the 
health and welfare of California residents and the State’s environment through GHG 
emission reductions . 
There would be a benefit of $59.5 million as deposits are no longer required to be 
collected from consumers. These represe nt the projected unclaimed deposits 
avoided from 2025 to 2045. 
CARB does not anticipate any cost or benefit to worker safety. 
Effect on Jobs/Businesses: 
The Executive Officer has determined that the proposed regulatory action would not affect 
the creation or elimination of jobs within the State of California, the creation of new 
businesses or elimination of existing businesses within the State of California, or the 
expansion of businesses currently doing business within the State of California. A detailed 
assessment of the economic impacts of the proposed regulatory action can be found in the 
Economic Impact Analysis in the Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR). 
Benefits of the Proposed Regulation: 
The objective s of the proposed regulatory action are to decrease costs to California 
consumers especially those in disadvantage communities, achieve slightly greater GHG 
emission reductions, and incentivize the reclamation of refrigerant. 
A summary of these benefits is provided, please refer to “Objectives and Benefits”, under 
the Informative Digest of Proposed Action and Policy Statement Overview Pursuant to 
Government Code section 11346.5, subdivision (a)(3) discussion on page four. 
Business Report (Gov. Code, §§ 11346.5, subd.  (a)(11); 11346.3, 
subd.  (d)): 
In accordance with Government Code sections 11346.5, subdivisions (a)(11) and 11346.3, 
subdivision (d), the Executive Officer finds the reporting requirements of the proposed 
regulatory action which apply to businesses are necessary for the health, safety, and welfare 
of the people of the State of California. 
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                 Cost Impacts on Representative Private Persons or Businesses (Gov. 
Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(9)): 
In developing this regulatory proposal, CARB staff evaluated the potential economic impacts 
on representative private persons or businesses. Individual consumers could see increased 
costs for small containers if costs to small container manufacturers for reclaimed refrigerant 
and reporting are passed directly to consumers. The increased cost is estimated to be $2.90 
per container or a total of $45.5 million for estimated sales of 15.7 million containers from 
2025 to 2045. Some of these costs are expected to be offset by savings in the long term due 
to the removal of the deposit and return program. 
Effect on Small Business (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 1, § 4, subds. (a) and (b)): 
The Executive Officer has also determine d under California Code of Regulations, title 1, 
section 4, that the proposed regulatory action would not affect small businesses because the 
Proposed Amendments do not have any additional direct costs or reporting requirements for 
small business. 
Consideration of Alternatives (Gov. Code, § 11346.5, subd. (a)(13)): 
Before taking final action on the proposed regulatory action, the Board must determine that 
no reasonable alternative considered by the Board, or that has otherwise been identified and 
brought to the attention of the Board would be more effective in carrying out the purpose 
for which the action is proposed, woul d be as effective and less burdensome to affected 
private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost-effective to affected 
private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provisions 
of law. 
Staff analyzed two alternatives : a no action alternative with business as usual , and a container 
ban alternative , compared to the Proposed Amendments. Staff finds that neither are less 
burdensome or equally effective in achieving the purposes of the Regulation. 
Alternative 1. No Change 
Staff finds the Proposed Amendments are more appropriate than the no action alternative . 
The Proposed Amendments would require the use of reclaimed refrigerant in future small 
containers and reduc e costs to Cal ifornians by removing the deposit and return program. T he 
current deposit and return program achieves small emission reductions of 0.02 MMTCO 2e 
annually while disproportionately burdening Disadvantaged Communities. The emission loss 
due to the removal of the deposit and return program would be offset by the emission 
benefits of the proposed reclaimed refrigerant requirements. In addition, this alternative 
would continue to accrue approximately $5.5 million in unclaimed deposits annually, of which 
approximately $1.8 million are from Disadvantaged Communities. 
Staff rejects this alternative. This alternative would continue to achieve emission reduc tions 
through the self-sealing valve and deposit and return program. However, the Proposed 
Amendments achieve 2.9 MMMT CO 2e, more reductions of GHGs between 2025 and 2045 
than Alternative 1, and Alternative 1 imposes greater costs than the Proposed Amendme nts, 
so it is not as effective in achieving the purposes of the regulation or less burdensome than 
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     the Proposed Amendments. Also, these expected emission benefits come at a higher cost to 
California residents. There would be a total cost of $59.5 million as unclaimed deposits 
relative to the $45.5 million cost of the Proposed Amendments for 2025 to 2045. 
Alternative 2. Container Ban 
Alternative 2 is a ban on the sale of small containers of automotive refrigerant in California. 
This alternative would requi re all MVAC servicing to be done by professional technicians. This 
alternative was considered in the initial development of the Regulation in 2009 but was 
rejected due to economic impact on DIYers living in DACs. Staff revisited this alternative and 
estimated the emission and economic benefits. 
Under the assumption that all vehicles with leaky MVAC systems are repaired by professional 
technicians, there will be estimated emission reductions of 7.6 MMTCO 2e cumulatively by 
2045, which should be considered the upper bound of emission reductions as some DIYers 
may choose to forgo MVAC repair. 
Under the container ban alternative, consumer costs would be affected mainly by the 
difference between the cost of professional repairs and the cost of DIY repairs. DIY recharges 
were estimated to occur at a rate of once per year at a cost of approximately $39 or 
1.3 containers , the average number of containers used by a consumer to fully charge their 
system . Staff estimated that professional diagnosis, repairs, and recharges cost $650 in 2008, 
which, adjusting for inflation, would be $926 in 2023.. The num ber of vehicles affected (12 
million) are calculated by taking the number of container sales estimated from 2025 to 2045 
(15.7 million) and dividing by 1.3 containers per vehicle. Multiplying the cost difference 
($887) between DIY and professional repair by the number of affected vehicles (12 million) 
results in a total cost increase of $10.6 billion. Consumers may choose to forego vehicle air 
conditioning due to the high repair cost, which could lead to health impacts from increased 
exposure to heat. 
Staff rejects this alternative . While it would achieve emission reductions by ensuring proper 
MVAC repair and refrigerant recovery by technicians with higher costs to consumers. 
Environmental Analysis 
CARB, as the lead agency for the Proposed Amendments, has concluded that this action is 
exempt from CEQA, as described in CEQA Guidelines §15061, because the action is both an 
Action Taken by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment (as described in 
CEQA Guidelines §15308 for “class 8” exemptions); and it is also exempt as described in 
CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) (“common sense” exemption) because it can be seen with 
certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed action may result in a significant 
adverse impact on the envi ronment. A brief explanation of the basis for reaching this 
conclusion is included in Chapter VI of the ISOR. 
Special Accommodation Request 
Consistent with California Government Code section 7296.2, special accommodation or 
language needs may be provided for any of the following: 
• An interpreter to be available at the hearing; 
• Documents made available in an alternate format or another language; and 
• A disability- related reasonable accommodation. 
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       To request these special accommodations or language needs, please contact the Clerks’ 
Office at cotb@arb.ca.gov or (916) 322 -5594 as soon as possible, but no later than ten 
business days before the scheduled Board hearing. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may 
dial 711 for the California Relay Service. 
Consecuente con la sección 7296.2 del Código de Gobierno de California, una acomodación 
especial o necesidades lingüísticas pueden ser suministradas para cualquiera de los 
siguientes: 
• Un intérprete que esté disponible en la audiencia; 
• Documentos disponibles en un formato alterno u otro idioma; y 
• Una acomodación razonable relacionados con una incapacidad. 
Para solicitar estas comodidades espec iales o necesidades de otro idioma, por favor llame a 
la oficina del Consejo al cotb@arb.ca.gov o (916) 322-5594 lo más pronto posible, pero no 
menos de 10 días de trabajo antes del dí a programado para la audiencia del Consejo. 
TTY/TDD/Personas que necesiten este servicio pueden marcar el 711 para el Servicio de 
Retransmisión de Mensajes de California. 
Agency Contact Persons 
Inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed regulatory action may be directed to the 
agency representat ive Dongmin Luo, Manager, at (916) 277-0834 or Van Tsan, Air Resources 
Engineer, at (279) 842-9951, both in the Air Quality and Climate Science Section . 
Availability of Documents 
CARB staff has prepared a Staff Report: Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) for the proposed 
regulatory action, which includes a summary of the economic and environmental impacts of 
the proposal. The report is entitled: Public Hearing to Consider the Proposed Amendments 
to the Regulation for Small Containers of Automotive Refrigerant . 
Copies of the ISOR and the full text of the proposed regulatory language, in underline and 
strikeout format to allow for comparison with the existing regulations, may be accessed on 
CARB’s webs ite listed below, on July 3, 2023 . Please contact Chris Hopkins, Regul ations 
Coordinator, at Chris.Hopkins@arb.ca.gov or (279) 208 -7347 if you need physical copies of 
the documents. Pursuant to Government Code section 11346.5, subdivision (b), upon request 
to the aforementioned Regulations Coordinator, physical copies would be obtained from the 
Public Information Office, California Air Resources Board, 1001 I Street, Visitors and 
Environmental Services Center, First Floor, Sacramento, California, 95814. 
Further, the agency representative to whom nonsubstantive inquiries concerning the 
proposed administrative action may be directed Chris Hopkins, Regulations Coordinator, 
(279) 208-7347. The Board staff has compiled a record for this rulemaking action, which 
includes all the information upon which the proposal is based. This material is available for 
inspection upon request to the contact persons. 
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        Hearing Procedures 
The public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the California Administrative 
Procedure Act, Government Code, title 2, division 3, part 1, chapter 3.5 (commencing with 
section 11340). 
Following the public hearing, the Board may take action to approve for adoption the 
regulatory language as originally proposed, or with non-substantial or grammatical 
modifications. The Board may also approve for adoption the proposed regulatory language 
with other modifications if the text as modif ied is sufficiently related to the originally 
proposed text that the public was adequately placed on notice and that the regulatory 
language as modified could result from the proposed regulatory action. If this occurs, the full 
regulatory text, with the mo difications clearly indicated, will be made available to the public, 
for written comment, at least 15-days before final adoption. 
The public may request a copy of the modified regulatory text from CARB’s Public 
Information Office, Air Resources Board, 1001 I Street, Visitors and Environmental Services 
Center, First Floor, Sacramento, California, 95814. 
Final Statement of Reasons Availability 
Upon its completion, the Final Statement of Reasons (FSOR) will be available and copies may 
be requested from the age ncy contact persons in this notice, or may be accessed on CARB’s 
website listed below. 
Internet Access 
This notice, the ISOR and all subsequent regulatory documents, including the FSOR, when 
completed, are available on CARB’s website for this rulemaking at 
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/rulemaking/2023/smallcontainer2023 
California Air Resources Board 
_________________________________ 
Steven S. Cliff, Ph.D., 
Executive Officer 
Date: June 20 , 2023 
The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate 
action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and 
cut your energy costs, see CARB’s website (www.arb.ca.gov ). 
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