Bjorn Skattberg Frigadon AB Kvarndalsvagen 12 SE-30241 Halmstad, Sweden UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON , D.C

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Re: Incomplete SNAP Submission for R-1270 (Propylene) in Cold Storage Warehouses Dear Mr
. Skattberg : OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION

Thank you for Frigadon AB ' s submission to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
. EPA established the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program to implement section 612 ofthe Clean Air Act. Your application , submitted on February 26, 20 I 5 , has been reviewed for completeness as part ofthe initial SNAP review. We have found the submission to be incomplete. The following information is necessary in order to allow the Agency to continue the review of Frigadon AB ' s submission for R-1270. EPA is currently seeking clarifying information on the end-uses and applications for which R-1270 is being considered. EPA also requires additional information on topics including , but not limited to, occupational and environmental exposure, local air quality impacts , and servicing and recovery practices , based on your responses to the preliminary questions presented in this letter. 1. 

### Specific End- U se. Based on the description provided in Part 1 , Section B , Number 4 , we believe your submission falls under the SNAP end-use category of cold storage warehouse. a . The submission states that " this technology could potentially be utilized for similar enduses moving forward. " Please note that you must identify all potential end-uses and applications for which you are seeking review at the time of the initial SNAP submission in order for them to be considered for a future listing under SNAP. Along with this letter we have provided a table outlining many ofthe end-uses and applications within the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. Please complete the table and indicate any additional uses you are considering for R-1270. For each end-use and application identified , please indicate whether R-1270 would be intended for use in new or retrofit equipment, and the typical and maximum charge sizes

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### Market Penetration. In Part II, Section D , Number 2, the submission states that market penetration is " not provided by [the] equipment manufacturer (submitter) and is available on the market. " Please provide the following information on production of equipment containing the proposed substitute, for each of the end-uses and applications identified in the enclosure. a . Please provide the year the equipment manufacturer intends to begin selling the equipment containing the substitute

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### b. Please provide the projected amount of sales, in units of equipment containing the proposed substitute, at maximum market saturation. c. Please provide the estimated amount ofrefrigerant, in pounds per year, that will be installed at maximum market saturation. d. Please also provide the anticipated market share (percentage) of equipment containing the proposed substitute at market saturation. e. Please note that EPA will accept this information directly from the equipment manufacturer and maintain it as confidential business information (CBI) , if confidentiality is claimed and supported

. 3. CBI Claims. Please confirm that you did not intend to claim any information in the February 26 , 2015 submissions as CBI. If

### you wish to claim any ofthe information submitted in response to the above as CBI, please provide two copies ofyour response, one containing CBI and one with CBI removed

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Here is a summary of information concerning your submission: Substitute name: R-1270 (Propylene) Sector: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning End-uses: Cold Storage Warehouse ; information on other end-uses and applications to be provided New or Retrofit usage : New Equipment Date received: February 26, 2015 Status of submission: Incomplete

Responses to these questions are necessary for us to begin our review. The information can be submitted via electronic mail or hard copy. Please direct any questions about your submission to Chenise Farquharson, who is the case manager for this submission. Chenise can be reached at (202) 564-7768 or Farquharson.Chenise @ epa.gov . Sincerely,

## ~~**---·--** Rebecca von dem Hagen SNAP Coordinator Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch Stratospheric Protection Division

Enclosure : Table of SNAP Refrigeration and Air Conditioning End

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