The Delaware State Nutrient Management Law requires farmers prepare nutrient management plans, which must limit nitrogen application to the expected yield of the specific crop.
Maine’s Nutrient Management Act bans winter manure spreading from December 1st through March 15th, which reduces aeration of nitrous oxide.
Fertilizer may not be applied to frozen ground, which reduces aeration of nitrous oxide, and various application rate limits for fertilizer are specified.
Publishes acceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances. Some partially vacated rules are being adopted independently by states.
Requires any owner-operator of a facility with stationary, nonresidential refrigeration systems using more than 50 pounds of high global warming potential refrigerants to utilize best practices to reduce leakage and emissions.
Program to reduce emissions from DIY mobile A/C units in cars and pickup trucks. Also included a deposit and recycling program to ensure proper disposal of used refrigerant cans.
AB 32 requires a reduction in statewide GHG emissions, including HFCs, to 1990 levels, by 2020, which target was strengthened by SB 1383 to a 40% reduction by 2030). CARB’s 2014 scoping plan identifies a number of actions to reduce HFC emissions.
NRDC’s 2019 report summarizes federal efforts to phase out HFCs, their shortcomings, and state efforts to fill the gap.
The U.S. Climate Alliance, composed of 24 states representing 55% of the U.S. population and 60% of U.S. GDP, has committed to reducing short-lived climate pollutants, including HFC.
The Clean Diesel Grant Program funds a number of programs in the state, including the Clean School Bus program.