Section 95388 - Reporting Requirements for Facilities with Stationary Refrigeration Systems(a)Reporting Requirements for Refrigeration Systems with a Full Charge Greater Than or Equal to 200 Pounds. After January 1, 2011, the owner or operator of a facility with a refrigeration system in operation with a full charge greater than or equal to 200 pounds of a high-GWP refrigerant must annually submit to the Executive Officer a Facility Stationary Refrigeration Report (Annual Report) that contains the information specified below in subsections 95388(b)(1) and 95388(b)(2). Each Annual Report must provide this information for the previous calendar year and must be submitted by the following dates:(1) By March 1, 2012, the owner or operator of a facility with a refrigeration system that begins operation before January 1, 2012, with a full charge greater than or equal to 2,000 pounds of a high-GWP refrigerant must submit an Annual Report for the 2011 calendar year. By March 1, 2013, and each calendar year thereafter, the owner or operator must submit an Annual Report providing information for the previous calendar year.(2) The owner or operator of a facility with a refrigeration system that begins operation on or after January 1, 2012, with a full charge greater than or equal to 2,000 pounds of a high-GWP refrigerant must submit the first Annual Report for the previous calendar year by March 1 of the calendar year after the refrigeration system begins operating at a facility. Subsequent Annual Reports for the previous calendar year must be submitted by March 1 of each year thereafter.(3) By March 1, 2014, the owner or operator of a facility with a refrigeration system that begins operation before January 1, 2014, with a full charge greater than or equal to 200 pounds, but less than 2,000 pounds, of a high-GWP refrigerant must submit an Annual Report for the 2013 calendar year. By March 1, 2015, and each calendar year thereafter, the owner or operator must submit an Annual Report providing information for the previous calendar year.(4) The owner or operator of a facility with a refrigeration system that begins operation on or after January 1, 2014, with a full charge greater than or equal to 200 pounds, but less than 2,000 pounds, of a high-GWP refrigerant must submit the first Annual Report for the previous calendar year by March 1 of the calendar year after the refrigeration system begins operating at a facility. Subsequent Annual Reports for the previous calendar year must be submitted by March 1 of each year thereafter.(b) The Annual Report must include the following information.(1)Refrigeration system information. The following information must be provided for each refrigeration system: (A) System identification number.(C) Equipment manufacturer.(D) Equipment model or description.(E) Equipment model year.(F) Equipment serial number. The serial number(s) of the affected equipment or component must be recorded when present and accessible. When the affected equipment or component is part of an assembly without a serial number or does not have an individual serial number or is not accessible after assembly, the physical location of the affected equipment must be recorded in enough detail to permit positive identification.(G) Physical location of a refrigeration system through schematic or floor plan with equipment locations clearly noted.(H) Temperature classification -- The refrigeration system must be identified as a low temperature system, a medium temperature system, or other.(I) Full charge of the refrigeration system.(J) Type of high-GWP refrigerant(s) used.(K) Date of initial installation.(2)Refrigeration system service and leak repair information. The following information must be provided for each automatic leak detection system audit, leak inspection, and refrigeration system service or refrigerant leak repair that required an additional refrigerant charge of five pounds or more, or an additional refrigerant charge equal to or greater than one percent of the full charge, whichever amount is greater:(A) Date leak detected, if applicable.(B) Date of service provided or leak repair completed.(C) Cause of refrigerant leak, if applicable.(D) Description of service provided or leak repair completed(E) Date(s) of initial verification test(s), if applicable.(F) Date(s) of follow-up verification test(s), if applicable.(G) Total additional refrigerant charge of each type of high-GWP refrigerant, if applicable.(H) Purpose for additional refrigerant charge (leak repair, topping off, initial refrigerant charge, or seasonal adjustment), if applicable.(I) Name of certified technician completing leak repair, if applicable.(J) The certified technician's identification number issued by an approved technician certification program pursuant to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82, §82.161, if applicable.(K) The certified technician's certification type(s) issued by an approved technician certification program pursuant to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82, §82.161, if applicable.(3) Refrigerant Purchases and Use Information. The following information must be provided on refrigerant purchase and use:(A) The total weight in pounds of each type of high-GWP refrigerant that was purchased during the calendar year.(B) The total weight in pounds of each type of high-GWP refrigerant that was charged into a refrigeration system during the calendar year.(C) The total weight in pounds of each type of high-GWP refrigerant that was recovered from a refrigeration system during the calendar year.(D) The total weight in pounds of each type of high-GWP refrigerant that was stored in inventory at the facility, or stored at a different location for use by the facility, on the last day of the calendar year.(E) The total weight in pounds of high-GWP refrigerant that was shipped by the owner or operator for reclamation and destruction during the calendar year.(c)Reporting Requirements for Refrigeration Systems with a Full Charge Greater Than 50 Pounds, but Less Than 200 Pounds. The owner or operator of a facility with a refrigeration system in operation with a full charge greater than 50 pounds, but less than 200 pounds, of a high-GWP refrigerant is not required to submit annual reports. However, owners and operators of these facilities must report to the Executive Officer the information specified in this section within 60 days of receipt of a request from the Executive Officer.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 95388
1. New section filed 10-20-2010; operative 11-19-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43). 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.
1. New section filed 10-20-2010; operative 11-19-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).