Protecting the Retail Supply Chain: RILA Supports Regulatory Certainty for Refrigerated Transport

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) recently joined a coalition of trade associations in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a proposed rule that would exclude road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units (TRUs) from certain hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) leak repair requirements under the AIM Act. 

We invite you to review the coalition comments here. 

For retailers, this is more than a technical regulatory issue. Refrigerated transport plays a critical role in keeping shelves stocked, ensuring consumers have access to fresh food. Any disruption to TRU operations or added compliance costs have an impact on the supply chain and ultimately affect retailers and their customers. 

By promptly finalizing the proposed exemption, EPA can provide much-needed regulatory certainty for TRU owners and operators, avoid unnecessary downstream costs for retailers and consumers, and help preserve the fleet capacity that supports the reliable movement of fresh food across the country. 

These comments are the latest in RILA’s multi-year joint association advocacy efforts surrounding EPA AIM Act regulations, including its HFC Management Rule and HFC Technology Transition Rule. RILA will continue to engage on matters of importance to the retail supply chain.