General Xxxxx. ■ As a general principle of the Program, each party to this agreement agrees to assume the good faith of the other party and to notify the other if any issues arise. Either party can terminate this agreement at any time without prior notification or penalties and with no further obligation. EPA will not comment publicly regarding the withdrawal of Partners. ■ Any violation of the Clean Air Act or its Amendments is grounds for EPA, at its discretion, to terminate this agreement with a partner and for removal from the GreenChill Partnership. ■ The Partner agrees to cease, upon termination of this agreement, any written, electronic or oral representation that could be reasonably construed to indicate continued participation in the Program including the use of the GreenChill Partnership name and mark. ■ The Partner agrees that it will adhere to the “Guidelines for Using the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Mark.” ■ The Partner agrees that the activities it undertakes connected with this agreement are not intended to provide services to the federal government and that the Partner will not submit a claim for compensation to any federal agency/department. ■ The Partner agrees that it will not claim or imply that its participation in the Program constitutes EPA approval or endorsement of anything other than the commitment to the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership. ■ This agreement does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law, and does not direct or apply to any person outside of the parties referenced in the agreement. The undersigned officials execute this partnership agreement on behalf of their Parties. Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: GREENCHILL ADVANCED REFRIGERATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURERS This is a voluntary agreement between (herein referred to as the “Partner”) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership (herein referred to as the “Program” or “GreenChill”). The goal of the Program is to promote the adoption of advanced technologies, strategies and practices that reduce refrigerant charges and emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and greenhouse gases (GHGs). This agreement takes effect when signed by both Parties. GreenChill is a non-regulatory initiative. It does not provide relief for any violations of the Clean Air Act and/or its Amendments. ■ Convene a technical committee that will help to establish both Program targets and standards for data collection. ■ Identify, research, compile and communicate to Partners news, successful strategies, and cost-saving opportunities for reducing ODS and GHG emissions from commercial refrigeration. ■ Sponsor research relating to such strategies and new technologies. ■ Benchmark Partner progress in reducing ODS and GHG emissions in commercial refrigeration, allowing the Partner to determine how its progress compares to others within the industry. ■ Identify an EPA representative responsible for assisting the Partner in implementing the Program and notify the Partner of any change in the designated liaison. ■ Provide Partner recognition for achievements through press releases, brochures, articles, and awards. ■ All information submitted to EPA will be treated as confidential in accordance with 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart B, and will only be disclosed by the means set forth in the subpart. ■ Establish a baseline of equipment leak tightness at production and set an annual goal to maintain (if above 99.5%) or improve the leak tightness of equipment at production. ■ Establish GreenChill-approved industry guidelines on methods to measure equipment leak tightness at production and at installation. ■ Establish a baseline of annual sales of DX refrigeration systems sold by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partner. ■ Develop and submit to EPA an annual corporate data report of sales of DX refrigeration systems sold by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partner. ■ Complete Advanced Refrigeration Technology Guidelines for Supermarkets. These Guidelines must be detailed, step- by-step guidelines. The Guidelines must be peer-reviewed and accepted by EPA’s GreenChill Team and by a GreenChill-approved team of Supermarket representatives. ■ Evaluate and make appropriate changes to current designs and installation techniques that will reduce refrigerant emissions. ■ Evaluate and promote means of maintaining converted systems in a manner that reduces emissions of refrigerant substitutes. ■ Participate in an industry/government research initiative to assess the performance of cutting edge "green" technologies in reducing refrigerant charge and minimizing refrigerant leaks.
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Samples: Greenchill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Agreement
General Xxxxx. ■ As a general principle of the Program, each party to this agreement agrees to assume the good faith of the other party and to notify the other if any issues arise. Either party can terminate this agreement at any time without prior notification or penalties and penalties, with no further obligation. EPA will not comment publicly regarding the withdrawal of Partners. ■ Any violation of the Clean Air Act or its Amendments is grounds for EPA, at its discretion, to terminate this agreement with a partner and for removal from the GreenChill Partnership. ■ The Partner agrees to cease, upon termination of this agreement, any written, electronic electronic, or oral representation that could be reasonably construed to indicate continued participation in the Program Program, including the use of the GreenChill Partnership name and mark. ■ The Partner agrees that it will adhere to the “Guidelines for Using the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Mark.” ■ The Partner agrees that the activities it undertakes connected with this agreement are not intended to provide services to the federal government and that the Partner will not submit a claim for compensation to any federal agency/department. ■ The Partner agrees that it will not claim or imply that its participation in the Program constitutes EPA approval or endorsement of anything other than the commitment to the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership. ■ This agreement does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law, and does not direct or apply to any person outside of the parties referenced in the agreement. The undersigned officials execute this partnership agreement on behalf of their Parties. Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: GREENCHILL ADVANCED REFRIGERATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURERS This collection of information is approved by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (OMB Control No. 2060-0702). Responses to this collection of information are voluntary (Clean Air Act). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 5.5 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden to the Regulatory Support Division Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (0000X), 0000 Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxx., XX, Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this address. This is a voluntary agreement between (herein referred to as the “Partner”) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership (herein referred to as the “Program” or “GreenChill”). The goal of the Program is to promote the adoption of advanced technologies, strategies and practices that reduce refrigerant charges and emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and greenhouse gases (GHGs). This agreement takes effect when signed by both Parties. GreenChill is a non-regulatory initiative. It does not provide relief for any violations of the Clean Air Act and/or its Amendments. ■ Convene a technical committee that will help to establish both Program targets and standards for data collection. ■ Identify, research, compile and communicate to Partners news, successful strategies, and cost-saving opportunities for reducing ODS and GHG emissions from commercial refrigeration. ■ Sponsor research relating to such strategies and new technologies. ■ Benchmark Partner progress in reducing ODS and GHG emissions in commercial refrigeration, allowing the Partner to determine how its progress compares to others within the industry. ■ Identify an EPA representative responsible for assisting the Partner in implementing the Program and notify the Partner of any change in the designated liaison. ■ Provide Partner recognition for achievements through press releases, brochures, articles, and awards. ■ All information submitted to EPA will be treated as confidential in accordance with 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart B, and will only be disclosed by the means set forth in the subpart. ■ Establish a baseline of equipment leak tightness at production and set an annual goal to maintain (if above 99.5%) or improve the leak tightness of equipment at production. ■ Establish GreenChill-approved industry guidelines on methods to measure equipment leak tightness at production and at installation. ■ Establish a baseline of annual sales of DX refrigeration systems sold by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partner. ■ Develop and submit to EPA an annual corporate data report of sales of DX refrigeration systems sold by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partner. ■ Complete Advanced Refrigeration Technology Guidelines for Supermarkets. These Guidelines must be detailed, step- by-step guidelines. The Guidelines must be peer-reviewed and accepted by EPA’s GreenChill Team and by a GreenChill-approved team of Supermarket representatives. ■ Evaluate and make appropriate changes to current designs and installation techniques that will reduce refrigerant emissions. ■ Evaluate and promote means of maintaining converted systems in a manner that reduces emissions of refrigerant substitutes. ■ Participate in an industry/government research initiative to assess the performance of cutting edge "green" technologies in reducing refrigerant charge and minimizing refrigerant leaks.
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Samples: Greenchill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Agreement
General Xxxxx. ■ As a general principle of the Program, each party to this agreement agrees to assume the good faith of the other party and to notify the other if any issues arise. Either party can terminate this agreement at any time without prior notification or penalties and with no further obligation. EPA will not comment publicly regarding the withdrawal of Partners. ■ Any violation of the Clean Air Act or its Amendments is grounds for EPA, at its discretion, to terminate this agreement with a partner and for removal from the GreenChill Partnership. ■ The Partner agrees to cease, upon termination of this agreement, any written, electronic or oral representation that could be reasonably construed to indicate continued participation in the Program including the use of the GreenChill Partnership name and mark. ■ The Partner agrees that it will adhere to the “Guidelines for Using the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Mark.” ■ The Partner agrees that the activities it undertakes connected with this agreement are not intended to provide services to the federal government and that the Partner will not submit a claim for compensation to any federal agency/department. ■ The Partner agrees that it will not claim or imply that its participation in the Program constitutes EPA approval or endorsement of anything other than the commitment to the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership. ■ This agreement does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law, and does not direct or apply to any person outside of the parties referenced in the agreement. The undersigned officials execute this partnership agreement on behalf of their Parties. Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: GREENCHILL ADVANCED REFRIGERATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURERS This collection of information is approved by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (OMB Control No. 2060-0702). Responses to this collection of information are voluntary (Clean Air Act). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 5.5 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden to the Regulatory Support Division Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (0000X), 0000 Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxx., XX, Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this address. OMB CONTROL NO.: 2060-0702 This is a voluntary agreement between (herein referred to as the “Partner”) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership (herein referred to as the “Program,” “GreenChill Partnership,” or “GreenChill”). The goal of the Program is to promote the adoption of advanced technologies, strategies and practices that reduce refrigerant charges emissions from food retailers and emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) decrease their impact on the ozone layer and greenhouse gases (GHGs)climate change. This agreement takes effect when signed by both Parties. GreenChill is a non-regulatory initiative. It does not provide relief for any violations of the Clean Air Act and/or its Amendments. ■ Convene a technical committee that will help to establish both Program targets Track and standards for data collectionreport partners’ annual corporate-wide refrigerant inventory and emissions. ■ Identify, research, compile and communicate to Partners news, successful strategies, and cost-saving opportunities for reducing ODS and GHG refrigerant emissions from in commercial refrigerationrefrigeration systems. ■ Sponsor research relating to such strategies and new technologies. ■ Benchmark Partner progress in reducing ODS and GHG refrigerant emissions in commercial refrigeration, allowing the Partner to determine how its compare progress compares to others within the industry. ■ Identify an EPA representative responsible for assisting the Partner in implementing the Program and notify the Partner of any change in the designated liaison. ■ Provide Partner recognition for achievements through press releases, brochures, articles, and awards. ■ All information submitted to EPA will be treated as confidential in accordance with 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart B, and will only be disclosed by the means set forth in the subpart. ■ Establish a baseline base year for annual corporate-wide (aggregated) reporting of equipment leak tightness at production the inventory of refrigerant stock and set an annual goal refrigerant emissions. The base year may be the year in which this agreement is signed or up to maintain (if above 99.5%) or improve the leak tightness of equipment at productiontwo years prior. ■ Establish GreenChillComplete and submit annually to EPA a corporate-approved industry guidelines on methods to measure equipment leak tightness at production wide inventory of refrigerant stock and at installation. ■ Establish a baseline of annual sales of DX refrigeration systems sold emissions (aggregate, not by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partnerfacility). ■ Develop and submit annually to EPA an annual corporate data report of sales of DX refrigeration systems sold a Corporate Refrigerant Management Plan that sets a refrigerant emissions reduction goal (goal to be approved by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systemsEPA) and describes technologies, such as secondary loop systems strategies, and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partnerpractices that will be used to achieve that goal. ■ Complete Advanced Refrigeration Technology Guidelines for Supermarkets. These Guidelines must be detailed, step- byCommit to using only non-step guidelines. The Guidelines must be peerozone-reviewed and accepted by depleting refrigerant substitutes found acceptable under EPA’s GreenChill Team Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program in all commercial refrigeration applications in new construction and by a GreenChill-approved team of Supermarket representativesstore remodels involving rack additions or replacements. ■ Evaluate Exchange information on Program development/implementation and make appropriate changes to current designs and installation techniques that will reduce refrigerant emissionsbest practices with other Program partners. ■ Evaluate Designate a GreenChill Partnership Representative and promote means notify EPA of maintaining converted systems any change in a manner that reduces emissions of refrigerant substitutesthe designated liaison. ■ Participate in an industry/government research initiative Communicate the Program to assess employees and cooperate with EPA efforts to publicize the performance of cutting edge "green" technologies in reducing refrigerant charge and minimizing refrigerant leaksProgram.
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Samples: Greenchill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Agreement
General Xxxxx. ■ As a general principle of the Program, each party to this agreement agrees to assume the good faith of the other party and to notify the other if any issues arise. Either party can terminate this agreement at any time without prior notification or penalties and with no further obligation. EPA will not comment publicly regarding the withdrawal of Partners. ■ Any violation of the Clean Air Act or its Amendments is grounds for EPA, at its discretion, to terminate this agreement with a partner and for removal from the GreenChill Partnership. ■ The Partner agrees to cease, upon termination of this agreement, any written, electronic or oral representation that could be reasonably construed to indicate continued participation in the Program including the use of the GreenChill Partnership name and mark. ■ The Partner agrees that it will adhere to the “Guidelines for Using the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Mark.” ■ The Partner agrees that the activities it undertakes connected with this agreement are not intended to provide services to the federal government and that the Partner will not submit a claim for compensation to any federal agency/department. ■ The Partner agrees that it will not claim or imply that its participation in the Program constitutes EPA approval or endorsement of anything other than the commitment to the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership. ■ This agreement does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law, and does not direct or apply to any person outside of the parties referenced in the agreement. The undersigned officials execute this partnership agreement on behalf of their Parties. Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: GREENCHILL ADVANCED REFRIGERATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURERS This collection of information is approved by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (OMB Control No. 2060-0702). Responses to this collection of information are voluntary (Clean Air Act). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a voluntary agreement between (herein referred person is not required to as respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 5.5 hours per response. Send comments on the “Partner”) Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden to the Regulatory Support Division Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Agency (EPA) GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership (herein referred 0000X), 0000 Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxx., XX, Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to as the “Program” or “GreenChill”). The goal of the Program is to promote the adoption of advanced technologies, strategies and practices that reduce refrigerant charges and emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and greenhouse gases (GHGs). This agreement takes effect when signed by both Partiesthis address. GreenChill is a non-regulatory initiative. It does not provide relief Installed Refrigerant and Emissions Corporate Report for any violations of the Clean Air Act and/or its Amendments. ■ Convene a technical committee that will help to establish both Program targets and standards for data collection. ■ Identify, research, compile and communicate to Partners news, successful strategies, and cost-saving opportunities for reducing ODS and GHG emissions from commercial refrigeration. ■ Sponsor research relating to such strategies and new technologies. ■ Benchmark Partner progress in reducing ODS and GHG emissions in commercial refrigeration, allowing the Partner to determine how its progress compares to others within the industry. ■ Identify an EPA representative responsible for assisting the Partner in implementing the Program and notify the Partner of any change in the designated liaison. ■ Provide Partner recognition for achievements through press releases, brochures, articles, and awards. ■ All information submitted to EPA will be treated as confidential in accordance with 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart B, and will only be disclosed by the means set forth in the subpart. ■ Establish a baseline of equipment leak tightness at production and set an annual goal to maintain (if above 99.5%) or improve the leak tightness of equipment at production. ■ Establish GreenChill-approved industry guidelines on methods to measure equipment leak tightness at production and at installation. ■ Establish a baseline of annual sales of DX refrigeration systems sold by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partner. ■ Develop and submit to EPA an annual corporate data report of sales of DX refrigeration systems sold by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partner. ■ Complete Advanced Refrigeration Technology Guidelines for Supermarkets. These Guidelines must be detailed, step- by-step guidelines. The Guidelines must be peer-reviewed and accepted by EPA’s GreenChill Team and by a GreenChill-approved team of Supermarket representatives. ■ Evaluate and make appropriate changes to current designs and installation techniques that will reduce refrigerant emissions. ■ Evaluate and promote means of maintaining converted systems in a manner that reduces emissions of refrigerant substitutes. ■ Participate in an industry/government research initiative to assess the performance of cutting edge "green" technologies in reducing refrigerant charge and minimizing refrigerant leaks.Food Retail Partners
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Samples: Greenchill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Agreement
General Xxxxx. ■ As a general principle of the Program, each party to this agreement agrees to assume the good faith of the other party and to notify the other if any issues arise. Either party can terminate this agreement at any time without prior notification or penalties and with no further obligation. EPA will not comment publicly regarding the withdrawal of Partners. ■ Any violation of the Clean Air Act or its Amendments is grounds for EPA, at its discretion, to terminate this agreement with a partner and for removal from the GreenChill Partnership. ■ The Partner agrees to cease, upon termination of this agreement, any written, electronic or oral representation that could be reasonably construed to indicate continued participation in the Program including the use of the GreenChill Partnership name and mark. ■ The Partner agrees that it will adhere to the “Guidelines for Using the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Mark.” ■ The Partner agrees that the activities it undertakes connected with this agreement are not intended to provide services to the federal government and that the Partner will not submit a claim for compensation to any federal agency/department. ■ The Partner agrees that it will not claim or imply that its participation in the Program constitutes EPA approval or endorsement of anything other than the commitment to the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership. ■ This agreement does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law, and does not direct or apply to any person outside of the parties referenced in the agreement. The undersigned officials execute this partnership agreement on behalf of their Parties. Signature: Date: Name: Title: Signature: Date: Name: Title: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: GREENCHILL ADVANCED REFRIGERATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS MANUFACTURERS This is a voluntary agreement between (herein referred to as the “Partner”) GreenChill Installed Refrigerant and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership (herein referred to as the “Program” or “GreenChill”). The goal of the Program is to promote the adoption of advanced technologies, strategies and practices that reduce refrigerant charges and emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and greenhouse gases (GHGs). This agreement takes effect when signed by both Parties. GreenChill is a non-regulatory initiative. It does not provide relief Emissions Corporate Report for any violations of the Clean Air Act and/or its Amendments. ■ Convene a technical committee that will help to establish both Program targets and standards for data collection. ■ Identify, research, compile and communicate to Partners news, successful strategies, and cost-saving opportunities for reducing ODS and GHG emissions from commercial refrigeration. ■ Sponsor research relating to such strategies and new technologies. ■ Benchmark Partner progress in reducing ODS and GHG emissions in commercial refrigeration, allowing the Partner to determine how its progress compares to others within the industry. ■ Identify an EPA representative responsible for assisting the Partner in implementing the Program and notify the Partner of any change in the designated liaison. ■ Provide Partner recognition for achievements through press releases, brochures, articles, and awards. ■ All information submitted to EPA will be treated as confidential in accordance with 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart B, and will only be disclosed by the means set forth in the subpart. ■ Establish a baseline of equipment leak tightness at production and set an annual goal to maintain (if above 99.5%) or improve the leak tightness of equipment at production. ■ Establish GreenChill-approved industry guidelines on methods to measure equipment leak tightness at production and at installation. ■ Establish a baseline of annual sales of DX refrigeration systems sold by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partner. ■ Develop and submit to EPA an annual corporate data report of sales of DX refrigeration systems sold by the Partner vs. advanced refrigeration systems, such as secondary loop systems and distributed refrigeration systems, sold by the partner. ■ Complete Advanced Refrigeration Technology Guidelines for Supermarkets. These Guidelines must be detailed, step- by-step guidelines. The Guidelines must be peer-reviewed and accepted by EPA’s GreenChill Team and by a GreenChill-approved team of Supermarket representatives. ■ Evaluate and make appropriate changes to current designs and installation techniques that will reduce refrigerant emissions. ■ Evaluate and promote means of maintaining converted systems in a manner that reduces emissions of refrigerant substitutes. ■ Participate in an industry/government research initiative to assess the performance of cutting edge "green" technologies in reducing refrigerant charge and minimizing refrigerant leaks.Food Retail Partners
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Samples: Greenchill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Agreement
