The Montreal Protocol
Montreal Protocol - Recent International Developments in Saving the Ozone Layer
Learn About 20 Years of Achievements in the Stratospheric Protection Division's Progress Report
Countdown to the Montreal Protocol's 2010 Milestones
Recent Additions
(8/06/09) GreenChill partners reduce annual refrigerant emissions by 8.5%. More on GreenChill.
(4/24/09) EPA Signs the 2009 Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemption Final Rule
(4/21/09) EPA Announces the Winners of the 2009 Ozone Layer Protection Awards
(3/4/09) EPA Signs Final Rule Exempting Aircraft Halon 1301 System Bottles from Import Petition Requirement
Welcome to EPA's ozone depletion web area! Here you'll find information about the science of ozone depletion, EPA's regulatory approach to protecting the ozone layer, alternatives to ozone-depleting substances, and sun safety.