I sure hope SCTA/BNI do not blindly follow a "suggestion" of EPA. My understanding is the 1301 compound is not illegal, just recommended to not use it due to ozone depletion.
The other compounds while they "meet" requirements, is not enough. I want to exceed requirements. I have been truly educated that just meeting safety requirements is not enough. Not while my fat little body is in question. Or as JD has said in the past, my son or best friend when they drive this new car.
I want to keep my 30 pounds of 1301 thankyouverymuch :=d
With a forced air (fresh air) breathing system 1301 is the very best choice and I am quite comfortable.
After all, my efforts in building a car, is to make the fire surpression system redundant, in that there are other ways of preventing fires rather than putting it out once it has started.
In my short involvement in LSR. Only 17 years as a car owner, I have seen very few systems discharged.
In this case, I hope Roy and the rest of our safety committee has the common sense to not make such a radical move. While I understand the implications of 1301, I think the function and the infrequent use, outweighs the environmental impact.
My opinion only.
Rick