True or False: The Clean Air Act states that it is a violation to purposely vent refrigerants that deplete ozone.
True
(The Clean Air Act states that it is a violation to purposely vent refrigerants that deplete ozone.)
After a refrigerant is phased out, can technicians still service equipment containing that refrigerant?
Yes
(Phasing out a refrigerant means that it can no longer be produced or imported. Technicians can still service equipment that contains that refrigerant, but those technicians need to be Section 608 certified.)
After being phased out, where can technicians obtain refrigerant to service equipment that contains that refrigerant?
From recovered, and/or reclaimed refrigerant
(After a refrigerant is phased out, technicians still need to service systems that contain that refrigerant. To service existing equipment, technicians can obtain refrigerant from recovered and reclaimed refrigerant.)
Can refrigerant be resold?
Yes, but only if it has been reclaimed to AHRI Standard 700 specifications
(To be resold, a refrigerant has to be reclaimed according to AHRI Standard 700 specifications.)
Equipment has to be certified to EPA standards in order to recover which of the following refrigerants?
CFCs, HCFCs & HFCs
(All equipment with ozone-depleting refrigerants or their substitutes needs to be up to EPA standards. “Ozone-depleting refrigerants and their substitutes” include CFCs, HCFCs, and HFOs.)
If you are selling R-22 refrigerant, who can you sell to?
A technician with Section 608 certification, or a business that employs a technician with Section 608 certification
(The sales restriction in Section 608 limits the sale of all ozone-depleting refrigerants and their substitutes to technicians with certification or their employers. R-22 is an HCFC refrigerant, so it falls in this category.)
If you recover R-12 refrigerant, can you use the recovered refrigerant in another device owned by a different person?
Yes, but only if it has been reclaimed to AHRI Standard 700 specifications
(Using the refrigerant owned by a different person is considered changing ownership. So, to change ownership, the refrigerant has to be reclaimed according to AHRI Standard 700 specifications.)
In the United States, when were all CFCs phased out by?
1995
(All CFCs were phased out in 1995.)
In the United States, when were R-22 and R-142b phased out?
2020
(R-22 and R-142b, along with the majority of HCFCs, were phased out on January 1, 2020. This means there can be no new production or imports of these refrigerants.)
In the United States, when will all HCFCs be phased out?
2030
(All HCFCs will be phased out by 2030 in the US.)
What information should you record when working with an R-22?
Type of refrigerant, dates, and quantity of refrigerant.
(Records must show all of these details except for the option model of the appliance. The model or serial number of the appliance is not required for records.)
What type of law is Section 608 of the Clean Air Act?
Federal law
(Section 608 of the Clean Air Act is a federal law.)
How do state and local laws interact with CAA regulations?
State and local laws have to be followed alongside federal CAA regulations
State and local laws may be stricter than federal CAA regulations
(Both federal and local regulations must be followed. Local and state regulations may be stricter. It is the technician’s responsibility to keep up with the changes in legislation.)
The Venting Prohibition requires that you recover affected refrigerant before doing what?
Opening, servicing, or disposing of equipment.
(It is necessary to recover refrigerant before opening, servicing, or disposing of refrigerant. This prevents the venting of refrigerant.)
Under Section 608 Regulations, who is responsible for ensuring that all refrigerant is removed before disposing of equipment that contains it?
The final person in the disposal chain
(Section 608 dictates that the final person in the disposal chain must make sure that all refrigerant is removed from equipment before disposal. In practice, this would be the scrap metal recycler or the landfill owner.)
True or False: Section 608 regulations apply to freezers
True
(Freezers are covered by Section 608 regulations because they can contain ozone-depleting refrigerants. Desiccant dehumidifiers, however, do not contain refrigerant and are not subject to these regulations.)
What does SNAP stand for?
Significant New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP stands for Significant New Alternatives Policy.)
What is the fine for violating the Clean Air Act (as of 2017)?
$44,539 per day per violation
(The fine for violating the Clean Air is up to $44,539 per day per violation)
What is the Montreal Protocol?
An international agreement between 197 countries
(The treaty is a commitment among 197 countries, including the United States, to protect the ozone layer.)
What is the purpose of Section 608?
To protect the ozone layer & to regulate use of chemicals that deplete ozone
(The main provisions of Section 608 are to protect the ozone layer by regulating chemicals that destroy it.)
What is the purpose of SNAP?
To evaluate alternative refrigerants
To further the goals of the CAA
To consider effects of substitute refrigerants on humans
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To consider effects of substitute refrigerants on the environment
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What do you do if you discover that you have added Refrigerant B to a system that contained Refrigerant A? Consider that Refrigerant A is ozone-depleting.
Recover the mixture in a separate recovery cylinder
(If you accidentally mix two refrigerants, you must recover the mixture in a separate recovery cylinder. You need a separate recovery cylinder because you don’t want this mixture to contaminate the contents of other cylinders.)
What needs to be done before disposing of equipment that contains CFCs, HCFCs, or their substitutes?
Recover the refrigerant
(Section 608 dictates that all CFCs, HCFCs, and their substitutes must be recovered before disposing of equipment that contains them.)
What other appliances do Section 608 regulations apply to? Select the best answer.
Commercial refrigeration equipment & air conditioning equipment
(Both commercial refrigeration equipment and air conditioning equipment can contain ozone-depleting substances. Section 608 regulations apply to equipment that contains any ozone-depleting refrigerant or its substitute.)
