Understanding Refrigerant Regulations

What is the primary goal of the Montreal Protocol?

• To regulate the use of fossil fuels

• To address ozone-depleting substances and their alternatives

• To promote renewable energy sources

• To reduce carbon emissions

Which section of the Clean Air Act sets forth the rules for refrigerant handling in the HVACR industry?

• Section 102

• Section 608

• Section 305

• Section 501

What is the penalty for knowingly releasing non-exempt refrigerant from appliances as of 2017?

• $10,000 per day, per violation

• $25,000 per day, per violation

• $44,539 per day, per violation

• $50,000 per day, per violation

Which refrigerants are exempt from the venting prohibition under EPA regulations?

• Ammonia and CO2

• CFCs and HCFCs

• HFCs and HFOs

• R-22 and R-410A

What must reclaimed refrigerant meet before it can be resold under EPA’s regulations?

• AHRI Standard 700

• ISO Standard 9001

• EPA Standard 500

• ANSI Standard 300

Which type of recovery equipment is considered system-dependent?

• Self-contained recovery devices

• Equipment relying on the appliance's compressor

• Portable recovery units

• Vacuum pumps

What is the legal status of servicing existing R-22 systems?

• It is illegal to service them

• It is legal to service them using existing supplies of R-22

• It is legal to top off with R-410A

• It is illegal to use any refrigerant in them

What must be done before disposing of any appliance containing CFC, HCFC, or HFC refrigerant?

• Vent the refrigerant into the atmosphere

• Recover the refrigerant to the approved EPA recovery levels

• Mix the refrigerant with nitrogen

• Burn the refrigerant

Which refrigerant is mentioned as being used in household freezers and can be vented in small quantities?

• R-22

• Isobutane

• R-410A

• Ammonia

What is the responsibility of the final person in the disposal chain under the Section 608 “Safe Disposal Requirements”?

• To ensure the appliance is recycled

• To ensure any CFC, HCFC, or HFC refrigerant has been removed

• To sell the appliance for parts

• To document the disposal process