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 401

What must a technician possess to purchase or handle regulated refrigerants?

• A government-issued ID

• A Section 608 certification

• A business license

• A safety training certificate

Which of the following refrigerants is exempt from the Clean Air Act regulations for release?

• CFC

• HCFC

• Ammonia

• HFC

What is the penalty for violating the Clean Air Act by knowingly releasing non-exempt refrigerants?

• $10,000 per day, per violation

• $25,000 per day, per violation

• $44,539 per day, per violation

• $50,000 per day, per violation

When will the phase-out for the production and imports of newly manufactured R-22 and HCFC-142b in the U.S. be completed?

• 2015

• 2020

• 2025

• 2030

What is the role of the EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program?

• To increase the production of CFCs

• To identify refrigerants with lower overall risks to human health and the environment

• To ban all refrigerants

• To promote the use of fossil fuels

What must a technician do if their Section 608 certification card is lost?

• Request a replacement from the EPA

• Request a replacement from their certifying organization

• Retake the certification exam

• Notify their employer

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a person servicing an external electric circuit of an HVACR appliance?

• Section 608 certification

• Knowledge of electrical safety

• Proper tools for electrical work

• Compliance with local electrical codes

After the phase-out of all HCFC refrigerants in 2030, where will supplies for equipment servicing come from?

• Newly manufactured refrigerants

• Recovered and reclaimed gas

• Imported refrigerants

• Synthetic alternatives