Government Legislation Flashcards
Who enforces the Clean Air Act?
The EPA.
What do the letters EPA stand for?
The Environmental Protection Agency.
What is the Montreal Protocol?
An INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT regulating the production of refrigerants containing chlorine such as CFCs and HCFCs.
When was the production CFC refrigerant banned?
1996
When was the production HCFC refrigerant banned?
January 2020
When was the production of equipment banned that contained HCFC refrigerant?
January 2010
After what manufacture date must recovery equipment be certified and labeled by an EPA equipment testing organization?
November 15, 1993
Which refrigerants are exempt from EPA 608 recovery laws?
Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Water, Ammonia (R-717), HCs and Trace gases.
Who is responsible for recovering refrigerant from equipment that is to be disposed of/recycled?
The last person in the disposal chain.
What is a “drop-in” refrigerant?
There is no such thing as a “drop-in” refrigerant. Topping off a system with a refrigerant that the appliance wasn’t designed to use or that hasn’t been retrofitted for is a violation of Federal law.
What must be done to an appliance before being retrofitted to use a different refrigerant?
Replace the compressor oil, metering device, filter drier and flush the system.
What is the law for “dry shipped” units?
They are illegal.
What are the penalties for EPA 608 violations?
Fines up to $44,539 per violation, per day, appear in Federal Court and lose your EPA 608 Certification.
