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Question 1

Which section of the Clean Air Act most directly governs the recovery of refrigerants during vehicle dismantling?

Accepted Answer

Section 608

Answer

Section 608 of the Clean Air Act establishes requirements for refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation, directly applying to automotive recyclers who degas A/C systems.

Question 2

When documenting the degassing of an air conditioning system, which piece of information is NOT typically required in the service record?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle's mileage at time of service

Answer

Mileage at time of service is not a required field in refrigerant recovery records; the technician certification, refrigerant type/amount, and date are the core required data points.

Question 3

A facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be implemented before:

Accepted Answer

Any industrial activity begins at the facility

Answer

An SWPPP must be in place before industrial activities commence, as stormwater discharges from day one of operations are subject to permit requirements.

Question 4

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), a small quantity generator of hazardous waste must notify the EPA and obtain an EPA ID number:

Accepted Answer

Before first shipment of hazardous waste off-site

Answer

Generators must obtain an EPA ID number before shipping hazardous waste off-site; this ID is required on every hazardous waste manifest.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) log in an automotive recycling operation?

Accepted Answer

To verify lawful acquisition and prevent trafficking in stolen vehicles

Answer

A VIN log allows authorities and auditors to verify that each vehicle was legally acquired and helps prevent the unknowing purchase and dismantling of stolen vehicles.

(CAR) Certified Automotive Recycler Practice Test

(CAR) Certified Automotive Recycler Practice Test

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