EPA 608 609 - EPA Refrigerant Handling Ozone Depletion and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which international treaty was established to phase out the production of ozone-depleting substances like CFCs and HCFCs?

Accepted Answer

The Montreal Protocol

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The Kyoto Protocol

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The Paris Agreement

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The Clean Air Act

Question 2

Under EPA Section 608 regulations, which of the following refrigerant types has the highest Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)?

Accepted Answer

CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)

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HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons)

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HCFCs (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons)

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HFOs (Hydrofluoroolefins)

Question 3

A technician is servicing a residential split-system air conditioner that uses HCFC-22. According to the Clean Air Act Section 608, what must the technician do with the refrigerant before making a major repair?

Accepted Answer

Recover the refrigerant using EPA-certified recovery equipment.

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Vent the refrigerant to the atmosphere in a well-ventilated area.

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Recover the refrigerant into a disposable cylinder and discard it.

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Dilute the refrigerant with nitrogen before releasing it.

Question 4

As of 2020, the production and import of new HCFC-22 in the United States have been phased out. How can a technician legally obtain R-22 to service existing equipment?

Accepted Answer

By using refrigerant that has been recovered, recycled, or reclaimed.

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By purchasing it from an uncertified online reseller.

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By using newly manufactured R-22 produced after the ban.

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By importing small quantities for personal use.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key requirement under the EPA Section 608 regulations for technicians handling refrigerants?

Accepted Answer

They must pass an EPA-approved certification exam.

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They must have a degree in mechanical engineering.

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They must renew their certification every two years.

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They must be a member of an HVAC trade organization.

Question 6

When disposing of a small appliance, such as a domestic refrigerator containing a CFC refrigerant, what is the final step required by the EPA regarding the refrigerant?

Accepted Answer

The final person in the disposal chain must ensure and document that the refrigerant has been recovered.

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The owner must vent the refrigerant 24 hours before disposal.

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The appliance can be sent directly to a landfill if it contains less than 5 pounds of refrigerant.

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The refrigerant must be neutralized with a chemical agent before the appliance is crushed.