Ozone Depletion and Regulations Flashcards
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Under the Clean Air Act, what practice involving refrigerant is prohibited during service, maintenance, and disposal?
Answer: Knowingly venting
Knowingly venting refrigerant to the atmosphere is prohibited by law.
Which of the following substances is generally exempt from the venting prohibition?
Answer: Certain hydrocarbons and CO2 used as substitutes
Some EPA-approved substitutes like CO2 are exempted from the venting prohibition, though good practice still applies.
What is the maximum civil penalty the EPA can assess per day per violation of refrigerant regulations?
Answer: Over $40,000
Violations can carry civil penalties exceeding $40,000 per day per violation.
Releasing refrigerant that occurs while making a good-faith effort to recover it is best described as what?
Answer: A de minimis release allowed by regulation
De minimis releases during good-faith recovery are not considered violations of the venting prohibition.
Who may be held liable under the EPA's venting prohibition?
Answer: Any person who knowingly vents covered refrigerant
Any person who knowingly vents a covered refrigerant can be held liable.
The EPA offers awards of up to what amount for information leading to penalties against violators?
Answer: $10,000
The EPA may pay awards up to $10,000 for information leading to a penalty.
Technicians must keep proof of certification on file and provide it to whom upon request?
Answer: The EPA or its representatives
Technicians must furnish proof of certification to the EPA upon request.