EPA 609 Refrigerant Regulations & Compliance

Question 1

Which section of the Clean Air Act requires technicians who service MVAC systems to be certified?

Accepted Answer

Section 609

Answer

Section 608

Answer

Section 612

Answer

Section 605

Question 2

Who is required to obtain EPA Section 609 certification?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who purchases refrigerant in containers over 2 lbs for MVAC service

Answer

Only automotive dealership employees

Answer

Only licensed mechanics with ASE certification

Answer

Only technicians working on commercial vehicles

Question 3

What is the primary goal of EPA Section 609 regulations?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the venting of refrigerants into the atmosphere

Answer

To increase revenue through technician fees

Answer

To standardize automotive repair pricing

Answer

To regulate engine oil disposal

Question 4

Which refrigerant was primarily targeted for phase-out under the Montreal Protocol as implemented in US law?

Accepted Answer

R-12 (CFC-12)

Answer

R-134a

Answer

R-1234yf

Answer

R-404A

Question 5

What penalty can the EPA impose for knowingly venting refrigerants from MVAC systems?

Accepted Answer

Up to $44,539 per day per violation

Answer

Up to $500 per violation

Answer

A written warning only for first offense

Answer

Suspension of driver's license

Question 6

Small cans of refrigerant (under 2 lbs) sold to the public are regulated under which provision?

Accepted Answer

Section 609 small container exemption allowing retail sale without technician certification

Answer

They are completely unregulated

Answer

Section 608 only

Answer

They are banned entirely from retail sale