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Refrigerant Regulations & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which organization administers the EPA Section 609 technician certification program?

    Answer: EPA-approved certification programs administered by recognized organizations

    The EPA approves third-party organizations to administer the Section 609 technician certification examinations.

  2. How long is an EPA Section 609 certification valid?

    Answer: Indefinitely — it does not expire

    EPA Section 609 certification does not expire and is valid indefinitely once earned.

  3. Which refrigerant replaced R-12 as the standard for MVAC systems in vehicles manufactured after 1994?

    Answer: R-134a

    R-134a replaced R-12 in 1994 model year vehicles as it has zero ozone depletion potential.

  4. What does 'refrigerant venting' mean in the context of EPA regulations?

    Answer: Intentionally or knowingly releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere

    Refrigerant venting refers to the prohibited practice of releasing refrigerant gas directly into the atmosphere rather than recovering it.

  5. Under EPA Section 609, which of the following is NOT considered an MVAC system?

    Answer: A home central air conditioning system

    Home central air conditioning systems are regulated under Section 608, not Section 609, which covers only motor vehicle A/C systems.

  6. What must a refrigerant purchaser provide when buying refrigerant in containers over 2 lbs?

    Answer: Proof of EPA 609 certification

    Sellers must verify that purchasers of refrigerant in containers over 2 lbs hold valid EPA Section 609 certification.