EPA SECTION 608 STUDY GUIDE
Questions and Answers
1. Why is the Montreal Protocol significant?: It has the support of almost every country
in the world.
2. Which statement best summarizes the logic behind the creation of
the Mon- treal Protocol?: The ozone is too large an issue for any single nation.
3. The international agreement that established target dates for the
phaseout of ozone-depleting substances was the:: Montreal Protocol.
4. Why is the Clean Air Act's Title VI, Section 608 relevant for
technicians?: It regulates refrigerant emissions.
5. In which way did Title VI, Section 608 of the Clean Air act additionally
regulate refrigerant technicians?: It required that they hold a certification.
6. The possible fine for violating the Clean Air Act is:: $37,500 per incident.
7. Which legal framework calls for a prohibition on venting ozone-
depleting refrigerants, restrictions on the sale of ozone depleting
refrigerants, and certi- fication of recycling and recovery equipment
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, and technicians?: Title VI of the Clean Air Act.
8. Why is knowledge regarding the recovery level for Type II
systems with 200 lb or more of R-22 not important for most
technicians?: Few systems are this large.
9. How do the recovery levels for Type III equipment differ from
recovery levels for other types of equipment?: They require lower vacuums than
for other types.
10. When using a recovery device manufactured before November
15, 1993, the recovery level for Type I appliances is:: 80 percent of the
system charge.
11. After adding refrigerant to a nonpressurized container used
with a system dependent recovery device, the pressure of the
container will:: Remain at 0 psig.
12. When using a recovery device manufactured after November
15, 1993, the recovery level for Type I appliances is:: 80 percent of the system
charge if the compressor is nonoperational, 90 percent if the compressor is operation.
13. The recovery level for Type III systems using a recovery device
manufactured before November 15, 1993, is:: 25 in Hg vacuum
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Questions and Answers
1. Why is the Montreal Protocol significant?: It has the support of almost every country
in the world.
2. Which statement best summarizes the logic behind the creation of
the Mon- treal Protocol?: The ozone is too large an issue for any single nation.
3. The international agreement that established target dates for the
phaseout of ozone-depleting substances was the:: Montreal Protocol.
4. Why is the Clean Air Act's Title VI, Section 608 relevant for
technicians?: It regulates refrigerant emissions.
5. In which way did Title VI, Section 608 of the Clean Air act additionally
regulate refrigerant technicians?: It required that they hold a certification.
6. The possible fine for violating the Clean Air Act is:: $37,500 per incident.
7. Which legal framework calls for a prohibition on venting ozone-
depleting refrigerants, restrictions on the sale of ozone depleting
refrigerants, and certi- fication of recycling and recovery equipment
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, and technicians?: Title VI of the Clean Air Act.
8. Why is knowledge regarding the recovery level for Type II
systems with 200 lb or more of R-22 not important for most
technicians?: Few systems are this large.
9. How do the recovery levels for Type III equipment differ from
recovery levels for other types of equipment?: They require lower vacuums than
for other types.
10. When using a recovery device manufactured before November
15, 1993, the recovery level for Type I appliances is:: 80 percent of the
system charge.
11. After adding refrigerant to a nonpressurized container used
with a system dependent recovery device, the pressure of the
container will:: Remain at 0 psig.
12. When using a recovery device manufactured after November
15, 1993, the recovery level for Type I appliances is:: 80 percent of the system
charge if the compressor is nonoperational, 90 percent if the compressor is operation.
13. The recovery level for Type III systems using a recovery device
manufactured before November 15, 1993, is:: 25 in Hg vacuum
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