Managing Refrigeration and A/C Equipment

Section 608 (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) of the Clean Air Act establishes the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program. It prohibits individuals from intentionally venting ozone-depleting substances (ODS) refrigerants and their substitutes, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) while maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment.

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• Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants

  

  • Types of Releases

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• Stationary Refrigeration Service Practice Requirements

  

  • Requirements
  • Exceptions
  • Reclamations and Recovery

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• Leak Repair

  

  • Leak Repair Requirements
  • Guidelines

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• Refrigerant Sales and Distribution

  

  • Requirements to Purchase Refrigerant
  • Wholesaler Responsibilities

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• Recordkeeping and Reporting

  

  • Reporting by Stakeholder
  • Reporting Forms
  • Where to Submit Reports

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• Regulatory Updates

  

  • Recent Regulatory Developments
  • 2020 Rule Summary
  • 2016 Rule Summary

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