Rules and Compliance Standards Flashcards

What is the leak rate threshold for industrial process refrigeration appliances holding 50 lbs or more of refrigerant?

Answer: 30%

Industrial process refrigeration has the highest leak repair threshold, 30% under the 2016 rule.

An appliance leaks 125% or more of its full charge in one calendar year. What must the owner do?

Answer: Submit a report to EPA explaining the leaks and the actions taken

Owners of appliances that leak 125% or more of their full charge in a calendar year must submit a report to EPA by March 1 of the next year.

An owner of a leaking appliance decides to retrofit or retire it instead of repairing it. How long do they have to create the retrofit/retirement plan?

Answer: 30 days

Owners must create a retrofit or retirement plan within 30 days of finding the leak and generally finish the retrofit or retirement within 1 year.

Which law gave EPA the authority to ban the knowing venting of refrigerants during service and disposal?

Answer: Clean Air Act

Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990, prohibits knowingly venting refrigerants.

Recovery and recycling equipment made after November 15, 1993 must be certified by whom?

Answer: An EPA-approved testing organization such as AHRI or UL

Recovery equipment made after November 15, 1993 must be certified by an EPA-approved laboratory such as AHRI or UL.

Which statement about selling refrigerant is correct under current EPA rules?

Answer: Since January 1, 2018, the sales restriction also covers HFC substitute refrigerants

Starting January 1, 2018, EPA extended the sales restriction to non-exempt substitutes such as HFCs, with limited exceptions like small MVAC cans.

EPA may pay an award to someone whose information leads to a conviction for illegal venting. What is the maximum award?

Answer: $10,000

EPA may pay an award of up to $10,000 for information that leads to a criminal conviction for illegal venting.