Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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. Learn more about the program below:
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Section 608 Technician Certification
Learn about tests and programs for certification.
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Managing Refrigeration and A/C Equipment
Learn about prohibitions, requirements, recordkeeping, and reporting.
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Recovering, Recycling, and Reclaiming Refrigerants
Learn about recovering, recycling, reclamation of refrigerants and summary of reclamation trends.
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Disposal of Equipment
Learn about disposal requirements and minimizing refrigerant emissions.
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Stationary Equipment Owners
Learn more about purchasing, maintaining, and disposing of equipment if you own a business or home.
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Resources
Learn about Section 608’s regulatory context and resources.