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Refrigerants
States should have protocols in place to comply with EPA standards relating to the maintenance, service, repair, and disposal of appliances containing refrigerants. These standards:
- Prohibit the venting of substitute refrigerants during the maintenance, service, repair, and disposal of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
- Require persons servicing or disposing of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment to certify to EPA that they have acquired recycling or recovery equipment and are complying with the requirements of the rule.
- Require the repair of substantial leaks in air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment with a charge of greater than 50 pounds.
- Establish safe disposal requirements to ensure removal of refrigerants from goods that enter the waste stream with the charge intact.
Refrigerant Resources
Links to Organizations
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Questions and Answers on Alternative Refrigerants
The Refrigerant Emission Problem
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Section 608, Clean Air Act
Links to Training
Building Performance Institute
The Environmental Institute
Training Guide: Home Energy Magazine
WAP Training Facilities
Program Notices
Health and Safety Guidance (July 12, 2002)
Program Year 2004 Weatherization Grant Guidance (November 10, 2003)
Approval of Replacement Refrigerators and Electric Water Heaters as Allowable Weatherization Measures (October 6, 2000)
Content updated on 5/10/2004
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