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.

Learn more by clicking on each link below:

Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants

• Types of Releases

Stationary Refrigeration Service Practice Requirements

• Requirements
• Exceptions
• Reclamations and Recovery

Leak Repair

• Leak Repair Requirements
• Guidelines

Refrigerant Sales and Distribution

• Requirements to Purchase Refrigerant
• Wholesaler Responsibilities

Recordkeeping and Reporting

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

Regulatory Updates

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

• Section 608 Home
• Section 608 Technician Certification
• Managing Refrigeration and A/C Equipment
  • Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
  • Stationary Refrigeration Service Practice Requirements
  • Stationary Refrigeration Leak Repair Requirements
  • Refrigerant Sales Restriction
  • Recordkeeping and Reporting
  • Regulatory Updates