How do the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act relate to PRC 42160-42185?
In addition to the requirements set forth in PRC 42160-42185, any operator who processes or disposes of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment must meet the requirements of Section 608 of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA). Some of these requirements are (1) persons to certify to the federal EPA that they have acquired recycling or recovery equipment which meets the requirements of Section 608 and (2) the final person in the disposal chain is responsible for ensuring that refrigerant is recovered from the equipment before the final disposal of the equipment. For further information concerning federal regulations related to the processing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, call the Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline at (800) 296-1996. • Is a license or certification required to process special materials? Yes. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) requires all persons servicing, recycling, or disposing of air conditioning and refrigeration equipm
