Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 227 of 240
An EPA-approved testing organization that certifies recovery equipment to EPA standards is, for example:
a.OSHA
b.The National Weather Service
c.DOT
d.Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Explanation
Recovery and recycling equipment is certified to EPA performance standards by approved laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or ETL. OSHA covers workplace safety and DOT covers cylinder transport, but neither certifies recovery-equipment performance. Look for the certification label when buying equipment.
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