Before 2017, technicians had to certify to EPA that they had acquired certified recovery equipment. What is required today?
Explanation
EPA's 2016 update removed the requirement that technicians certify they own certified recovery equipment, starting January 1, 2017; 40 CFR §82.162 is now reserved. What remains is simply that the equipment itself must be certified by an EPA-approved testing organization (§82.158) and used to reach the required levels. There is no annual lab retest (a), no DOT registration of a recovery machine (b) (DOT rules cover cylinders), and no yearly ownership form (d).
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