Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 230 of 240
When you buy EPA-certified recovery equipment, you must:
a.Have it tested annually by a lab
b.Register it with the DOT
c.Certify to EPA that you have acquired the equipment
d.Paint it gray and yellow
Explanation
A technician or company that acquires certified recovery equipment must certify to EPA that they have the equipment and will use it properly. Registration with DOT and gray-yellow paint apply to cylinders, not the machine, and there is no annual lab retest requirement. This self-certification is part of Section 608 compliance.
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