Core (Universal)Question 4 of 240
Section 608 of the Clean Air Act primarily regulates which activity?
a.The price technicians may charge customers
b.The design of home thermostats
c.How refrigerant is handled in service
d.The electrical wiring of condensing units
Explanation
Section 608 of the Clean Air Act establishes the national program for managing ozone-depleting and substitute refrigerants during the service, maintenance, repair, and disposal of appliances. It does not set thermostat designs, service prices, or wiring rules. The regulations that carry out Section 608 are found in 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
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