A technician is caught knowingly venting refrigerant. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA may assess civil penalties of up to how much per day, per violation?
Explanation
The Clean Air Act penalty in 42 U.S.C. §7413(b) is adjusted for inflation every year; 40 CFR §19.4 sets it at $124,426 per day, per violation, for penalties assessed on or after January 8, 2025. Older study guides still print $37,500, which is the pre-2016 figure. $500 per day and $100 total badly understate the risk, and 'no monetary penalties' is simply false. EPA may also pay an award to a person whose information leads to a penalty.
Law Reference: 42 U.S.C. §7413(b); 40 CFR §19.4This topic, taught in full in the EPA Section 608 Certification guide. EPA 608 Universal Study Guide (2026) — Core + Type I/II/III, with the 2027 A2L update — PDF + EPUB, $14.99 · 14-day refund →
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