Regulations & SafetyQuestion 42 of 240
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?
a.Up to $37,500 per day
b.Up to $500 per day
c.Up to $100 total
d.There are no monetary penalties
Explanation
The Clean Air Act authorizes civil penalties of up to $37,500 per day for each violation of the Section 608 refrigerant rules, and amounts are periodically adjusted for inflation. Penalties of only $500 or $100 understate the risk, and there are definitely monetary penalties. EPA may also offer rewards to people who provide information leading to enforcement.
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