Two technicians are discussing refrigerant handling. Technician A says that The Clean Air Act of 1990 authorized the EPA to control refrigerant. Technician B says that anyone can purchase R-12 refrigerant. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct. The Clean Air Act of 1990 gave the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to regulate the production and consumption of refrigerants that contain ozone-depleting substances. This was done to protect the ozone layer from further depletion.

Technician B is incorrect. R-12 refrigerant has been phased out and is no longer available for purchase by anyone other than certified technicians who have passed the EPA Section 608 certification exam. This was done to prevent the release of harmful refrigerants into the atmosphere.

Two Technicians Are Discussing Refrigerant Handling