What does SNAP stand for?

• A. Significant New Alternatives Policy
• B. Safe New Alternatives Policy
• C. Standard New Alternatives Plan
• D. Special New Alternatives Program

Answer: (C)

SNAP stands for Significant New Alternatives Policy. This U.S. EPA program, part of the Clean Air Act’s effort to protect the ozone layer, reviews proposed substitutes for ozone-depleting substances before they’re widely used. The word “Significant” signals that the agency looks at substantial potential impacts on health and the environment, while “New Alternatives Policy” describes its approach to evaluating and listing substitutes as acceptable, acceptable with restrictions, or not acceptable for specific applications (like refrigerants, solvents, or foam blowing agents). This process guides industry toward safer, more environmentally friendly options and helps ensure replacements don’t create new problems. The other names don’t reflect the official program title.