What is the purpose of Section 608?

• A. To regulate water quality
• B. To control noise
• C. To protect the ozone and regulate chemicals that deplete ozone
• D. To set vehicle emission standards

Answer: (C)

Section 608 is about protecting the ozone layer by regulating refrigerants and the chemicals that deplete it. It establishes rules for how refrigerants are handled, recovered, recycled, and disposed of when servicing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. It also requires technicians to be certified to work with refrigerants and prohibits venting of ozone-depleting substances, aiming to minimize releases that harm the ozone layer.

Choices about water quality, noise control, or vehicle emission standards fall outside this regulation, which specifically targets refrigerants and their environmental impact.