Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

  • Replace a Lost Section 608 Technician Certification Card

    Learn more about how to replace a lost Section 608 technician certification card.

  • EPA-Certified Refrigerant Reclaimers

    Learn more about where to return used refrigerant.

  • Final Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Rule

    EPA publishes a final rulemaking to manage certain HFCs and their substitutes (10/11/2024).

Section 608 (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) of the Clean Air Act establishes the National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program. It prohibits individuals from intentionally venting ozone-depleting substances (ODS) refrigerants and their substitutes, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) while maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment.

  • Section 608 Technician Certification

    Learn about tests and programs for certification.

    Learn About Certification Programs

  • Managing Refrigeration and A/C Equipment

    Learn about prohibitions, requirements, recordkeeping, and reporting.

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  • Recovering, Recycling, and Reclaiming Refrigerants

    Learn about recovering, recycling, reclamation of refrigerants and summary of reclamation trends.

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  • Disposal of Equipment

    Learn about disposal requirements and minimizing refrigerant emissions.

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  • Stationary Equipment Owners

    Learn more about purchasing, maintaining, and disposing of equipment if you own a business or home.

    Explore Equipment

  • Resources

    Learn about Section 608’s regulatory context and resources.

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Last updated on May 21, 2025