Professional Technician Development Committee Information Report 2007-3: Training and Certification Requirements for Servicing Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Systems – Section 609 of the Clean Air Act of 1990

Section 609 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 (as amended) requires that motor vehicle air conditioning refrigerant be recycled, that only recover/recycle or recover-only equipment approved for a specific refrigerant be used in the repairing or servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners, and that technicians who repair or service motor vehicle air conditioners be trained and certified by an EPA-approved organization. In addition, service shops must be able to certify that they comply with these provisions of the Act.