Which statement about venting refrigerant is correct?

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Which statement about venting refrigerant is correct?

Venting refrigerant to the atmosphere is not allowed. The essential idea here is that technicians must prevent refrigerant from being released during service, repair, or disposal and instead must recover it with certified equipment. Recovered refrigerant is then recycled or reclaimed or disposed of properly, keeping harmful gases out of the air. This applies to all refrigerants, regardless of appliance size, time of service, or the specific refrigerant involved (even R-22). That’s why the correct stance is that venting is prohibited and recovery is required. The other ideas—venting being allowed for quick service, during off-hours, or for a particular refrigerant—don’t fit EPA rules.

Venting refrigerant to the atmosphere is not allowed. The essential idea here is that technicians must prevent refrigerant from being released during service, repair, or disposal and instead must recover it with certified equipment. Recovered refrigerant is then recycled or reclaimed or disposed of properly, keeping harmful gases out of the air. This applies to all refrigerants, regardless of appliance size, time of service, or the specific refrigerant involved (even R-22). That’s why the correct stance is that venting is prohibited and recovery is required. The other ideas—venting being allowed for quick service, during off-hours, or for a particular refrigerant—don’t fit EPA rules.

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