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Refrigerant rules for Texas AC work

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Section 608 of the Clean Air Act prohibits intentionally venting ozone depleting refrigerants and their substitutes, such as HFCs, while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment. (source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

EPA runs Section 608 technician certification. Ask your technician for their certification. (source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

Texas also requires a TDLR license for air conditioning contracting. (source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)

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