- AUp to $10,000 per day
- BUp to $27,500 per day
- Up to $44,539 per day per violation
- DUp to $100,000 per day
Correct answer
Up to $44,539 per day per violation
Why
Clean Air Act violations can result in civil penalties up to $44,539 per day per violation (2017 amount). NOTE: This amount is adjusted annually for inflation - 2025 amount is ~$59,973. Exam questions may show different amounts; select the answer provided in the question.
The concept behind this question
Section 608 splits technician certification by the equipment you work on: Type I for small appliances, Type II for high-pressure systems, Type III for low-pressure systems, and Universal for all three. Core is mandatory for every certification and covers the material common to all of them. Certification does not expire. The regulations also govern leak repair thresholds, recordkeeping, and the disposal and final-venting requirements that apply when equipment reaches end of life.
More questions on this topic
- Which of the following refrigerants may be vented during normal operations?
- What organization certifies technicians to handle refrigerants?
- How long must technicians keep records of refrigerant recovery?
- Who may purchase regulated refrigerants?
- What is the EPA's definition of a 'small appliance'?
- When can refrigerant be added to a system that is known to have a leak?
Exam-style practice question. Not an official EPA exam question.