United StatesClean Air Act
Section 609 Certification is the Law

 

Section 609 of the United States Clean Air Act requires all service technicians to be certified in proper refrigerant recovery and recycling. This has been law since 1990, yet many service professionals still are unaware of the requirements or have ignored them. Section 609 is a United States requirement and is not valid in other countries. Once a technician is certified the certification is good for life and need not be renewed.

 

Many who have neglected this compliance are getting a rude awakening when inspectors from the EPA make a visit. MACS receives many panicked phone calls from service shops and fleets that need certification. Avoid a big fine by making sure all your technicians handling A/C are Section 609 certified-- the cost is just $20. Click here to link to the MACS certification page with all the information you need to know about the law and the certification process.

You have three options to obtain your Section 609 certification.
1.You can take the test online at the MACS Worldwide website at this link. 
If you are not proficient at computer use please order a home study test.

If you are taking the online test it is strongly suggested you view the step by step instructions by clicking here!

2.You can order home study tests at the link above.
3. You can request a proctored class by calling to organize a testing session at your facility. Call Marion Posen at MACS Worldwide at 215/631-7020 x 304 marion@macsw.org
 The cost for an on demand class is based on the cost of travel expenses to send a trainer to you.

 

If you need to replace MACS or IMACA Section 609 credentials please click here to link to the correct web page there is a $10 charge for replacement credentials. This is a lifetime certification.

If you would like information about becoming a MACS proctor/trainer please click here to link to the correct web page.

You must also register your recovery/recycle equipment.Click here to download the registration form for your equipment. Please mail form to the US EPA. Please do not send to MACS.

Enforcement of the U.S. Clean Air Act is real if you would like to view current compliance cases and fines being imposed visit   http://63.160.3.204/echo/compliance_report_icis.html

If you know of someone who is illegally venting refrigerant Visit  

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/contact/index.html to link to the EPA’s reporting page.