EPA 608 Core · Clean Air Act & Montreal Protocol · Medium
What was the primary goal of the original Montreal Protocol?
Answer: A. To phase out ozone-depleting substances like CFCs and HCFCs.
- ATo phase out ozone-depleting substances like CFCs and HCFCs.✓ Correct
- BTo regulate the use of high-GWP HFCs globally.
- CTo establish the EPA Section 608 certification program.
- DTo mandate the use of A2L flammable refrigerants.
Why A is right
The Montreal Protocol was established specifically to protect the ozone layer by phasing out ODS.
More Core questions
- Which international agreement targets the global phasedown of HFCs?
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- When did U.S. production of CFC refrigerants such as R-12 end?
- What is the primary difference between the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment?
- What international agreement first phased out ozone-depleting substances?
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