### Question
How does the law define approved refrigerant recycling equipment?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7671h*, **approved refrigerant recycling equipment** is defined as:

> equipment certified by the Administrator (or an independent standards testing organization approved by the Administrator) to meet the standards established by the Administrator and applicable to equipment for the extraction and reclamation of refrigerant from motor vehicle air conditioners

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7671h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER VI-STRATOSPHERIC OZONE PROTECTION**

