EPA 608 Study Guide 2 - Core Questions - Clean
Air Act and Montreal Protocol Questions with
Correct Answers
What is the Montreal Protocol? CORRECT ANSWER-A global agreement ratified by 190
countries to phase out and substantially reduce Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). This
includes CFCs and HCFCs.
When was the Montreal Protocol treaty signed? CORRECT ANSWER-In 1987.
In what years was the Montreal Protocol significantly amended? CORRECT ANSWER-In 1990 and
1992.
What chemicals does the Montreal Protocol treaty control? CORRECT ANSWER-It controls CFCs,
HCFCs, halons, carbon tetrachloride and methyl chloroform.
When are the chemicals that the Montreal Protocol controls set to be completely phased out?
CORRECT ANSWER-They are set to be phased out completely by 2030.
What is section 608? CORRECT ANSWER-Section 608 is a regulatory set of standards created by the
CAA which focuses on capturing and ultimately eliminating the use of CFCs and HCFCs
What does section 608 call for? CORRECT ANSWER-It also calls for limiting the use of
chlorofluorocarbons to prevent damage to the atmosphere.
When was the CAA established into law in the US? CORRECT ANSWER-In 1990.
Which government agency enforces the CAA? CORRECT ANSWER-The EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency).
Air Act and Montreal Protocol Questions with
Correct Answers
What is the Montreal Protocol? CORRECT ANSWER-A global agreement ratified by 190
countries to phase out and substantially reduce Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). This
includes CFCs and HCFCs.
When was the Montreal Protocol treaty signed? CORRECT ANSWER-In 1987.
In what years was the Montreal Protocol significantly amended? CORRECT ANSWER-In 1990 and
1992.
What chemicals does the Montreal Protocol treaty control? CORRECT ANSWER-It controls CFCs,
HCFCs, halons, carbon tetrachloride and methyl chloroform.
When are the chemicals that the Montreal Protocol controls set to be completely phased out?
CORRECT ANSWER-They are set to be phased out completely by 2030.
What is section 608? CORRECT ANSWER-Section 608 is a regulatory set of standards created by the
CAA which focuses on capturing and ultimately eliminating the use of CFCs and HCFCs
What does section 608 call for? CORRECT ANSWER-It also calls for limiting the use of
chlorofluorocarbons to prevent damage to the atmosphere.
When was the CAA established into law in the US? CORRECT ANSWER-In 1990.
Which government agency enforces the CAA? CORRECT ANSWER-The EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency).
